Regional Baseball Advisor for “College Athlete Advantage” If you are looking for a mentor, advisor, and advocate in the recruiting process, DM me for details!
Had a conversation with a D2 coach yesterday about one of my guys. His comment to me was I saw him once this summer. Only was there for 3 innings because the game was a blow-out, but in that time, I loved the footwork I saw in between innings when taking ground balls. Caught our
Was on the phone with a big D1 a few weeks ago about a high level guy I’m working with. He told me he loved the kid and thought really highly of him and he had been messaging with him over the last few months.
Then he said that he had asked the player and family to send in some
Would like to welcome
@august_besemer
to the CAA Family! August is a 2024 C out of
@PinnacleBall
in Phoenix, AZ. August stands at 6'1"/205 and has great defensive skills behind the dish. He has a great arm and was the leading catcher on a staff with three D1 arms last year. Going
Welcome
@andrewleech06
to
@The_CAAdvantage
. Andrew is a 2024 out of Olentangy HS in Ohio. Andrew is a legitimate two-way player who will be a fun player to watch on the mound and in the MIF this season. Looking forward to working with you throughout this process!
@ohsteambaseball
Little bit longer of a clip here but wanted to throw out my two cents on the transfer portal and how it affects high school recruitment.
If interested in hearing more or talking more about your specific process, shoot me a DM and we can talk.
@The_CAAdvantage
2024 LHP
@HankRichards14
helps close out a W for
@PinnacleBall
in last week’s tourney picking up a big strike out with the breaking ball. Big year ahead for Hank and the rest of the Pioneers!
2025 prospect that won’t be on the board much longer.
@braydenbullard_
finished off the regular season hitting over .500 and played himself into first team all region recognition.
This 3B stands at 6’3”/200 lbs and absolutely rakes out of
@PinnacleBall
@The_CAAdvantage
According to PG this morning:
2023 Commits: 7,615
2024 Commits: 2,496
So what does that mean? If you are a 2024 grad, you still have plenty of time. Enjoy the process and understand that every player has their own timeline to finding their right fit.
@The_CAAdvantage
2024
@ADunlevey
has another solid day at the plate as he prepares for state playoffs. Goes 2 for 3 with a 2B, BB, RBI, and shows off the wheels with two stolen bags. Asa is an extremely athletic, versatile player for
@KFHSBaseball
that has a big future ahead.
@The_CAAdvantage
What a year for
@braydenbullard_
out of
@PinnacleBall
in AZ. This 2025 6’3”/185 3B/RHP ends the year being named 2nd team all region. Playing against some of the toughest competition in the state of AZ. This kid is something special and has a huge future ahead!
@The_CAAdvantage
Such a great day getting to celebrate one of my recent commits
@domgarcia_27
on his official signing day at Westwood HS in Mesa this afternoon! Congrats again, Garcia family and thank you for having me out to be part of it! Get after it at
@ParkBuccaneers
!
@The_CAAdvantage
Thank you to Coach Burkhart and his staff with the
@OEBBurkhart
for giving me the platform to talk with your players and families about college baseball and recruitment this morning! Looking forward to continuing this relationship over the year!
@The_CAAdvantage
If you are still looking for a 2024 catcher, you need to reach out to me about
@august_besemer
out of
@PinnacleBall
in AZ. 6’1”/205 with a 3.861 GPA. Plus plus defender that will shut down the running game and command a staff! More video coming up soon.
@The_CAAdvantage
2025
@RhoadsMax
with a final tune up before playoffs. A strong outing verse one of the top teams in D1 in Ohio. Goes 4 inn, 2H, 0ER, 4K. Max tops at 83 and has a great 4 pitch mix. He can throw any pitch in any count. Keep an eye out!
@ohsteambaseball
@The_CAAdvantage
Excited to welcome
@MarshallCotter
to the
@The_CAAdvantage
team. Marshall is a 2024 C out of
@WhetstoneBraves
in Ohio. Marshall is 5’10”/180 lbs and had a big year as a junior helping his team capture the city title. Amazing student as well carrying a 3.75 GPA.
First start of the season was a good one for
@samueldawson22
with
@RBurgBaseball
. Got the W going 3 innings with 1 ER. Was able to keep a good lineup off balance all day. Good things coming for this 2024 this season!
@The_CAAdvantage
2025 MIF
@brayson_moore
with a solid single to left field. Goes 1-1 on the day with two walks and helps his team to a 15-0 victory. This athletic middle infielder has a quick, short stoke and great plate discipline making him a tough out for any pitcher.
@The_CAAdvantage
2025
@braydenbullard_
is having himself a year! This 6’3”/200lb 3B/RHP is the real deal. In one of the top conferences in AZ he is hitting .521 through 14 games including this HR yesterday for
@PinnacleBall
. Just keeps getting stronger and stronger.
@The_CAAdvantage
🚨2023 Spotlight 🚨One of the top left on the board!
🧢Kyle Valenzuela (
@Kyle7Valenzuela
)
⚾️MIF
🗞️5'11"/175
🏠Hoboken, NJ
⚾️Profile:
💨6.9/60
🏆2022 Conference Player of the Year: .419 AVG, 26SB, 37 R, 20 RBI
@The_CAAdvantage
Thanks to
@Coach_Behan11
and the Canal Winchester Baseball Program for the opportunity to talk tonight about college recruitment and the college landscape. Excited to educate the families and players before their season gets underway.
@The_CAAdvantage
@Baseball_CWHS
Excited to welcome
@RhoadsMax
to the
@The_CAAdvantage
team! Max is a 2025 RHP out of
@ohsteambaseball
in Ohio. Max commands the strike zone every outing and has had a great Sophomore season. He currently sits at a 2.10 ERA over 33 1/3 innings with 41K. Bright future ahead!
Another huge welcome to
@joey_besemer
to the CAA Family! This 2025 MIF from
@PinnacleBall
in AZ is the definition of a baseball player. High baseball IQ, defensive wizard, and great approach at the plate. Going to be a fun one to keep an eye on!
@The_CAAdvantage
2025 LHH C out of
@_bruinbaseball
in TN had himself a huge opening day!
@Joe_Murphy13
is a 6’1”/215lb catcher that finished the day 2-3 with this huge game winning 3R HR to the opposite field with his team down 1-0 in the 6th.
Going to be a big year for this backstop!
Another great start on the mound for
@braydenbullard_
yesterday. This 6’3” sophomore got the start yesterday for
@PinnacleBall
and went 5 innings, 0ER, 4hits, 4 K, 0BB on 51 pitches. Talk about efficient!
@The_CAAdvantage
Congrats to 2024 C
@kevinhoffmaster
out of Desert Mountain HS in Scottsdale, AZ on his recent commitment to
@somtnbaseball
. South is getting a middle order of the bat and a plus defender behind the plate with a huge baseball IQ. Looking forward to watching your success at South.
2025
@braydenbullard_
keeping up his big sophomore season for
@PinnacleBall
. Hits a deep triple and scores in the 7th to tie the game late for Pinnacle leading to a big extra inning victory. This kid continues to impress on the mound and in the batters box!
@The_CAAdvantage
Thank you so much to
@Coach_Behan11
and the
@Baseball_CWHS
for letting me talk to your players and families last night about college baseball, college recruitment, and our process with CAA. Had a blast and looking forward to watching you all this spring!
@The_CAAdvantage
Another outstanding outing for
@braydenbullard_
. This 2025 continues to impress when he gets the ball. His third straight outing with no walks or earned runs given up. Gets stronger and stronger every outing!
2.2 innings pitched, 0ER, 3K, 0 BB.
@PinnacleBall
@The_CAAdvantage
This is why I love doing what I do! Helping players find their right fit and giving them the connections they need. 37 commits in the month of November and many more to come. Congrats to our commits!
If you are uncommitted and looking to find options, DM me and let’s chat and
Any coaches that will be out to see the 17U PG World Series in AZ need to take a look at the
@swarmredelite
squad and the following players. You won’t be disappointed! Schedule attached.
@braydenbullard_
(3B/1B AC Invite)
@JTPrice15
(3B/SS- AC Invite)
@RyanJung34
(RHP- 88-91
Excited to welcome 2024
@domgarcia_27
to the CAA Family! This MIF has great feel on the defensive side of the ball and consistently finds barrels at the plate. Coming off an all region honorable mention last year as a junior and continuing to get stronger!
@The_CAAdvantage
2025 RHP
@RyanJung34
started of the summer for
@swarmredelite
in elite fashion. Jung fired 3.1 innings, had 6 K, 1BB, and 3 H giving up 0ER on the day. Jung sat 86-88 and topped at 90 multiple times!
Jung loves the gym & the process of putting in the work. His continued
Merry Christmas to all of our CAA Family and Friends out there! Wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope you have a great day with family and friends.
@The_CAAdvantage
The college recruitment game has changed a lot over the years. It’s not about who you know, it’s about who knows you. The more effort you put into your recruitment, the faster you respond, and the more personal you get with coaches, the more options you will have
@The_CAAdvantage
2025 RHP
@RyanJung34
is having himself a lights out season on the mound for
@PinnacleBall
. Another save to secure the victory. Consistently pounds the strike zone and shows off athleticism on the mound fielding his spot. Going to be a big summer ahead!
@The_CAAdvantage
After a solid outing by
@MarcusDowning7
.
Came in to close the door against a quality 6A opponent in Sandra Day O’Connor.
1.1 innings
(0) H
(0) BB
(2)K’s
(16/12) Pitches/Strikes
Excited to welcome
@ADunlevey
to the
@The_CAAdvantage
team! Asa is an athletic 2024 3B out of
@KFHSBaseball
in Ohio. He is a 6'1/185lb utility player who sees time all over the field. He has hit 3 hole for one of the top teams in the state this year. Asa has a big future ahead!
2024
@ADunlevey
out of
@KFHSBaseball
in Ohio coming out strong to start the summer season with this triple to right center field to go along with a sac fly, HBP, and 2 RBI. This athletic 3B/OF continues to impress and is a guy that needs to be on your radar.
@The_CAAdvantage
You will be missed greatly
@CoachKurtCAA
. Learned a ton from you in my time with CAA. You made great impacts in the lives of your players and families you helped along the way. RIP Kurt.
Thank you for making such a positive impact on me and everyone involved with CAA. You made an IMPACT that will be felt far beyond what you may have realized.
RIP my man.
Quick look at a quality LD barrel from Brayden Bullard (‘25, AZ). Physical 6-3/200 frame. Keeps the swing simple w/ minimal moving parts. Hands stay inside nicely and work direct to the baseball. Slashing .500/.574/.705 this spring.
#PGHS
@PG_Uncommitted
@PinnacleBall
Welcome
@colinfollmer06
to the
@The_CAAdvantage
. Colin is a 2025 CF/LHP with plus speed out of Pinnacle HS that has a ton of upside. Looking forward to working with you throughout this entire process! Go dominate Sophomore year!
@PinnacleBall
How you react to failure is just as important, if not more important, than how you react to success. Coaches want to know what type of player you are when things are not going your way. Do you pout, run, and hide? Or do you grind through, stay up with your team, and persevere?
Cannot say enough good things about this 2025 out of
@PinnacleBall
. Another start on the mound and he shuts down a nationally ranked team out of NV!
Final Line: W, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6K, 0BB.
Keep your eyes on this 6’3”/185lb 3B/RHP!
@braydenbullard_
@The_CAAdvantage
2025 grad
@braydenbullard_
shooting a base hit to left in his 1st varsity AB off one of the top arms in AZ. Not only that, but a few days later, he threw 3 shut out innings on the mound to help
@PinnacleBall
go 3-1 on the week. Keep an eye on this 3B/RHP!
@The_CAAdvantage
Fired up for
@KevinHoffmaster
. This 2024 C can rake, manage a staff, and shut down running games. His best ball is still ahead of him! Excited for you and know you will make an immediate impact
@SoMtnBaseball
. Go out and continue to dominate!
@The_CAAdvantage
@CatchBot7
I am extremely blessed and excited to announce my commitment to South Mountain CC. Thank you God for this opportunity and thank you friends, family, and coaches for getting me to this point
2024
@ADunlevey
absolutely tearing it up offensively this weekend. 3 for 3 with a ground rule double and 4 bags on the day! Ultimate athlete that can play anywhere on the field and have success.
@The_CAAdvantage
@KFHSBaseball
Impressive start to the summer for 2025 3B/RHP
@braydenbullard_
. Brayden was rated the top hitter in the 16u bracket of the PG Memorial Day tourney. Final numbers: .600 avg, 8 RBI, 6 R, 1.317 OPS
4IP, 0ER, 4 K, 0BB. Topping at 85MPH on the bump
@The_CAAdvantage
@PinnacleBall
Excited to welcome
@samueldawson22
to the
@The_CAAdvantage
team! Sam is a 2024 RHP/1B out of Reynoldsburg HS in Ohio. Sam has outstanding work ethic and drive which should translate to a breakout year! Going to be a fun prospect to keep an eye on.
@RBurgBaseball
@Gahannalions18u
Not only has
@colinfollmer06
started off the year on fire at the plate, but he has also been a key contributor on the mound! Last week he went 2.2 innings with 7 K for
@PinnacleBall
. This two way 2025 LHP/OF has a bright future ahead.
@The_CAAdvantage
2024 LHP
@HankRichards14
out of
@PinnacleBall
comes in and commands the strike zone against one of the best teams in the state and picks up a strike out along the way. Love this kids work ethic and drive!
If you are still looking to add a quality arm to your staff next year, don’t sleep on
@lukasgeisler27
out of
@DMWolvesBball
in AZ. This 2024 RHP is 87-89 with a power sinker, change, and curveball. Is an absolute competitor and bulldog on the mound.
@The_CAAdvantage
Congrats to 2024 C
@august_besemer
out of Pinnacle HS on his recent commitment to
@augie_baseball
. The Vikings are adding a plus defender with a strong arm, a great baseball IQ, and a natural leader. August will have a chance to come in and make an immediate impact next year.
2024 LHP
@HankRichards14
absolutely dealing this past week in the 17U USA National Team Championships. Final line: 7IP (CG) W, 8K, 1BB, 0R. Hank was able to use his 4 pitch mix to keep hitters off balance and stay away from barrels all day.
@The_CAAdvantage
@PinnacleBall
As I mentioned in a post a few days ago
@OwenMcGuire_
out of
@Brophy_Baseball
is going to be someone you should start following. This 26’ had himself a day. This OF/RHP started on the bump going 3 IP 0 ER and 6K and then finished the game with this walk-off HR
@The_CAAdvantage
2025
@RubenVelascoIII
was absolutely smoking baseballs today at the PBR event in Missouri! This 2025 INF sits at 6’3”/175 and is poised for a breakout season
@PHSBaseball0
in IL. Reach out for more details. More video coming soon.
@The_CAAdvantage
Ruben Velasco III
Uncommitted 2025
Peotone HS
EV 101.1 🔥🔥
Solid contact. Hard line drives. Lengthy body. Drives the ball. Good lower half.
@RecruitTigers
@RubenVelascoIII
25’ CINF Brayden Bullard
(Pinnacle)
@PBR_Uncommitted
with a solid day at the plate that included these two shots. Bullard has a strong athletic frame with potential for some serious🧃.
@braydenbullard_
ll
@SheaSbranti
Big shout out and thank you to
@DVBBhighlights
for having me out last night to talk about college baseball and recruitment! Was a blast and appreciate you giving us the time to talk with your players and families.
@The_CAAdvantage
Congrats
@samueldawson22
! You worked the process extremely well, broke down your best fits, and found a spot that you will be able to continue to develop and grow on the bump! Fired up to watch your progress these next few years!
@OEBBurkhart
@OHC_Baseball
@The_CAAdvantage
3B/RHP 2025
@braydenbullard_
starting off the summer just like he finished his varsity season at
@PinnacleBall
! Squaring up balls and driving in runs. This is a player you need to keep tabs on! 6’3/185 with great barrel control and strong presence at the plate.
@The_CAAdvantage
Congrats to 2024 3B
@adunlevey
on his commitment to
@baseballbcats
. Asa is an ultimate athlete standing at 6’1”/185, a plus defender and can swing the stick! He will have a chance to make an immediate impact for the Bobcats next season. Excited to watch you at the next level.
2025 RHP
@Zachary_Simmon
has started the year off on FIRE!!!🔥🔥🔥
Through two starts his line is as follows.
10IP, 19K, 3 BB, 3H, 1 R.
This kid continues to impress for
@CVC_Baseball
in Visalia, CA
Video from his last start.
@The_CAAdvantage
How do you prepare for your at bats in the in deck circle? Do you have a plan in the on deck circle or just going through the motions? How you approach your at bat while on deck will lead to more success at the plate!
@The_CAAdvantage
Would like welcome
@RubenVelascoIII
to the CAA family! Ruben is a 2025 6'3" INF out of
@PHS_Blue_Devils
in Peotone, IL. He is a multi-sport (⚾️🏈🏀) athlete with a high baseball IQ, solid defensive skills, and good bat to ball skills. Keep an eye on this kid moving forward. Video
An impressive complete game performance for
@samueldawson22
from
@RBurgBaseball
. This 2024 RHP continues to pound the zone and get soft contact. A true competitor on the mound that is getting stronger every start! Final line: 7IP, 5H, 2ER, 6K
@The_CAAdvantage
@Gahannalions18u
Huge thank you to
@CAAChrisMatzner
from
@The_CAAdvantage
for coming out and talking to some of the guys about the next level, the CAA program and their process. We really look forward to continue working with Chris in the future! Go Lions!
Just wanted to wish those players out here in Ohio good luck on the start of their season. Best time of the year! Go out, compete every pitch, and dominate! Can’t wait to get out there to watch you guys get after it.
@andrewleech06
@samueldawson22
@JudeFisher1522
This kid just keeps swinging it! Shows why he was ranked the top hitter in the tourney when it was all said and done. Keep it rolling
@braydenbullard_
!
@The_CAAdvantage
2025 RHP
@Zachary_Simmon
out of
@CVC_Baseball
with another dominant outing in start 3 of the year. 5.1IP, 13K, 2ER.
Kid is dealing this year. 32 K in 15 1/3 innings! Keep watching this one. Gets stronger and stronger every outing
Change-up on point this day
@The_CAAdvantage
Coaches at the next level don’t just care about your skills on the field or metrics. They care about your make up. They care about your heart, your hustle, what kind of teammate you are, and what kind of student you are. They want players that are team first not me first!
Fired up for
@lukasgeisler27
. Not only pumped to help him through the process of finding a home, but have have loved watching his progression since coaching him at 13! Congrats Geisler! Keep going out there and dominate every Geisler shove day!
@The_CAAdvantage
I’m excited to announce I’m continuing my baseball career at South Mountain CC. I want to thank my my parents, family, teammates, and coaches that have developed me into the person I am today. Thank you God for blessing me with this opportunity
@CAAChrisMatzner
@CatchBot7