The Path | Is Your Athlete Recruitable for College? 3 Key Signs Coaches Look For

Host Walter Beede returns for another live Tuesday Q&A on The Path, brought to you by Bluebook Media Group and Bluebook Sports, and sponsored by Pocket Path — comment on tonight's video for a chance to win a free Pocket Path arm training kit. Walter surveyed 43 college coaches across all levels and divisions to find out what truly makes a high school athlete recruitable — and the answers go far beyond exit velocity and batting average. He breaks down the three traits coaches consistently look for: competitiveness under pressure, projectability from a physical standpoint, and coachability in practice and game environments. Walter also tackles the 90-day recruiting action plan every family should follow right now — from building your school list using the Baseball Bluebook filter tool, to crafting a personalized email directly from your student athlete that gets a college coach's attention. He also shares an honest take on why families reach too late, why the junior year is the true launch window, and why finding the right fit — not the biggest name — should always drive the process. A must-listen for any baseball or softball family wondering where their athlete truly stands in today's recruiting landscape.