04/21/2026
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Message from an Anonymous College Baseball Coach:
I was at a recruiting tournament this weekend,
and there were several things that made me walk away from games
where I was watching boys I was interested in recruiting:
Parents yelling from the sidelines at umpires
and kids on the field (including their own child).
Players leaving the dugout during the game
to talk to their parents about coaching decisions,
umpires, or asking for special treatment and snacks.
(This might sound tough, but I don’t want a player who runs to their parents
to complain about everything and needs constant reassurance during the game.)
Giving dirty looks to umpires or talking back to them.
Struggling to recover after a strikeout,
a tough inning, or a call they didn’t agree with.
Lack of hustle.
Walking instead of running,
talking back to coaches, or treating teammates disrespectfully.
We recruit not just the athlete, but also the family.
We look for attitude and effort.
We seek athletes who can bounce back from failure
and push through mistakes.
We want kids who keep working hard when things get difficult
or when a play or call doesn’t go their way.
We recruit grit and athleticism,
combined with a deep understanding of the game.
We look for kids who don’t give up
and blame others for their circumstances.
We want kids who run out grounders
and never give up on a play.
We seek kids who recover, lead, and compete.
If you want to be recruited,
stay present for every play and every action on the field.
You never know who’s watching in the stands.
