2026 Recruiting Roadmap

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The recruiting process can feel overwhelming. Parents want clarity, players want opportunity, and everyone wants to avoid mistakes that cost time and money. This roadmap is designed specifically for 2026 graduates (current juniors) to help you stay on track and maximize your chances of playing college baseball.

Recruiting isn’t one big moment—it’s a series of small, consistent steps. Coaches want players who are talented, prepared, and proactive. The earlier you start building relationships and showing progress, the better your chances of landing the right fit.

For the class of 2026, the next 18 months are critical. Here’s what to focus on.

• Academics matter: GPA is the first filter for most programs. Make sure you’re locked in at school.
• Edge testing & measurables: Coaches want to see verified data—60 times, throwing velocity, exit velo, pop times. Get these recorded.
• Introductory emails: Start reaching out to schools of interest with short, professional emails. Include video links, basic info (grad year, position, measurables), and your fall schedule.
• Social media: Keep your Twitter/Instagram professional. Post training clips, game highlights, and updates coaches can follow.

• Campus visits: Attend winter prospect camps at schools you’re seriously considering. This shows interest and gets you face-to-face with coaching staffs.
• Update video: Film a clean, professional skills video and upload it to YouTube. Send updated links to coaches.
• Strength & development: Use winter to build your body. This is the time to gain speed, strength, and consistency.

• Play for exposure: College coaches value spring performance against real competition. Stay consistent.
• Ongoing communication: Continue emailing coaches once a month with updates—stats, video, schedules.
• Academic prep: Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center. Begin preparing for ACT/SAT if required by target schools.

This is when most 2026s will commit.

• Play at the right events: National showcases, PBR, and Trosky National ID Camps put you in front of decision-makers.
• Follow-up emails: Before and after events, let coaches know where you’ll be and share highlights after.
• Evaluate options: Pay attention to which schools are responding, attending your games, or asking for transcripts. These are signs of real interest.

• Narrow your list: Identify your top schools based on interest, fit, and opportunities.
• Uncommitted showcases: If you’re still looking, attend fall events designed for uncommitted players.
• Stay patient: Many programs recruit late. Keep training, stay in communication, and trust the process.

1. Be proactive: Coaches won’t find you unless you put yourself out there.
2. Stay consistent: Regular updates and progress matter more than one highlight game.
3. Play at the right events: Exposure only works if the right coaches are watching.
4. Control what you can: Academics, measurables, communication, and attitude are always in your control.

• EDGE Testing: Verified metrics to showcase your progress.
• Recruiting Playbook: Step-by-step guidance for emails, videos, and communication.
• National Pathway: Opportunities to play on Trosky American, National, and Brewers Scout teams.
• Proven Success: Dozens of players each year committing to D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO programs.