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The Role of Club Softball in College Recruiting

By: Mikayla Santa Cruz- FDRS Softball Tournament exposure within Club softball plays a major role in the college recruiting process. For many athletes, it becomes the primary environment where college coaches evaluate talent, athletic development, and how players perform in competitive settings. While high school softball is important, most recruiting exposure happens through travel ball […]

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Why the Right Guidance Changes Everything in Recruiting

Baseball Recruiting / By Mike Silvestri

Blog Post 2: By Mikayla Santa Cruz- Every athlete’s recruiting journey is different, but one thing remains the same. Without a clear plan, the process can quickly become confusing and stressful. There are so many moving parts, from communication with coaches to choosing the right events to attend, and many families are left trying to

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A Smarter Approach To Softball Recruiting

Baseball Recruiting / By Mike Silvestri

Mikayla SantaCruz: Pt.1 of a Multi Blog Post Series The recruiting process can feel overwhelming for both athletes and families. There is so much information out there, and it is not always clear what actually matters or where to start. I have been through the process myself three multiple times, from high school recruiting to

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What a college coach expects on a player profile in 2026

Baseball Recruiting, News, Recruiting, Softball Recruiting / By Mike Silvestri

College players, no matter the level, your profile isn’t a biography. It’s a recruiting tool. In 2026, coaches are overwhelmed: recruiting classes, roster management, transfers, portal movement, JUCOs, and summer-league players all at once. That means your profile has one job: Make a coach say: “I get it. I want to follow up.” Through the

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JUCO PLAYERS AND FOUR YEAR SCHOOL RECRUITING

Baseball Recruiting / By Mike Silvestri

As the JUCO baseball and softball seasons are now underway, many sophomores are out there competing all the while still searching and hoping for the next four year school opportunity. The JUCO recruiting timeline for the majority of student-athletes happens late and tends to move fast once it begins. There are many players that, coming

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Spring 2026 Expectations and Guidelines

Baseball Recruiting / By Mike Silvestri

The Spring Baseball and Softball season is finally here! For a large portion of the country games are underway. No matter what grad class you are in, there’s no substitute for producing. As athletes we embrace the idea that we have to produce in order to help our team win, keep our spot in the

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Pt.2 for the 2027 Class: Spring Season is right around the corner for both HS and JUCO 2027’s.

Baseball Recruiting, Softball Recruiting / By Mike Silvestri

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

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Spring Season is right around the corner for both HS and JUCO 2026’s; Two Part Series: 2027 class next

Baseball Recruiting / By Mike Silvestri

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.

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SFCBL x FDRS Interview – Mike Silvestri on Collegiate Recruiting & Player Development

Baseball Recruiting / By FDRS Admin

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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Podcast: The Real Voices of the Game (From the Field to the Future: MLB Scouting Meets College Recruiting)

Baseball Recruiting, News / By FDRS Admin

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

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