Most baseball advice is written for the player, the coach, or the showcase circuit.
This is for the dad who is trying to help his son get better and stay close to him.
You do not need another program that adds volume. You need a foundational understanding of how development actually works, an honest picture of college recruiting, and a way to keep the game from coming between you.
What you'll find here
Foundational development
Drills and principles you can use with your son. Simple enough to do together. Built on the basics that actually transfer.
Honest truth about College Recruiting
What coaches actually look for. What is worth your time. What is not. How to guide him through the process instead of getting pulled into it.
The relationship
The game should build the bond. If it is starting to strain it, that is a development problem too—and we will treat it that way.
Who this is for
You’re a dad who:
- wants to help without taking over
- is tired of chasing numbers that don’t tell the whole story
- needs a clear path through development and recruiting
- still wants baseball to be something you share
This is not for families looking for another high-volume training pitch or a promise that more showcases will solve it.
Who I am
I’m Tad Reida. I played college baseball, coached at the college level, and spent 16 years building CageRat around player development and recruiting.
Looking back, the wins were never the most valuable part. The time between fathers and sons was. That is the work now.
Start here
The full site is being rebuilt to match this focus.
Until then:
- Follow @cageratbaseball for drills, recruiting truth, and how to keep the game from coming between you
- Use #dadsontime
