Dave D’Agostino and JP Ricciardi host the “Brush Back with JP” podcast, featuring special guest Mike Silvestri, an international cross checker for the San Francisco Giants. Silvestri explains his role in scouting and signing international players, particularly in Latin America, and the evolution of the international signing period post-COVID. He details the extensive process of […]
In today’s recruiting world, Twitter and Instagram have become two of the most powerful platforms for high school athletes to gain exposure. If you’re serious about playing college baseball, it’s time to start treating your social media like a recruiting tool—not just a way to stay connected with friends. College coaches are scrolling. They’re watching
Why Players Must Take Ownership of Their Path—On the Field and Off One of the biggest differences I see between athletes who succeed in the recruiting process and those who struggle isn’t talent—it’s ownership. Parents are often deeply invested in their child’s future, and that’s a great thing. But when mom and dad are the
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By Mark W. Sanchez May 19, 2025 | 9:49am ET The story of J.C. Escarra is a well-told tale of resilience — flaming out as an infielder in the Orioles system, bouncing from independent league teams in the United States and Mexico while determined to prove himself and reinvent himself as a catcher, which he
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On June 6th, 2025 the NCAA House Settlement was granted final approval. So what does this mean for college baseball and recruiting going forward? In this article we will be highlighting some key takeaways from this landmark agreement along with some other ongoing developements in the college baseball recruiting world. Some key takeaways. Keep in
Before working with FDRS, I didn’t know how to get in front of college coaches or what the recruiting process even looked like. They helped guide me every step of the way from building my profile to getting my videos in front of the right people. Because of their help, I got noticed and recruited,
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Working with FDRS and EagleClaw Analytics made a huge difference in my recruiting journey. Even though I didn’t start the process until the beginning of my senior year, the combination of Coach Mike’s honest evaluations, constant guidance, and the detailed insights from EagleClaw helped simplify everything and kept me focused on the right opportunities. Thanks
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Learn how Athletes can use Social Media to increase exposure and boost their college baseball recruiting success by using Twitter and Instagram the right way. Includes links to expert articles and research.
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My name is Robert Kramer, and I am senior catcher from Monsignor Edward Pace High School who will be playing baseball at Indian River State College this fall. I credit Florida Diamond Recruitment Services (FDRS) for making this happen. Mike and Chris at FDRS helped me find the right college through their guidance in this
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Today, April 21, 2025, the NCAA officially passed proposals that will forever change the landscape of college athletics. Schools will now be allowed to pay athletes directly for the use of their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)—marking a fundamental shift in how student-athletes are compensated. This decision follows the settlement of three major antitrust lawsuits
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