⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️

Bonus Dad of @aidenruiz24 ⚾️ is America’s pastime #ChopOn #keepgrinding #trusttheprocess #GBR #ForkliftCertified It’s hard to be a Husker fan

[Matthew McCue @MattMcCue15]

Heres another common practice I see recruits do often that might not be the best tactic:.

- Tagging a plethora of coaches in your highlight posts.

The majority of coaches I have spoken to have said they dont like it. A lot of coaches care about the player/coach connection in the recruiting process. Personality matters to many when evaluating fit. Tagging a dozen colleges in a post can come across like it takes the personal touch out of it and even look desperate.

Have your coaches reach out to college coaches for you. Or message/email coaches privately, if that isnt working (coaches get tons of emails and they will sometimes slip through the cracks) then find out if they have prospect camps. Filtering through literally hundreds of emails is not easy. There is truth to the prospect camps being the best way to get seen by us.

If a school is that high on your list then it is often worth the money to go try to get in front of their eyes. Confirm with your HS/travel coaches if they think your skill could be a fit. Then it is all about needs based fit. Some colleges are so specifically in their needs Example: a team may need LHH corner OF only. So no right handed hitters, no matter how talented they are.

Don't be discouraged, keep working, loving what you do, and find the right circle of coaches or former players to help guide you in the right direction.

[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

@MattMcCue15 Preach!!!

[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

This 👇🏼

[OK Swings @OkSwings]

Don’t get too caught up in high school player rankings.

Go back 4–6 years. Look at who was ranked, how their careers played out, and where they are now.

Rankings are cool, but they’re not the end all, be all.

If you’re ranked, keep working.

If you’re not, keep working.

[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

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[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

Athletes that follow me
Very good information here

[Matthew McCue @MattMcCue15]

X/Twitter is such a great place for recruits to get themselves promoted and to get their names out there for coaches. There are a few common things I have seen kids do that (at least for me) may not be the most beneficial:

1. Posting too often
There is such a thing IMO. Periodic highlights or clips from games every few weeks is good. We want to see those. But posting 30-60 second clips every time you swing off a tee, do flips, or throw a touch & feel bullpen is a little overkill IMO.
It can sometimes indicate an obsession, or a need for attention, or perhaps just simply a misunderstanding of what college coaches want to see. Most coaches want to see how you play in a game setting.

2. Posting velo without radar support.
Even if it is true, coaches constantly see “upper 80s” claims that turn out to be 81-84. Get radar confirmation ahead of time. I am not saying to only post with velo, but at least have it ready to support or let coaches know data is available upon request.

3. Shying away from sharing lower-velo outings (especially good ones)
Velocity fluctuates. Showing the full picture (including lower-velo but solid outings) helps coaches evaluate more accurately. Top numbers matter, but more data is better, and so are outs. 8 a.m. showcase games are brutal. If your PR is 91 but have a dominant 85-88 outing, post it. Be proud of it and comfortable enough to not need/want to hide it. It's okay, play the long game.

4. Hitters only showing soft hits.
Soft hits aren’t bad (they show competitiveness, swing plane, adjustability), but coaches also want to see the loud contact and hard-hit outs. Don’t only post the bloops

I am sure there are more, and there are plenty of coaches that might disagree with me. That's fine. I am just sharing a few things I have observed and have heard other coaches mention that as well might be helpful.

Let me know what you would add!

[McPherson Baseball @McPhersonBSB]

2026 FALL WORLD SERIES

Game 3 (Best of 3)
Team Paddy (2-0 | Home) 🆚 Team Mack (0-2 | Away)
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 TC Construction Field at Bulldog Park

#SkoDogs

[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

@CoachMattRhule you are the fukn problem not @Holgorsendana

Fire yourself you bum!

[On3 @On3]

BREAKING: Nebraska has fired its offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, @PeteNakos reports.

https://t.co/VrlMqv5wPf

[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

Hey @CoachMattRhule, how about you retire effective immediately! #bumasscoach

[Pick Six Previews @PickSixPreviews]

Tonight should be the end of the Matt Rhule era in Nebraska

24-23 Overall
12-21 vs. Big Ten
0-10 vs. Ranked Teams
15 one-score losses

Don’t care how bad Riley & Frost were, Nebraska should NEVER accept this poor standard

[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

@SteveMurry44 Who should they try next to bring them back to relevance?

[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

@The_Noah_Sharp I feel your pain

[Parker Lutz @LutzParker16]

LHH impact bat. Picks everything at first. Can roam the outfield. Most importantly he is a leader and a grade A human. Must have for any program

[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

🚨 4-YEAR SCHOOLS

I can’t say enough about this young man. Easton checks every box: natural leader, left-handed pop, and an unmatched work ethic. He’s the kind of player every program wants in their dugout. Get him on campus and see for yourself. ⚾

[Easton John @eastonjohn44]

Uncommitted JUCO Sophomore
1B/OF LHH
Swings from the fall! @NOCTONKBSBL @jonathanmonk26 @CadeTuck8 @Cashjay_9 @LutzParker16

[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

Candidate for tweet of the year?

[Austyn_Texas @TexasAustyn]

I bet the Siberian Orchestra is going to be even more Trans this year.

[⚾️ James Hoffman ⚾️ @CoachHoffBSB]

Congrats @CWatkins2024!

[Coltin Watkins 2024 @CWatkins2024]

Next stop… UNC CHARLOTTE! ⛏️
I want to thank my parents, siblings, grandparents, all my coaches from little league through college, and everyone that has supported me throughout the years! JCCC to UNC Charlotte

[McPherson Baseball @McPhersonBSB]

FINAL - Game 2

Team Paddy reigns victorious tonight and in the McPherson College Fall World Series! We will continue the series on Sunday. Can Team Paddy finish the sweep, or will Team Mack salvage a win?

#SkoDogs