About C3 Recruits | Baseball Scouting & College Recruitment
Guiding Families Through the College Baseball Journey
Who we are
At C3 Recruits, we know the college recruiting journey can be exciting and overwhelming for athletes and families.
Led by Joey Centanni, former Division-I coach and scout, we provide expert, personalized guidance.
Our goal is to help you navigate recruiting with confidence.
We focus on finding the best academic, athletic, and personal fit.
Support covers all levels: Division I, II, III, NAIA, and JUCO.
- Support individual athletes, as well as entire organizations at the club, high school, and JUCO levels.
About Joey Centanni
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From 2014-2020, Joey Centanni coached baseball at the Division-I level. In 2014-15 & 2017-20, he coached at University of the Pacific in the West Coast Conference. In 2015 he went to San Diego State and spent two years there before returning to UOP.
Along with coaching at the collegiate level, Centanni was invited by USA Baseball to manage teams on three separate occasions for the National Team Identification Series. Those events were all held at the USA Baseball Complex in Cary, North Carolina.
The Pacific alum spent four seasons playing for the Tigers as an all-around talent. Centanni was a two-time All-Conference selection as both a pitcher and position player. After his baseball career at Pacific, Centanni signed with the Baltimore Orioles in 2009 and played one season in the Minor Leagues before retiring due to an arm injury.
Centanni also worked as a scout for the Orioles in the San Diego area. As a part of the Orioles’ organization, Centanni spent time recruiting a number of high school athletes to play for Baltimore’s scout program and also attended high school and collegiate games throughout Southern California writing reports on players of interest.
The San Diego native earned his bachelor’s degree in Communication from Pacific in 2009 and his master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Ashford University in 2011. In 2019, he self-published a book titled, “Stop Complaining: Adjust Your Mindset & Live a Happier Life.” In March of 2025, Joey also published a recruiting book, “#UNCOMMITTED: College Baseball Recruiting Journeys.” A fictional story taking 3 kids through their respective high school baseball careers.
In 2020, Joey started Centanni College Counseling. This is a company in which he has helped individual athletes navigate the recruiting process. He keeps his roster small, but continues to help athletes find good fits anywhere from NAIA baseball up through Power 4 conferences.
On top of the individual consulting, in January of 2025, Joey began C3 Recruits. This is a platform that families can subscribe to and receive a monthly podcast, recruiting newsletter, and unlimited email access to Joey with any recruiting questions. It is a great option for families that want recruiting guidance at an affordable price tag.
Joey also started a 501(c)(3) called The Dugout Fund that provides access, support, and opportunity to underserved youth and communities in the baseball world.
Joey currently lives in San Marcos, CA with his wife, Julie, and two kids (Luca and Celine).
