The War Room

The 2026 MLB Draft is almost here, and Shooter & Seif share their final thoughts before Saturday. Seif highlights some of his favorite underrated college prospects, Shooter explains how this year's draft could impact the 2026 college recruiting class, and the guys break down some of the most intriguing picks and storylines to watch on draft day.

The countdown to the 2026 MLB Draft is on, and Shooter & Seif are making their final predictions. In this episode of The War Room, they preview their mock draft while discussing the latest buzz, player movement, organizational fits, and the toughest decisions facing teams on Draft Day.

The War Room is back with a breakdown of everything we learned from the MLB Draft Combine. Shooter & Seif discuss the biggest risers, standout performances, and the prospects who helped themselves the most in front of MLB scouts.The guys also dive into MLB's proposed changes to the draft process, what those rule changes could mean for players, clubs, and the future of amateur baseball.

Coastal Carolina University Director of Player Development & Recruiting Tyler Shewmaker joins Recruiting Essentials to break down what it takes to build a College World Series winning program at the mid-major level. He shares insight into recruiting, player development, and how athletes can separate themselves both on and off the field throughout the recruiting process. Powered by S2 Cognition.

In this episode of The War Room, Shooter and Seif break down Kiley McDaniel’s latest ESPN MLB Draft article and dive into one of the biggest conversations shaping modern scouting: Are MLB teams valuing tools and upside more than actual performance?The guys unpack how organizations are evaluating prospects in today’s game, why elite athleticism and projection continue to rise in importance, and what it means for both high school and college players heading into the 2026 MLB Draft cycle. They also discuss the mindset of front offices, scouts, and prospects as the draft gets closer in Philadelphia including the pressure, strategy, and risk reward thinking that defines draft season.

Wake Forest Associate Head Coach Bill Cilento joins Recruiting Essentials to talk all things college baseball recruiting, player development, and building one of the top programs in the country. We dive into what coaches are really looking for in recruits, the transfer portal and advice for athletes looking to play at the next level. Powered by S2 Cognition.

On this episode of Recruiting Essentials, Shooter returns from his trip through the Northeast with plenty to discuss after getting his first in-person looks at some top draft prospects.The guys dive into the latest draft boards, breaking down which prospects are rising, who’s making the most noise late in the season, and which players are putting themselves firmly on scouts’ radars heading into the summer. From standout performances to shifting projections, this episode covers some of the biggest names and fastest risers in baseball as the season begins to wind down.

This week, Seif takes the lead, breaking down the standout performers from his recent trip to North Carolina, where he got an in-depth look at some of the top college prospects. Highlighting key players who are trending up as the season progresses. Meanwhile, Shooter give his MLB comps for some of the top prep and college prospects, offering insight into how their tools and profiles translate to the next level.

This week, Shooter shares the big winners from his trip to California, where he got an up close look at some of the best talent in the country, including a number of high profile prospects who have recently reclassified and are quickly moving up draft boards. Meanwhile, Seif gives an update on the top mid-major prospects.

This week, Shooter and Seif break down our latest college baseball positional rankings, highlighting the top performers at each spot across the country. From power bats to big arms, the guys dive into which players are rising up boards and which standouts are cementing themselves as elite prospects.