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What does a program with 22 years of coaching experience behind it look for when recruiting players — and how do they make sure the fit is right for both sides before making an offer? In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith sit down with Wesleyan University Head Coach Matt Reynolds, who is entering his first full season with his own recruiting class, to talk about how he and his staff identify and recruit the right players for their program during the summer evaluation period.   What we cover:   How Coach Reynolds and his staff approach the summer recruiting evaluation period and what they are specifically looking for when they go out to watch players What Wesleyan values as a program beyond baseball ability and how they identify those specific traits in recruits during the evaluation process How they assess fit from both sides of the recruiting relationship — making sure it is right for the student athlete and for the coaching staff before an offer is made The role metrics play in Wesleyan's recruiting evaluation and what the numbers actually communicate to their staff about a player's potential Why gameplay matters just as much as metrics in their evaluation process and how the two work together to form a complete picture of a recruit How Coach Reynolds weighs both data and in game performance when making recruiting decisions and what that balance looks like in practice Coach Reynolds' direct advice to the families going through the recruiting process right now — what to do, what to avoid, and how to approach it in a way that gives your son the best chance of finding the right program What 22 years of collegiate coaching experience across the Naval Academy, Washington College, UMass, and now Wesleyan has taught Coach Reynolds about what truly matters when recruiting and developing young men   Whether your son is being recruited at the D3 level or any other level of college baseball — the insight and advice Coach Reynolds shares in this episode is universally applicable to every family navigating the process right now. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Gloves(00:01:03) - Matt Reynolds(00:08:21) - Wesleyan Basketball Recruitment: The New Rules(00:17:18) - D3 Student-Athletes(00:24:53) - Jayhawks coach on student-athlete experience(00:30:09) - Diamond College Showcase Camps(00:31:32) - Wesleyan Baseball Coach on Academic Success(00:40:52) - Reaching for velo in the recruiting process(00:47:27) - Do metrics matter to college coaches?(00:52:50) - What do you see that trip kids up when they get to college(01:00:08) - Tyler Dunstan on the Recruiting Process

In this episode, we talk about how to handle committing to a college program and the do's and do nots of the commitment process. We talk who to call, when to post, and when you should be doing it. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:10) - Committed Baseball Player Etiquette(00:11:12) - MD Baseball Recruiting Podcast

UCL injuries and Tommy John surgery have become an epidemic in baseball at every level — and one company has spent years chasing the science to find a better way to protect pitchers from the inside out. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith sit down with FlexPro Grip Co-Founder Adam Moreau to talk about how FlexPro Grip was developed, what the science actually says about UCL health, and why MLB teams, college programs, high schools, and individual athletes from 8 year olds to Cy Young winners are all using it to strengthen their arms, prevent injury, and recover faster.   What we cover:   What FlexPro Grip is, how it works, and what makes it different from every other arm care product on the market The science behind UCL injuries — what the research says about how and why pitchers get hurt and what can actually be done to prevent it How Adam and the FlexPro Grip team spent two years studying every piece of research written about UCL injuries to develop a device that addresses the root cause rather than just the symptoms How FlexPro Grip strengthens the tendons and forearm muscles that protect the UCL — helping pitchers throw harder and safer at the same time The connection between improved forearm strength and increased spin rates and what that means for a pitcher's performance and recruiting profile How MLB teams are incorporating FlexPro Grip into their arm care programs and what that adoption says about the product's effectiveness How college programs and high school pitchers are using FlexPro Grip to stay healthy throughout long and demanding seasons How athletes recovering from Tommy John surgery are using FlexPro Grip to rehab at a higher rate and return to the mound stronger than before The youth arm injury epidemic — pitch counts, overuse, and what actually matters most for protecting young arms before the damage is done Why FlexPro Grip works for athletes at every level from 8 year olds just learning to throw all the way to professional pitchers competing at the highest level of the game   Whether your son is a youth pitcher, a high school recruit, a college pitcher, or a recovering athlete — this episode could change the way you think about arm care and injury prevention forever. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Cali Gloves(00:01:18) - Highly Prominent Guest on The Layback Podcast(00:04:24) - How to Get Through An Injured Baseball Career(00:13:28) - Hand Grip Dynamometry and Baseball(00:21:29) - Flex Pro Grip(00:28:17) - How to Use FlexPro Grip on the Pitch(00:39:07) - Diamond College Showcase Camps(00:46:46) - Pitchers on Flex Pro Grip(00:50:24) - Josh Hedgka on His Return to Throw Program(01:00:10) - Travel Ball Coaches on Resting Pitchers(01:08:26) - Pitching Coaches: Best at It(01:17:02) - Pitching Coach on Youth Baseball(01:24:39) - "Long Form"(01:25:09) - Flex Pro Grip: Let's Talk Baseball(01:31:15) - FlexProgrip Recruiting: How to Reach Me

Should your son play fall baseball — or is this the time to step back, recover, and develop in a different way? It is one of the most common questions baseball families face at the end of a long summer and the answer is rarely the same for every player. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith walk through every option available to players and families heading into the fall season so you can make the most informed and most personalized decision for your son based on his health, his development needs, and where he is in the recruiting process.   What we cover:   The fall baseball decision — why it is not a one size fits all answer and what factors should drive the decision for your specific player The case for playing fall baseball — what it offers from a visibility, development, and recruiting standpoint and which players benefit most from staying on the field The case for stepping away from fall ball — why it is not a wrong decision and which players are better served by a different kind of fall Health and recovery — how to honestly assess whether your son is physically ready to keep playing after a long spring and summer or whether his body needs a real break Why physical recovery in the fall can set a player up for a significantly stronger spring season than grinding through fall ball on a tired arm or body On campus college camps — why attending a fall camp at a school your son is interested in is one of the most underutilized and most effective recruiting moves available right now Fall showcases — which ones are worth the investment and how to be strategic about which events make sense based on your son's graduation year and recruiting timeline Getting in the weight room — why the fall is the single best time of year for a baseball player to make meaningful physical gains and what a productive fall training plan looks like What a full fall development plan looks like for a player who chooses not to play fall ball — and how to make sure that time is spent intentionally rather than just sitting out How to weigh all of these options and make the decision that is genuinely right for your son rather than the decision that feels right based on what everyone else around you is doing Whether your son is deep in the recruiting process, just getting started, or somewhere in between — this episode gives every baseball family the complete picture to make the best possible fall decision. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Fall Ball

Building a Smart Fall Baseball Schedule — Maximizing Recruiting Exposure While Protecting Your Arm - Ep. 179   The fall recruiting season is one of the most valuable and most mismanaged stretches of the entire college baseball calendar — and the families who approach it with a clear, intentional plan are the ones who come out of it with real momentum heading into the spring. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith break down everything you need to think about when building your son's fall baseball schedule so you can maximize his recruiting exposure, protect his health, and make every event and decision count.   What we cover:   Why your fall baseball schedule is one of the most important recruiting decisions you will make all year and how most families get it wrong How to evaluate the travel team your son is playing with and whether it is putting him in front of the college coaches he needs to be in front of this fall Which fall tournaments actually draw college coaches in meaningful numbers and how to prioritize your schedule around the events that matter most for recruiting Innings pitched and arm health — how to have an honest conversation about whether your son is physically ready to keep throwing after a long spring and summer Why even a light fall workload can do more harm than good if your son is not truly healthy enough to throw — and why protecting the arm now pays dividends in the spring On campus college camps — how to identify the right camps at your target schools and how scheduling a fall camp visit puts you directly in front of a specific coaching staff in the most favorable possible environment Fall showcases — how to identify the events that put multiple coaches from your target school list in the same place at the same time and how to make the most of those opportunities How to balance competitive fall exposure with the physical recovery and development work that will actually make your son a better player by the time spring arrives How to build a fall schedule that is specifically tailored to your son's graduation year, current recruiting status, health, and the programs still on his list The questions every family needs to answer before they lock in their fall baseball schedule and commit their time and money to a plan   Whether your son is deep in the recruiting process or just getting started — this episode gives you the framework to build a fall schedule that moves his recruitment forward without burning out his arm in the process. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - The College Baseball Recruitment Timeline(00:10:09) - Pitching camps for the 28- and 29-year-olds(00:21:02) - Junior College Baseball Camp(00:30:25) - Summer Ball and College Commitment(00:35:09) - Baseball and Football Recruitment(00:44:07) - No, Mr. Baseball

August 1st is one of the most emotionally charged days in the college baseball recruiting calendar — the first day D1 coaches are allowed to reach out directly to recruits. For the families whose phones rang, it is a day of excitement and validation. For the majority of families whose phones did not ring, it can feel like a gut punch. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith speak directly to the players and families sitting in silence after August 1st and give them the honest, grounded, and encouraging perspective they need to hear right now.   What we cover:   What August 1st is, why it matters in the D1 college baseball recruiting calendar, and what the new contact rules actually say about when coaches can reach out Why the vast majority of players will not receive a D1 phone call on August 1st — and why that is completely normal and not a reflection of their ability or their future in the game Why not getting a call on August 1st does not mean a player will not play D1 college baseball — and the stories that prove it What players and families should do immediately when August 1st passes without a call Why getting in the weight room and doubling down on development is the single most productive response to a quiet August 1st How to avoid the panic and spiral that sets in for families when the phone does not ring and why that panic is the most damaging thing a family can do right now Why the work a player puts in after August 1st matters significantly more to their recruiting future than what happened or did not happen on August 1st itself The mindset every player needs to carry into the rest of the summer and fall recruiting season regardless of how August 1st went Why good things are still very much possible for every player who keeps working, keeps developing, and stays in the process   If your son did not get a call today — this episode is for him and for you. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Cali Gloves(00:02:27) - August 1st: Don't Get Scared If You Don't(00:10:17) - Marist Baseball Coach on Recruiting Under 28 Guys(00:16:59) - Should Coaches Offer Offers Before August 1st?

What does one of the Ivy League's sharpest pitching minds look for when recruiting a college pitcher — and how much does character matter alongside the physical tools? In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith welcome back their first ever returning coaching guest, Yale University Pitching Coach Erik Supplee, for a wide ranging conversation about pitching, the college baseball landscape, and what it genuinely takes for a high school pitcher to make the jump to the college level at one of the most demanding academic and athletic environments in the country.   What we cover:   Coach Supplee's return to the Ivy League after four seasons as pitching coach at the University of San Francisco and what he is building at Yale What he specifically looks for when evaluating pitchers during the recruiting process — mechanics, competitiveness, measurable metrics, and mental makeup on the mound How he identifies whether a high school pitcher has what it takes to make the jump to college baseball and what separates the prospects who stand out from the ones who blend in How he evaluates a pitcher's ability to handle adversity on the mound and why that quality matters as much as pure stuff in the recruiting process The character side of recruiting at the Ivy League level — why Coach Supplee actively recruits pitchers who are authentic to themselves rather than performing a version of who they think a coach wants to see How authenticity in a recruit translates directly to becoming the best version of yourself as a college pitcher and person What the Ivy League recruiting process looks like for pitchers who need to balance elite academic credentials with elite baseball ability What the college baseball landscape looks like right now from the perspective of a pitching coach who has worked at multiple high level programs across the country Whether your son is a pitcher with Ivy League aspirations or is being recruited at any level of college baseball — this conversation with Coach Supplee is packed with insight you will not hear anywhere else. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith on Cali Gloves(00:02:57) - Interviews: The 34 Man Roster(00:12:00) - 5 for 5(00:16:36) - How Do You Evaluate High School Arms?(00:24:42) - Pitchers on Recruiting(00:32:30) - How to Make a Baseball Recruitment Decision(00:38:20) - Diamond College Showcase(00:46:31) - Jay Bilas on College Baseball Recruiting(00:53:02) - Reaction to Dennis Healy's Committment(00:59:47) - High School Coach Eric Healey on Recruiting(01:05:48) - How to Track Your Child's Baseball Prospects(01:12:18) - Keith on the Recruiting Process(01:18:28) - Pitching Prospects: What Do You Want Out of Your Career(01:25:14) - MD Baseball: Recruiting Podcast

Most baseball parents have no idea that college coaches are evaluating them just as closely as they are evaluating their son. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith pull back the curtain on some of the most damaging parent behavior they have witnessed at games and tournaments over the years, how college coaches process what they see in the stands, and why the way a parent behaves at a recruiting event can quietly and permanently damage their son's chances of getting an offer.   What we cover:   What Andy and Keith have personally seen and heard from parents at games, showcases, and tournaments throughout their years on the recruiting trail How college coaches watch and process parent behavior during recruiting evaluations and how it directly factors into their decisions about a recruit Why coaches consider the entire family — not just the player — when making recruiting decisions and what that means for how parents should conduct themselves at every event The specific behaviors at games and tournaments that immediately send red flags to recruiting staffs watching your son play Why yelling at umpires is one of the single most damaging things a baseball parent can do at a recruiting event and what it communicates to every coach in attendance Why college coaches already fully understand what is happening with the strike zone and have already accounted for it in their evaluation — making parent complaints about officiating completely unnecessary and actively harmful How a coach's perception of a family is formed quickly and changed slowly — and what that means for parents attending events this summer What the right parent behavior looks like at a showcase, tournament, or high school game when college coaches are present What every baseball parent needs to keep in mind throughout the summer recruiting season to make sure they are helping their son's recruitment rather than hurting it   This episode is essential listening for every baseball parent who will be sitting in the stands at a game or tournament this summer while their son is being recruited. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - In the Clubhouse: Parents' Baseball Behavior(00:10:52) - "Don't yell at the umpire!"(00:17:10) - Diamond College Showcase Camp(00:24:13) - How To Recruit Your Child

Every baseball player works hard. Every baseball family sacrifices. But hard work and sacrifice alone do not guarantee a college roster spot — and that is one of the most important truths in the entire recruiting process. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith have one of their most honest conversations yet about the difference between feeling entitled to play college baseball and understanding it is a privilege that only 7 to 8 percent of high school seniors will ever earn.   What we cover:   Why college baseball is a privilege and not a right — and why that distinction matters for how players and families approach the entire process The truth about hard work and sacrifice in baseball — what putting in the effort actually earns you and what it simply cannot guarantee The reality of the numbers — between 7 and 8 percent of high school seniors go on to play NCAA baseball and what that means for your son's pursuit How to use that statistic as a motivator rather than a discourager and what it should tell every player about the standard required to make it A real picture of what the time commitment looks like in college baseball — the hours spent on baseball related activities every single week beyond just games and practice Why the commitment at the college level is significantly greater than most high school players and families anticipate before they arrive on campus Why genuinely loving baseball and loving the process is not optional at the college level — it is the baseline requirement for surviving and thriving on a college roster What separates the players who make it to college baseball and stay on rosters from the players who get there and struggle to keep up with the demands of the game and the program   This episode is for every player who wants to play college baseball and every family supporting that dream — because understanding what it actually takes is the first step toward getting there. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Keidel: Playing College Baseball Is a Privilege(00:08:59) - Seniors on the Recruiting Process(00:15:27) - Reveal: The Recruiting Process(00:23:56) - How to Get Your Opportunity to Play College Baseball(00:33:29) - Justin Verlander on His Work Ethic(00:42:41) - Coach Glasser: Obsession Is Better Than Neglect

Coach Kazlausky shares insights from his time in the Air Force, what he values in student-athletes, and the mission that drives Air Force Baseball. We also dive into the transfer portal, the challenges and rewards of coaching college baseball, and how he defines success both on and off the field. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Cali Gloves(00:01:03) - Air Force Baseball Coach Kaz Kaz on Dugout Dish Podcast(00:05:43) - Air Force Coach Phil Knight on Military Service(00:12:15) - Paul Skeens on Being an Icon(00:12:42) - Air Force Baseball Recruiting(00:19:42) - Service Academy Baseball Coach on Athletes Leaving the School(00:26:20) - Baseball Coaches: The Definition of Success(00:31:49) - Honoring Our Military Athletes(00:37:32) - Leading Future Fighters: The Military Academy(00:42:39) - Similar Conversation I Had With My Wife(00:47:55) - Leadership on the baseball field(00:50:12) - Andrew Bogut on the College Baseball Transfer Portal(00:57:41) - on the Transfer Portal(01:03:15) - Keith on College Baseball Recruiting

Mid-Summer Recruiting Reflection — How to Read the Market & Make the Most of What's Left | EMD Shorts   The middle of summer is one of the most critical and most overlooked moments in the college baseball recruiting process. Families are deep in tournament season, moving from event to event, and very few stop to honestly assess where their recruitment actually stands. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith walk you through exactly how to pause, reflect, and use what you know right now to maximize the rest of your summer and head into the fall in the strongest position possible.   What we cover:   Why mid-summer is the ideal moment to step back and take honest stock of where you are in the college baseball recruiting process How to evaluate the conversations you have already had with coaches and what they are actually telling you about your recruitment How to identify the programs you still want to get in front of and the best ways to make that happen before the summer ends How to read what the recruiting market is telling you right now — what engagement from coaches signals, what silence signals, and how to respond to both What it means when a program is showing consistent interest versus what it means when the communication has slowed or stopped How to use the remaining summer weeks strategically to create new opportunities and strengthen existing ones What every recruit should have accomplished by the end of the summer and how to build a clear plan for a productive fall recruiting season The mindset shifts every player and family needs to make right now to get the most out of the back half of the summer Whether your son has offers on the table, is still building his list, or is somewhere in between — this episode gives you the framework to honestly assess where you are and a clear plan for what to do next. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Looking for the Right Baseball Gloves?(00:02:10) - Why Your Summer Schedule Needs to Be Considered

The talk across college baseball recruiting circles in the summer of 2026 is that this is the hardest cycle high school recruits have ever faced — but is the data actually backing that up? In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith take a hard look at the conventional wisdom, push back on the narrative, and explain why the perception of a harder recruiting environment has grown significantly faster than the reality. They also break down one of the most critical and misunderstood concepts in the entire recruiting process — the difference between potential and production — and what each one means for getting an offer in today's game.   What we cover:   Why the 2026 recruiting cycle has developed a reputation as the hardest in college baseball history and where that perception is coming from Why Andy and Keith generally disagree — college baseball still hovers around 7% of high school seniors moving on to play at the NCAA level and that number has held true for decades How the explosion of showcases, travel teams, summer tournaments, and indoor training facilities has fundamentally changed how families perceive the recruiting landscape Why dramatically increased access to the recruiting process has created the feeling that it is getting harder without necessarily making it harder in practice The critical difference between potential and production — two things coaches evaluate very differently in the recruiting process What recruiting potential looks like in 2026 — metrics, velocity, exit velocity, spin rate, and the measurables that get a coach's attention and get your foot in the door Why production in real game environments is ultimately what separates the players who get offers from the ones who don't regardless of how good their metrics look How families can make sure their son is being evaluated on both dimensions throughout the recruiting process and what to prioritize at each stage If you have been told that college baseball recruiting has never been harder — this episode gives you the honest, data-backed perspective that most people in the industry are not offering right now. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Keith Glasser: This is the HardEST year to play college(00:10:05) - Is the Recruiting Process More Difficult Today?(00:17:04) - Performance vs. Potential in College Baseball(00:25:36) - Pete Flanagan: Potential vs. Performance in Baseball(00:36:10) - State of the Union

In this episode, we talk about how the recruiting process should be about the process of eliminating options to find the the right fit - and not the process of accumulation of offers. At some point in your process you will need to start to eliminate the programs that are not a fit so that you can make the best decision for you to go to college and play baseball. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:00) - In the Clubhouse With EMD Baseball(00:10:40) - On the Transfer Portal

The NCAA has officially passed the new 5-for-5 age based eligibility model — and the impact on college baseball recruiting, roster construction, and the pathways players take to get to the next level is enormous. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith break down exactly what the new rule says, how it works in practice, and what every player and family at every level of the process needs to understand right now.   What we cover:   The official passage of the NCAA 5-for-5 eligibility rule — what was passed, when it takes effect, and why it is the biggest change to college athletics eligibility in decades How the new age based model works — student athletes now have five years to complete five seasons of competition at the D1 level only Exactly when the eligibility clock starts — at initial enrollment at a four year institution or the fall academic semester after a student athlete's 19th birthday, whichever comes later Why the redshirt is officially eliminated under the new rule and what that means for how D1 programs develop and manage their rosters The only three waivers that still exist under the new rule — military service, religious missions, and maternity leave What we think happens to D1 recruiting for high school athletes under the new model and how it changes the timeline and strategy families should be using How we think D2 and D3 programs will respond to the new rule and whether those divisions follow suit with their own eligibility changes How the new rule affects JUCO baseball and whether the JUCO pathway to D1 becomes more or less valuable under the new eligibility model How reclassification — whether through staying back a year in school or completing a post grad year — is impacted by the new eligibility clock What we think happens as this rule moves from legislation into real world practice and what we will be watching for as it rolls out   We will continue to update you as this rule develops in practice. Subscribe so you never miss an update on the biggest rule change in college baseball history. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Cali Gloves(00:01:57) - NCAA's 5 for 5 Rule Change Impact on Baseball(00:11:49) - Donovan on Maximal E-5 eligibility(00:22:14) - Transfer Policy: Division 3 and 4 years(00:29:42) - Transfer Portal: Impact on Baseball(00:40:40) - Will Junior College be more appealing to high school players?(00:49:58) - COLLEGE BASEBALL: Division 1 Baseball

Major League Baseball has proposed some of the most significant draft changes in decades as part of the new collective bargaining agreement negotiations — and the impact on college baseball, high school recruiting, and minor league baseball could be enormous. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith break down exactly what MLB is proposing, why it matters, and what they believe is realistically going to happen as MLB and the MLBPA continue to negotiate.   What we cover: What Major League Baseball has proposed for the draft as part of the new CBA negotiations The proposal to cut the draft from 20 rounds to just 12 and what that means for the number of players who get drafted every year Why MLB wants to eliminate high school draft picks entirely and what it would mean for elite high school talent across the country The proposed rule requiring draft eligible players to be at least 20 years old and how it would reshape the path from high school to professional baseball Why MLB is pushing for lower signing bonuses and how that changes the calculation for players deciding between college and pro ball How these changes would impact Major League Baseball's overall talent pipeline and player development model What the ripple effects would look like for minor league baseball rosters and affiliate structures Why eliminating high school picks and raising the draft age could fundamentally change college baseball recruiting and roster construction at every division Andy and Keith's honest take on what they think is most likely to actually happen as negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA continue If your son is a future draft prospect, a current high school player, or a college recruit — these proposed changes could directly shape the path in front of him. This is an episode every serious baseball family needs to hear. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - The Future of Baseball With EMD Baseball(00:12:20) - Will the MLB draft be shortened?(00:16:05) - High School Baseball Prospects Need to Be Drafted

The 2026 college baseball season has officially come to a close with Oklahoma claiming the national championship. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith sit down to discuss their biggest takeaways from the season and break down exactly how each one connects to the recruiting process for high school players and families navigating it right now.   What we cover:   Oklahoma's 2026 national championship and what their run says about the state of college baseball The explosive growth of college baseball's popularity in 2026, headlined by the most watched college baseball postseason in the sport's history How college baseball has become significantly more accessible to watch at every level compared to twenty years ago Why increased accessibility matters for recruits trying to understand where they could realistically fit at the college level The continued rise of velocity across college pitching staffs and what it means for the modern game Why hitters are no longer intimidated by elite velocity and how that shift has forced pitchers to adapt The growing usage of off-speed pitches as pitchers search for new ways to get hitters out beyond pure velocity Why success on the mound in college baseball requires far more nuance than just throwing hard The rising competitiveness of D3 and JUCO baseball and why the overall floor of college baseball has never been higher Why playing at any level of college baseball is more difficult than it has ever been Why every recruit and family should do their research before ruling out any program or division level   This episode is for every player and family trying to understand exactly what the college game looks like right now — and what it will take to compete at the next level moving forward. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Dugout Dish: College Baseball(00:09:49) - Biggest Takeaways From The College Baseball Season(00:19:14) - Do Baseball Coaches Fear Velocity?(00:29:24) - Transfer Portal: A Reality of College Baseball(00:39:18) - The transfer portal in college baseball(00:48:58) - Do Junior Colleges Open Up Baseball?(00:58:27) - COLLEGE BASEBALL: How to Win A Championship

In this episode, we talk about what you should be doing to take ownership of your recruiting process. We talk about the time and effort it takes to be an active participant in your process with emails, videos, social media posts, and more. We also talk about doing more than the bare minimum and giving yourself the best chance to get in front of the coaches and program you are interested in. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Taking Ownership of Your Process(00:09:02) - How to get your name called by college baseball coaches(00:16:20) - How To Get Your Name Out There In The Recruiting Process

*Re-release of ep. 61* The transfer portal has made it easier than ever to leave a program — but the families who navigate the recruiting process best are the ones who make the right decision the first time and never need it. We are rereleasing this conversation with St. John's University Pitching Coach George Brown from 2024 because it is as relevant today as the day we recorded it — and with St. John's coming off a super regional appearance in 2026, Coach Brown's insights on building the right culture and making the right recruiting decisions have never felt more timely. What we cover: How St. John's University and the Big East approach college baseball recruiting and what makes the conference an attractive destination for recruits What Coach Brown specifically looks for when recruiting and evaluating pitchers for his program How recruiting timelines play out in the Big East and what families need to understand about when and how to engage with programs How the transfer portal has reshaped the college baseball landscape and what it means for programs trying to build rosters and recruits trying to find the right fit Why making the right college decision the first time is more critical than ever — and how to set yourself up to do exactly that What players and families should be specifically looking for when evaluating a college baseball program during the recruiting process The questions every recruit should be asking on campus visits and in conversations with coaches to make sure the fit is genuinely right before committing How to avoid the red flags that families commonly miss during recruiting that lead to transfers and difficult situations down the road St. John's made a super regional in 2026 — and this conversation from 2024 shows exactly the kind of program building and recruiting philosophy that gets a program there. This episode is essential listening for every baseball family in the recruiting process right now New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:00) - George Brown on The Dugout Dish Podcast(00:02:51) - St. John's Baseball: Identifying Pitchers(00:12:05) - Pitching Prospects: Has the game changed?(00:20:11) - Tom Leyland on Being Emotional as a Coach(00:23:15) - Pitching Staff in College Baseball(00:32:33) - Pitchers on the Staff(00:39:11) - Punters: Coach Plays Favorite(00:46:14) - Tom Leyland on Character(00:54:57) - Older Guys Share Responsibilities(01:01:58) - Jimmy Dykstra on Teaching(01:07:31) - Andy Pederson on Coaching(01:11:13) - Andy Pederson on Coaching Legends(01:16:17) - George On The Recruitment Process

The NCAA has reworked the language surrounding the proposed 5-for-5 eligibility rule — and the clarification around when the eligibility clock starts is an important update every baseball family needs to understand. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly what changed, why it matters, and how the updated language could directly benefit players depending on when their birthday falls.   What we cover:   A quick recap of the proposed 5-for-5 eligibility rule and where the NCAA vote currently stands What the original language said about when the eligibility clock would start — and why it created confusion for families What the updated language now clarifies — the eligibility clock starts the fall semester after a student athlete turns 19, not on the date of their 19th birthday Why that distinction is more significant than it appears and which players stand to benefit most from the clarified language What enrollment after high school graduation means under the updated rule and how it interacts with the age trigger Why the NCAA went back and reworked the language and what that process tells us about the likelihood of the rule passing What every recruit, committed player, and baseball family should understand about this update and how to factor it into their planning right now The details of eligibility rules can have a direct impact on your son's college baseball career. This update is one worth understanding completely before the vote happens. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Baseball EMAIL UPDATE(00:10:41) - The Age-Based Eligibility Rule

2026 College World Series Preview — CWS Picks, Super Regional Recap & the All-SEC Bracket - Ep. 171   The 2026 College World Series field is set and Omaha is ready. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down every super regional result, reacts to the weekend's biggest surprises, and makes their full picks for the College World Series — from opening game predictions all the way to a champion.   What we cover:   A complete super regional recap — what impressed us, where teams stumbled, and what the results tell us about who is built for Omaha Oklahoma's statement road win — why their super regional performance was the most impressive and surprising result of the weekend How North Carolina walked off USC in a winner take all game after a stunning late inning collapse that ended the Trojans' season The full 2026 CWS field — Georgia, Texas, West Virginia, Troy, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Ole Miss The all-SEC side of the bracket featuring Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma — guaranteeing the SEC a College World Series finalist for the ninth consecutive year Our picks for every opening game matchup when play begins in Omaha Which teams we believe come out of each bracket and advance to the CWS championship series Our prediction for who wins the 2026 College World Series title and how many games it takes Why the 2026 College World Series is the best baseball being played anywhere in the country right now and why every baseball fan needs to be watching Whether you are heading to Omaha, watching from home, or a recruit following the programs on your list — this is your complete guide to the 2026 College World Series. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Dugout Dish: NC State vs Georgia(00:07:49) - Why Start the Kansas vs Oklahoma Game?(00:15:47) - Transfer Baseball: The Omaha(00:23:06) - West Virginia vs. Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament(00:29:37) - Georgia vs Oklahoma in the National Baseball Championship Bracket(00:37:25) - Who Will Win the College Baseball Championship?(00:44:05) - Omaha World Series: Rich Hopes for College Baseball(00:49:40) - This Week In The Game: College Baseball

Arm injuries in youth and high school baseball are rising at an alarming rate — and the pitch count rules designed to prevent them may be doing less than we think. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball pulls back the curtain on why current pitch count guidelines at the youth and high school level are outdated, how college programs actually manage and protect their pitching staffs, and what the youth baseball community needs to prioritize to start reversing the trend of rising arm injuries in young players.   What we cover:   Why the current pitch count rules at the youth and high school level are outdated and not adequately protecting young arms from injury How college baseball programs plan their weekend rotations, manage pitch counts, and keep arm safety at the center of every pitching decision they make Why college pitchers are actually getting significantly more rest and recovery time than most youth players — and what that gap means for long term arm health The alarming rise of arm injuries in youth and high school baseball and what is driving it How prioritizing rest, recovery, and a smarter approach to pitch counts at the youth level could dramatically reduce arm injuries in young pitchers What parents, coaches, and youth programs can start doing right now to better protect the arms of younger athletes before the damage is done Why the way college programs think about arm safety should be the model for youth baseball at every level   This episode is essential listening for every parent of a young pitcher, every youth baseball coach, and every player who wants a long and healthy career on the mound. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Are Your Kids Playing Proper Catch?(00:07:10) - Pitch Counts at College Camps(00:15:23) - Travel Baseball Coach's Request(00:23:57) - Emmedd Baseball: Travel Ball Coaches, High School Co

2026 NCAA Super Regional Picks, Regional Recap & The Velocity Revolution Reshaping College Baseball - Ep. 170   Regional weekend is done and the road to Omaha runs through eight super regional matchups this weekend. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball recaps every regional result, makes their picks for all eight super regionals, and takes a deep dive into one of the defining stories of the 2026 NCAA Tournament — the velocity revolution happening across college baseball and what it means for hitters, defenders, and recruits at every level.   What we cover:   A full recap of regional weekend — every result, every upset, and the programs that punched their ticket to a super regional Our picks for all eight super regional matchups and the teams we believe are Omaha bound when the weekend is over The velocity numbers that defined regional weekend — the field average fastball sat at 90.8 MPH across the entire tournament field Which program ran the highest staff average velocity of any team in the tournament at a remarkable 94.4 MPH How college hitters have evolved their approach to handle elite velocity at a level we have never seen before in college baseball Why defense has become an increasingly critical separator in a college baseball environment defined by high strikeout rates and premium stuff The ACC's disappointing regional weekend — a breakdown of what went wrong for one of the sport's premier conferences and why winning a regional under the current tournament format is harder than ever What the velocity revolution means for high school pitchers and hitters who want to compete at the college level Whether you are a college baseball fan mapping out your super regional weekend or a recruit trying to understand what the college game demands right now — this episode covers it all. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith & Jonathan Grasse(00:02:19) - NCAA Tournament: First weekend thoughts(00:09:59) - NCAA baseball regional coverage(00:16:20) - Better Practice, Better Velocity(00:23:11) - Baseball's Hardball(00:23:57) - Kansas vs Georgia Tech(00:31:59) - St. John's vs Alabama Baseball(00:38:36) - Oregon vs Texas(00:46:20) - Oregon vs Mississippi State in the NCAA Super Regional(00:53:22) - Go Georgia vs Mississippi State(01:00:42) - Auburn vs. Ole Miss(01:09:43) - North Carolina vs USC(01:15:02) - Big Ten baseball postseason preview(01:21:12) - West Virginia vs LSU in the Regional(01:28:01) - West Virginia vs Cal Poly(01:34:06) - 4 of Your Top 7 Recruiting Picks For 2019

The NCAA 5-for-5 eligibility vote has been moved to June — and with significant support behind it, college athletics may be on the verge of its biggest eligibility change in decades. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball gives you the latest update on exactly what the proposed rule says, when it would take effect, and what it means for every player, family, and program navigating college baseball right now. What we cover: • The latest update on the 5-for-5 vote — why it has been moved to June and how much support it currently has heading into that vote • Exactly how the new five year eligibility model would work — what changes, what stays the same, and what it means for current and future recruits • When the eligibility clock starts under the new rule — high school graduation or a student athlete's 19th birthday, whichever comes first • What limited waivers would still be available and which circumstances would qualify under the new model • The one time transfer rule that would go into effect alongside the eligibility change and what it means for players considering a move • Our thoughts on the broader transfer portal picture — how this rule reshapes the way coaches and players think about transferring • How D1 roster construction changes under a five year eligibility model and which programs stand to benefit most • Who this rule change helps, who it hurts, and what recruits at every stage of the process should be thinking about right now We will continue to bring you updates on this as more information becomes available so you stay ahead of every change coming to college baseball. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - NCAA Baseball: 5 for 5 Rule(00:10:22) - The One Year Transfer Portal(00:22:03) - Transfer Portal: A Step in the Process(00:31:15) - Top 10 Prospects: Aaron Dobson

The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket is set and the EMD Baseball crew is breaking it all down. In this episode of Dugout Dish, we go region by region through all sixteen regionals, make our picks for who advances to the super regionals, and give our honest assessment of what the selection committee got right, where we have questions, and which programs got left out of the field of 64 that had no business going home.   What we cover:   Our full reaction to the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket and what stood out immediately when the field was announced What the committee got right — the seeding decisions and at-large selections we think were spot on Where our questions are — the seeds that surprised us and the programs we think were placed unfairly in the bracket The teams we believe deserved to be in the field of 64 and got left out by the committee A complete breakdown of all sixteen regionals — the matchups, the hosts, and who we think has the best path to a super regional Our picks for who advances out of every single regional when the dust settles this weekend Which host schools are most vulnerable to being upset on their own field A preview of the D2 and D3 College Baseball World Series beginning this weekend and what to watch for across all three levels   Whether you are filling out your bracket, following the programs recruiting your son, or just a college baseball fan who wants the full picture before the regionals begin — this episode has everything you need. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Dugout Dish: College Baseball Selection Podcast(00:07:27) - Wonders of the NCAA Tournament: The Sunbelt(00:14:14) - West Virginia vs Virginia in the Regional(00:21:22) - Georgia Tech vs Arkansas in the NCAA Regional(00:28:50) - Kansas vs Arkansas(00:37:08) - Auburn vs Mississippi State in the NCAA Regional(00:43:46) - Nebraska vs Ole Miss(00:50:32) - North Carolina vs USC in the NCAA Baseball Regional(00:58:36) - Santa Barbara vs Tarleton NCAA Regional(01:05:11) - Alabama vs Oklahoma State in the NCAA Tournament(01:12:26) - Florida Gators vs Miami Hurricanes(01:20:29) - D1 Baseball World Series

College Baseball Postseason Is Here — Why Recruits at Every Level Need to Be Watching | EMD Shorts   The college baseball postseason is officially underway at every level — and for any player who wants to play college baseball one day, right now is the most important time of year to be paying attention. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down what is happening across the D1, D2, and D3 brackets, where things stand heading into this week, and exactly why watching postseason college baseball is one of the most valuable things a recruit can do for their development and their recruitment.   What we cover:   The NCAA D1 bracket releasing today — what it looks like, which programs are in, and what to watch for in the opening rounds Where the D2 postseason stands with super regional weekends recently wrapped up and the World Series coming later this week The D3 bracket and what is on deck as the smallest division heads toward its own national champion Why watching the college baseball playoffs is not just entertaining — it is essential viewing for every high school player who wants to compete at the next level What recruits should specifically be looking for when they watch — the speed of the game, the competitiveness, the situational baseball, and the intensity of every at bat How to watch D1, D2, and D3 postseason baseball right now on streaming platforms and online for free or low cost Why seeing what college baseball actually looks and feels like is one of the most important steps in understanding whether you are ready — and how to get there   All of college baseball is playing for a national championship right now. If you aspire to be part of it — tune in and see exactly what you are working toward. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Baseball Glove(00:08:09) - Diamond College Showcase Camps(00:15:46) - MD Baseball: Recruiting Family Edition

The conference tournaments are here and the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament field is about to be set. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball makes their full postseason predictions — breaking down every Power 4 conference tournament, the mid-major programs making noise, the bubble teams who need a big week to save their season, and our complete predictions for the eight national seeds and sixteen regional host sites. What we cover: The Power 4 conference tournaments — which programs have already done enough and which ones need a deep run just to hear their name called on Selection Monday Which Power 4 bubble teams are fighting for their postseason lives heading into conference tournament week The Sun Belt Conference — which programs have put together strong enough seasons to earn an at-large bid or automatic qualifier Conference USA and the Big East — the mid-major programs with a legitimate shot at the field of 64 The complete bubble breakdown — an honest assessment of who is safely in, who is safely out, and who could go either way Our predictions for all eight national seeds and the programs we think will anchor each regional Our predictions for all sixteen regional host sites for the 2026 D1 NCAA Baseball Tournament The surprise programs that could make a conference tournament run and shake up the bracket before Selection Monday Whether you are a college baseball fan tracking the postseason picture or a high school recruit following the programs on your list, this episode gives you everything you need heading into the most important week of the college baseball season New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - College Baseball: Bubble Teams(00:09:56) - Bubble Watch: The National Seeding(00:16:11) - National Seed Matchup(00:25:23) - NCAA Regional Host Contention: Georgia, Tennessee, Wake Forest(00:31:27) - Bold Baseball Bid Search on Team Match(00:37:39) - Ohio State: Should They Be In the NCAA Tournament?(00:42:44) - Bid Steel Podcast: The American(00:50:18) - Bucknell Baseball Making It To the Patriot League Final

Travel ball dominates the conversation around college baseball recruiting — but the high school season still carries more weight than most families realize. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly why college coaches continue to prioritize the high school season in their evaluation process and what they are specifically looking for when they come to watch your son play. What we cover: • Why college coaches still show up to high school games despite the showcase and travel ball circuit • What competing against your peers in a real game environment tells a coaching staff that a showcase never can • How coaches evaluate the way players handle failure — and why it matters as much as performance • What situational baseball and baseball IQ look like in a high school game and why coaches are watching for it closely • Why playoff runs and state tournament appearances are some of the most valuable recruiting opportunities a player can have • How the pressure of a meaningful high school game mirrors what players will experience in college baseball • What players and families should keep in mind about the high school season at every stage of the recruiting process Whether your son is deep in the recruiting process or just getting started, this episode is a reminder that the high school season is not just a warmup for travel ball — it is one of the most important stages a coach will evaluate you on. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Don't Let Your High School Season Matter(00:09:32) - The New York state baseball championship(00:17:36) - Summer Baseball: How Much Does It Matter?

What LSU's Jay Johnson Said About His Team's Struggles — A Masterclass in Coaching Accountability - Ep. 167   Two national championships. One brutally honest self-assessment. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down LSU Head Baseball Coach Jay Johnson's recent candid interviews about his program's struggles this season — what he said, why he said it, and what every coach, player, and baseball family can take away from the way he handled it.   What we cover:   What Jay Johnson said publicly about LSU baseball's performance this season and why it caught everyone's attention How he assessed his roster construction decisions and where he felt the program missed on players they added this year What LSU's approach at the plate has looked like this season and how it has drifted from the program's identity How a coach coming off a 2025 national championship talks about getting back to basics without making excuses Why Johnson's interviews were not negative — they were an honest, accountable look at where a great program stands and where it needs to go What coaches at every level can learn from the way Jay Johnson communicates publicly about his team What this candid moment means for LSU baseball's trajectory for the rest of the season and beyond This episode is for coaches who want to lead better, players who want to understand what elite program culture looks like, and families who want to know what separates a two-time national champion from everyone else. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's New Glove For Kids(00:09:21) - Jay Sylvester on the Florida coaching interview(00:17:05) - LSU Coach Ed Orgeron on the LSU offense(00:22:26) - College Baseball: Is It Like Major League Baseball?(00:30:47) - Coach Les Miles on His Message to His Team(00:39:56) - Jay Jay on His Coaching Interviews

Technology has transformed college baseball recruiting. From Trackman to Rapsodo to Hawkeye, coaches now have access to more data on recruits than ever before — and knowing how to use your numbers to your advantage has become one of the most important parts of the recruiting process. But data is only part of the story. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly how coaches use metrics to evaluate recruits, what your numbers actually tell a coaching staff, and why in-game performance is what ultimately separates the players who get offered from the ones who don't.   What we cover:   How technology has become embedded in college baseball recruiting at every level from D3 to D1 What Trackman, Rapsodo, and Hawkeye measure and why college staffs rely on them to evaluate players they haven't seen in person The key metrics coaches focus on — exit velocity, pitch velocity, spin rate, launch angle, horizontal and vertical break — and what each one tells them about your potential How coaches use your data to compare your skill set to their current and former players and project how they can develop you in their program Why strong metrics are a powerful foot in the door — but not a guarantee of a roster spot Why your ability to compete, win, and produce those metrics in real games is what coaches ultimately recruit How to think about data as a starting point and build a complete recruiting profile around it   Whether you're a pitcher trying to understand what your spin rate means or a hitter wondering how your exit velocity stacks up — this episode gives you the full picture of how data fits into the college baseball recruiting process. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Data Analytics in the Baseball Recruiting Process(00:06:28) - Do Metrics Affect College Recruiting?(00:14:22) - Data in the Baseball Program

Technology has transformed college baseball recruiting. From Trackman to Rapsodo to Hawkeye, coaches now have access to more data on recruits than ever before — and knowing how to use your numbers to your advantage has become one of the most important parts of the recruiting process. But data is only part of the story. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly how coaches use metrics to evaluate recruits, what your numbers actually tell a coaching staff, and why in-game performance is what ultimately separates the players who get offered from the ones who don't.   What we cover:   How technology has become embedded in college baseball recruiting at every level from D3 to D1 What Trackman, Rapsodo, and Hawkeye measure and why college staffs rely on them to evaluate players they haven't seen in person The key metrics coaches focus on — exit velocity, pitch velocity, spin rate, launch angle, horizontal and vertical break — and what each one tells them about your potential How coaches use your data to compare your skill set to their current and former players and project how they can develop you in their program Why strong metrics are a powerful foot in the door — but not a guarantee of a roster spot Why your ability to compete, win, and produce those metrics in real games is what coaches ultimately recruit How to think about data as a starting point and build a complete recruiting profile around it   Whether you're a pitcher trying to understand what your spin rate means or a hitter wondering how your exit velocity stacks up — this episode gives you the full picture of how data fits into the college baseball recruiting process. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Don't Let Your High School Season Matter(00:09:32) - Remembering Our New York State Championship Team(00:17:34) - Summer Baseball: How Much Does It Matter?

The college baseball recruiting process is about more than tools and metrics — it is about finding the right fit for both the player and the program. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball sits down with Denison University Associate Head Coach Ryne Romick to talk about how his program evaluates and recruits players, what those early conversations with recruits look like, and how culture and fit ultimately drive the recruiting decision on both sides.   What we cover:   How Denison University identifies and recruits the players who fit their program both on and off the field What the recruiting conversation between Coach Romick and a potential recruit actually sounds like — and what he is listening for How Denison builds internal competition within their program to develop players personally and as a team What Coach Romick specifically values when evaluating arms during the recruiting process and how he weighs it against other factors Why program culture and school fit are just as important as baseball ability when a recruit is making his college decision How coaches determine when a player is truly the right fit for their program — and when the answer is no on either side What it takes to create a student athlete experience that is as rewarding as possible from day one on campus This episode is for every player and family trying to understand not just how to get recruited — but how to find the program where their son will actually thrive. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Cali Gloves(00:01:03) - Dugout Dish Podcast: Ryan Romick(00:06:29) - How Do You Find a Player at Denison?(00:13:36) - CFB Network: The Fit of a Recruitment(00:20:18) - Diamond College Showcase Camp(00:26:57) - Freshmen on the Baseball Team(00:33:04) - Is Trackman Necessary for Pitching?(00:41:33) - Pitchers on Less Stress in Sports(00:48:14) - Keaton Moore on slowing the game(00:53:29) - Joey Greenberg on College Baseball(00:59:36) - "It doesn't matter how you got it."(01:00:17) - Ohio Baseball Recruiting Advice(01:07:11) - College Baseball: Upper Levels vs. Lower Levels

NCAA 5-for-5 Eligibility Rule Explained — What It Means for College Baseball Rosters & Recruiting | EMD Shorts   The NCAA is preparing to vote on a rule change that could fundamentally alter the landscape of college athletics — and college baseball in particular. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down everything you need to know about the proposed 5-for-5 eligibility rule, how it differs from the current system, and what it would mean for rosters, recruiting, and the players and families navigating the process right now.   What we cover:   What the 5-for-5 eligibility proposal actually says and when the NCAA vote is scheduled to take place How the current eligibility system works — four years of competition within a five year window — and why it is being replaced What the new rule would allow — five full years of competition with a new age limit attached Why the elimination of redshirts is one of the most significant pieces of this proposal and what it means for player development at the D1 level What limited waivers would still exist under the new rule and which circumstances would qualify How D1 programs would need to completely rethink their roster construction if the vote passes What the ripple effect looks like for the college baseball recruiting process — from timeline to scholarship strategy to how coaches build their classes What current recruits, committed players, and their families should be doing right now to prepare for either outcome   Whether the vote passes or fails, understanding what is being proposed and why gives every baseball family a significant edge in navigating what comes next. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Indy Baseball: 5 Years to Play(00:11:14) - Will the NCAA expand the NCAA portal to 4 years?(00:17:40) - Baseball Roster Room: Need to Expand(00:25:31) - How To Recruit Your Child

In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down how the season has played out across the major conferences, which programs have done enough to host a regional, and where we think the bubble stands heading into the most important week of the regular season.   What we cover:   The SEC logjam — which middle-of-the-pack programs have the best path to the NCAA Tournament and who is running out of time The ACC at the top — how Boston College has put together one of the best stories of the season and why Georgia Tech and UNC have clearly separated themselves from the rest of the conference Which ACC programs need a strong conference tournament performance just to earn an at-large bid The Sun Belt spotlight — Coastal Carolina's outstanding season, Southern Miss, and Missouri St and what they have done to put themselves in the postseason conversation Our predictions for all eight national seeds heading into the conference tournaments The surprise host schools that nobody had on their radar at the start of the season but have played their way into hosting a regional   Whether you're a college baseball fan tracking the postseason picture or a high school recruit following the programs recruiting you, this episode gives you everything you need heading into the most important week of the college baseball regular season. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Dugout Dish: College Baseball Goggles(00:07:16) - How the SEC's RPI is climbing(00:14:17) - The SEC team with the best chance to get in(00:21:02) - Boston College to Host 2022 ACC Baseball Championship(00:26:32) - Oregon's NCAA Tournament Resume(00:32:47) - 7 national seeds to pick(00:37:41) - Anat Large or Non-Host?(00:41:59) - Coach Glass on National Seeds(00:47:59) - Alabama vs. Florida

One of the most important lessons a baseball player can learn has nothing to do with velocity, exit velocity, or showcase rankings — it's about being coachable and actively seeking out people who will challenge you to be better. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down a powerful message San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan delivered to a group of high school players and explains exactly why it applies to every baseball recruit navigating the college process right now.   What we cover:   What Kyle Shanahan told high school players about seeking out coaches who challenge you — and why it stopped us in our tracks Why surrounding yourself with people who only validate you is one of the most dangerous things a young player can do The recruiting dichotomy that catches so many players off guard — why the coach who recruited you and the coach you play for can feel like two different people Why being talented isn't enough in college baseball — at that level everyone is good, and honest coaching is what separates the players who play from the ones who don't How to identify programs and coaches who will genuinely invest in making you better as a player and a person Why the coaches willing to tell you the truth are the most valuable relationships in your baseball career   This episode is for every high school player, parent, and coach who wants to understand what it really takes to not just get recruited — but to thrive once you get there. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Cali Gloves(00:05:08) - Diamond College Student Athlete Interview(00:14:48) - QB Kyle Shanahan on How and Why Players Seek Coaching

College athletics is facing its biggest shakeup in decades. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down the executive order set to take effect August 1, 2026 — covering everything from NIL reform and transfer portal changes to new eligibility rules and the government's plan to enforce compliance through federal funding. What we cover:   The new 5-year eligibility window and what it means for student athletes at every level Why the executive order aims to eliminate NIL collectives and what the original intent of NIL actually was How the government plans to enforce the new rules by pulling federal funding from schools generating more than $20 million in athletic revenue Why compliance decisions now extend beyond the athletic department and into university leadership The one-time free transfer rule — what it allows, what triggers a sit-out year, and how graduation affects eligibility The potential ramifications for NIL and eligibility if schools fail to comply Why this executive order may really be a strategic move to push Congress to act on pending college athletics legislation   Whether your son is currently being recruited, already committed, or playing college baseball right now — the changes in this executive order will directly affect his path. This episode gives you everything you need to understand what's coming and why it matters. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith on Petitioning for 5 More Years of Academic eligibility(00:09:33) - Transfer Portal and 5 years to play(00:18:48) - on the Presidential Executive Order on College Athletes(00:28:02) - The one-year transfer rule(00:33:19) - Transfer Portal: Should Students Be Able to Practice?(00:41:09) - One Year Transfer(00:46:41) - Tamaratic Activity in College Baseball

*Re-release of ep. 94* In this episode, we sit down with Boston College Head Coach Todd Interdonato. We talk about what he values in the recruiting process, how he and his staff communicate with potential recruits and their families, as well as how to become more self assured and confident in what you do and more. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Boston College Head Coach Todd Inadonado on His Elevation(00:03:57) - How Do You Identify Players at Boston College?(00:10:39) - Dr. Glass on Why Players Take So Long to Make Their College(00:15:03) - "It's Not Fun to Play Baseball"(00:22:41) - Bradley on Talent Being a Separation(00:27:05) - What are some things that you, in your experience coaching are Green(00:32:38) - Tom Ley: How to Build a Couple of Cocks(00:39:57) - Offensive Coach on Recruiting Kids(00:44:15) - Mills: What Makes a Freshman Excel?(00:53:05) - Todd Bowyer on Evaluating a Freshman's Career(00:58:55) - Questions Umpires Have For Baseball Players(01:04:49) - What to Look For In A Recruiting Prospect(01:08:59) - Peyton Manning on His Personal Growth(01:15:02) - High School Coach on Recruiting

The in-game bullpen is a common practice in youth and high school baseball — and one of the most damaging to a young pitcher's development. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly why throwing a scheduled bullpen session during a live game instead of at practice is putting unnecessary stress on your pitcher's arm and quietly holding him back.   What you'll learn:   What the in-game bullpen is and why it has become so widely used at the youth and high school level Why the intensity and effort level of a live game makes an in-game bullpen significantly harder than a practice session How the quick turnaround between pitches leaves no room for proper recovery Why the total pitch count always ends up higher than coaches and parents expect How the added stress and length of an in-game bullpen session impacts a young pitcher's long term arm health and development What players, coaches, and parents should be pushing for instead   This episode is essential listening for any coach running a pitching program, any parent with a son on the mound, and any pitcher serious about protecting his arm and maximizing his development.   New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Are You Playing Catch With the Right Glove?(00:09:13) - Don't Throw Your Kids Too Much(00:15:43) - MD Baseball Recruiting Podcast

Every baseball family has questions about the recruiting process — and in this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball answers the ones we hear most. From understanding the difference between camps and showcases to knowing exactly what to put in your first email to a college coach, this episode covers the recruiting fundamentals every player and parent needs to know. What we answer:   Camps vs. Showcases — what's the actual difference, and which one gives your player the best shot at being seen? The pros and cons of each and how to be strategic about where you invest your time and money Why academics play a bigger role in college baseball recruiting than most families realize The debate coaches won't always admit to — do metrics or in-game performance matter more? When is the right time to start attending exposure events based on your graduation year? What every recruiting email to a college coach needs to include to actually get a response.   Whether you're just starting the process or deep in it, this FAQ episode gives you clear, honest answers to the questions every baseball family is asking right now. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting intel that could change your player's future. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - Re-recruiting: In-Game Performance vs Metrics(00:07:28) - Baseball and Academic Grades(00:12:06) - College Camp vs Exhibitions(00:20:59) - Pitching Prospects: College Camps, Summer Exhibitions(00:25:29) - What should be included in emails for outreach?(00:29:53) - Five Rules for Youth Sports Emailing(00:35:35) - How To Watch College Baseball This Week!

Act Like a College Baseball Player Before You Are One — What Being Recruitable Really Means   The players who get recruited to play college baseball don't wait until they arrive on campus to start acting like college players — they do it years before anyone offers them. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly what that means and how you can apply it to every area of your game right now.   What you'll learn:   What the phrase "act like a college player before you are one" really means in practice How your approach in the weight room signals your recruitability to college coaches Why your practice habits matter as much as your game performance How preparation separates recruited players from overlooked ones What coaches are watching for in games beyond stats and tools How all of this connects to the bigger idea of being a recruitable player   This episode is for every high school baseball player who wants to play at the next level — and every parent who wants to understand what coaches are really looking for.   New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting intel that could change your player's future. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith(00:05:29) - What Does It Look Like To Play College Baseball?(00:14:03) - Do College Guys Play Like College Gains?

We've hit the halfway point of the 2026 college baseball season and the EMD Baseball crew is breaking it all down. In this episode of Dugout Dish, we give you our honest midseason report — the surprises, the disappointments, the players turning heads, and a preview of what could be the best weekend of college baseball so far this spring. What we cover:   The teams and players who have exceeded expectations through the first half The biggest disappointments of the season — programs that haven't delivered How our preseason predictions are holding up halfway through A conference-by-conference look at the SEC, ACC, Big 10 and beyond What we're most excited to watch as the season heats up A full preview of this Easter weekend's Top 25 college baseball matchups   Whether you're a college baseball fan, a high school player following the programs recruiting you, or a parent trying to get a feel for the college game — this episode gives you everything you need to know at the midseason mark. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss a beat. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Cali Gloves(00:00:57) - Dugout Dish: Who's Going to Get In(00:07:07) - Who to Watch in the ACC(00:15:32) - ACC Top 10: Disappointment vs. Surprise(00:23:13) - Georgia Tech, Arkansas and Diamond College Showcase(00:30:48) - Florida: The Weirdest Team in the Country(00:36:16) - Tennessee coach on the SEC(00:42:19) - Top 5 teams in the country(00:45:40) - Nebraska Baseball vs. Florida(00:52:53) - Big Ten vs SEC on FS1(00:58:41) - MD Baseball: College Baseball Means Facts & Outrage

College baseball coaches evaluate more than just your player's tools — they're watching your family too. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down the most common recruiting mistakes parents make and exactly how those mistakes can damage their son's chances of getting an offer.   What you'll learn:   Why parents must support the process without becoming the one being recruited How using the word "we" in conversations with coaches sends the wrong signal Why players — not parents — must handle all communication with coaching staffs How sideline behavior at games creates red flags for coaches watching your son The difference between a parent who helps their son get recruited and one who quietly hurts his chances   The recruiting process is long and emotional — and it's easy for parents to cross a line without realizing it. This episode helps you stay on the right side of it. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Baseball Gloves(00:01:40) - Don't Make the Recruiting Process About Yourself(00:10:13) - Donovan on Parental Involvement in Recruiting(00:18:48) - Do Parents Get In the Way of Their Child

What does it take to build a program with 447 wins in 15 years — and what does that winning standard mean for the players being recruited into it? In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball sits down with St. John Fisher Head Coach Brandon Potter to break down his recruiting philosophy, what he looks for in players, and how he builds a culture that consistently wins.   What you'll learn:   Why Coach Potter prioritizes multi-sport athletes and what it signals about a recruit's athleticism and toughness The specific leadership qualities he evaluates during the recruiting process How he builds a player-led program where the staff genuinely invests in each athlete Why every recruit should visit a college practice or game before making a commitment What the speed and culture of college baseball actually looks like up close — and why it matters   Whether you're a player trying to understand what coaches are evaluating or a parent trying to help your son find the right program fit, this conversation with Coach Potter is packed with insight you won't hear anywhere else.   New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting intel that could change your player's future. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - St. John Fisher Baseball Coach on The Dugout Dish Podcast(00:07:14) - Baseball Coaches on Metrics(00:14:18) - Diamond College Showcase(00:25:20) - What's the thing that you miss most as a coach?(00:34:36) - COVID baseball: Identity of the team(00:41:30) - Billy McKinney on Leadership(00:45:06) - Captains on Team Match(00:51:35) - Marist's Christian Slater on Leadership(01:00:32) - Visit and Watch a College Baseball Practice(01:04:55) - Coach Keith Has Some Advice For Recruits This Week

If you want to get recruited, you need to understand how college baseball coaches actually spend their time on the road. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down the college baseball recruiting calendar — when coaches leave campus, where they go, and how they decide which events to attend.   What you'll learn:   The March 1 rule and what it means for off-campus recruiting Why coaches stay regional during the season and expand their search in the summer How staffs choose which camps, clinics, and showcases to prioritize Why having multiple coaches evaluate your player is a major advantage How to position your player to be seen by the right staff at the right time   Understanding the coaching staff's schedule is one of the most overlooked edges in the recruiting process. This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how it all works.   New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting intel that could change your player's future. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - In the Clubhouse: College Recruiting Calendar(00:09:29) - How to Target a High School Basketball Recruitment(00:18:55) - Reveal: Only One Coach Can See You

College baseball recruiting doesn't have to feel overwhelming — but for most families, it does. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down the recruiting process from the inside so players and parents can replace anxiety with a clear, confident game plan.   We cover the most common stress points families face — confusing timelines, expensive showcase schedules, and the pressure of campus visits — and explain exactly what to expect at every stage of the process.   What you'll learn:   Why recruiting timelines have slowed down and what that means for your player's development How to choose the right exposure events based on your graduation year The financial reality of showcases and how to be strategic with your investment What campus visits actually look like and when to expect them How to protect your family's mental health during a long, uncertain process   Whether your player is a freshman just entering the process or a junior feeling the clock tick, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to navigate recruiting on your terms.   New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting intel that could change your player's future. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - How To Help Your Recruitment Process(00:04:11) - Timelines and the Stress(00:14:21) - How to Get Yourself In a Place to Be Recruited(00:21:49) - QB Tim Tebow on Recruiting(00:31:59) - Team Match: How to Manage Your Child's Sports Process(00:41:47) - Tom Ley on the College Recruitment Process(00:49:40) - Former MLB player on playing 9U baseball(00:56:12) - MD Baseball Recruiting Podcast

In this episode, we explore the importance of student-athlete agency in the recruiting process and how parents can support without taking control. We discuss why athletes need to be in the driver’s seat, actively owning their recruitment by hitting, throwing, pitching, lifting, emailing coaches, posting on social media, and engaging in every aspect of the process. We also break down the role of parents, showing how they can provide guidance, encouragement, and structure while allowing their child to lead. Whether you’re a high school athlete navigating college recruiting or a parent looking to help effectively, this episode offers actionable strategies to stay proactive, organized, and self-driven to maximize recruiting opportunities. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - In the Clubhouse: College Recruiting(00:05:46) - Choosing a College Athlete

In this episode, we break down the latest D1 college baseball data on run scoring, ERA, and run prevention — and what it means for the recruiting process. We discuss why coaches are prioritizing athletes at every position, players who can not only hit but also defend at an elite level. We also cover what it really takes to pitch at the Division 1 level — because velocity and stuff alone won't cut it. College baseball coaches want pitchers who can field their position, hold runners, and compete. College baseball is getting more athletic across the board, and we're using the data to break down exactly what recruits and their families need to know to navigate the college baseball recruiting process. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Gloves(00:01:03) - Dugout Dish: The Bearded Guy(00:02:23) - College Baseball Run Preventation Numbers(00:12:54) - Diamond College Showcase(00:17:02) - Do College Coaches Recruit Shortstops?(00:25:19) - Pitching Recruitment: Velocity and Defense(00:34:20) - Athlete Comparison: Pitcher vs. Athlete(00:42:46) - Dazzling Defense in Baseball

In this episode, we break down the growing debate around transfer rules in college athletics and why many coaches and athletic departments believe the current NCAA transfer portal system needs reform.   Over the past several months, frustration has been building across college sports as coaches and administrators deal with the reality of athletes transferring multiple times with immediate eligibility. Combined with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, the system has increasingly started to resemble free agency at the highest levels of college athletics.   We discuss how the current transfer portal landscape has drifted from the original intent of transfer waivers and athlete mobility. Our proposed solution is a one-time transfer rule, where student-athletes can transfer once and play immediately, but would need to sit out a year of competition if they choose to transfer a second or third time.   In the episode we also discuss:   Why coaches across college sports are raising concerns about the current system   How unlimited transfers impact roster stability and program development   The role NIL money is playing in player movement   Potential rule changes the NCAA could implement to restore balance   How college sports might create a more sustainable transfer model moving forward   If you're interested in the future of the college transfer portal, NIL in college sports, and the evolving landscape of NCAA athlete movement, this episode offers a thoughtful conversation on where things stand and what changes may be coming. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - One-Year Transfer Rule(00:10:58) - College Athletes Push for Salary Increase(00:19:28) - Give Student Athletes More Flexibility

In this episode, we sit down with former MLB infielder Kevin Smith for an in-depth conversation on elite infield defense, footwork, positioning, and baseball development. Since retiring from professional baseball, Kevin has launched Kali Gloves and built a strong presence on social media, where he teaches modern infield play and shares insights to help the next generation of players improve their defensive game.   This episode dives deep into the value of defense in baseball and why infield play can be the key to getting — and staying — on the field. Kevin breaks down actionable infield drills and defensive training strategies that players at all levels can apply immediately.   We cover:   The importance of quality catch play and how proper throwing routines translate directly to game performance   How to train “game throws” during warmups to improve arm strength, accuracy, and body control   Pre-pitch positioning and first-step quickness to increase range   How to move efficiently off the baseball to field more balls cleanly   Why the traditional advice to “get in front of the ball” can be misleading — and how reading hops from the side can lead to better reactions and truer reads   Whether you're a youth infielder, high school baseball player, college athlete, or coach, this episode is packed with practical defensive tips, infield mechanics, and baseball IQ insights that will help elevate your glove work and overall game. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith(00:04:35) - Do Defensive Skills Matter in the College Baseball Process?(00:11:08) - Baseball Recruitment: Can You Tell A Kid From His(00:18:07) - All the Defensive Focus(00:19:33) - Do Defensive Players Need Pre-Pitch?(00:27:15) - Diamond College Showcase(00:33:47) - Throwing Routine for Minors(00:40:57) - Defense Lessons Learned Through Long Toss(00:47:51) - Throw Harder For Catchers(00:55:20) - Catchers on Their Aim Points(01:02:54) - Defense Lessons for Kids(01:08:02) - Get in Front of the Ball(01:15:28) - Don't Get Behind The Ball(01:20:28) - Outfielders on Defensive Runs(01:25:53) - Kevro on His Catches(01:29:18) - How To Catch A Baseball Ball!

In this episode, we sit down and talk about the Quiet Period ending and the evaluation period starting on March 1st and dive into what players should be doing in preparation for the spring and summer. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:00) - The Quiet Period Effect on Prospects(00:07:11) - How to Reach Out to College Coach's(00:13:34) - A player's quiet period(00:22:31) - How to Get Recruited in High School Baseball

In this episode, we sit down with Knoxville Smokies player development coach Joe Curci to break down modern hitting development in Minor League Baseball. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in data science, Curci blends traditional baseball knowledge with cutting-edge technology to develop hitters in the Chicago Cubs minor league system.   We dive deep into hitting mechanics, approach, timing, swing decisions, pitch recognition, and in-game adjustments. Coach Curci explains how today’s minor league players use advanced baseball technology like TrackMan and HitTrax to analyze swing data, pitch metrics, and performance trends. From understanding attack angle and bat speed to building a consistent pre-pitch process, this episode covers how data-driven player development is shaping the future of hitting.   Whether you’re a baseball player, hitting coach, recruiter, or fan interested in baseball analytics, this conversation delivers actionable insights on improving swing decisions, being on time, making adjustments, and leveraging technology to maximize offensive performance. Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com  Chapters (00:00:02) - Keith Glasser on The Dugout Dish Podcast(00:07:39) - Cubs assistant coach gets the chance to lead(00:12:59) - Batting Lessons Learned From High School, College and Pro(00:22:14) - Joe Glass on Brandon Bourne's Maturation(00:31:37) - Pitchers and Catchers: On-field metrics(00:36:28) - How Much of a Learning Curve is There for Baseball Prospects?(00:46:35) - Joey Munoz on His Approach(00:51:04) - Joe McDonald on Dominating His Own Talent(00:54:43) - How to Salvage the Minor League Season(01:03:45) - Joe DiMaggio on Swing Adjustments(01:12:53) - Understanding Your Swing(01:19:27) - Joe DiMaggio on the Recruiting Process