Graham Nelson

Baseball Coach | Building SUFS Baseball

Helping players get better, understand recruiting & find the right opportunities to keep playing.

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

I wrote a book…or a guide…whatever you want to call it.

It’s everything I know and believe about putting yourself in the best position to get recruited to play college baseball.

Building your school list. Creating your video. Reaching out to coaches. Following up. Having an actual plan.

Here it is: it's FREE

https://t.co/7D8sssoIVr

Just remember: no tool, guide, or advisor will ever replace getting really damn good at baseball.

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

One of our SUFS Recruiting Cohort members

getting better and better and better

[Hayden Pugliese @HaydenPug2]

Last lesson and bullpen with coach Raffy of the fall before a short break from throwing. Strength training the main focus now. Can't wait for spring! @ctmetsbaseball @NorthHavenBase

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

Man, I’m so pumped about SUFS Eval.

The response from coaches has been overwhelmingly positive. They’ve also given us some honest feedback on where we can make it better, and I’m glad they did.

I keep coming back to why we’re building this. I want families to come away with a clearer picture of where their player fits, what he can work on, and which recruiting paths are worth exploring.

If you’re a high school or JUCO player and want college coaches to evaluate your film and profile, join the waitlist.

https://t.co/tyCavWkX4a

P.S. If a coach really likes what they see and wants to talk, they can request your contact info. You decide whether to share it.

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

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[Derek Fay @DerekFayy]

@WIUBaseball JUCO Camp is coming up soon!

Uncommitted JUCO players and NCAA Transfer Portal guys, this camp is open to YOU!

Compete, showcase your skills, and hopefully become a Leatherneck

🔗 https://t.co/vneRn9cJN4

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

@BaseballDad2028 @prepbaseball @PerfectGameUSA @PSBaseballinc I’ve talked to a number of coaches about this.

They look at them. Mainly to identify players they should evaluate.

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

@nickgehrke6

We just talked about this…

[C3 Recruits @c3recruits]

⚾🔥 COLLEGE COACHES ARE GOING TO MAKE MISTAKES ON THE PHYSICAL GUY!

Here's my opinion, and it might not be popular...

Too many college coaches don't trust their eyes when it comes to identifying GOOD BASEBALL PLAYERS.

It's EASY to spot the big, strong, athletic kid. The guy who looks great in a uniform, runs fast, and puts up impressive numbers at a showcase.

And don't get me wrong — PHYSICAL TOOLS ARE A HUGE PART OF THIS GAME.

But here's the problem...

LOOKING LIKE A BASEBALL PLAYER AND BEING A GOOD BASEBALL PLAYER ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS.

Can you actually HIT? Can you defend your position? Do you understand the game? Can you make adjustments? Can you execute when it matters?

Because eventually, everyone gets bigger, stronger, and faster. And when that happens, YOUR BASEBALL SKILLS BETTER BE ABLE TO BACK UP YOUR PHYSICAL TOOLS.

I've seen plenty of players who don't pass the eye test physically but can flat-out PLAY. And I've seen plenty of physical specimens who struggle when the game speeds up.

The best evaluators recognize BOTH.

💯 MY MESSAGE TO YOUNG PLAYERS:

Don't get caught up in how you look or what a radar gun says.

WORK ON YOUR CRAFT!

Become a better hitter. Become a better defender. Learn the game. Develop your instincts. Master the little things.

Because at some point, the tools alone won't be enough.

🔥 DON'T JUST LOOK THE PART. LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE GAME!

#C3Recruits #CollegeBaseballRecruiting #BaseballDevelopment #BaseballIQ #TrustYourEyes @natetrosky

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

How many players and parents have gone to a PBR or Perfect Game event, done their thing, and gotten back in the car thinking, “Okay… now what?”

You got your numbers. You got some video. Maybe your exit velo was up a couple ticks.

And on the drive home, you’re still asking the same questions you had on the way there.

What college baseball paths make sense for me? What should I be working on this winter? Where should we spend our next recruiting dollar?

That’s why I’m building this through SUFS Recruiting.

Three college or pro coaches independently review your video and metrics. You get three opinions on what stands out, what needs work, and which recruiting paths are worth exploring.

The next time you’re deciding which schools to email, what to work on, or whether to book another camp, you’ll have something to go on.

Join the SUFS Eval waitlist

https://t.co/tyCavWkX4a

[Kyler Castetter @KylerCastetter]

Film links:

1. https://t.co/V6lNLRwNF3

2. https://t.co/pqeHxmlbju

3. https://t.co/XOdRIquFnR

[Chad Griffin @ChadBGriffin]

Every HS baseball player needs a resource they can trust to help them understand what the work looks like to play college ball. And, where their skill set and measurables belong.

It all starts with an honest eval and a road map to your future👇

https://t.co/RPLyzd0Z2t

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

@GowagsKyle I talk to our youth coaches all the time and share that I’d rather have a kid get to high school taking huge hacks than one that comes in looking like a robot.

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

Before you spend another penny on camps, showcases, or lessons…

Make sure you have an honest answer to two questions:

What level does your kid fit right now?
What does he need to improve?
Those answers should guide where you spend your time, money, and effort.

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

The list of college coaches signing up to evaluate players keeps growing—with coaches from every division.

The goal: help you understand your route to college baseball through honest, independent feedback on your video and metrics from THREE coaches.

Want early access?

Join the free waitlist below. Evaluations will be a paid service when we launch.

https://t.co/fnIzMXTrfJ

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

https://t.co/M0kV24Q2T1

You can also join the waitlist here.

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

“What’s my path to playing college baseball?”

Too many families spend thousands without a clear answer.

I’m building a paid evaluation service where players submit metrics and standardized video, then receive independent feedback from THREE college or pro coaches.

Every evaluator is vetted and verified as an active college or minor league coach. But the evaluation is anonymous on both sides.

Coaches won’t see your name or school. Families won’t know which coaches evaluated them.

Why? I want coaches focused on the player’s ability—not their reputation or connections. And I want families focused on the feedback—not the coach’s name or the logo on their shirt.

Your video. Your metrics. Three independent perspectives on your strengths, what needs to improve, and potential routes to college baseball.

Joining the waitlist is free. Evaluations will be paid when we launch.

Want early access? Reply “EVAL” or send a DM and I’ll send you the player waitlist.

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

@CoachBeede Yes—we play favorites.

Now my favorite can change day to day, game to game even inning to inning lol

[Elliot Glynn | GBA @elliotglynn07]

Players, read this one.

Two months ago I was a Division I pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. I was the one reading your emails, watching your video and deciding who got a call back.

Not ten years ago. This summer.

My resume:
- 14 years coaching Division I
- Pitched at UConn, 3x MLB Draft pick, signed with the Brewers
- Multiple NCAA Tournaments
- Coached a First-Team All-American and the 50th pick in the draft

I've been where you are, and I've been the coach you're trying to reach.

So I know what gets you noticed today. What your numbers need to be. Which emails get opened. What a coach is really watching when you think nobody is.

I'll tell you the truth about where you fit, then help you go get it. No empty promises.

2028s, 2029s and 2030s: my DMs are open.
https://t.co/mPnWghpkrr

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

@MikeGilly9 @Drews2158

4.2 weighted

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

What’s the best showcase or camp on the east coast for a d1/high academic d3 kid to attend?

Looking for an event where a kid can eyes on him from multiple high academic institutions at varying levels.

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

I don’t think telling an anxious recruiting parent to “just enjoy the process” helps much.

They don’t understand the process. That’s why they’re anxious.

Explain the options. Give them realistic expectations. Help them figure out the next step.

[Graham Nelson @GrahamD14]

@CoachNellie25 At the very least, game changer stats must be public