BaseballPath Blog
The truth about college baseball recruiting.
These articles run on data from 50,000+ college players. We also talk to real coaches. We have lived it too. You will see what coaches look for. You will see where families get misled, and how it all works.
- 9 min readRecruitingD1 BaseballNCAA Rules
How Many Hours a Week Do College Baseball Players Practice?
D1 teams can only require 20 hours a week in season. Out of season it is 8. Here is what the NCAA rule means, and what to ask coaches before you commit.
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- 8 min readRecruitingEligibilityFamily Guide
College Baseball Admissions Requirements: The Second Gate
NCAA clearance is gate one. The admissions office is gate two. Here is how to check both at every school on your list.
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- 8 min readD1 BaseballRecruitingRoster Cap
D1 Baseball Roster Cap: How Many Spots Are Actually Open?
The D1 roster cap is 34. Some teams legally carry 38 or more. Here is the DSA exception, the math, and three questions to ask coaches.
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- 6 min readRecruitingOfficial VisitEvaluation
College Baseball Official Visit: What Coaches Evaluate
An official visit is not a formality. Coaches judge all 48 hours of it. Here is what they watch, from the team dinner to the workout.
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- 9 min readEligibilityRecruitingFamily Guide
NCAA Eligibility Center Baseball: The Course Trap
A strong GPA does not mean he is cleared. See how the NCAA course rules work, and what families must check by sophomore year.
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- 8 min readNILRecruitingFamily Guide
NIL for College Baseball: What Non-Stars Actually Earn
NIL in college baseball pays far less than most families think. Here are the honest dollar ranges by tier. Plus what to ask a coach before you commit.
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- 9 min readRecruitingScholarshipsFamily Guide
What Your College Baseball Offer Actually Includes
A college baseball offer has four parts. They are athletic aid, academic aid, revenue sharing, and NIL. Most coaches quote one number. Here is how to read all four.
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- 7 min readRecruitingRecruiting ServicesFamily Guide
Do You Need a Recruiting Service to Play College Baseball? (2026)
An honest, neutral look at recruiting services like NCSA and NextCommit. See what they cost. See what they really do, and how to tell if you need one.
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- 6 min readRecruitingBenchmarksData
What Numbers Do You Need to Play D1, D2, or D3 Baseball? (2026)
The real numbers by division. We show exit velo and 60 times. We show throwing and fastball velo. All from real players' numbers when they committed. Real ranges, not made-up cutoffs.
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- 3 min readRecruitingFounding Story
I Was a Lost High School Baseball Player. Now I'm Building the Tool I Wish I Had.
I got lost in recruiting myself. So I built the honest tool I wish I had. This is the story behind BaseballPath.
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