2027 Recruiting Roadmap

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For the class of 2027, recruiting is starting to come into focus. College coaches are beginning to track your progress, but most of you still have time to develop and stand out. The key is to build the right habits now - so when exposure opportunities arrive, you’re ready.

Recruiting doesn’t happen overnight. Coaches evaluate players over years, not weeks. As a 2027, you need to balance development (getting bigger, faster, stronger) with exposure (being seen at the right events). This is the year to lay your foundation and put yourself on the radar.

• Academics first: Your GPA starts now. Aim for at least a 3.5 to keep doors open.
• Strength training: Commit to a consistent program—mobility, speed, and functional strength.
• Edge testing: Establish baseline measurables (60-yard dash, exit velo, throwing velo, pop times).
• Recruiting awareness: Follow programs on social media, start learning about schools that fit your goals.

• Skills video (optional): Not every sophomore needs a polished video yet, but you can record clean practice clips to show progress.
• Fundamentals matter: This is the time to refine mechanics, swing, footwork, and arm care.
• Strength & size: Growth in the weight room this winter sets the stage for summer velocity and bat speed gains.

• Compete at the highest level available: If you’re on varsity, it’s a chance to test your skills. If not, dominate JV. Coaches notice performance relative to opportunity.
• Consistency: Show steady improvement. For pitchers, it’s command + velo. For hitters, it’s consistent barrels. For catchers, it’s leadership + defense.
• Begin outreach: Short, professional intro emails to a few schools of interest can put you on the radar.

• Trosky ID Camps / PBR Showcases: Summer is your chance to get measurable exposure.
• Play on the right teams: Travel with a program that gets you in front of college coaches.
• Video matters now: By the end of this summer, have a clean skills video to send out.
• Learn communication: Start emailing coaches before events with your schedule. Follow up after with results and highlights.

• Narrow your focus: Identify a realistic range of schools based on current measurables.
• Show growth: Coaches want to see that you’re improving year over year.
• Stay patient: Few sophomores commit this early, but being on radars now sets you up for junior-year opportunities.

1. Academics are just as important as baseball—keep GPA strong.
2. Get measurables early—speed, strength, and metrics help coaches evaluate potential.
3. Don’t rush it—this is still a development-heavy year. Focus on growth.
4. Exposure with purpose—play in the right events, not every event.
5. Lay the foundation—what you do this year sets up your critical junior year.

• EDGE Testing: Verified metrics to benchmark growth.
• Professional Coaching: Mechanical adjustments that accelerate development.
• National Pathway: Opportunities to play on Trosky Regional and National teams for exposure.
• Recruiting Playbook: Guidance for emails, video, and social media communication.