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Had a conversation with a D2 coach yesterday about one of my guys. His comment to me was I saw him once this summer. Only was there for 3 innings because the game was a blow-out, but in that time, I loved the footwork I saw in between innings when taking ground balls. Caught our
Good info to understand for 2025 grads.
According to PG, last year there were roughly 7,641 2024s who committed to play college baseball
Currently for the 2025 class there have only been 2,930.
So what does that mean? There is still plenty of time to find a home.
Don’t
Was on the phone with a big D1 a few weeks ago about a high level guy I’m working with. He told me he loved the kid and thought really highly of him and he had been messaging with him over the last few months.
Then he said that he had asked the player and family to send in some
Would like to welcome
@august_besemer
to the CAA Family! August is a 2024 C out of
@PinnacleBall
in Phoenix, AZ. August stands at 6'1"/205 and has great defensive skills behind the dish. He has a great arm and was the leading catcher on a staff with three D1 arms last year. Going
Welcome
@andrewleech06
to
@The_CAAdvantage
. Andrew is a 2024 out of Olentangy HS in Ohio. Andrew is a legitimate two-way player who will be a fun player to watch on the mound and in the MIF this season. Looking forward to working with you throughout this process!
@ohsteambaseball
Little bit longer of a clip here but wanted to throw out my two cents on the transfer portal and how it affects high school recruitment.
If interested in hearing more or talking more about your specific process, shoot me a DM and we can talk.
@The_CAAdvantage
Just finished traveling last week out to AZ to see many of my players compete in the
@AZFallClassic
. Was great to see them all in action and also met a ton of coaches and put faces to the names of coaches I have had conversations with over the years.
After the event, one thing
2024 LHP
@HankRichards14
helps close out a W for
@PinnacleBall
in last week’s tourney picking up a big strike out with the breaking ball. Big year ahead for Hank and the rest of the Pioneers!
2025 prospect that won’t be on the board much longer.
@braydenbullard_
finished off the regular season hitting over .500 and played himself into first team all region recognition.
This 3B stands at 6’3”/200 lbs and absolutely rakes out of
@PinnacleBall
@The_CAAdvantage
According to PG this morning:
2023 Commits: 7,615
2024 Commits: 2,496
So what does that mean? If you are a 2024 grad, you still have plenty of time. Enjoy the process and understand that every player has their own timeline to finding their right fit.
@The_CAAdvantage
2024
@ADunlevey
has another solid day at the plate as he prepares for state playoffs. Goes 2 for 3 with a 2B, BB, RBI, and shows off the wheels with two stolen bags. Asa is an extremely athletic, versatile player for
@KFHSBaseball
that has a big future ahead.
@The_CAAdvantage
Such a great day getting to celebrate one of my recent commits
@domgarcia_27
on his official signing day at Westwood HS in Mesa this afternoon! Congrats again, Garcia family and thank you for having me out to be part of it! Get after it at
@ParkBuccaneers
!
@The_CAAdvantage
What a year for
@braydenbullard_
out of
@PinnacleBall
in AZ. This 2025 6’3”/185 3B/RHP ends the year being named 2nd team all region. Playing against some of the toughest competition in the state of AZ. This kid is something special and has a huge future ahead!
@The_CAAdvantage
2025 RHP/3B
@JTPrice15
was dealing today. Kid is a legitimate two way guy. JT was living 89-91 and topped 92 tonight in the senior academic games at the
@AZFallClassic
. Kid can spin a breaking ball and has a plus change too. Pitches again Saturday 12:30 at Peoria Stadium.
Thank you to Coach Burkhart and his staff with the
@OEBBurkhart
for giving me the platform to talk with your players and families about college baseball and recruitment this morning! Looking forward to continuing this relationship over the year!
@The_CAAdvantage
2025
@RhoadsMax
with a final tune up before playoffs. A strong outing verse one of the top teams in D1 in Ohio. Goes 4 inn, 2H, 0ER, 4K. Max tops at 83 and has a great 4 pitch mix. He can throw any pitch in any count. Keep an eye out!
@ohsteambaseball
@The_CAAdvantage
If you are still looking for a 2024 catcher, you need to reach out to me about
@august_besemer
out of
@PinnacleBall
in AZ. 6’1”/205 with a 3.861 GPA. Plus plus defender that will shut down the running game and command a staff! More video coming up soon.
@The_CAAdvantage
Excited to welcome
@MarshallCotter
to the
@The_CAAdvantage
team. Marshall is a 2024 C out of
@WhetstoneBraves
in Ohio. Marshall is 5’10”/180 lbs and had a big year as a junior helping his team capture the city title. Amazing student as well carrying a 3.75 GPA.
2025 MIF
@brayson_moore
with a solid single to left field. Goes 1-1 on the day with two walks and helps his team to a 15-0 victory. This athletic middle infielder has a quick, short stoke and great plate discipline making him a tough out for any pitcher.
@The_CAAdvantage
First start of the season was a good one for
@samueldawson22
with
@RBurgBaseball
. Got the W going 3 innings with 1 ER. Was able to keep a good lineup off balance all day. Good things coming for this 2024 this season!
@The_CAAdvantage
I talked to a lot coaches this past week at the
@AZFallClassic
and I asked one coach what he saw that was the most impressive so far.
He didn’t tell me about the multiple 90+ arms or the big HR that was hit, but he pointed out a kid who had a bloop single into left. He said the
2025
@braydenbullard_
is having himself a year! This 6’3”/200lb 3B/RHP is the real deal. In one of the top conferences in AZ he is hitting .521 through 14 games including this HR yesterday for
@PinnacleBall
. Just keeps getting stronger and stronger.
@The_CAAdvantage
2025 LHH C out of
@_bruinbaseball
in TN had himself a huge opening day!
@Joe_Murphy13
is a 6’1”/215lb catcher that finished the day 2-3 with this huge game winning 3R HR to the opposite field with his team down 1-0 in the 6th.
Going to be a big year for this backstop!
Excited to welcome
@RhoadsMax
to the
@The_CAAdvantage
team! Max is a 2025 RHP out of
@ohsteambaseball
in Ohio. Max commands the strike zone every outing and has had a great Sophomore season. He currently sits at a 2.10 ERA over 33 1/3 innings with 41K. Bright future ahead!
Another huge welcome to
@joey_besemer
to the CAA Family! This 2025 MIF from
@PinnacleBall
in AZ is the definition of a baseball player. High baseball IQ, defensive wizard, and great approach at the plate. Going to be a fun one to keep an eye on!
@The_CAAdvantage
🚨2023 Spotlight 🚨One of the top left on the board!
🧢Kyle Valenzuela (
@Kyle7Valenzuela
)
⚾️MIF
🗞️5'11"/175
🏠Hoboken, NJ
⚾️Profile:
💨6.9/60
🏆2022 Conference Player of the Year: .419 AVG, 26SB, 37 R, 20 RBI
@The_CAAdvantage
Thanks to
@Coach_Behan11
and the Canal Winchester Baseball Program for the opportunity to talk tonight about college recruitment and the college landscape. Excited to educate the families and players before their season gets underway.
@The_CAAdvantage
@Baseball_CWHS
Congrats to 2024 C
@kevinhoffmaster
out of Desert Mountain HS in Scottsdale, AZ on his recent commitment to
@somtnbaseball
. South is getting a middle order of the bat and a plus defender behind the plate with a huge baseball IQ. Looking forward to watching your success at South.
2025 RHP
@RyanJung34
is having himself a lights out season on the mound for
@PinnacleBall
. Another save to secure the victory. Consistently pounds the strike zone and shows off athleticism on the mound fielding his spot. Going to be a big summer ahead!
@The_CAAdvantage
After a solid outing by
@MarcusDowning7
.
Came in to close the door against a quality 6A opponent in Sandra Day O’Connor.
1.1 innings
(0) H
(0) BB
(2)K’s
(16/12) Pitches/Strikes
Any coaches that will be out to see the 17U PG World Series in AZ need to take a look at the
@swarmredelite
squad and the following players. You won’t be disappointed! Schedule attached.
@braydenbullard_
(3B/1B AC Invite)
@JTPrice15
(3B/SS- AC Invite)
@RyanJung34
(RHP- 88-91
2025 RHP
@RyanJung34
started of the summer for
@swarmredelite
in elite fashion. Jung fired 3.1 innings, had 6 K, 1BB, and 3 H giving up 0ER on the day. Jung sat 86-88 and topped at 90 multiple times!
Jung loves the gym & the process of putting in the work. His continued
The college recruitment game has changed a lot over the years. It’s not about who you know, it’s about who knows you. The more effort you put into your recruitment, the faster you respond, and the more personal you get with coaches, the more options you will have
@The_CAAdvantage
Excited to welcome 2024
@domgarcia_27
to the CAA Family! This MIF has great feel on the defensive side of the ball and consistently finds barrels at the plate. Coming off an all region honorable mention last year as a junior and continuing to get stronger!
@The_CAAdvantage
This is why I love doing what I do! Helping players find their right fit and giving them the connections they need. 37 commits in the month of November and many more to come. Congrats to our commits!
If you are uncommitted and looking to find options, DM me and let’s chat and
Merry Christmas to all of our CAA Family and Friends out there! Wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope you have a great day with family and friends.
@The_CAAdvantage
2025
@braydenbullard_
keeping up his big sophomore season for
@PinnacleBall
. Hits a deep triple and scores in the 7th to tie the game late for Pinnacle leading to a big extra inning victory. This kid continues to impress on the mound and in the batters box!
@The_CAAdvantage
Another great start on the mound for
@braydenbullard_
yesterday. This 6’3” sophomore got the start yesterday for
@PinnacleBall
and went 5 innings, 0ER, 4hits, 4 K, 0BB on 51 pitches. Talk about efficient!
@The_CAAdvantage
Thank you so much to
@Coach_Behan11
and the
@Baseball_CWHS
for letting me talk to your players and families last night about college baseball, college recruitment, and our process with CAA. Had a blast and looking forward to watching you all this spring!
@The_CAAdvantage
Excited to welcome
@ADunlevey
to the
@The_CAAdvantage
team! Asa is an athletic 2024 3B out of
@KFHSBaseball
in Ohio. He is a 6'1/185lb utility player who sees time all over the field. He has hit 3 hole for one of the top teams in the state this year. Asa has a big future ahead!
Another outstanding outing for
@braydenbullard_
. This 2025 continues to impress when he gets the ball. His third straight outing with no walks or earned runs given up. Gets stronger and stronger every outing!
2.2 innings pitched, 0ER, 3K, 0 BB.
@PinnacleBall
@The_CAAdvantage
Cannot say enough good things about this 2025 out of
@PinnacleBall
. Another start on the mound and he shuts down a nationally ranked team out of NV!
Final Line: W, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6K, 0BB.
Keep your eyes on this 6’3”/185lb 3B/RHP!
@braydenbullard_
@The_CAAdvantage
Quick look at a quality LD barrel from Brayden Bullard (‘25, AZ). Physical 6-3/200 frame. Keeps the swing simple w/ minimal moving parts. Hands stay inside nicely and work direct to the baseball. Slashing .500/.574/.705 this spring.
#PGHS
@PG_Uncommitted
@PinnacleBall
You will be missed greatly
@CoachKurtCAA
. Learned a ton from you in my time with CAA. You made great impacts in the lives of your players and families you helped along the way. RIP Kurt.
Thank you for making such a positive impact on me and everyone involved with CAA. You made an IMPACT that will be felt far beyond what you may have realized.
RIP my man.
2024
@ADunlevey
out of
@KFHSBaseball
in Ohio coming out strong to start the summer season with this triple to right center field to go along with a sac fly, HBP, and 2 RBI. This athletic 3B/OF continues to impress and is a guy that needs to be on your radar.
@The_CAAdvantage
How you react to failure is just as important, if not more important, than how you react to success. Coaches want to know what type of player you are when things are not going your way. Do you pout, run, and hide? Or do you grind through, stay up with your team, and persevere?
2025 grad
@braydenbullard_
shooting a base hit to left in his 1st varsity AB off one of the top arms in AZ. Not only that, but a few days later, he threw 3 shut out innings on the mound to help
@PinnacleBall
go 3-1 on the week. Keep an eye on this 3B/RHP!
@The_CAAdvantage
Welcome
@colinfollmer06
to the
@The_CAAdvantage
. Colin is a 2025 CF/LHP with plus speed out of Pinnacle HS that has a ton of upside. Looking forward to working with you throughout this entire process! Go dominate Sophomore year!
@PinnacleBall
Great day for
@trumanparker00
on the bump. After pounding the zone at the tryout and living 88-90, he pitched in the Senior Academic Games and was consistently upper 80s with good arm-side run and plus off speed. A guy you need to see. Back on the bump Saturday.
Fired up for
@KevinHoffmaster
. This 2024 C can rake, manage a staff, and shut down running games. His best ball is still ahead of him! Excited for you and know you will make an immediate impact
@SoMtnBaseball
. Go out and continue to dominate!
@The_CAAdvantage
@CatchBot7
I am extremely blessed and excited to announce my commitment to South Mountain CC. Thank you God for this opportunity and thank you friends, family, and coaches for getting me to this point
Congrats to 2024 C
@august_besemer
out of Pinnacle HS on his recent commitment to
@augie_baseball
. The Vikings are adding a plus defender with a strong arm, a great baseball IQ, and a natural leader. August will have a chance to come in and make an immediate impact next year.
Been talking with a lot of schools over the last month, especially at the D1 level, and almost all coaches I have talked to have the same comment. “With the unknown’s of the new roster sizes and scholarship numbers, we are in a holding pattern right now with 2025s. Need to get a
2024
@ADunlevey
absolutely tearing it up offensively this weekend. 3 for 3 with a ground rule double and 4 bags on the day! Ultimate athlete that can play anywhere on the field and have success.
@The_CAAdvantage
@KFHSBaseball
2025 RHP
@trumanparker00
was commanding the zone in his inning of work today. After pitching in the academic game Thursday night, he came back two days later and kept guys off balance and continued to get soft contact with the 2-seam/ CB combo.
85-88 topping 90 this week.
2024 LHP
@HankRichards14
out of
@PinnacleBall
comes in and commands the strike zone against one of the best teams in the state and picks up a strike out along the way. Love this kids work ethic and drive!
Not only has
@colinfollmer06
started off the year on fire at the plate, but he has also been a key contributor on the mound! Last week he went 2.2 innings with 7 K for
@PinnacleBall
. This two way 2025 LHP/OF has a bright future ahead.
@The_CAAdvantage
Impressive start to the summer for 2025 3B/RHP
@braydenbullard_
. Brayden was rated the top hitter in the 16u bracket of the PG Memorial Day tourney. Final numbers: .600 avg, 8 RBI, 6 R, 1.317 OPS
4IP, 0ER, 4 K, 0BB. Topping at 85MPH on the bump
@The_CAAdvantage
@PinnacleBall
If you are still looking to add a quality arm to your staff next year, don’t sleep on
@lukasgeisler27
out of
@DMWolvesBball
in AZ. This 2024 RHP is 87-89 with a power sinker, change, and curveball. Is an absolute competitor and bulldog on the mound.
@The_CAAdvantage
Excited to welcome
@samueldawson22
to the
@The_CAAdvantage
team! Sam is a 2024 RHP/1B out of Reynoldsburg HS in Ohio. Sam has outstanding work ethic and drive which should translate to a breakout year! Going to be a fun prospect to keep an eye on.
@RBurgBaseball
@Gahannalions18u
2024 LHP
@HankRichards14
absolutely dealing this past week in the 17U USA National Team Championships. Final line: 7IP (CG) W, 8K, 1BB, 0R. Hank was able to use his 4 pitch mix to keep hitters off balance and stay away from barrels all day.
@The_CAAdvantage
@PinnacleBall
Do not let the size fool you on this guy. 2025 MIF
@joey_besemer
is a ball player and gets results every time on the diamond. Get out to the fields to watch him play this weekend in the west coast games!
@The_CAAdvantage
@PinnacleBall
3B/RHP 2025
@braydenbullard_
starting off the summer just like he finished his varsity season at
@PinnacleBall
! Squaring up balls and driving in runs. This is a player you need to keep tabs on! 6’3/185 with great barrel control and strong presence at the plate.
@The_CAAdvantage
2025
@RubenVelascoIII
was absolutely smoking baseballs today at the PBR event in Missouri! This 2025 INF sits at 6’3”/175 and is poised for a breakout season
@PHSBaseball0
in IL. Reach out for more details. More video coming soon.
@The_CAAdvantage
Ruben Velasco III
Uncommitted 2025
Peotone HS
EV 101.1 🔥🔥
Solid contact. Hard line drives. Lengthy body. Drives the ball. Good lower half.
@RecruitTigers
@RubenVelascoIII
Congrats to 2024 3B
@adunlevey
on his commitment to
@baseballbcats
. Asa is an ultimate athlete standing at 6’1”/185, a plus defender and can swing the stick! He will have a chance to make an immediate impact for the Bobcats next season. Excited to watch you at the next level.
As I mentioned in a post a few days ago
@OwenMcGuire_
out of
@Brophy_Baseball
is going to be someone you should start following. This 26’ had himself a day. This OF/RHP started on the bump going 3 IP 0 ER and 6K and then finished the game with this walk-off HR
@The_CAAdvantage
25’ CINF Brayden Bullard
(Pinnacle)
@PBR_Uncommitted
with a solid day at the plate that included these two shots. Bullard has a strong athletic frame with potential for some serious🧃.
@braydenbullard_
ll
@SheaSbranti
2025 RHP
@Zachary_Simmon
has started the year off on FIRE!!!🔥🔥🔥
Through two starts his line is as follows.
10IP, 19K, 3 BB, 3H, 1 R.
This kid continues to impress for
@CVC_Baseball
in Visalia, CA
Video from his last start.
@The_CAAdvantage
Big shout out and thank you to
@DVBBhighlights
for having me out last night to talk about college baseball and recruitment! Was a blast and appreciate you giving us the time to talk with your players and families.
@The_CAAdvantage
Congrats
@samueldawson22
! You worked the process extremely well, broke down your best fits, and found a spot that you will be able to continue to develop and grow on the bump! Fired up to watch your progress these next few years!
@OEBBurkhart
@OHC_Baseball
@The_CAAdvantage
Plus outing for 2025 RHP
@trumanparker00
out of
@ChapBaseball_
in Scottsdale, AZ. Going up against the
#6
team in the country, he was able to navigate through the tough lineup and keep them off balance throughout.
Truman sits 84-86 and tops 87 and has a lot of room to grow!
2025 MIF
@brayson_moore
out of
@CPirateBaseball
in TX is still swinging a hot bat to start the year.
Helping his squad to a 13-3 start to the year and getting ready for districts. 3 for5 on the weekend with 3RBI and 4 BB.
@The_CAAdvantage
An impressive complete game performance for
@samueldawson22
from
@RBurgBaseball
. This 2024 RHP continues to pound the zone and get soft contact. A true competitor on the mound that is getting stronger every start! Final line: 7IP, 5H, 2ER, 6K
@The_CAAdvantage
@Gahannalions18u