Tradesman vs. Craftsman: Why Most High School Players Stall Out (ABCA Recap)

Are you a "Tradesman" or a "Craftsman"? Most high school baseball players are Tradesmen—they show up, do the work, and go home. But to play at the next level, you must become a Craftsman.

Fresh from the ABCA Convention in Columbus, Coach Beede shares the biggest takeaways from college coaches across the country. He reveals why skipping your high school season for travel ball is a "Bad Move," the impending vote on the 5th Year of Eligibility for D2 and NAIA, and why the "International Wave" is about to change recruiting forever.

If you want the inside scoop on where college baseball is heading in 2026, watch this.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro: Fresh from the ABCA Convention in Columbus
10:45 - Don't Skip High School Ball: Why College Coaches Hate It
12:00 - Breaking News: The Vote on the 5th Year of Eligibility (D2 & NAIA)
21:45 - The "Tradesman vs. Craftsman" Mentality: How to Become Elite
26:30 - The Truth About Recruiting Timelines: "Those Days Are Gone"
31:45 - NIL Reality Check: Why 90% of Athletes Won't Get "Life-Altering" Money
36:00 - The MLB & College Alliance: Why the Draft is Shrinking
44:20 - Weight & Size: The Truth About Being "Too Big" (It's a Myth)
56:30 - Skill Development: Limit Swing & Miss + Make Routine Plays

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