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⚾ PATIENCE IS PART OF THE RECRUITING PROCESS.
For uncommitted players and families in the 2027 and 2028 classes, here's some perspective.
We took a look at publicly available Perfect Game commitment data and compared where the current classes stand against the final commitment totals from the previous four years (2023–2026).
📊 The results might surprise you.
Class of 2027
🇺🇸 Nationally: 48% of expected commitments still ahead.
📍 Georgia: 66% of expected commitments still ahead.
Class of 2028
🇺🇸 Nationally: 92% of expected commitments still ahead.
📍 Georgia: 95% of expected commitments still ahead.
Every player develops differently, and every college program recruits on its own timeline. Some programs make decisions early, while others continue evaluating and filling roster needs much later in the process.
Just because other players are committing doesn't mean you're running out of time.
It's easy to get caught up in commitment announcements on social media and feel like you're falling behind.
But the historical data tells us that a significant portion of the recruiting process is still ahead.
Be patient. Keep developing. Stay engaged with coaches. Make informed decisions.
The goal isn't to be the first player to commit. It's to find the right college fit.
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💰 That $60,000 College Might NOT Cost You $60,000!
One of the biggest mistakes families make in the recruiting process is eliminating colleges based on the sticker price alone.
🚨 Sticker price is NOT always what you’ll actually pay!
Financial aid, academic scholarships, and other opportunities can make schools far more affordable than you think.
🎥 Before you cross a college off your list because of cost, WATCH THIS VIDEO!
Don’t eliminate opportunities before you know the real numbers.
Rob Rodebaugh CAA retweeted
Working on my approach at the plate this fall, making adjustments with two strikes, staying disciplined, and competing in every at-bat.
Two ABs from this past weekend.
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The Milwaukee Brewers should be a wake-up call for everyone involved in youth and club baseball.
103 wins. A trip to the World Series.
And look at how they built their success.
2026 MLB Rankings:
OFFENSE
1st in batting average (.258)
1st in OBP (.341)
2nd in runs scored (832)
2nd in walks (668)
5th in stolen bases (162)
28th in home runs (154)
PITCHING
2nd in ERA (3.51)
2nd in strikeouts (1,544)
2nd in saves (55)
2.98 K/BB ratio
28th in home runs. 2nd in runs scored.
Milwaukee has embraced modern analytics, technology and advanced player development without abandoning the fundamentals that have always mattered.
They control the strike zone, get on base, run the bases, pitch effectively and understand how to win baseball games.
Over the years, I’ve noticed a concerning trend developing throughout club baseball.
Individual recognition is increasingly taking priority over team success.
Tournament organizations continue to emphasize individual MVP awards, all-tournament selections and player rankings. Recruiting platforms constantly promote individual performances, while college programs increasingly use social media, video and measurable data to identify and evaluate prospects.
I’m not suggesting those things don’t have value. They absolutely do.
But I’ve watched how that emphasis on individual recognition has begun to influence the mentality of players throughout club baseball.
Players can tell you their exit velocity, throwing velocity and national ranking, but how many truly understand what it takes to contribute to winning baseball?
How many take as much pride in executing a productive at-bat, moving a runner, making a defensive play or taking an extra base as they do posting a new personal best?
How many are more concerned about their individual statistics after a game than whether their team won or lost?
It raises a question I believe everyone involved in player development should consider:
Are we developing complete baseball players, or are we developing individuals who are simply good at getting recruited?
I strongly believe in measurable development, technology and exposure. They’re essential components of today’s game.
But those tools should complement the development of a complete baseball player, not replace it.
College programs ultimately need players who can compete, execute, make adjustments, handle adversity and contribute to winning.
That’s why I believe development and competition should never be treated as separate objectives.
The best organizations embrace both.
The Brewers aren’t proving old-school baseball is better than new-school baseball.
They’re demonstrating what happens when an organization combines the two.
Technology should help develop better baseball players, not become the definition of one.
Individual development should contribute to team success, not come at its expense.
At some point, the rankings, accolades and measurables have to translate into winning baseball.
Because the game doesn’t care about your ranking.
Rob Rodebaugh CAA retweeted
Pretty interesting pitching philosophy this year by the Brewers. Just throw gas right down the middle.
If you're a coach and we've worked together/visited...you have heard me say "hitters aren't batting 1.000 in BP"
They know what's coming, and still hit a ton of 'outs'.
Pretty neat to see Mil embrace the data and analytics here.
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This may surprise you. ‼️ But after many combined years of coaching and recruiting, we've come to believe that for many high school athletes...
👉 D3 or JC is the BEST place to start their college careers.
There’s nothing wrong with high school athletes aspiring to play at the D1 level, but the recruiting landscape has changed. Many high-level programs at the D1, D2, and NAIA levels are prioritizing transfers over high school athletes.
So where does that leave high school athletes? 🤷🏼♂️
There are A LOT of D3 and JC programs across the country, creating a wide range of potential opportunities. Many of these programs provide excellent environments for athletes to develop, gain experience, and contribute early. 👍
We're not suggesting that every high school athlete should choose a D3 or JC college, but we ARE suggesting that families consider what a successful recruiting outcome looks like. 🤔
The goal should be to find a program where your athlete can develop, compete, and have a meaningful college experience.
If you're unsure which college levels provide the most realistic opportunities for your athlete, message us and ask to schedule a free recruiting consultation and we'll tell you. 💬
Rob Rodebaugh CAA retweeted
Great outing to end the fall going 1.2IP 0R 0BB and 1H
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BASEBALL PARENTS: ⚾️👇
According to NCAA estimates:
• 472,598 high school baseball players.
• Just 8.8% advance to NCAA baseball.
• Only 2.7% reach Division I.
Now consider this...
D1 programs operating under the new roster rules generally have 34 roster spots.
Those spots aren't just for incoming freshmen. They're shared with returning players, transfers, and other recruits.
Here's what I wish more parents understood...
Your son can be GOOD ENOUGH to play at a school and STILL never receive an offer.
Why?
Because recruiting isn't simply about talent.
It's about POSITIONAL NEEDS, ROSTER AVAILABILITY, PROJECTABILITY, ACADEMICS, FINANCES, and TIMING.
A coach knowing your son doesn't mean he's recruiting him.
And a coach not offering your son doesn't automatically mean he isn't good enough.
My advice?
Study rosters. Understand the numbers. Ask better questions. Find the right fit, and go where you're wanted ‼️
Don't put a ceiling on your kid's dreams, but don't ignore the realities of the process either.
The goal isn't just to get RECRUITED. It's to find somewhere your son can DEVELOP, COMPETE, and SUCCEED.
Knowledge is power. 🙌
Rob Rodebaugh CAA retweeted
⚾ “He’s a D1 player.” “He’s a D3 player.” Says WHO? 🤔
Too many people throw around college baseball evaluations without understanding the full context of a player’s ability, development, and recruiting opportunities.
Be careful who you listen to. An evaluation without context can do more harm than good.
🎥 CAA breaks down why in this video. Watch before you take someone’s evaluation as fact!
Rob Rodebaugh CAA retweeted
2028 LHP Uncommitted
Had a great last tourney with @SmarTenseBsbl got the chance to start in g1 of pool stats ⬇️
3 IN/ 0 H/ 0 ER/ 4 Ks/ 2 BB
FB: 82-83 T-84
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It’s 10-0 with 2-outs in the top of the 9th and Joey Ortiz hits a routine fly ball to CF. Look at Sal Frelick rounding second…
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A scout drove out to a junior college in Missouri to watch him throw, and he walked eight batters in a row.
That is the story everybody tells. Somebody brought it up again this month and he corrected them.
It was nine.
They drafted him anyway. Fourth round, 2018.
Aaron Ashby is from Kansas City, Missouri, out of Park Hill High School. His uncle Andy pitched fourteen seasons in the big leagues and made two All-Star teams.
The Texas Rangers had taken him the year before that, in the 25th round, 764th overall. He turned it down and went back to the junior college.
His first big league appearance was two thirds of an inning and four earned runs.
Two seasons later he went 2 and 10 as a starter. Milwaukee signed him to a five year extension anyway, and then his shoulder went.
Arthroscopic surgery. He lost all of 2023. He says he has never gotten the slider he had in college back, not once, not all the way.
Then 2024 at Triple-A Nashville, a 8.04 ERA across 25 games. That is the number teams look at when they decide somebody is finished.
In August of that year, still in Nashville, he started messing with a knuckle-curve. He was in Milwaukee about a week later.
Last season he put up a 2.16 out of the bullpen. This season he went 13 and 3.
And then October started and he just stopped giving up runs.
Fifteen and two thirds scoreless innings to open this postseason. Five hits. Three walks. Seventeen strikeouts. He has pitched in eight of the Milwaukee Brewers ten playoff games and every single one at home.
He is one out away from the record. Andrew Miller went sixteen scoreless to start the 2016 postseason and nobody has matched it. Ashby passed Goose Gossage and Andy Hawkins to get here.
Pat Murphy watched him get a five out save in Game 2 Saturday and called it Goose Gossage-like.
He is also the first pitcher in the history of the postseason to record at least five outs in six straight appearances without allowing a run in any of them.
The pitch doing it is the curveball he was not supposed to have. Miguel Sano hit the fifth curveball he ever threw in the big leagues over the wall, back in August 2021.
He has thrown 1,045 of them since. Not one has left the yard.
They asked him how he stays that calm with the tying run on second in the ninth.
"It's a lot of breathing."
"Just kind of praying for peace, I guess."
Be straight about where this sits. Milwaukee is up 2-0 but the next three are in Tampa Bay, the Rays won 94 games, and nobody finishes a postseason at 0.00.
But a kid walked nine straight hitters with a scout in the stands, and a week from now he might own the record for the best October any bullpen arm has ever had.
Rob Rodebaugh CAA retweeted
Been seeing more questions about being a dual-sport athlete and the benefits that come with it.
Most conversations focus on the athletic side. But some of the biggest benefits have nothing to do with performance.
3 underrated benefits of playing multiple sports:
1️⃣ Time management. You can’t be a dual-sport athlete without learning to prioritize, plan, and use your time wisely.
2️⃣ Learning from different coaches. Every coach teaches differently. Learning to adapt to different styles prepares athletes for more than sports—it helps them in the workforce, too.
3️⃣ Exposure to different types of people. Baseball players are different from swimmers, who are different from basketball players. Every sport has its own culture, mindset, and personalities. Being around those differences builds perspective and teaches you how to connect with people who think differently.
The benefits of playing multiple sports go well beyond the field, pool, or court.
You’re not just developing an athlete. You’re developing a person. Did I miss anything?? Drop it below!
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Rob Rodebaugh CAA retweeted
Thank you to the coaches and staff for a great camp @BelmontBaseball ! I had a great experience. #GOBRUINS
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CAA UNCOMMITTED SHOWCASE - A HUGE SUCCESS!
What a great day at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio!
Our CAA 2027 and 2028 athletes had an incredible opportunity to showcase their abilities, compete, and connect with college coaches from across the country.
💪 30 college programs attended, providing our athletes with tremendous exposure and valuable recruiting opportunities.
A huge thank you to Marietta College, all the college coaches, our CAA advisors, and the athletes and families who helped make this event such a success.
At CAA, we’re committed to creating opportunities, building relationships, and helping athletes take the next step in their recruiting journey.
📸 Check out some highlights from an outstanding day💪
#CollegeAthleteAdvantage #CAA #CollegeBaseball #BaseballRecruiting #UncommittedShowcase
Rob Rodebaugh CAA retweeted
Thankful for my teammates who helped me do what I love behind the dish this weekend @tlong1295 @Jalonlonggg @KyrinLong3 @NLA_Rays @CoachRodey @lburt04
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Hit .467 this fall season with 5 runners thrown out behind the dish. Could not be more grateful to have the opportunity to compete everyday and work hard.
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Carden Sampson ('27,GA) 🎓
Repeatable delivery w/ OTT slot. Effortless AA, utilizing FB/BB combo. Attacks the zone early and forces contact.
#Uncommitted | #GeorgiaSelect @SoutheastSox @CardenSampson
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This is just the tip of the iceberg but in my opinion they are three of the more important things we can control on a visit!
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Let’s go @floydbr28! Big things ahead!
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Congratulations to 2028 RHP Bryce Floyd from Holy Innocents' Episcopal School on his commitment to the University of Missouri!
One of Georgia's premier arms in the 2028 class, Bryce has earned his place among the state's elite, representing Team Georgia at the PBR Future Games, earning multiple Perfect Game First Team All-American honors, and ranking among the top right-handed pitchers in Georgia.
With a fastball reaching 92 MPH, an impressive breaking ball over 2700 RPMs, Bryce has established himself as a high-level competitor with tremendous upside. His ability to attack hitters and compete against top competition has opened the door to one of college baseball's biggest stages.
Missouri is getting an exciting young arm with the talent and drive to compete in the SEC!
Congratulations to Bryce, his family, and everyone who has been part of his journey. The work continues, and we can't wait to watch what's ahead in Columbia!
@MizzouBaseball @floydbr28
Rob Rodebaugh CAA retweeted
BP round and 3B from JaxState workout.
3B off upper 80s lefty
Thanks @JaxStateBB for a great day and workout
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