In this episode of Behind The Lineup, we dive into the value of fall ball — not just as a preseason warm-up, but as one of the most critical development windows of the entire year.

Whether you're a high school player trying to get recruited or a college athlete fighting for a spot in the lineup, this is the time to get uncomfortable, take risks, and build championship habits.

For high schoolers, especially 2026 grads, we talk about:

• Why fall reps matter more than you think

• How to find fall camps and local college programs still recruiting

• What you can do now to get on a school’s radar

For college guys, this is your time to:

• Show coaches you belong in the lineup, on the mound, or in the bullpen

• Build elite habits in the weight room, nutrition, and sleep

• Use the fall to fail forward — test your limits, dive for balls, make tough throws, steal bases, try back picks

And for coaches?
Fall is your chance to create an environment where players can push themselves without fear of failure — because if we don’t challenge them now, they won’t be ready when it matters in the spring.

Fall ball isn’t fluff. It’s the foundation.