Wanting It vs. Thinking You Want It — The Honest Truth About the College Baseball Recruiting Process | EMD Shorts
by Keith Glasser on Nov 12, 2026
Many players say they want to play college baseball. Fewer are ready for what the process actually asks of them. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith talk honestly about the difference between truly wanting to play at the next level and liking the idea of it. Recruiting is long, demanding, and full of uncertainty, and opting in means choosing a highly competitive environment that rewards time, patience, and active participation.
What we cover:
- The difference between really wanting to play college baseball and thinking you do
- Why the recruiting process is hard, long, and often anxiety-filled for players and families
- What it means to opt into one of the most competitive environments in youth sports
- The time, patience, and active participation it takes to get the most out of the process
- Why the stress and anxiety never go all the way to zero — even for the families we guide through it
- How hard it can be to navigate recruiting while still playing at a high level
- Why staying open to new possibilities can make the difference in where you end up
Whether your son is just starting to think about college baseball or is in the middle of the process — this episode is an honest conversation every player and family should have before going all in.
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