Rocky Start! D2 to JuCo to D1: Recruiting and Pitching Secrets 2025! (Connor McCaleb, Mineral Area, Alumni Interview #17)
Description
Step into the intense journey of Connor McCaleb, a Rawlings Tigers alum and pitcher now at Eastern Michigan University, in this gripping Rawlings Tigers podcast episode. Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Connor reveals how he escaped a chaotic freshman year at Christian Brothers University—plagued by academic probation and coaching turnover—to thrive at Mineral Area Junior College, where showcase games landed him a Division I scholarship. Learn his top pitcher training tips, the power of posting on Twitter for recruiting, and why he chose to forge his own path apart from twin brother Carson. Discover how JuCo baseball in 2025 offers unmatched opportunities for development and scholarships, making this a must-watch for aspiring athletes and parents!
Timestamp Highlights:
00:04:04 – Connor’s rocky start at Christian Brothers and transfer to JuCo
00:13:44 – Dominating JuCo showcases to earn Eastern Michigan’s attention
00:21:51 – Pitcher training: Throwing program and weight room growth
00:23:43 – Best recruiting advice: Leveraging Twitter for exposure
00:25:20 – Growing up as twins: Splitting paths with Carson
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