Why College Baseball Players Must Embrace Being Coached — The Truth About Getting to the Next Level | EMD Shorts
by Keith Glasser on Apr 28, 2026
One of the most important lessons a baseball player can learn has nothing to do with velocity, exit velocity, or showcase rankings — it's about being coachable and actively seeking out people who will challenge you to be better. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down a powerful message San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan delivered to a group of high school players and explains exactly why it applies to every baseball recruit navigating the college process right now.
What we cover:
- What Kyle Shanahan told high school players about seeking out coaches who challenge you — and why it stopped us in our tracks
- Why surrounding yourself with people who only validate you is one of the most dangerous things a young player can do
- The recruiting dichotomy that catches so many players off guard — why the coach who recruited you and the coach you play for can feel like two different people
- Why being talented isn't enough in college baseball — at that level everyone is good, and honest coaching is what separates the players who play from the ones who don't
- How to identify programs and coaches who will genuinely invest in making you better as a player and a person
- Why the coaches willing to tell you the truth are the most valuable relationships in your baseball career
This episode is for every high school player, parent, and coach who wants to understand what it really takes to not just get recruited — but to thrive once you get there.
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