Ep#41 How A D-2 Guy Achieved His Dream Of The MLB Draft: Matt De La Rosa

In this episode, Coach Lowery interviews Matthew De La Rosa, a former professional baseball player drafted by the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss Matthew's journey from playing multiple sports in Texas to transitioning into college baseball, the importance of academics, and the realities of playing at different levels, including Juco and D2. Matthew shares insights on the significance of choosing the right coach, the challenges of professional baseball, and his experiences during draft day and spring training. He also talks about his passion for coaching and how he started his own training business, NJ Healthy Heat, to help young athletes develop their skills.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Baseball03:19 The Transition from High School to College Baseball06:23 The Impact of Geography on Baseball Talent09:23 The Dual Athlete Advantage11:56 The Importance of Academics in Recruitment14:57 Choosing the Right Coach and Program17:45 Navigating the Junior College Experience20:49 The Transition from Junior College to D2 Baseball32:02 The Journey to D2 Baseball36:22 Lessons from the Northwoods League38:26 D1 vs D2 Baseball: A Personal Perspective43:07 True Triple Play: Honoring Baseball Legends48:18 Transitioning from Hitter to Pitcher51:25 Draft Day Experience54:03 Spring Training Realities56:28 Building a Baseball Training Business01:03:29 YOU GOIN PRO OUTRO Connect YouTube: www.youtube.com/@yougoinproTwitter: www.twitter.com/YGPSportsIG: www.instagram.com/yougoinprosportsTikTok: www.tiktok.com/yougoinproMatthew De La RosaIG : @ NJHealthyHeat.