Seven seniors.Seven colleges.
Akadema Prospects has trained northern New Jersey ballplayers since 2012 with one goal in front of every family: play college baseball. All seven seniors on the 2024 roster made it.
- 2012first season
- 4travel teams, 15U to 18U
- Lar Gilliganhead coach, Cardinals and White Sox organizations
Class of 2024
Seven for seven.
The Prospects have always produced ballplayers with one goal: being a college athlete. The 2024 roster carried seven seniors. All seven are playing college baseball.
- 2BNick LaccitielloDominican University
- INF/UTHarrison CurranSt. Elizabeth College
- OFXavi DiazFDU Florham Park
- P/DHAustin BlesingColumbia-Greene CC
- PCory MulhollandDominican University
- PMatt NicholsonDrew University
- PBrian HoffmannAlbright University
As announced by Akadema Prospects.
From 15U to signing day.
Every roster runs on the same calendar: development at 15 and 16, the recruiting window at 17, decisions at 18. 13U and 14U open for 2027.
- 15U15U ProspectsFreshmen and sophomores learning the college game early.Team page
- 16U16U ProspectsSophomores building the record college coaches ask for.Team page
- 17U17U ProspectsJuniors in the recruiting window, on the summer showcase circuit.Team page
- 18U18U ProspectsSeniors finishing the job. College decisions happen here.Team page
The Prospects year
Five stops, in the same order every year.
September to November
Tryouts
Evaluations by age group: speed, arm, bat and the way a player competes. Rosters are set before winter.
December to March
Winter training
Weekend sessions on hitting, fielding and pitching mechanics, so players walk into their high school seasons ready.
March to June
High school season
Players compete for their schools while the coaches keep every player's record current.
June to August
Summer travel
Tournaments and showcases in front of college coaches, with numbers and video on every player's page.
Senior year
College
The point of all of it. Seven of seven in 2024.
2027 tryouts
Open to 15U through 18U players for the 2027 season. Register once per player. The address and your check-in code come with the confirmation email.
Roster offers go out by email with a link to accept or decline.
- 7Nov
15U and 16U
Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Indoor facility, northern New Jersey
- 7Nov
17U and 18U
Saturday, 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Indoor facility, northern New Jersey
- 14Nov
Make-up session
Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Indoor facility, northern New Jersey
- 15Nov
13U and 14U, new for 2027
Sunday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Indoor facility, northern New Jersey
Outfitted by Akadema
The Prospects wear the 2026 kit from Akadema, the glove company Lar and Joe Gilligan started in 1997. Families order the uniform, hat and batting gloves from the Akadema team store.
Home jersey
Columbia blue, number and last name
Road jersey
Navy with the script
2026 Prospects hat
Navy crown, columbia brim
Batting gloves
Prospects edition
Prospects hoody
Team issue
Northern New Jersey travel baseball since 2012
Akadema Prospects
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