The Recruiting Reality
Development isn't optional — it's the difference between hoping for a roster spot and actually earning one.
The numbers don't lie
8.8%
of high school baseball players make any NCAA roster
Just 2.7% reach Division I
Source: NCAA, 2024-25 high school and college participation data. Grid rounded to nearest whole cell.
What it means for your team
Slide to your roster size and see what those odds look like on your own team.
1.8
players, on average, make any NCAA roster
0.5
players, on average, reach Division I
Based on NCAA 2024-25 participation rates for baseball (8.8% any NCAA roster, 2.7% Division I). Rounded to whole players in the graphic.
Where OTB fits in
The number that actually changes those odds isn't talent — it's development. At OTB, every plan starts with the same assessment: real data on how you move, how much force you produce, and where your game actually stands. No guessing, no generic programs — just an honest picture of what it takes to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
What's next
We're building dedicated recruiting resources — tools to help you get seen by the right people, not just get better.