NowD1 Speaks

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘25 Uncommitted Prospect Lukas Negrich from Willigis Gymnasium in Mainz, DE (Germany) Travel Team Lakeland Legends in FL. 5’11’ 175lbs 2B/3B power bat. Lukas plays with the 2 Bundelsiga in Germany “the grown man’s league” as he has played up throughout his young career. Hear Lukas discuss his goals on the field, including streaks and having the keys to the facility,...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘24 Uncommitted Prospect Taij Chavez from Chouteau-Maize High School in Oklahoma (Travel Team Evo-Elite Baseball). 5’10 205lbs C/UT power bat (.493 / 8 HR junior season), 1.97 pop - 86 off the mound. Three sport athlete including wrestling, power lifting 515 deadlift. Hear Taij discuss his work ethic both on the field as well as off today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show B...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘24 Uncommitted Prospect Jackson Horch from Hempstead High School in Dubuque, IA (Travel Team Rawlings Tigers Quad Cities). 5’10 170lbs CF strong glove with speed, high academic 3.54 GPA potential physical therapy major. Hear Jackson highlight an early slump that led to extra training off the field resulting in a homerun first at bat of the next season today on the...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘25 Uncommitted Prospect Gavin Herndon from Henderson County, High School, KY (Travel Team River City Royals from IN). C/COF High Academic GPA 3.85 potential major kinesiology / exercise science. Hear Gavin discuss the lessons of an early injury leading him to develop a deeper strategic understanding of the game, specifically catching and calling pitches today on th...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show Walter Beede founder and Executive Director of Baseball Process. Walter has more than 35 years of experience as a mentor to other young men, a coach, a father, and a player himself. Walter was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1981. He has been a head coach at the High School, American Legion, National Travel baseball, and NCAA-College levels, He has also worked as a T...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘24 Uncommitted Prospect Beau Lang from Arlington Martin High School, TX (Travel Team Raiders Scout Team - Griffin) RHP topping 92, plus slider and change-up, Beau has only pitched for the last six months. Polished catcher sub 2.0 Pop and a dude in the weight room, recent two rep box squat PR of 445lbs. Hear Beau’s approach to the game, development pace and current...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘25 Uncommitted Prospect Nick McKenna Fairfield High School, OH (Travel Team Sluggers Baseball Club). OF/CIF bats left throws right top of the order speed 3.4 GPA, potential Sports Management or Pre-Law major aspirations. Strong family bloodlines to baseball; Father former D3, Two cousins were former D1 one of whom is currently playing in an MLB organization. Hear N...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘24 Uncommitted Prospect Drew Maxfield from Acellus Academy Virtual School playing for Thesa High School in TX (Travel Team Cooperstown Cobras). CIF with strong glove and gap to gap power highlighting a 10 game extra base hit streak. 3.7 GPA with a focus on academics as well as baseball. Hear Drew’s approach to baseball and recruiting today on the Now_d1 Speaks show...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘25 Uncommitted Prospect Elias Reyes from South Hills High School in CA (Travel Team SoCal Giants). RHP topping out at 89 sitting 87-88, secondary’s; knockout slider, curve and developing change-up. High Academic 4.0 GPA aspirations of Valedictorian High School class and potential Business Administration major. Hear Elias discuss his mental approach as well his curr...

Join us on the Now_d1 Speaks Show as we introduce Danielle Martin, the remarkable founder of True Mindsets and a renowned Mindset and Performance adviser. With a diverse sports background that includes being a former California State Athlete of the Year, UCLA softball player, professional surfer, TV personality, and author of True: From The Inside Out , Danielle has emerged as one of the industry'...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show meet Degan Rigby from Bear River High School, UT (Travel Team RA Baseball Academy / Trosky National) 6’5 210lbs CIF/RHP middle of the order bat and power pitcher sitting 89-90 topping 92 High academic 4.0 GPA. Hear Degan’s approach to baseball, mentally as well as physically, as he works to prepare for a college career or the MLB draft after High School graduation t...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show meet Jamil Phillippe from Lebanon High School, IN (Travel Team Indiana Expos) 5’8 CF/SS switch hitter with plus speed. 3.4 GPA and President’s Education Award - Outstanding Academic Excellence. potential Engineering major. Hear Jamil’s cheerful and enjoyable description of his playing career and aspirations to play at the next level today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show -...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show meet Alex Lavassar from Mount Rainer High School, WA (Travel Team Reality Sports) 5’11 175lbs primary SS/RHP gap to gap contact hitter 3.3 GPA. A Baseball Factory preseason All-American. Hear Alex’s mental and physical approach from batting lessons, in-game situations to the recruiting process today on The Now_d1 Speaks Show - - - - - - - - - - - Do you want to be h...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show meet Patrick Jones former hitting coach for the Orioles in the MiLB. Patrick played collegiately at Xavier University before embarking on a coaching career that ultimately led him to the MiLB. Patrick is one of the premier experts in hitting instruction, currently he is focused on sharing his knowledge through individual training, newsletters, podcasts and recruitin...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show meet David Johnson a Texas High School graduate. David attended Combine Academy after graduation, a post graduate school located in NC, before committing to Voorhees University in Denmark, SC. David is 6’3 200lbs RHP sitting low 90’s with a devastating change up, a true power pitcher. Hear his story of how he ultimately decided on a year of development at Combine Ac...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show meet Walker Craig from Cascade High School, TN (Travel Team GBSA Rays) 6’4 215 lbs CIF/P middle of the order power bat, topping 87 off the mound, 3.6 GPA. Hear Walker’s turnaround high school junior season from a 1-9 start to district & region champions as well as his current recruiting status, today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show - - - - - - - - - - - Do you want to be...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show meet RS sophomore Zachary Long from Southeastern Community College, NC. 5’11 195lbs C led conference in runners thrown out, .316 BA with 7 doubles. 3.6 GPA 3 years of eligibility left. Hear Zachary’s recruiting story as well as his development both physically and academically while in college today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show - - - - - - - - - - - Do you want to be he...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show meet ‘24 uncommitted prospect Jace DeWitt from Bay City High School, TX. 6’1 200lbs CIF, RHP. Jace is a middle of the order power bat, team offensive MVP. Pitcher with great location groomed for increased responsibilities over the summer including senior season. High Academic 3.89 GPA, dual enrolled taking college credit courses as a junior - - - - - - - - - - - Do...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show meet Casey Dill Director of Baseball Operations for the Palm Springs Collegiate League. A ten team league all housed and playing in Palm Springs, CA. In addition, Casey is an Associate Scout with the Atlanta Braves and Scouting Supervisor for the Southern Illinois Miners of the independent professional Frontier League. He is a graduate of Major League Baseball Scout...

Today on the Now_d1 Speaks Show meet Coach Norman O’Neal head baseball coach of Voorhees University in Demark, SC an HBCU in the NAIA division. O’Neal, a former collegiate pitcher with a military background, rose to the rank of head baseball coach in 2022 in one of the most unexpected ways imaginable. Hear Coach O’Neal recount this incredible story as well as providing meaningful insight into the...

Today on The Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘24 Jay Campbell from Leon High School in Tallahassee, FL (Travel Team NLB - Next Level Baseball). 5’11 200LBS 3B/SS middle of the order power bat, 85 off the mound with a secondary changeup, 4.0 GPA - - - - - - - - - - - Do you want to be heard on Now_d1 Speaks? Interest Form Website Now_d1 Now_d1 Connects Be scouted today > SportsForce Baseball A white-labeled coa...

Today on The Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘23 Danny Prebeck of Chapin High School, SC (Travel Team Bodyshop Baseball - P27 Academy) and committed to Limestone University NCAA D2. RHP 5’11 180LBS 3/4 arm slot with tons of movement, 4.1 GPA. Hear Danny’s journey including injuries requiring over a year and half of rehab and how Danny was able to preserver overcoming many obstacles to earn an opportunity at th...

Today on The Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘24 Luke Carter from Brantley County High School in Nahunta, GA (Travel Team Pines Derosso). 5’9 170 lbs All-Region SS, Gold Glove winner, middle of the order bat. High Academic 4.0 GPA 1380 SAT #1 ranked academic junior class, potential engineering major Be Recruited Today > Interest Form Ep. 18 - - - - - - - - - - - Do you want to be heard on Now_d1 Speaks? Intere...

Today on The Now_d1 Speaks Show ‘24 Brody Gundert from Christian High School in San Diego, CA 6’4 210lbs RHP sitting low 80s topping out at 86-87 secondary changeup. High academic 4.3 GPA potential Engineering major, member Rocket Club and Young Americans for Freedom Club - - - - - - - - - - - Do you want to be heard on Now_d1 Speaks? Interest Form Website Now_d1 Now_d1 Connects Be scouted today >...

Today on The Now_d1 Speaks Show meet Roger Wilkinson. From travel ball beginnings in Statesboro, GA to Independent College Baseball based in Cocoa, FL. Roger has seen and done it all in baseball. Today he is embarking upon his largest endeavor in the Post-Graduate baseball world. Hear the many advantages of Independent College Baseball including; college credits, dorms, meal plans, practice facili...