I’m writing this post for a few reasons. One of them is because I know a lot of people don’t fully understand the ranking system. It’s not because they’re not smart it’s because if you’ve never been through the process, it’s hard to truly understand how it works. Let me give you my perspective and how I talk to my son and my family about rankings. Rankings can make you feel great, or they can make you feel terrible but only if you’re looking at them for the wrong reasons. I’ve always told Chase one thing: the only ranking that truly matters is the one in July 2027. Period. If you’re a player and you don’t like where you’re ranked today, there’s only one person who can change it you. Whether you’re ranked at the top, in the middle, or near the bottom, your response is what matters. Don’t waste your time complaining. Don’t hate on other players. Don’t make excuses. Just get to work. Understand this: rankings are just a snapshot. They are not your destination. Your work ethic, your mindset, your discipline, and your consistency will always have the final say. You’re on a road right now. The goal is to turn that road into a highway. Whether your dream is college baseball or professional baseball, get on that highway and drive like your future depends on it because it does. At the end of the day, rankings don’t fulfill dreams. Work does. God Bless. #justwork @PG_Scouting @prepbaseball