The CAA has become a legitimate mid-major baseball conference. UNC Wilmington and Northeastern lead the way with strong regional recruiting. The conference regularly produces NCAA Tournament teams and has sent multiple players to the MLB Draft in recent years.

Randy Hood builds consistent contender

Mike Glavine develops New England talent

Building in South Carolina

Mike Kennedy builds program

Long Island recruiting presence

Academic excellence and baseball

Mid-Atlantic recruiting presence

Building in Baltimore area
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