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Take the Guesswork Out of Recruiting

Affordable, expert-led recruiting guidance designed for families and athletes navigating the college baseball recruiting process.

Why Choose the College Prospector Subscription?

Exclusive recruiting podcasts featuring actionable tips, insider advice, and interviews with industry experts.
Monthly recruiting newsletter with updates, strategies, and step-by-step guidance tailored for athletes and families.
Unlimited messaging access to your advisor for personalized answers to your recruiting questions.
College search filtering software to streamline and simplify.
Discounts on the most respected brands in the industry.

15+Years of Experience

College Prospector Membership Benefits

Affordable Recruiting Guidance That Works for You

At College Prospector, our membership is designed to give families access to trusted, professional recruiting resources at an unbeatable price. For just $14.99/month, you'll gain the tools, insights, and support you need to simplify the college baseball recruiting process.

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Our Team

Real coaches. Real connections.

Our advisors aren't career consultants who've never been in a dugout. They are former players with real relationships inside college programs at every division and conference level.

Sam Kratz

National Recruiting Advisor

Nationwide network · every level of college baseball

Sam has spent 15 years in the game as both a player and a coach, with stops across NJCAA, NAIA, NCAA, and the Northwoods League. That path gave him something most recruiting services can't offer: a first-name relationship with coaches at every level of college baseball. He knows how a JUCO staff evaluates a raw arm, how an NAIA program builds a roster around academics, and what a Division I staff is quietly looking for before they ever pick up the phone. Sam works the phones daily, keeping families informed on who is genuinely interested, who needs a second look, and where a player's best fit actually lives.

15 years of playing and coaching experience
Stops at NJCAA, NAIA, and NCAA programs
Playing career in the Northwoods League

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Eli Paton

Baseball Recruiting Coordinator

Firsthand Division I insight into what programs evaluate

Eli played Division I baseball at UCLA and Grand Canyon University before continuing his career professionally with the Glacier Range Riders. He has been through the recruiting process at the highest level of the sport and knows exactly how D1 programs evaluate, project, and prioritize players. Eli translates that experience for College Prospector families — what a staff really sees on film, how tools and metrics should be presented, and how to build a profile that holds up in front of a power-conference coaching staff.

Former Division I player at UCLA
Played at Grand Canyon University
Professional career with the Glacier Range Riders

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Caden Kratz

Baseball Recruiting Coordinator

Social exposure · profile building · direct coach outreach

Caden is an active recruiting coordinator who works directly with College Prospector athletes every single day. He owns social media exposure, profile building, and direct coach outreach — the daily work that keeps a player in front of programs instead of buried in an inbox. His approach is player-first and relentless: he learns how each athlete competes, communicates, and promotes themselves, then builds the exposure plan around that. Athletes feel the difference in how quickly coaches start responding.

Day-to-day coordinator for College Prospector athletes
Builds and runs social media exposure
Direct coach outreach and follow-up

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Peyton Smith

Baseball Recruiting Coordinator

Multi-stop D1 experience · transfers and the portal

Peyton played Division I baseball at Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, and DBU — three very different programs, three very different recruiting cultures, and a firsthand look at what it takes to find the right home as a player. He has lived the transfer conversations and the uncertainty that comes with changing programs, and he uses all of it to help College Prospector athletes avoid the wrong turns. Peyton is passionate about helping athletes find their next home by sharing the experiences from his past, and that player's perspective is exactly what families need when the decisions get real.

Division I player at Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, and DBU
Transfer and portal experience
Player-first mentorship

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Dillon Souvignier

Baseball Recruiting Coordinator

The academic-athletic blueprint at the highest level

Dillon played at Johns Hopkins University, where he earned First Team All-American and Academic All-American honors and set the standard for excelling on the field and in the classroom at the same time. He continues his playing career in the MLB Draft League against some of the best amateur talent in the country, so his read on the current recruiting landscape is always fresh. For families weighing high-academic programs, Dillon maps out how strong transcripts, test scores, and a polished profile open doors that a bat alone never will.

Johns Hopkins University standout
First Team All-American
Academic All-American · MLB Draft League

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Our Proven Track Record in Baseball and Beyond

2009-2010

Pitcher, Baltimore Orioles

Played professionally with the Orioles before transitioning into coaching, shaping an understanding of professional-level expectations.

2010-2012

General Manager, Brickyard Cages

Managed teams, ran camps, and oversaw hiring, marketing, and budgets for the facility, building valuable organizational skills.

2012-2014

Associate Scout, Baltimore Orioles

Recruited high school players and evaluated talent for the Orioles Fall Scout Team, gaining valuable scouting experience.

2013-2014

Head Coach, The Bishop's School

Led middle and high school teams, focusing on CIF-compliant practices and player development.

2014-2020

Assistant Coach, UOP & SDSU

Developed practice plans, recruited nationally, and mentored student-athletes at the Division-I level.

2020-Present

Founder, College Prospector

Provides consulting and subscription-based recruiting guidance for student-athletes and their families.

Why Families Choose College Prospector

A Proven Track Record of Success in College Baseball

Our extensive experience in coaching, scouting, and playing at the professional level ensures families receive guidance they can trust. With over 15 years in the baseball world, our team has helped countless athletes achieve their dreams by focusing on:

Personalized Support

Tailored strategies for each athlete's unique path.

Valuable Connections

Relationships with college programs across all levels.

Expert Insight

Knowledge of what it takes to excel both on and off the field.

"Every athlete deserves a clear path to success. At College Prospector, we're here to guide you through every step of your college baseball journey with honesty, experience, and unwavering support."

— The College Prospector Team