From D3 to MLB

Caleb Durbin and Ryan Loutos join Play. Learn. Thrive. to discuss their journeys from WashU and Division III baseball to MLB, the experiences that shaped their careers, and what it takes to reach the highest level of the game. Durbin, now with the Boston Red Sox, and Loutos, a fellow Washington University in St. Louis alumnus, offer a firsthand look at the path from D3 to the majors. 00:00 Introduction 07:48 Division III Baseball Recruiting Experience 16:05 Individual & Team Development 27:36 Managing MLB Aspirations 29:45 Grinding Through Minor-League Level 37:22 Big-League Worlds Collide 45:12 Tips for Current & Future D3 Student-Athletes Play. Learn. Thrive. is a YD3 Network original podcast exploring the people, experiences, and lessons that shape student-athletes on and off the field. Learn more about YD3: https://yd3.org/ Subscribe to YD3 Network for more conversations, stories, and insights from across Division III athletics. Follow YD3: @YD3_Sports on Instagram and X.