EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 56 MIN
Episode 159: College Baseball Recruiting Stress: Timelines, Showcases & What Families Need to Know
from Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball · host Andy Kiriakedes & Keith Glasser
College baseball recruiting doesn't have to feel overwhelming — but for most families, it does. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down the recruiting process from the inside so players and parents can replace anxiety with a clear, confident game plan. We cover the most common stress points families face — confusing timelines, expensive showcase schedules, and the pressure of campus visits — and explain exactly what to expect at every stage of the process. What you'll learn: Why recruiting timelines have slowed down and what that means for your player's development How to choose the right exposure events based on your graduation year The financial reality of showcases and how to be strategic with your investment What campus visits actually look like and when to expect them How to protect your family's mental health during a long, uncertain process Whether your player is a freshman just entering the process or a junior feeling the clock tick, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to navigate recruiting on your terms. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting intel that could change your player's future. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - How To Help Your Recruitment Process(00:04:11) - Timelines and the Stress(00:14:21) - How to Get Yourself In a Place to Be Recruited(00:21:49) - QB Tim Tebow on Recruiting(00:31:59) - Team Match: How to Manage Your Child's Sports Process(00:41:47) - Tom Ley on the College Recruitment Process(00:49:40) - Former MLB player on playing 9U baseball(00:56:12) - MD Baseball Recruiting Podcast
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College baseball recruiting doesn't have to feel overwhelming — but for most families, it does. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down the recruiting process from the inside so players and parents can replace anxiety with a clear, confident game plan. We cover the most common stress points families face — confusing timelines, expensive showcase schedules, and the pressure of campus visits — and explain exactly what to expect at every stage of the process. What you'll learn: Why recruiting timelines have slowed down and what that means for your player's development How to choose the right exposure events based on your graduation year The financial reality of showcases and how to be strategic with your investment What campus visits actually look like and when to expect them How to protect your family's mental health during a long, uncertain process Whether your player is a freshman just entering the process or a junior feeling the clock tick, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to navigate recruiting on your terms. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting intel that could change your player's future. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com
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