More For Most

Just because we compete doesn't mean we don't respect each other. In episode two of the Common Ground series, Brian Dempsey of Power Baseball sits down with Jack Cressend of Knights Nation to show players and families that travel baseball programs can compete hard and still collaborate. Jack pitched in the big leagues. He has spent about 15 years in Major League Baseball and is the National Pitching Cross Checker for the Dodgers. He also has two sons who are both pitchers. That gives him a view of the game as a player, a scout, and a parent. In this conversation:

• Competitors who respect and collaborate with each other

• Honesty and transparency in travel baseball, including the tough conversations

• Opportunity vs. responsibility

• Showcase overload and performance anxiety

• Playing baseball vs. doing baseball

• Social media clips vs. real results on the field

• Agents and advisors, and when they matter

• Getting ready in the bullpen

• Being a competitor, and why technology can't measure it

We'd love your feedback, good, bad or different. Email Power at [email protected]. You can also reach Jack at [email protected].

Common Ground Series

What happens when two competing travel baseball organizations realize they have more in common than what separates them?

On this episode of Common Ground, a series within the More For Most Podcast, we're joined by Jim Osting, former Major League Baseball player and founder of Ostingers Baseball, one of Florida's most respected travel baseball organizations.

With over a decade of friendship and five years of intentional collaboration between Power Baseball and Ostingers, we pull back the curtain on a relationship that challenges the perception that competing organizations can't work together.

Despite operating under different business models, both organizations share a commitment to quality over quantity, honesty, transparency, and creating meaningful opportunities for their players. With college placement rates of 93% for Ostingers and 80% for Power Baseball, we discuss the philosophies and relationships behind those results.

We explore the advantages and challenges of different organizational models, the realities of college recruiting, managing family expectations, and why trusting experienced guidance can make the recruiting journey less stressful and more rewarding.

We also discuss something families rarely see: competing organizations collaborating behind the scenes, sharing college coaching relationships, scheduling games to reduce travel expenses, and even recommending players to one another when it's in their best interest.

Different organizations. Different approaches. Shared values.

Interested in providing feedback to either org on this episode?

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How badly do you really want to play college baseball?

Every year, talented high school players limit their recruiting opportunities before the process even begins. Whether it's refusing to leave their home state, focusing exclusively on Division I programs, or overlooking schools they've never heard of, too many players are eliminating opportunities that could allow them to continue playing the game they love.

In this episode of the More For Most Podcast, Brian Dempsey challenges some of the most common misconceptions surrounding college baseball recruiting and explains why players and families need to rethink their approach.

With the transfer portal dramatically changing the recruiting landscape, being good enough to play at a certain level doesn't necessarily mean you're recruitable at that level coming out of high school.

From understanding the difference between expectations and standards to recognizing that your dream opportunity might exist at a school you've never heard of, this episode offers a perspective shift for players and parents navigating today's recruiting environment.

The bottom line: If playing college baseball is truly your goal, stop focusing on where you think you should play and start understanding where your opportunities actually exist.

Less limitations. More opportunities. More For Most.

If you look at the landscape of youth sports today, the conversation is heavily dominated by the top 1%—the Division I commits and draft prospects. While those milestone achievements are incredible and deserve to be celebrated, the nature of social media often creates a distorted reality. The cold, hard fact is that the overwhelming majority of amateur athletes will not play at that specific level.

In this episode, we explain how that hyper-focus can unintentionally leave the other 99% of families feeling as if their journey is a compromise. When in reality, playing college sports at any level is a profound honor that builds the lifelong relationships, resilience, and teamwork necessary to advance young athletes as people and working professionals.

Using the iconic, full-menu framework of Atlanta’s Marietta Diner, Brian defines the core philosophy behind the More For Most initiative that Power Baseball was built on. He breaks down how Power Baseball intentionally acts as a high-level recruiting consultancy designed to provide equal advocacy, transparency, and resources for the entire roster—ensuring that the late bloomers, grinders, and pure baseball players find their perfect home at the DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO levels.

Most families spend hundreds of dollars on baseball bats without actually knowing if the bat fits their player’s swing.

In this episode of More For Most, we break down the biggest misconceptions around bat buying, explain what actually matters when choosing a bat, and share real stories of players who saw immediate improvements after getting the RIGHT bat in their hands.

We discuss with Ryder Dupuis, Marucci's VP of Product Development:

• Common bat-buying mistakes parents make
• Why the most expensive bat isn’t always the best bat
• Swing weight vs. barrel size vs. feel
• How the wrong bat can hurt confidence and performance
• The myths and hype surrounding “hot bats”
• What parents should actually look for before making a purchase

Whether you’re buying your player’s first bat or trying to figure out why performance isn’t translating in games, this episode will help you become a more informed buyer and better understand how important proper bat fit really is.

We also discuss the possibility of future Power Baseball bat fitting events. If that’s something your family would be interested in, reach out to us or let us know after the episode.

From driving around FL trying to get a walk on spot at a JUCO, to LSU and UCF. Co-Founder, Jesse Marlo goes into his recruiting process as a player and how those experiences have shaped how he approaches coaching and guiding players through their own recruiting process today.

See how the LinkedIn 85% referral statistic proves that our decade long reputation of transparency is your player's real currency.

This episode defines the “7 Premiums” — the high-priority player profiles that drive early recruiting — and contrasts them with the majority of players navigating a different path. Through a simple but powerful analogy, we break down how recruiting timelines actually unfold and how families can align their decisions, investments, and expectations with what truly matters at each stage.

How and why our Opening Weekend came about and why it has been one of the better decisions we have made. As well as a deeper dive into the itinerary and what our baseball families can expect to kick off the summer.