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Effective Communication with College Coaches

Effective Communication with College Coaches By: Mikayla SantaCruz One of the most important skills in the recruiting process is communication. College coaches look for athletes who show initiative, maturity, and professionalism. Learning how to communicate effectively can make a major difference in getting noticed and building relationships with programs. The first step is introducing yourself […]

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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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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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Why Players Must Take Ownership of Their Path- On the Field and Off

Baseball Recruiting, News / By Mike Silvestri

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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Mets were behind the J.C. Escarra change that led to unlikely Yankees chance

Baseball Recruiting, News / By FDRS Admin

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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