JUCO Baseball: The Most Underrated Path to D1 & Pro Ball | Coach James Hattenstein

26/08/2025 35 min

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Most athletes overlook JUCO—but it might be the best path to D1 or even pro ball.Coach James Hattenstein has transformed Bishop State into a winning JUCO program, sending players to the next level while building men of character, accountability, and resilience. In this episode, he explains why JUCO develops athletes in ways 4-year schools can’t, and why parents and athletes need to rethink what “the right path” looks like.We cover:✅ Why JUCO isn’t a step down—it’s a step forward✅ How JUCO athletes get more reps, more chances, and more growth✅ Why GPA and academics matter as much as performance✅ The JUCO grind that builds toughness on and off the field✅ What coaches actually look for in a recruitWould you go JUCO? Or are you only going to go to a 4-year?Connect with James Hattenstein:Twitter/X: @JHattensteinBishop State Bio: Here

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