08/23/2026
DEAR COLLEGE FRESHMAN: You’re now at the bottom of the totem pole.
What you did in high school DOES NOT MATTER anymore.
You have to earn it all over again.
You’re headed into college baseball and it’s no longer a game... It’s a business.
22 year olds are built different.
Think different. Act different.
They don’t care about your awards, rankings or state titles...
They are not there to be your friend.
They understand the window for their playing career is rapidly closing as each day passes, so they’re not there to cheer you on just so you can take their job.
The college game is fast.
You will be shocked at just how fast things (and people) move and how quick you will need to be in order to make in-game decisions.
The players are bigger, stronger and faster.
They’re adults now.
They aren’t going to wait for you to catch up.
You will learn to truly understand the importance of:
⚾️ Sleep
⚾️ Nutrition
⚾️ Weight room
⚾️ Routine
⚾️ Time management
⚾️ Grit
⚾️ Being comfortable being uncomfortable
And the biggest one for most incoming freshman....
The realization that there are 2 types of players....
Those who are humble...
And those who are about to be.
So as you head to campus to embark on the next chapter of your playing career and life, remember...
⚾️ Keep God 1st 🙏🏻
⚾️ Stay humble and hungry
⚾️ Enjoy the journey
Love,
KW