Episode 88: 2022 Mideast (Region 7) Preview

Welcome to Episode 88 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. It's time to talk about the traditionally loaded Mideast Region, now known as Region 7, which is still basically the same minus the HCAC. In order: AMCC (at 2:20) We finally got a new champ in this conference as Penn State-Behrend won it last year and are the favorite again 2022 La Roche should still be contenders but a lot of new faces are gonna have to step up MIAA (at 12:10) Adrian is way more loaded on offense than on the mound, which is a little different than usual for the Bulldogs Kalamazoo, Hope, and Calvin should definitely challenge Adrian in THE OLDEST CONFERENCE IN AMERICAN SPORTS NCAC (at 23:30) Denison looks to defend its conference title with one of the best pitching staffs in the region but have a lot of offense to replace Conversely, Wooster should have one of the best offenses in the country (again) but will need a lot of arms to step up Allegheny and Wittenberg should be solid as well OAC (at 37:20) Marietta is fully back to juggernaut status with an outrageously deep lineup and two of the best pitchers in the region Mount Union has their entire squad back after a breakout '21 and could challenge the Pioneers Baldwin Wallace looks the strongest among the rest of the conference, but keep an eye on Heidelberg, Ohio Northern, and John Carroll PAC (at 48:10) Washington & Jefferson look excellent once again and we're eager to see them compete out of conference again UAA (at 55:50) Case Western looks as balanced as they've been in a while and might be playing THE toughest schedule in the country We conclude (at 1:03:20) with our player and pitcher of the year picks, and our teams to beat. Then we say goodbye.  Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ.  Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to [email protected] Subscribe + rate/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-about-division-iii-baseball/id1342691759