David Richardson

David Richardson

Senior Baseball Editor
College baseball analyst with 15+ years covering NCAA programs

Areas of Expertise

College Baseball Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of NCAA and JUCO baseball programs, performance metrics, and competitive trends

Player Development

Expert insights into training methodologies, biomechanics, and athlete progression from high school to professional baseball

Recruiting Strategies

In-depth understanding of college baseball recruiting processes, evaluation criteria, and scholarship allocation

Baseball Technology

Analysis of emerging technologies in baseball training, performance tracking, and data analytics

Education & Qualifications

  • Master of Sports Journalism
    Arizona State University, 2008

    Thesis: The Impact of Analytics on College Baseball Recruiting

  • Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
    University of Arizona, 2006

    Summa Cum Laude

  • Professional Certifications
    Certified Baseball Performance Analyst (CBPA), 2015

    American Baseball Coaches Association

Recent Publications

  • The Evolution of College Baseball Recruiting in the Digital Age
    Journal of Sports Analytics, Vol. 12, Issue 3
    2022

    Comprehensive study of how digital technology has transformed college baseball recruiting processes

  • Biomechanical Analysis in Pitcher Development
    Baseball Coaching Quarterly, Vol. 8, Issue 2
    2021

    Research on the application of biomechanical technology in developing college pitchers

  • Small Market Programs: Success Through Innovation
    College Sports Management Review, Vol. 15, Issue 1
    2020

    Analysis of how smaller college baseball programs compete through creative strategies

Awards & Recognition

  • Excellence in Sports Journalism Award
    Associated Press Sports Editors, 2023

    Recognized for outstanding college baseball coverage and investigative reporting

  • Baseball Writer of the Year
    American Baseball Coaches Association, 2021

    Honored for comprehensive and insightful college baseball analysis

  • Digital Innovation in Sports Media Award
    National Sports Media Association, 2019

    Recognized for innovative digital storytelling in college baseball coverage

Professional Experience

  • Senior Baseball Editor
    Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, 2015 - Present

    Lead coverage of NCAA and JUCO baseball programs, manage editorial team, and provide expert analysis on player development and recruiting trends

  • College Baseball Beat Writer
    Arizona Republic, 2010 - 2015

    Covered Pac-12 baseball programs, NCAA tournaments, and MLB Draft coverage with focus on Arizona State and University of Arizona

  • Assistant Sports Editor
    Tucson Citizen, 2008 - 2010

    Covered high school and college baseball in Southern Arizona, including recruiting and player development stories

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