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.

Behind the stats and scholarship dreams, high school baseball players are carrying more than just gear. They’re balancing academics, long travel weekends, and the emotional highs and lows of recruiting — all while still trying to enjoy the game they love. This journey isn’t easy, but it builds more than athletes.