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IBC Podcast E78: How to attract offers from clubs overseas and then leverage that opportunity
David Burns and Jimmy Jensen from Baseball Jobs Overseas discuss how to position yourself for success in receiving offers from clubs overseas and once signed, how to make the most of that opportunity to further your career. This episode is particularly beneficial to...
Coronavirus, European Baseball/Softball & Imports Coming In
I was quite uninformed about the Coronavirus up until the past week and in the past 2-3 days is where I have really begun to get a clear picture of what is happening, how it will affect us and what the implications are on the 2020 baseball season in Europe. I do not...
IBC E76: Obtaining dual citizenship, living in Germany, playing for the national team
Eric Brenk photo credit: Thomas Schönenborn Podcast sponsors: Llerandi Custom Gloves Hakusoh Bat (Spark Slugger) American born and Wofford College alum, Eric Brenk, has been living and playing baseball in Germany since obtaining his dual citizenship in 2014, only 4...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Signing with a Club Overseas
Okay... your profile is live and now what? The following is a step-by-step guide to making the most of this opportunity, starting with best positioning yourself to hopefully receive multiple offers and ending with a detailed contract so that you can set yourself up...
IBC E75: How to get your foot in the door overseas with an average baseball or softball background
There are a large number of baseball players overseas these days looking to take their career overseas with a large variety of backgrounds. Those who may not have the strongest of backgrounds or the strongest of stats, may have to take matters into their own hands to...
Not drafted? International baseball is an alternative route to the indy pro grind
If you are one of the countless talented, aspiring professional baseball players who were overlooked by the draft, we have a message for you: there is an alternative option to the indy pro grind. For our members, the overseas baseball route has provided a number of...
Interested in earning a Graduate Degree while traveling and playing abroad?
By Baseball Jobs Overseas Career Counselor, Michael Calkins. Traveling the world playing baseball is an incredible experience. It can be full of baseball/softball, traveling, partying, exploring and so much more. But even with all these opportunities, you may find...