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Shooter is joined by National Underclass Correspondent Cooper Trinkle and National Managing Editor Andy Sroka to recap the 2026 Prep Baseball All-American Game. The guys break down some of the top performances from the game, highlight the prospects who stood out, and discuss the players who made an impression throughout the event.

Shooter & Seif turn their attention to the 2028 MLB Draft class, breaking down the prospects who are already starting to make their mark across the prep and college ranks. The guys discuss some of the top names in the class, emerging prospects, and players to keep an eye on as the draft picture begins to take shape.

Shooter & Seif are wrapping up the Summer baseball circuit by breaking down the latest Prep Baseball 2027 rankings. The guys look at the biggest movers, the players making major jumps, and who has established themselves at the top of the class. They also take a look back at the summer and discuss how the latest performances could shape the 2027 MLB Draft class moving forward.

Shooter is back with another episode of Recruiting Essentials, breaking down his biggest takeaways and reactions from the 2026 Prep Baseball Future Games. Joined by Cooper Trinkle, Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Director & National Underclass Correspondent, to discuss the standout performances, biggest names from across the countryTune in for an in-depth look at the 2026 Future Games and the prospects you need to know moving forward

Season 4 is officially here, and Shooter & Seif are kicking things off with a look ahead to the 2027 MLB Draft. The guys dive into the latest talent on the radar, with Seif breaking down the CNT National Team and Shooter taking a closer look at the USA Prep Development Team. They highlight some of the top names to know, players who could rise up draft boards, and what to watch for as the 2027 MLB Draft class begins to take shape.

The 2026 MLB Draft is in the books and Shooter & Seif share their reactions to the picks across the American League. The guys break down which organizations came away with the biggest steals, the best player-team fits, and the most surprising selections.

The 2026 MLB Draft is almost here, and Shooter & Seif share their final thoughts before Saturday. Seif highlights some of his favorite underrated college prospects, Shooter explains how this year's draft could impact the 2026 college recruiting class, and the guys break down some of the most intriguing picks and storylines to watch on draft day.

The countdown to the 2026 MLB Draft is on, and Shooter & Seif are making their final predictions. In this episode of The War Room, they preview their mock draft while discussing the latest buzz, player movement, organizational fits, and the toughest decisions facing teams on Draft Day.

The War Room is back with a breakdown of everything we learned from the MLB Draft Combine. Shooter & Seif discuss the biggest risers, standout performances, and the prospects who helped themselves the most in front of MLB scouts.The guys also dive into MLB's proposed changes to the draft process, what those rule changes could mean for players, clubs, and the future of amateur baseball.

Coastal Carolina University Director of Player Development & Recruiting Tyler Shewmaker joins Recruiting Essentials to break down what it takes to build a College World Series winning program at the mid-major level. He shares insight into recruiting, player development, and how athletes can separate themselves both on and off the field throughout the recruiting process. Powered by S2 Cognition.

In this episode of The War Room, Shooter and Seif break down Kiley McDaniel’s latest ESPN MLB Draft article and dive into one of the biggest conversations shaping modern scouting: Are MLB teams valuing tools and upside more than actual performance?The guys unpack how organizations are evaluating prospects in today’s game, why elite athleticism and projection continue to rise in importance, and what it means for both high school and college players heading into the 2026 MLB Draft cycle. They also discuss the mindset of front offices, scouts, and prospects as the draft gets closer in Philadelphia including the pressure, strategy, and risk reward thinking that defines draft season.

Wake Forest Associate Head Coach Bill Cilento joins Recruiting Essentials to talk all things college baseball recruiting, player development, and building one of the top programs in the country. We dive into what coaches are really looking for in recruits, the transfer portal and advice for athletes looking to play at the next level. Powered by S2 Cognition.

On this episode of Recruiting Essentials, Shooter returns from his trip through the Northeast with plenty to discuss after getting his first in-person looks at some top draft prospects.The guys dive into the latest draft boards, breaking down which prospects are rising, who’s making the most noise late in the season, and which players are putting themselves firmly on scouts’ radars heading into the summer. From standout performances to shifting projections, this episode covers some of the biggest names and fastest risers in baseball as the season begins to wind down.

This week, Seif takes the lead, breaking down the standout performers from his recent trip to North Carolina, where he got an in-depth look at some of the top college prospects. Highlighting key players who are trending up as the season progresses. Meanwhile, Shooter give his MLB comps for some of the top prep and college prospects, offering insight into how their tools and profiles translate to the next level.

This week, Shooter shares the big winners from his trip to California, where he got an up close look at some of the best talent in the country, including a number of high profile prospects who have recently reclassified and are quickly moving up draft boards. Meanwhile, Seif gives an update on the top mid-major prospects.