{"product_id":"how-to-play-baseball-in-europe-after-college-1","title":"How to Play Baseball in Europe After College","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost American college baseball players finish their careers without ever knowing that playing overseas is a real option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is. And this guide is the playbook that shows you exactly how to make it happen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by Tyler Villaroman — who played two seasons in Hamburg, Germany and founded Baseball Players of the World (BPOW) — this 18-page guide covers the entire process from deciding if you're a realistic candidate to landing a contract and thriving in your first season abroad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The Reality of European Baseball — what leagues exist, what you can actually get paid, and what teams provide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Are You a Realistic Candidate? — an honest self-assessment plus a section on EU passport status (a major advantage most players overlook)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Build Your Profile — recruiting video tips, how to set up your BPOW profile, and how to get a coach recommendation letter that actually works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The Outreach Playbook — where teams actually are (Instagram and Facebook), how to DM them, what to say, and how to follow up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Evaluating an Offer — the right questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and how to negotiate your deal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Making the Most of Your Season — how to get re-signed, build your European network, and set up your next opportunity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALSO INCLUDED:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Country Quick-Reference Guide (Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, and more)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 3 copy-paste outreach message templates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pre-departure checklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guide is priced for a college player's budget. If it helps you land even one season abroad, it pays for itself many times over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter you download, create your free player profile at app.bpowusa.com — that's where teams search for American players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baseball Players of the World (@bpow_usa)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397109473553,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/5317\/6337\/files\/product_image_1_cover.jpg?v=1775940973","url":"https:\/\/bpowusa.com\/products\/how-to-play-baseball-in-europe-after-college-1","provider":"Baseball Players of the World (@bpow_usa)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}