Part of the Collective
Maximum Exposure. Strategic Connections. Identifying the right fit for every player's future.
Our college placement process isn't about chasing the biggest name. Our staff works year-round to connect players with the right programs and guide them through the process of finding the right opportunity, the right fit, and the right path forward.
- 120+ College Commits
- 13 MLB Draft Picks
- 12 National Team Selections
- 2026 BCPBL Premier Provincial Champions
How we help
Our Promise
Each player and family works through five stages with staff, at the player's pace.
Today to The next level
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Showcase the Complete Player
Game Film, Measurables, Academics, Financial Fit, Social Media Presence and Player Information organized into one profile for college coaches to easily access.
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Identify the Target
Families and players meet with staff to get honest feedback on where the player projects to fit, from NCAA to JUCO, from NAIA to Canadian Universities.
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Get on College Radars
The staff builds out a course of action to help players get noticed. Attending events, competing in tournaments, contacting coaches, updating socials. We cut through all the noise and streamline a personalized plan for each player. Our players are pushed to the best opportunities with the most exposure.
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Support behind the scenes
When a program calls, our staff educates players on how to be ready.
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Hands on approach
Our staff keeps players on track, keeping an eye on eligibility, academics and recruiting calendars. When it's decision time, our staff walks families through the pros and cons, and supports them through the process.
WCBC College Baseball Handbook...coming soon.
Recent commits
The 2026 class, and the first of 2027.
Nine players committed in 2026, and two players have already committed in the 2027 class. The Pipeline to college baseball programs continues...
Class of 2027
- Dylan Bird Northeastern Oklahoma A&M CollegeNJCAA D1
- Owen Millar Southwest Tennessee CCNJCAA D1
Class of 2026
- Jaxon Beck Prairie Baseball Academy, ABCCBC
- Tyson Kirton Lane Community CollegeNWAC
- Alex Manuel University of British Columbia, BCNAIA
- Austin Meinen Northeastern Oklahoma A&M CollegeNJCAA D1
- Dylan De Meyer North Dakota State UniversityNCAA D1
- Fudai Nerei Fresno City CollegeCCCAA
- Elias Robinson Indian Hills CC, IANJCAA D1
- Ben Schotts Lane Community CollegeNWAC
- Ryder Silverton Northeastern Oklahoma A&M CollegeNJCAA D1
Our Team
Support every step of the way
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Vice President
Corey Eckstein
Corey is Vice President of the Collective and head coach of the Cardinals' Premier team.
- Former President, Ontario Blue Jays
- Scout, Kansas City Royals
- Coach, Canada's Junior National Team
- Helped roughly 250 athletes gain scholarships to college programs over 20 years
- Track Record of connections from Coast to Coast, Canada and the US, at all levels of college baseball
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Baseball Operations
Max Ishikawa
Max oversees Baseball Operations for the Collective, as well as serving as Premier Assistant and supporting the Player Pathway.
- Head Coach, Far Northeast Warriors (HS), Denver, CO
- Assistant Coach, Harper College (NJCAA D2)
- 17U Head Coach, Chicago White Sox Elite
- Helped over 100 athletes gain scholarships to college programs over 11 years