Layne Burkhart (CAA)

Please check out my junior year highlights⬇️| slashed .433/.518/1.100 in 23 games - 29 hits, 7 doubles, 1 homerun - 13 BB’s - 20 rbis - 20 runs - 9 stolen bases -1st team all wesco infield @CoachSummers17 @CAALayne @PeterMarisIII @PNW_Uncommitted @PNWBaseball @PB_Uncommitted @PrepBaseballWA #uncommitted2027

“If you’re good enough, they’ll find you.” One of the biggest myths in recruiting. Good enough for who?
And who is “they”? Good enough to play college baseball? Maybe. But the RIGHT fit finding you in today’s landscape? 
Not likely. Between roster limits, the transfer portal, geography, budgets, and sheer numbers, players must be proactive. The right fit usually doesn’t just magically find you.

Got a fundamental workout in this weekend after securing a league title with Patrick Henry! Can’t wait for postseason baseball. @The_CAAdvantage @CAALayne @phpatriotsbsbl @5starmafiawest @BUncommitted

@J_Rimke11 can flat out pitch, huge piece of Medina’s pitching staff! The Bee’s have leaned on Jake all year on the mound and time and time again he continues to be a bulldog for them! @The_CAAdvantage

@eliwolfe_8 with another extremely impressive outing this past week! No runs, no walks, a hit and 4k’s in 4.0ip. Brings his season era to 1.34 in 41.2ip! Young man can PITCH! Stay after it Eli! @The_CAAdvantage

@RickyGabuat_16, a very talented 2029 backstop, shows exactly why Mount Rainier(WA) is pumped about the future of this young man! Double to burn the LF! Keep working Ricky! @The_CAAdvantage

Clutch RBI knock for @NolanEnghusen11, the 2027 LHH/MIF, as he scores the only run for Mount Rainier(WA) to pickup a 1-0 Friday night win! @The_CAAdvantage

@tommynich99 with a PR today! 6.30 60! The amount of work this young man puts into perfecting his craft doesn’t get enough praise! Super athlete! Coaches, get on this 2027 early! @The_CAAdvantage

@NolanEnghusen11 keeps getting it done for Mount Rainier(WA) in the leadoff spot! 2-3 with a bb on the day. The left handed hitting shortstop has been on a rampage for the Rams! @The_CAAdvantage

The biggest benefit of working with College Athlete Advantage is the relationship built between the advisor and the player. The more time invested, the deeper the understanding of the player personally and athletically which ultimately leads to better advice and better outcomes.

@CPicking15 you animal! The 2027 RHP went 6.0ip allowing only two hits, no runs, one walk and 10k’s in his outing last Friday! Carter continues to build on an extremely successful and efficient season! An arm to keep an eye on going into summer! @The_CAAdvantage

Know the name, 2029 super utility @Graysonh257129 is definitely a name to watch! Grayson is getting it done all over the field this spring! Going to be a fun one to watch the next few years! @The_CAAdvantage

13 commitments this month and every one reinforces the same lesson: The goal isn’t just to play college baseball. The goal is to find the right fit. When players have a plan, communicate the right way, and stay consistent… results follow.

@eliwolfe_8! What can I even say at this point! Another extremely efficient complete game outing for Eli! The 2027 RHP also added 9k’s to his stat line while picking up another win! Someone is going to get a heck of a competitor! @The_CAAdvantage

@MaddoxSoil25029 Hell of a season man! Was a joy to watch all the way from Ohio! Keep going!!!

Well, That’s a wrap on my senior year! I wasn’t ready for it to end, but that just made me want the next level even more. Time to lock in on my next chapter, 4 more years of baseball and I will be more prepared than ever….. Here’s to my last hit of the season…..13th Double off the wall💪🏼 @slc_baseball @TylerNaquin4 @knightknation4L @CAALayne

Who doesn’t like 370 foot oppo XBH’s? @BeardJaxso48158 stays hot for Stanwood as they improve to 14-3 on the year! As the everyday shortstop and three hole, Jaxson is a huge reason for Stanwood’s success! The 2027 MIF continues to impress! @The_CAAdvantage

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6’5 two ways don’t grow on trees! This 2028 RHP/OF is not off to an extremely hot start for John Marshall(WV)! @AidanClegg17 is going to be an extremely fun one to watch the next few years! @The_CAAdvantage

Here's an attitude I hear from high school players occasionally: "If my only options for playing college baseball are D3, then I'll just go to school." There's nothing wrong with "just going to school," but I generally struggle with this attitude. I think... - Have you seen a D3 baseball game? Do you REALLY understand how good D3 baseball is? (Note: It's better than most people think) - If you think you're "better than D3," why not prove it by being a D3 All-American your freshman year and then transfer up? (Note: Most (if not all) D3 All-Americans are good enough to play at a "higher level") - Isn't playing college baseball anywhere better than not playing at all? I understand that all players will have to "hang up the cleats at some point" and should get to decide for themselves when that point is without judgment...but I also suspect a some players miss out on a great college baseball experience (and a great education) only because their ego tells them they're "too good for D3." If you're reading this as a player who would choose just going to school over D3 baseball, I'd love to know why. Feel free to comment below.

@HaydenWash39846 have yourself a day! This 2028 stays hot at the plate adding an HR and 2B for Miami Trace! 3rbi’s, 2r’s and 6TB on the day! Stay hot kid! @The_CAAdvantage