Baseball Recruiting Deep Dive

Kyle Wren and John Murphy
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New podcast with Kyle Wren and John Murphy of Elite Sports Advising talking about the realities of college baseball recruiting with coaches across all levels of college baseball. The goal is to educate parents and players about how the recruiting process truly works straight from actual coach’s mouths.

  1. 11/06/2025 · VIDEO

    Seton Hall Recruiting Playbook: Coach Giuseppe Papaccio on Building a Big East Team

    Seton Hall associate head coach and recruiting coordinator Giuseppe Papaccio tells the story of his journey from player to coach, his recruiting strategy in the Big East and the Northeast, and how the program builds rosters that fit its needs. He explains day-to-day life for players, the balance between analytics and relationships, the emphasis on defense and fundamentals, and the importance of mental skills and sports psychology in developing consistent, competitive college players.

    42 min

  2. 10/17/2025 · VIDEO

    Penn State's Vision for the Future: Nick Puccio on Culture & Facilities

    Nick Puccio walks through his coaching journey to Penn State and how major investments — new facilities, nutrition and recovery centers, and a strong player-development staff — are shaping the program’s identity. He explains the recruiting focus on Pennsylvania high-school talent, the balance between analytics and simplicity, and the cultural traits (work ethic, competitiveness, teammate-first energy) that the staff values as they build toward sustained regional and national success.

    42 min

  3. 09/25/2025 · VIDEO

    From The Big Leagues to Duke: Will Craig’s Baseball Journey

    Will Craig walks through his playing career from small-town Tennessee to Wake Forest, the MLB, and overseas, then explains his rapid transition into coaching at Duke. He discusses the challenges of rebuilding a roster in three weeks, Duke’s strict admissions and recruiting constraints, what he looks for in hitters and pitchers, the role of mental makeup, and how he uses modern analytics and video to evaluate and project players.

    41 min

  4. 09/16/2025 · VIDEO

    From Pitch-Shape God to Arizona’s Pitching Coach — John DeRouin’s Rise

    Arizona pitching coach John DeRouin shares his coaching journey from private-sector development to pro and college roles, explaining his data-driven approach to pitch design, player development, and in-game strategy. The episode covers recruiting, building pitching culture, preparing freshmen for college baseball, and how focused adjustments and staff development helped Arizona reach Omaha and sustain success.

    44 min

  5. 09/08/2025 · VIDEO

    Inside Northwestern Baseball: Recruiting, Development, and the Portal with Tyler Rost

    A concise interview with Northwestern Recruiting Coordinator and Hitting Coach Tyler Rost covering his coaching journey, Northwestern’s recruiting philosophy, the role of data (Blast Motion, motor preferences) in player development, portal strategy and academic fit, and why the freshman fall matters for on-field roles.

    42 min

  6. 08/26/2025 · VIDEO

    Inside Auburn Recruiting: Carl Nonamaker on Roster Strategy, Draft & NIL

    Auburn Associate Head Coach Carl Nonamaker walks through his baseball journey to Auburn and explains how summer, fall and the new realities of the transfer portal, NIL and the draft shape roster-building today. He outlines what scouts look for in hitters and pitchers (athleticism, swing quality, command, and in‑zone effectiveness), how Auburn evaluates high school vs transfer recruits, the pressure points in August recruiting, and why communication, character and program fit matter.

    39 min

  7. 08/18/2025 · VIDEO

    From Video Scout to ACC Pitching Coach — Ryan Forrest on Recruiting & Development

    Ryan Forrest discusses his path to Boston College, the pitching staff’s development approach, and how the program blends analytics with traditional scouting. He explains recruiting priorities (speed, competitiveness, academics), the August 1st timeline, daily life for freshmen, BC’s facilities, and the team’s unique small-ball offense.

    38 min

  8. 08/12/2025 · VIDEO

    Journey From Player to Cornell Coach: Insights with John Topppa

    Welcome to the Baseball Recruiting Deep Dive podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have John Toppa, a distinguished member of Cornell's baseball coaching staff, joining us. John shares his fascinating journey from his playing days at UConn to his transition into coaching, revealing the pivotal moments that led him to Cornell. Throughout the conversation, John discusses the influential figures in his life, including the remarkable coaching staff at UConn, and how they shaped his coaching style. He also delves into what he looks for in prospective players, both in terms of skills and character, providing valuable insights for aspiring college athletes. John emphasizes the importance of adapting to the speed and challenges of college baseball, sharing experiences from his freshman players at Cornell. Whether you're a player or just a fan of the sport, this episode offers a captivating look into the world of college baseball coaching and recruitment. Tune in to gain insider knowledge from one of the sport's emerging coaching talents!

    41 min
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New podcast with Kyle Wren and John Murphy of Elite Sports Advising talking about the realities of college baseball recruiting with coaches across all levels of college baseball. The goal is to educate parents and players about how the recruiting process truly works straight from actual coach’s mouths.

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    Kyle Wren and John Murphy
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  • Episodes
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