The Baseball “Cheat Sheet” Every Parent & Player Should Know with former MLB Catcher, Adrián Nieto

What does it really take to get noticed by college baseball coaches and play at the next level? In this episode, Robert Curbelo Jr. sits down with Adrián Nieto, former MLB catcher for the Chicago White Sox, to talk about the side of baseball most people never see. Everyone sees the game. The highlights. The big moments. But they don’t see the years of work, sacrifice, discipline, failure, and preparation that happen before the show. Adrián breaks down what college coaches are actually looking for in high school baseball players and shares his “cheat sheet” for parents and young athletes trying to navigate the path to Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 college baseball. But this conversation goes much deeper than recruiting. Adrián and Robert talk about sacrifice, being a great teammate, chasing the dream of playing professionally, and preparing young athletes for a reality every player eventually faces: The game ends for everybody. Whether you make it to college, the minor leagues, or all the way to MLB, eventually the uniform comes off. What remains is the person you became along the way, how you treated the people around you, and the lessons you carry into the next chapter of your life. If you're a baseball parent, high school player, coach, or young athlete dreaming about playing college or professional baseball, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear. In this episode: • What college baseball coaches look for in high school players • How players can get noticed by college programs • The differences between D1, D2, and D3 opportunities • Adrián’s college baseball “cheat sheet” for parents and players • What people don’t see behind the road to professional baseball • The sacrifices required to chase the MLB dream • Why being a great teammate matters • Adrián’s experience reaching MLB with the Chicago White Sox • Why every athlete needs to prepare for life after the game • The lessons baseball teaches that last long after your playing career Subscribe to the channel for more conversations about South Florida, business, real estate, sports, success, and the people and stories behind the journey. ✅ CONNECT WITH CURBY CORP 👉 Instagram: @curbycorphomes 👉 Facebook: Curby Corp Homes 👉 LinkedIn: Robert Curbelo Jr. 🌐 Website: CurbyCorpHomes.com Thinking about buying, selling, building, or investing in South Florida real estate? Connect with Curby Corp Homes and let’s talk. #AdrianNieto #CollegeBaseball #BaseballRecruiting #HighSchoolBaseball #MLB #ChicagoWhiteSox #CollegeAthlete #BaseballParents #CurbyCorpHomes #SouthFlorida