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Big Changes in 2025-26 NCAA Division 1 Baseball and Softball Scholarship Rules, Athlete Payments, Roster Limits, and more.

The college recruiting process can be overwhelming, confusing, and constantly changing. We've put together this guide to help you navigate the 2025/26 NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA recruiting rules for baseball and softball. We want to provide you with all the information you need to understand these rules, make informed decisions, and ultimately achieve your goals of playing at the collegiate level.

UPDATE FOR THE CLASS OF 2026: While the NCAA isn't making the SAT or ACT mandatory, some colleges are reinstating test score requirements for applicants in the 2025-2026 application cycle. Many schools remain test-optional or test-blind: Despite the trend of some colleges requiring tests, many still offer test-optional or even test-blind admissions for the 2026 cycle and beyond.

Your Recruiting Player Profile is a valuable tool. Take the time to give recruiters and scouts the information they need to put you on their follow list.

Videos have become a critical source of information for today's recruiters and scouts. Well-prepared game and skills videos create a great first impression and will give recruiters a good look at your athleticism and skill set.

This guide aims to clarify the differences between a National Letter of Intent, a Verbal Commitment, and a Walk-On and how these commitments

As the parent of a high school athlete, you play a crucial role in your child's journey toward playing at the college level.

Our approach at Diamond Players Recruits is to give serious players an opportunity to “Take Charge” of the process

The internet is filled with recruiting information. Here are the most common myths, and not in any order of importance … all are important.

If you are a college recruiter or professional scout, our goal here at Diamond Players Recruits is to give you as much information as possib