Nationally Ranked Pitcher Trey Dillard Shares His Story

Trey Dillard was everything baseball parents dream about. Perfect Game grade of 10. Ranked inside the top 70 nationally. Touching 94 mph at 17. UNC scholarship on the table. Dodgers drafted him in the 16th round. ⠀ Then his scholarship got pulled. ⠀ In this conversation, Trey walks through what actually happened and what it taught him about the industry most baseball families are navigating blind. He worked for Perfect Game. He played for one of the top national travel organizations in the country. He's had 2 Tommy John surgeries and threw over 200 innings at 11 years old. He's seen this game from every angle, and he's not protecting anyone. ⠀ If your son plays youth baseball or high school baseball and you're spending money on showcases, select organizations, or chasing a D1 offer, this is the conversation you need to hear first. ⠀ ⏱ WHAT'S COVERED: ⠀ 00:00 - Who Trey Dillard is: PG grade 10, top 70 nationally, 94 mph at 17, UNC offer, Dodgers draft 01:52 - Why his UNC scholarship got pulled 3 months after he committed 03:24 - Why JUCO is not the backup plan (San Jacinto sent 7 players to the draft and 20+ to D1 that year) 07:24 - The real cost of junior college baseball (and why one of Trey's teammates made money his first year) 08:02 - The myth of the verbal commitment as a finish line 10:35 - Why you should never take your first offer, no matter what level 11:36 - What Perfect Game actually does well, and where it starts working against your family 13:18 - Where the money inside a travel organization actually goes (hint: it's not your son's team) 15:14 - How national organizations are structured and who's really paying for the top teams 18:57 - What Trey would tell his 16-year-old self and his dad before any of this happened 21:54 - The showcase instruction Trey gave kids when he worked for Perfect Game 23:53 - The Perfect Game top performers list: you can make it without recording a single out 26:04 - IN AND OUT: D1 offer at 17, what actually changes? 26:49 - The one sign a dad is chasing exposure when his son needs development 27:16 - When JUCO is the smart first move and not the consolation prize 27:50 - What to say to your son before you leave the parking lot after a bad outing 28:29 - What Trey's parents did right, and what every parent of a 12-year-old needs to hear right now 31:13 - 200+ innings at 11 years old and the mental damage that follows a player for years 32:10 - 2 Tommy John surgeries, a growth plate injury at 11, and an OCD lesion: what overuse actually costs 34:25 - How to find Trey and his remote pitching and mental training programs 35:23 - Where Trey's arm is now, 3 healthy seasons in 36:45 - The moment that puts all of it in perspective ⠀ Trey is on Instagram at @TreyDillardThrows. His website and training programs are in his bio. ⠀ Follow Chasing Baseball Dreams: 📲 Instagram: @chasingbaseballdreams ▶️ YouTube: Chasing Baseball Dreams ⠀ The Blueprints are at blueprints.chasingbaseballdreams.com ⠀ #youthbaseball #baseballparents #baseballrecruiting Hear from former nationally ranked high school baseball pitcher Trey Dillard. We discuss his journey to a perfect game grade of 10. This interview covers the reality of being a top pitching prospect in Arizona. We break down the specific achievements that helped Trey Dillard stand out on the national stage, offering insight for young athletes aiming for similar recognition in the recruiting process. This conversation is designed for high school baseball players and families navigating competitive youth sports. Listen to how a perfect game baseball ranking impacts a career path and what it takes to perform at that elite level. We analyze the mindset required to maintain high national rankings throughout a high school career, providing a clear look at the path from local standout to ranked prospect. Subscribe for weekly baseball prospect interviews, and comment below if you want to see more breakdowns of elite pitching talent.