This is Part 2 of a two part series. So here we are. Spring season is right around the corner, you are a 2027 HS grad or a 2027 JUCO grad. Where does the recruiting process timeline fit for you? Lets start with the HS 2027 Baseball and Softball player. MANY college programs are just […]
So you are a 2026 and still looking for a home next fall. Hopefully you have had some dialogue with a school or two, but even if you have not to date, there is still hope to find a landing spot. Having a sound plan with proper guidance are key components to achieving your goal.
How Today’s College Baseball Recruits Get Noticed: Mike Silvestri (FDRS) x SFCBL In a special sit-down with the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League (SFCBL), Florida Diamond Recruiting Services (FDRS) founder Mike Silvestri breaks down what actually moves the needle for high-school, JUCO, and transfer players. Mike’s South Florida roots (30+ years) Mike Silvestri has spent
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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
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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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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