Dugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Winter Baseball Showcases: Timing, Recruiting Rules, and Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Attend
by Keith Glasser on Jan 13, 2026
In this episode, we break down winter baseball showcase timing and what high school players and parents need to know before showcasing early in the year. We dive into the Division I recruiting calendar and explain why, during the winter months, only Division II and Division III college coaches are permitted to attend showcases.
We also discuss why attending a winter showcase may not be the right move if you haven’t been throwing, hitting, or training consistently leading up to the event. Showcasing too early without proper preparation can hurt your recruiting process more than it helps.
Finally, we get into the key differences between pitchers (arms) and position players when deciding whether a winter showcase makes sense. From physical readiness to recruiting timelines, we outline how each position should approach winter showcases strategically.
