"I was blinded by the logo and not having the chance to see the person sitting across from me."

From JUCO to D1 to D1 to D1: Gavin Oswald's Baseball Journey!

Dive into the Rawlings Tigers podcast featuring Gavin Oswald, a University of North Alabama pitcher and St. Louis native, as he shares his gripping journey through college baseball.

In this episode, Gavin reveals how he navigated the chaotic COVID-era recruiting process, survived multiple transfers—from junior college to Oklahoma, Wichita State, and North Alabama—and mastered the transfer portal's high-pressure timeline.

Get insider tips on decoding coach conversations, building authentic relationships, and staying in Division I baseball despite setbacks.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:01:12 – Intro to Gavin's COVID-era recruiting journey
• 00:14:24 – Gavin's transfer saga: Oklahoma, Wichita State, North Alabama
• 00:50:10 – Decoding coach conversations and navigating the transfer portal
• 01:10:56 – Advice for high school athletes on staying visible and trusting the process