Coach's Corner | Mid-Major Recruiting — Greg Lovelady, Stetson University

About this episode

Walter Beede interviews Greg Lovelady about mid-major recruiting and the evolving landscape of college baseball.

Host Walter Beede welcomes Stetson University assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Greg Lovelady to this edition of Coach's Corner, presented by Corvive — use code BLUEBOOK at checkout for 30% off your first order — and brought to you by Bluebook Media Group and Bluebook Sports. Coach Lovelady brings a unique perspective to the table — a former All-American at the University of Miami, former Division I head coach, and a coach who has helped develop over 55 MLB Draft selections. He breaks down why the "mid-major" label no longer tells the full story, how the ASUN Conference and a gauntlet out-of-conference schedule against programs like Arkansas, Virginia, Florida, and Florida State prepare Stetson for postseason play, and why the Hatters have earned back-to-back regional appearances — including wins over Power Four programs. He also digs into how the transfer portal and the new five-year eligibility window are reshaping recruiting timelines, what coaches are really looking for from high school athletes in today's landscape, and how to contact a college coach the right way — directly, personally, and with your video accessible. A must-listen for any family exploring Division…

People in this episode

Host: Walter Beede

Guest: Greg Lovelady

Topics covered

• mid-major recruiting
• college baseball
• transfer portal
• eligibility
• recruiting strategies
• postseason preparation

Keywords

• mid-major
• recruiting
• college baseball
• transfer portal
• eligibility
• ASUN Conference
• MLB Draft
• high school athletes

Sponsors

Corvive

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stetson University, Bluebook Media Group, Bluebook Sports, University of Miami, ASUN Conference, Arkansas, Virginia, Florida, Florida State, Power Four

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