This grade-by-grade checklist breaks down exactly what players should be doing each year of high school to stay on track, gain exposure, and turn coach interest into offers—with expert insight from 1Top Prospect, the #1 college baseball recruiting service in the Midwest.

A ‘maybe’ from a college coach isn’t the end — it’s an open door. It means you’re on their radar, and now it’s your job to stay there. With consistent communication, hustle on and off the field, and the right attitude, that ‘maybe’ can absolutely turn into a ‘yes.’

Explore the differences between JUCO and 4-year college baseball teams, competition, cost, development, and pathways to the next level.

Travel baseball costs add up quickly but hiring a recruiting coach offers a more focused, efficient path to college opportunities & exposure

Tips on how to prepare for a phone call with a college baseball coach in the recruiting process.