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D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P100: The 2026 End of Season Awards MEGA SHOWIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we wrap up the 2026 season with our biggest show of the year—our End of Season Awards Show—and, completely by accident, our historic 100th episode.Over the course of this episode we hand out 60 Division III baseball awards across 12 different categories, recognizing players, units, and programs from across Division III in a way that goes well beyond the standard postseason awards. Some categories are stat-driven, some are storyline-driven, some are serious, and a few are just for fun—but the goal of this e...
2026-06-071h 30D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P99: 2026 World Series Opening Weekend—RecapIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast, we break down all three days of opening weekend for the 2026 DIII Baseball College World Series with special guest Will Miner—including game scores and breakdowns for the opening round, the winner's bracket, and the loser's bracketTeams discussed in this episode include Adrian, Baldwin Wallace, Denison, East Texas Baptist, Endicott, Johns Hopkins, Rowan and Salisbury.
2026-06-0151 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P98: The 2026 Super Regional Recap ShowIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast, we break down the 2026 NCAA Division III Baseball Super Regional Round—one matchup at a time. We start by walking through the final 16 teams in the national tournament, looking at which teams came up one series short of the College World Series, and which eight teams punched their tickets to Eastlake, Ohio. We also talk through the biggest Super Regional storylines—including dominant sweeps, season-ending upsets and standout individual performances. To wrap it up, we unveil the College World Series matchups and brackets, and provide unofficial money lines and...
2026-05-2646 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P97: The 2026 DIII Baseball Regional Recap ShowIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast, we break down the 2026 NCAA Division III Baseball Regional Round. Instead of our normal weekly scoreboard format, this episode goes regional-by-regional through the full 64-team field, looking at which teams went 0-2, which teams were eliminated second, which teams finished one series short of a Super Regional, and which 16 teams advanced. We also talk through the biggest regional storylines—including top NPI teams that survived, favorites that fell short, lower-NPI teams that broke through, and upcoming Super Regional matchups.Teams discussed in this ep...
2026-05-1848 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P96: Ben Cooprider—National DIII Baseball Committee ChairIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we speak with Ben Cooprider, Chair of the National DIII Baseball Committee, on the eve of the 2026 National Tournament. During our conversation Ben breaks down his own path through DIII athletics and explains the role of the National Committee—and also walks us through how Regional and Super Regional host sites are selected, what the committee actually controls during playoff season, and how the NCAA handles the road from Conference Tournament week to the final 8. We also use this interview to dig into se...
2026-05-1444 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P95: The 2026 DIII Baseball Conference Tourney ShowIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast, we take a conference-by-conference look at the Division III baseball postseason picture as of May 10th, 2026. Instead of our normal weekly scoreboard format, this episode focuses on automatic qualifiers, conference tournament champions, runner-ups, and the NPI landscape across all 43 DIII baseball conferences. We also walk through which tournaments are complete, which automatic bids are still being decided on Sunday, and what those final conference results could mean for the national tournament field.Teams discussed in this episode include Adrian, Alfred St., Albion, Allegheny...
2026-05-101h 02D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P94: Expanding the Postseason—A D3P ShortIn this D3P Short, we ask and answer a simple question: in a sport with 380 teams and nearly 20,000 players, is there a way to make the DIII baseball end-of-season more aligned to the size of the league? The focus of this episode will be on the idea of creating a privately sponsored National Invitational Tournament—to extend the season for top teams who do not make the College World Series, and generate more exposure for DIII baseball as a whole.
2026-05-0712 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P93: The SUPERSIZED Sunday Scoreboard Show—May 3 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review rankings, scores and schedules across the league as of May 3rd of 2026. During our conversation we cover season records, key wins and losses upcoming games and NPI implications—as well as bubble teams, national programs to watch, current conference standings, and conference tournament results across DIII baseball. We also shout out over 100 players across the country who are having exceptional seasons.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Baldwin Wallace, Bethany Lutheran, Belhaven, Bethel, Bridgewater College, Christopher Newport, Co...
2026-05-031h 14D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P92: Sunday Scoreboard Show—April 26 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review rankings, scores and schedules across the league as of April 26th of 2026 with special guest Will Miner from D3 Region 10 Baseball on Twitter / X. During our conversation we cover season records, key wins and losses upcoming games and NPI implications—as well as bubble teams, national programs to watch and current conference standings across DIII baseball. We also shout out over 50 players across the country who are having exceptional seasons.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Baldwin Wa...
2026-04-261h 42D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P91: Fixing Streaming in DIII Baseball—A D3P ShortIn this D3P Short, we break down the current game-streaming mess in DIII baseball—from inconsistent broadcast quality and hard-to-find games, to paywalls that frustrate families and limit the sport’s reach. Then, we lay out a potential solution built around a centralized Free Ad Supported Television model (FAST Network) that could make games easier to find, free to watch, and more profitable for schools at the same time.
2026-04-2319 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P90: Sunday Scoreboard Show—April 19 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review rankings, scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of April 19th of 2026 including season records, key wins and losses upcoming games and NPI implications—and also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch, as well as shout out around 100 players across the country who are having exceptional seasons.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Bridgewater College, Christopher Newport, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, DeSales, Denison, Emory, Endicott, Gettysburg, Johns Hopkins, Kalamazoo, Kean, Lynchburg, Mary Washington, Maryville, Montclair St...
2026-04-191h 18D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P89: Sunday Scoreboard Show—April 12 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review rankings, scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of April 12th of 2026 including season records, key wins and losses upcoming games and NPI implications—and also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch, as well as shout out around 100 players across the country who are having exceptional seasons.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Bridgewater College, Centre, Christopher Newport, Denison, East Texas Baptist, Endicott, Gettysburg, Johns Hopkins, Kalamazoo, Kean, Keystone, Lynchburg, Mary Washington, Maryville, Misericordia, Montclair St...
2026-04-131h 21D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P88: NPI Kickoff Edition—The Sunday Scoreboard ShowIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we discusss the recent release of the 2026 NPI Rankings for DIII baseball, and their impact on the Top 25. We review rankings, scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of April 5th of 2026 including season records, key wins and losses and upcoming games—and also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch, as well as shout out around 100 players across the country who are having exceptional seasons.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Alma, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Bridgewater College, Ca...
2026-04-051h 33D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P87: Sunday Scoreboard Show—March 29 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of March 29th of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch, and shout out around 100 players across the country who are having exceptional seasons.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Augustana (IL), Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Bridgewater College, Cal Lutheran, Centre, Christopher Newport, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Denison, Gettysburg, Johns Hopkins, Kalamazoo, Kean, Lynchburg, McDaniel, Millikin, Mount Union, Pomona Pi...
2026-03-291h 23D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P86: Sunday Scoreboard Show—March 22 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of March 22nd of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Belhaven, Bridgewater College, Cal Lutheran, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Chatham, Christopher Newport, Colby, Denison, Endicott, Gettysburg, Huntingdon College, Johns Hopkins, Kalamazoo, Kean, Lynchburg, Mount Union, Pomona Pitzer, Randolph-Macon, Rhodes, Roanoke, Rowan, Salisbury, Salve Regina, Shenandoah, Texas Lutheran, Trinity TX, Ursinus, UW...
2026-03-221h 21D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P85: Sunday Scoreboard Show—March 15 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of March 15th of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Belhaven, Bridgewater College, Cal Lutheran, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Christopher Newport, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Denison, Endicott, Gettysburg, Johns Hopkins, Kalamazoo, Kean, Lynchburg, Mary Hardin-Baylor, Mount Union, Pomona Pitzer, Penn State Harrisburg, Rhodes, Roanoke, Rowan, Salve Regina, Sh...
2026-03-151h 23D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P84: Sunday Scoreboard Show—March 8 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of March 8th of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Bridgewater College, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Christopher Newport, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Denison, Dominican (IL), Endicott, Johns Hopkins, Kalamazoo, Kean, La Verne, Lynchburg, Messiah, Mount Union, Ohio Northern, Pomona Pitzer, Penn State Harrisburg, Randolph-Macon, Rh...
2026-03-091h 23D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P83: Sunday Scoreboard Show—March 1, 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of March 1st of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch, and discuss a possible parity shift in DIII baseball for the 2026 season.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Bridgewater College, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Concordia (TX), Cortland, Denison, Endicott, East Texas Baptist, Gettysburg, Johns Hopkins, Kean, Keystone, La...
2026-03-0158 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P82: Sunday Scoreboard Show—February 22, 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of February 22nd of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch, and discuss a possible parity shift in DIII baseball for the 2026 season.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Babson, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Brockport, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Chapman, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Denison, East Texas Baptist, Endicott, Johns Hopkins, Kalamazoo, Kean, Keystone, La Verne, Lynchburg, McMurry, Me...
2026-02-231h 00D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P81: Sunday Scoreboard Show—Season Kickoff EditionIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of February 15th of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch, and discuss a possible parity shift in DIII baseball for the 2026 season.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Babson, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Brockport, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Chapman, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Denison, East Texas Baptist, Endicott, Hamline, Johns Hopkins, Kean, Keystone, La Verne, Lynchburg, McMurry, Me...
2026-02-161h 04D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P80: Grading the Top 25 Schedules—Plus Win-Loss Projections for 2026In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we break down the 2026 schedule for every team in the D3baseball.com Preseason Top 25—then grade each schedule AND project a regular-season record for all 25 programs.Over the course of this episode we evaluate schedule strength, identify where teams are being challenged (and where they aren’t), and talk through the matchups that will shape each team's NPI resume as the season unfolds. We finish by assigning a schedule grade to each Top 25 team, and giving our best regular-season record prediction for 2026.Teams disc...
2026-02-041h 04D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P79: Our 2026 Preseason Top 25 Ballot—DraftIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we assemble our 2026 Preseason Top 25 ballot for the D3baseball.com media poll via a draft method—and let D3P listeners in on the discussion.Over the course of this episode we start by laying out the draft rules and our personal requirements for choosing a team within the Top 25. Then we move to constructing our ballot with the top teams in the country, add a handful of teams in the "others receiving votes" category, and end by breaking down where we believe the rest of...
2026-01-2254 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P78: 2026 Region 1 Preview—North Atlantic, Great Northeast, NESCAC and NEWMACIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview NCAA Region 1 for the 2026 season, which includes four conferences—the North Atlantic, the Great Northeast, the NESCAC and the NEWMACDuring this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. We finish our discussion by making predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.The DIII baseball team...
2026-01-191h 03D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastE77: Playing College Baseball Without Travel BallIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk with national player development expert Seth Betts about how players can get to college baseball without playing travel ball.Over the course of our conversation we kick off with a discussion on nutrition and strength—how to fuel your body and build a stronger athletic foundation—then move into strategies for developing as a hitter, pitcher, and fielder outside of the travel ball circuit. We also cover finding games and reps, getting exposure to college coaches, building a film library, doing your own outreach, and...
2026-01-131h 54D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastE76: 2026 Region 7 Preview—AMCC, MIAA, PAC, NCAC and OACIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview NCAA Region 7 for the 2026 season, which includes five conferences—the AMCC, the MIAA, the PAC, the NCAC and the OAC.During this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. We finish our discussion by making predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.The DIII baseball team...
2026-01-061h 07D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastE75: Kean Baseball Head Coach Neil IovieroIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Neil Ioviero from Kean University. During this interview we cover Coach Ioviero's experience as a player, his path to coaching, his National Title in 2007, his team's seven College World Series appearances, and his road to Kean.We also recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, upcoming schedule matchups, team strengths, coaching and recruiting strategies, Kean's 2025 College World Series appearance, why fans should be excited about th...
2025-12-021h 12D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastE74: 2026 Region 5 Preview—Atlantic East, Landmark, MAC Commonwealth and CentennialIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview NCAA Region 5 for the 2026 season, which includes four conferences—the Atlantic East, the Landmark, the MAC Commonwealth and the CentennialDuring this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. We finish our discussion by making predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.The DIII baseaball team...
2025-11-241h 01D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastE73: 2026 Region 4 Preview—CUNYAC, MAC Freedom, United East and NJACIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview NCAA Region 4 for the 2026 season, which includes four conferences—the CUNYAC, the MAC Freedom, the United East and the NJAC.During this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. We finish our discussion by making predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.The DIII baseaball team...
2025-11-1152 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastE72: 2026 Region 9 Preview—WIAC, MIAC, UMAC, ARC and MWCIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview Region 9 for the 2026 season. During this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. We finish our discussion by making our predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.The DIII baseaball teams in NCAA Region 9 include UW Whitewater, Gustavus, UW La Crosse, Buena Vista, UW Oshkosh, U. Chicago, Co...
2025-11-041h 03D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastE71: 2026 Region 10 Preview—NWC, ASC, SCAC and SCIACIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview Region 10 for the 2026 season with Will Miner, moderator of @D3Region10Base on Twitter / X. During this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. And we finish our discussion by making our predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.Region 10 and other teams discussed during this episode in...
2025-10-2859 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastE70: Player Development During the NCAA Non-Contact PeriodIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk with national player developent expert Seth Betts about strategies for navigating player development during the NCAA non-contact period.Over the course of our conversation we review the current contact rules for DIII baseball, compare them to other divisions, and discuss the disadvantages of the DIII system. We also cover recruiting implications, player-led development, building team chemistry, and strategies for maximizing training during periods when coaches are not allowed by rule to contribute.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:42-About Seth Betts00:10:13-DIII Baseball...
2025-10-211h 13D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastE69: FloSports and DIII Baseball—What a Streaming Channel Means for FansIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we have an extended conversation with Mike Levy, SVP of Global Rights Acquisition for FloSports. During this conversation we discuss the streaming company's efforts to create a dedicated DIII baseball streaming channel, and what it means for fans in both the short and long term.Over the course of this interview we cover the process of purchasing streaming rights in DIII athletics, as well as agreement structures and revenue sharing, subscription pricing and features, broadcasting standards, the transition from free to paid streams, and the DIII...
2025-09-301h 00D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #68: Way Too Early Preseason Top 10 Rankings—2026 EditionIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review our WAY TOO EARLY Preseason Top 10 rankings. During this conversation we discuss the accuracy of past preseason ranking processes, evaluation factors we used, and our 2026 Way Too Early Top 10—in addition to bubble teams, wild cards and potential snubs.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:05-Recapping the 2025 Rankings00:09:49-Factors that Affect Preseason Rankings00:10:16-Factor 1: Number of Seniors and Fifth-Years00:11:37-Factor 2: Depth of Previous Year's Run00:13:11-Factor 3: Historical Consistency of Program00:16:50-Factor 4: Quality of Coaching Staff00:19:25-F...
2025-09-0955 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #67: 2025 DIII Summer League Standouts with Jim DixonIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we sit down with Jim Dixon from D3baseball.com to talk about the 2025 College Summer League season. During this conversation we review a number of current DIII baseball players who flashed in collegiate leagues this Summer, as well as their potential impact on their current programs headed into the 2026 season. This episode is a preview of D3baseball.com's Collegiate Summer League breakdown of over 100 current and incoming D3 players.
2025-08-2050 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #66: Trinity Texas Coach Dave SmithIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with one of the best pitching coaches in all of DIII baseball, Coach David Smith from Trinity Texas. During this interview we cover Coach Smith's 23 years of experience at Trinity Texas, along with the programs four College World Series appearances, its DIII National Championship in 2016, and the program's move from the SCAC to the SAA starting with the 2026 season.We also recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, upcoming sc...
2025-08-121h 22D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #65: Denison Head Coach Mike DeeganIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Mike Deegan from Denison. During this interview we cover Coach Deegan's experience as a player, his path to coaching, his three national titles as an Assistant Coach at Marietta, and his road to Denison. We also recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, upcoming schedule matchups, team strengths, Denison's 2025 College World Series appearance, why fans should be excited about the upcoming season, and why potential recruits should co...
2025-08-051h 11D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #64: Gettysburg Interim Head Coach Jeremy HefeleIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Interim Head Baseball Coach Jeremy Hefele from Gettysburg. During this interview we cover Coach Hefele's path to coaching, recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, why fans should be excited about the upcoming season, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the Gettysburg program.00:00:00-Introduction00:06:30-About Coach Hefele00:11:19-The Path to Coaching00:13:58-Recapping the 2025 Season...
2025-07-2959 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #63: 2025 DIII Baseball Draft Picks and Free Agent SigningsIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we break down all of the DIII baseball draft picks and free agent signings from 2025.Players covered in this episode include Michael Hilker from UW Whitewater, Cooper McGrath from Trinity CT, Matt Lanzendorfer from Misericordia, Max Banks from Chapman, Tyler McLoughlin from Emory, Shane Van Dam from SUNY Cortland, Zach Rogacki from Alvernia, Jack Martinez from Trinity TX, Daniel Thompson from NC Wesleyan, Jordan Gottesman from Endicott, Jason Gilman from Kean, Mason Estrada from MIT, Harry Genth from Haveford and Nick Falter from Denison.00:00:00...
2025-07-2256 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #62: Salve Regina Head Coach Eric CirellaIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Eric Cirella from Salve Regina. During this interview we cover Coach Cirella's experience as an NCAA record-holding DIII baseball player, and talk about his path to coaching. We also recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, the team's recent College World Series appearance, why fans should be excited about the upcoming season, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the Salve Re...
2025-07-141h 00D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #61: Training the Mental Side of Baseball with Seth BettsIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk to Seth Betts, NCAA record-holding infielder and Head of Player Development at St. Scholastica—and cover training for the mental side of baseball. Topics covered in this interview include strategies for mental training, combining the physical side, signs a player may need work on the mental side, the importance of routine, regulating emotions, building confidence, handling negativity, performance anxiety, handling pressure, negative self-talk, and mental training resources available to baseball players.00:00:00-Introduction00:09:25-The History of Mental Training00:15:37-Basic Mental Training Ta...
2025-06-241h 43D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #60: 2025 DIII Baseball Season in ReviewIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review the entire 2025 DIII baseball season, from the preseason all the way through the College World Series. During this episode we cover the 2025 preseason rankings, as well as top storylines from the regular season, the Regional round, the Super Regional round and the College World Series—in additon to our D3P Hitters of the Year, Pitchers of the Year and Coaches of the Year.During this episode we also cover the final D3baseball.com postseason Top 25 rankings, as well as th...
2025-06-161h 45D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #59: Takeaways from the 2025 DIII College World SeriesIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review takeways from our first visit to the DIII College World Series—including feedback on the location, the facility, field conditions, fan attendance, use of replay, building commuity, and suggestions to improve both the player and the fan experience.If you are a fan of DIII baseball and believe DIII baseball players and fans deserve more, PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE.
2025-06-0544 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #58: DIII Baseball Scoreboard Show (World Series Edition)—June 1 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we recap every game from Round 1 and Round 2 of the 2025 DIII Baseball College World Series—including team stats, player shoutouts, potential CWS final matchups, overall tournament impressions and areas for improvementThis episode of the D3P Podcast covers 8 teams including Denison, Trinity TX, Rowan, Kean, Messiah, Endicott, Johns Hopkins and UW Whitewater.
2025-06-021h 48D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #57: DIII Baseball Weekly Scoreboard (Super Regional Edition)—May 25 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we recap every game from the 2025 DIII NCAA Baseball Super Regional round as of May 25th, 2025—including Super Regional champs, College World Series bids, CWS matchups and projected odds of winning for all eight teams.This episode of the D3P Podcast covers 16 teams including Denison, Behlaven, McMurry, Trinity TX, Lynchburg, Rowan, Kean, Salve Regina, Salisbury, Messiah, Endicott, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Johns Hopkins, Case Western Reserve, UW Whitewater and UW Oshkosh.
2025-05-261h 31D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #56: DIII Baseball Weekly Scoreboard (Regional Playoff Edition)—May 18 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review final NCAA Regional Tournament results for the 2025 season as of May 18th, 2025—including Regional champs and runner-ups, multi-bid conference updates, Top 16 upsets, high seed winners and Super Regional matchups.This episode covers over 130 DIII baseball programs including Johns Hopkins, Denison, UW Whitewater, Lynchburg, Salisbury, Trinity Texas, SUNY Brockport, Case Western Reserve, Gustavus Adolphus, Webster, Buena Vista, Rutgers-Camden, Baldwin Wallace, East Texas Baptist, Rhodes, Penn State Behrend, Grove City, Johnson & Wales, Methodist, Adrian, Whitworth, Beloit, Bethany Lutheran, Manchester, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Huntingdon, North Central an...
2025-05-191h 08D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #55: DIII Baseball Selection Show 2025—with Jim DixonIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we break down the the entire 64-team field for the 2025 DIII baseball national tournament—including regional and super regional selections, key matchups, host locations and brackets to watch—as well as discuss the bracketing process, and give Year 1 feedback on the NCAA's new NPI system.
2025-05-121h 03D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3 #54: DIII Baseball Weekly Scoreboard (Conference Playoff Edition)—May 11 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review conference tournament action across DIII baseball as of May 11th, 2025 including tourney updates, conference champions and runner-ups, auto bids awarded so far, and multi-bid conferences—as well as teams likely in the NCAA tournament, teams likely out, and teams on the bubble based on current NPI rankings.This episode covers over 130 DIII baseball programs including Johns Hopkins, Denison, UW Whitewater, Lynchburg, Salisbury, Trinity Texas, SUNY Brockport, Case Western Reserve, Gustavus Adolphus, Webster, Buena Vista, Rutgers-Camden, Baldwin Wallace, East Texas Baptist, Rhodes, Penn State Behrend, Gr...
2025-05-121h 08D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #53: DII Baseball Weekly Scoreboard (Playoff Edition)—May 4 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review regular season and playoff scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of May 4th, 2025—including final season standings, conference seedings, tourney updates and live tourney look-ins. We also cover bubble teams and NPI implications—as well as our candidates for DIII Baseball Hitter of the Year.Division III baseball teams covered in this update include Bethel, Keystone, Gettysburg, Buena Vista, Maryville (TN), Pomona-Pitzer, East Texas Baptist, Mount Union, Concordia (Texas), Case Western Reserve, Penn State-Harrisburg, Gustavus Adolphus, Coe College, Rowan, Webster, Centre, Cal Lutheran, Salv...
2025-05-051h 23D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #52: DIII Baseball Weekly Scoreboard—April 27 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of April 27th, 2025—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch—as well as the current NCAA Strength of Schedule (SoS) system, and our candidates for DIII Baseball Pitcher of the Year.Division III baseball teams covered in this update include U. Chicago, Washington & Jefferson, Gettysburg, Buena Vista, Maryville (TN), Pomona-Pitzer, Bethel, East Texas Baptist, Mount Union, Concordia (Texas), Case Western Reserve, Penn...
2025-04-281h 41D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #51: DIII Baseball Weekly Scoreboard—April 20 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of April 20th, 2025—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch—as well as the brand new NCAA National Power Index (NPI) rankings system, and the announcement of the new DIII baseball Power 5 Conferences.Division III baseball teams covered in this update include East Texas Baptist, Bowdoin, Bethel, UW Oshkosh, Pomona-Pitzer, U. Chicago, Concordia (Texas), Washington & Jefferson, Webster, Gettysburg, Gustavus Adolphus, Case West...
2025-04-201h 30D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #50: DIII Baseball Top 25 Scoreboard—April 13 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules of the Top 25 teams in the country as of April 13th, 2025—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch—as well as the brand new NCAA National Power Index (NPI) rankings system.Division III baseball teams covered in this update include UW Oshkosh, Babson, Misericordia, Keystone, Washington & Jefferson, Pomona-Pitzer, Montclair State, Eastern CT State, Millsaps, Bethel, East Texas Baptist, Case Western Reserve, Bowdoin, Coe College, U. Chic...
2025-04-142h 00D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #49: DIII Baseball Top 25 Scoreboard—April 6 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules of the Top 25 teams in the country as of April 6th, 2025—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch.Division III baseball teams covered in this update include Washington U., Keystone, Case Western Reserve, Bowdoin, Shenendoah, U. of Chicago, Coe College, Stockton, Wittenberg, Spalding, U. St. Thomas (TX), SUNY Brockport, UW Oshkosh, Pomona-Pitzer, East Texas Baptist, Babson, Gustavus Adolphus, Concordia (Texas), Misericordia, Cal Lutheran, Rowan, Centre, Ke...
2025-04-071h 46D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #48: DIII Baseball Top 25 Scoreboard—March 30 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules of the Top 25 teams in the country as of March 30th, 2025—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch.Division III baseball teams covered in this update include SUNY Brockport Coe College, Rochester Tech, Shenendoah Gustavus Adolphus, Piedmont, Keystone, Cal Lutheran, Emory, Gettysburg, Washington U, Rutgers-Camden, McMurry, Redlands, Linfield, Concordia Texas, Centre, Babson, Case Western Reserve, East Texas Baptist, Rowan, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Penn State Harrisburg, Ke...
2025-03-311h 18D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #47: 2025 MIAC Conference PreviewIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview the 2025 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) season—reviewing last year's season and conference records, 2025 wins and losses to date, key player stats, key team stats, and other notes headed into MIAC conference play. We also make our MIAC playoff predictions, and offer a few suggestions for raising the visibility of the MIAC conference as a whole.Teams discussed during this episode include Macalester, Augsburg, St. Scholastica, Hamline, Carleton, Concordia Moorhead, Gustavus, Saint Mary's, Saint John's, Bethel and St. Olaf.
2025-03-291h 22D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #46: DIII Baseball Top 25 Scoreboard—March 23 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules of the Top 25 teams in the country as of March 23rd, 2025—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch.Division III baseball teams covered in this update include Gustavus Adolphus, Piedmont, Keystone, Cal Lutheran, Emory, Gettysburg, Washington U, Rutgers-Camden, McMurry, Redlands, Linfield, Concordia Texas, Centre, Babson, Case Western Reserve, East Texas Baptist, Rowan, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Penn State Harrisburg, Kean, Randolph Macon, Baldwin Wallace, Cortland, Pomona Pi...
2025-03-241h 29D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #45: Penn State Harrisburg Head Coach Ryan Bown—2025 Season Check-InIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in on the 2025 season with Head Coach Ryan Bown from Penn State Harrisburg. During this interview we cover Coach Bown's path through baseball and coaching, recap the 2024 season, and look ahead to 2025—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, potential all-conference nods, why fans should be excited about the 2025 season, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the PSH program. We also cover several bonus topics, including non-conference scheduling strategies and the impact of NIL on D3 ba...
2025-03-1956 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #44: DIII Baseball Top 25 Scoreboard—March 16 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules of the Top 25 teams in the country as of March 16th, 2025—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch. This episode features special guest Will Miner, owner and moderator of @D3Region10base, the largest DIII Baseball Region 10 account on Twitter / X.Division III baseball teams covered in this update include Cal Lutheran, Emory, Gettysburg, Washington U, Rutgers-Camden, McMurry, Redlands, Linfield, Concordia Texas, Centre, Babson, Case We...
2025-03-171h 30D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #43: 2025 Season Check-In—Head Coach Matt Noone BabsonIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in on the 2025 season with Head Coach Matt Noone from Babson College. During this interview we cover Coach Noone's path through baseball and coaching, recap the 2024 season, and look ahead to 2025—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, potential all-conference nods, why fans should be excited about the 2025 season, the team's 2019 College World Series appearance, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the Babson program.00:00:00-Introduction00:06:26-About Coach Noone00:12:20-The Path to...
2025-03-1339 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #42: 2025 Season Check-In—Head Coach Ryan Rinsky RamapoIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in on the 2025 season with Head Coach Ryan Rinsky from Ramapo College. During this interview we cover Coach Rinsky's path through baseball and coaching, recap the 2024 season, talk about his pro baseball journey, and look ahead to 2025—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, potential all-conference nods, why fans should be excited about the 2025 season, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the Ramapo program.00:00:00-Introduction00:05:33-About Coach Rinsky00:09:02-The Path to...
2025-03-1130 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #41: DIII Baseball Top 25 Scoreboard—March 9 2025In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules of the Top 25 teams in the country as of March 9th, 2025—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games and potential ranking impacts.Division III baseball teams covered in this update include Cal Lutheran, Ramapo, Gettysburg, Gustavus Adolphus, Centre, Babson, Case Western Reserve, East Texas Baptist, Rowan, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Penn State Harrisburg, Kean, Randolph Macon, Baldwin Wallace, Cortland, Pomona Pitzer, Rhodes, Christopher Newport, Misericordia, La Verne, UW La Crosse, Trinity Texas, Salisbury, Endicott, Lynchburg, Denison, Johns Hopkins, Salve Regina an...
2025-03-101h 07D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #40: 2025 Season Check-In: Head Coach Greg Clifton NC WesleyanIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in on the 2025 season with Head Coach Greg Clifton from 2-time DIII National Champion North Carolina Wesleyan. During this interview we cover Coach Clifton's path through baseball and coaching, his experience as a 2-time State Champion Head Coach in High School, recap the 2024 season, and look ahead to 2025—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, potential all-conference nods, strength of the USA South Conference, why fans should be excited about the 2025 season, and why potential recruits and transfers sh...
2025-03-0635 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #39: 2025 Season Check-In—Head Coach Jim Weyandt Hamline BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in on the 2025 season with Head Coach Jim Weyandt from Hamline University. During this interview we cover Coach Weyandt's path through baseball and coaching, recap the 2024 season, and look ahead to 2025—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, potential all-conference nods, why fans should be excited about the 2025 season, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the Hamline baseball program.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:03-About Coach Weyandt00:10:09-The Path to Coaching00:12:42-Recapping th...
2025-03-041h 00D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #38: 2025 Season Check-In—Head Coach Jamie Shevchik Keystone BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in on the 2025 season with Head Coach Jamie Shevchik from Keystone College. During this interview we cover Coach Shevchik's path through baseball and coaching, recap the 2024 season, and look ahead to 2025—discussing current financial challenges at Keystone, status of the 2025 schedule, losing and replacing 35 rostered players, what DIII baseball can do to help, and why fans should be excited for what will likely be the most important season in program history. 00:00:00-Introduction00:03:20-About Coach Brewer00:08:20-The Path to Coaching...
2025-02-2754 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #37: 2025 Season Check-In—Head Coach Brian Brewer Marietta BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in on the 2025 season with Head Coach Brian Brewer from national powerhouse and 6-time DIII National Champion Marietta College. During this interview we cover Coach Brewer's path through baseball and coaching, recap the 2024 season, and look ahead to 2025—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, potential all-conference nods, why fans should be excited about the 2025 season, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the Marietta baseball program.00:00:00-Introduction00:03:46-About Coach Brewer00:08:23-T...
2025-02-2544 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #36: 2025 Season Check-In—Head Coach Mike Odenwaelder Eastern CT StateIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in on the 2025 season with Head Coach Michael Odenwaelder from national powerhouse and 2022 DIII National Champion Eastern Connecticut State. During this interview we cover Coach Odenwaelder's path through baseball and coaching, recap the 2024 season, and look ahead to 2025—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, potential all-conference nods, why fans should be excited about the 2025 season, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the Eastern Connecticut State program.00:00:00-Introduction00:03:54-About Coach Odenwaelder...
2025-02-1830 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #35: Head Coach Interview—Craig Hanson Dickinson College BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview 2024 Centennial Conference runner-up and 2023 Conference Coach of the Year Craig Hanson from Dickinson College. During this interview we cover Coach Hanson's path through baseball and coaching, his time at Stanford, the 2024 season, his All-Conference players, off-season recruiting strategies, his program's recent momentum, and thoughts about the upcoming 2025 season.00:00:00-Head Coach Introduction00:10:05-Path Through Baseball00:12:14-Early Coaching Career00:15:00-Arriving at Dickinson00:18:22-About Dickinson College00:20:07-Recapping the 2024 Season00:28:09-2024 All Conference Players00:35:02...
2025-02-111h 14D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #34: The Road to College Baseball—Is Travel Ball Worth the Hype?In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we break down eight ways Travel and Club Baseball can help players get to the next level, and eight things to watch out for with Travel and Club programs. Topics of discussion include getting reps, escaping daddy ball, access to instruction, working out in the off-season, playing national competition, costs and fees, lack of a development focus, judging talent, parent politics, gaining exposure to college coaches (or not) and more.00:00:00-Introduction00:05:10-Goals of This Episode00:10:43-The Good Things00:11:08-Getting More...
2025-02-041h 20D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #33: Head Coach Interview—Pete Egbert Misericordia BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview 2024 DIII National Champion and 2024 National DIII Baseball Coach of the Year Pete Egbert, Head Coach of Misericordia. During this interview we cover Coach Egbert's path to coaching, his 17 years at Misericordia, his team's run to the 2024 CWS Championship, developing as a coach, the Misericordia brand of baseball, turning around a program, peaking when it matters, and his most important trait for success.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:45-About Coach Egbert00:09:40-Coach Egbert's Path Through Sports00:12:26-Arriving at Misericordia00:16:11-About Misericordia...
2025-01-281h 20D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #32: The 2025 Preseason Top 25—Jim Dixon D3baseball.comIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we unveil the 2025 Preseason Top 25 with Jim Dixon, Managing Editor of D3baseball.com. In addition to fully breaking down the preseason rankings, we talk with Jim about the history of D3baseball.com, his 30-year background as a DIII baseball writer, and Jim's take on a number of DIII baseball-related issues—including the rapidly increasing quality of play, recommended rule changes, and key differences between good teams and great teams.00:00:00-Introduction00:03:59-Meet Jim Dixon00:08:14-Becoming a Sports Writer00:10:47-About D3...
2025-01-221h 01D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #31: Head Coach Interview—Bob Babb Johns Hopkins BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview coaching legend and DIII Hall of Fame inductee Bob Babb, current Head Coach of Johns Hopkins. During this interview we cover Coach Babb's path to coaching, his 45 years at Johns Hopkins, maintaining excellence over nearly five decades, the decision to retire, his best piece of coaching advice, the pending legacy he's leaving for DIII baseball, and what it will feel like to walk off the field for the very last time.00:00:00-Introduction00:10:47-Growing Up with Baseball00:13:51-The Path to Coaching
2025-01-141h 29D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #30: Head Coach Interview—John Vodenlich UW Whitewater BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview two-time NCAA World Series Champion and current Head Coach of University of Wisconsin Whitewater John Vodenlich. During this interview we cover Coach Vodenlich's experience as a DIII player, his path to coaching and to UW Whitewater, his coaching and development approach, building and maintaining a nation-leading program, the impact of baseball internationally, and his best pieces of coaching advice.00:00:00-Introduction00:09:39-Growing Up with Sports00:13:50-Playing at UW Whitewater00:15:39-A Unique Path to Coaching00:19:01-Arriving at UW...
2024-12-041h 37D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #29: Head Coach Interview—Steve Bartlein UW River Falls BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Steve Bartlein, first-year head coach at University of Wisconsin River Falls—a program that has been reinstated after being shut down for financial reasons over 22 years ago. During this interview we cover Coach Bartlein's experience as a DIII player, his path to coaching and to River Falls, the process of rebuilding a program from the ground up, recruiting as a new program, his coaching staff, and his measures of success going forward.00:00:00-Introduction00:10:42-Coach's Path Through Baseball00:14:21-Playing in College...
2024-11-131h 07D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #28: Colton DeRocher—All Region DIII Player, Home Run Leader and Congenital AmputeeIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Colton DeRocher—former outfielder for Central College (2022-2024), two-time All Region selection, home run record holder, and congenital amputee. During this interview we cover Colton's path through sports and baseball, his jump to the NCAA, his workout routine, the importance of family, his mental approach to the game and life, his involvement with the Louisville Slugger Warriors, and life after DIII baseball.00:00:00-Introduction00:11:36-Being a Congenital Amputee00:13:15-Growing Up an Athlete00:18:03-Early Baseball Career00:31:37-Making the Ju...
2024-11-071h 25D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #27: Head Coach Interview—Casey Klunder Wartburg BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Casey Klunder, second-year head coach at Wartburg—and cover his path through baseball, the Wartburg coaching staff, results of this past season, his all conference players, 15 years as a Special Education teacher, making the jump from High School to NCAA coaching, and his favorite piece of coaching advice.00:00:00-Introduction00:11:02-Coach Klunder's Path Through Baseball00:19:40-Transitioning From High School to the NCAA00:27:39-The Wartburg Coaching Staff00:34:28-Recapping this Past Season00:38:18-The ARC Playoffs00:43:30-All Conference Selections00:52:56-Recruiting Information and St...
2024-10-291h 30D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #26: College Baseball Rule Changes for 2025—a BreakdownIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we break down the recently announced and most important rule changes in college baseball for the upcoming 2025 season—including rule changes related to pitching, hitting, speed of play, sportsmanship, cheating and electronic communications. During this podcast we also clarify a number of existing rules including the Step-Off Rule, the Force Play Slide Rule (FPSR) and the Plate Obstruction rule—and take a deep-dive into bat testing, illegal bat modification, and the rare art of throwing inside.00:00:00-Introduction00:05:05-The College Baseball Rule-Making Process00:12:14-New...
2024-10-151h 15D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #25: Head Coach Interview—Dan Spain Dubuque BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Dan Spain, second-year head coach at University of Dubuque—and cover his path through baseball, the Dubuque coaching staff, results of this past season, his all conference players, recruiting strategies, the differences between DIII and NAIA baseball, succeeding in a loaded conference, and his favorite piece of coaching advice.00:00:00-Coach Introduction00:11:16-Growing Up with Baseball00:14:55-Playing Juco, DIII and NAIA00:20:50-Finding the Way to Head Coach00:25:51-About University of Dubuque00:29:20-The Dubuque Coaching Staff...
2024-10-081h 41D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #24: Head Coach Interview—Adam Carey Central College BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Adam Carey, second-year head coach at Central College—and cover his path through baseball, the Central coaching staff, results of this past season, his all conference players, recruiting strategies, building positive culture and momentum, overcoming coaching instability, and his favorite piece of coaching advice.00:00:00-Coach Introduction00:09:02-The Path Through Baseball to Coaching00:16:58-Pitching Without a UCL00:26:18-About Central College00:33:02-The Central Coaching Staff00:35:35-2024 Season Recap00:42:51-All Conference Selections00:50:18-Off-Season Re...
2024-10-011h 37D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #23: Life of a DIII Baseball Umpire with Bill Koppi and Jim ConleeIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview long-time DIII umpires Bill Koppi and Jim Conlee—and cover the history of umpiring, getting started in the profession, climbing the umpire ladder, the differences between field and plate umpiring, the impact of pitch framing, diffusing tense situations, emergence of the electronic strike zone, the toughest on-field calls to make, and advice for aspiring umpires.00:00:00-The History of Umpiring as a Profession00:09:23-Bill and Jim's Paths Through Sports00:12:31-Getting Started in the Profession00:17:22-Is Umpiring a Full-Time Job?...
2024-09-241h 54D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #22: Head Coach Interview—Carl Tebon Loras BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Carl Tebon, 30-year head coach at Loras College—and cover his path through baseball, results of this past season, his all conference players, recruiting strategies, the challenge of building a consistently winning culture, putting yourself out there as a coach, and his favorite piece of coaching advice.00:00:00-Coach Introduction00:11:31-Coach Tebon's Path to Coaching00:19:58-About Loras College00:23:03-The Loras Coaching Staff00:29:29-Recapping this Past Season00:37:30-All Conference Players00:48:51-Recruiting Strategies00:57:05-C...
2024-09-171h 35D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #21: From DIII Baseball to MiLB— Joey Stock (Boston Red Sox)In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Joey Stock—former two-way player for St. John's University (2017-2019) and undrafted free agent pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. During this interview we cover Joey's path through baseball, being under-recruited in college, overcoming a lost senior season, the signing process, his first day in pro ball, his first appearance in pro ball, powering through adversity, adding MLB velocity, and why he finally walked away from the game.00:00:00-Player Introduction00:09:19-Joey's Path Through High School Baseball00:12:33-Under the Radar and Of...
2024-09-101h 31D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #20: Head Coach Interview-Bryan Nikkel Luther BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Bryan Nikkel, 10-year head coach at Luther College—and cover his path through baseball, the Luther coaching staff, results of this past season, his all conference players, recruiting strategies, the differences between DII and DIII baseball, the value of scouting, and his favorite piece of coaching advice.00:00:00-Coach Introduction00:10:03-Coach Nikkel's Path Through Baseball00:16:23-About Luther College00:18:03-The Luther Coaching Staff00:23:07-2024 Season Recap00:32:21-The ARC Conference Tournament00:39:19-2024 All Conference Selections...
2024-09-031h 34D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #19: Athletic Training in DIII Baseball with Scott BierscheidIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Hall of Fame baseball and football Athletic Trainer Scott Bierscheid from Saint John's University—and cover common baseball injuries, arm testing and diagnosis, the mental part of athletic training, changing techniques over the years, the trainer-coach relationship, and pursuing a career in athletic training.00:00:00-Guest Introduction00:08:13-Scott's Path Through Sports00:09:36-Finding a Career in Athletic Training00:15:06-Choosing Sports You Love00:19:29-Being There When Injuries Happen00:22:56-Ongoing Training and Development00:25:57-The Most Common Ba...
2024-08-271h 05D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #18: Head Coach Interview—Steve Eddie Buena Vista (BVU) BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Steve Eddie, 24-year head coach at Buena Vista in Iowa—and cover his path through baseball, the BVU coaching staff, results of this past season, his all conference players, recruiting strategies, building a winning culture, chasing the MLB dream, and his favorite piece of coaching advice.00:00:00-Coach Introduction00:12:58-Coach Eddie's Path Through Baseball00:18:56-About Buena Vista University00:22:12-The BVU Coaching Staff00:25:08-2024 Season Recap00:35:50-Parity in DIII Baseball00:38:59-All Conference Selections...
2024-08-201h 30D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #17: Head Coach Interview—Jerry Haugen Saint John's (SJU) BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Jerry Haugen—the longest active-tenured head coach in all of NCAA baseball, from Saint John's University (SJU) in Minnesota. During this interview we cover Coach Haugen's path through baseball, the SJU baseball culture, roles outside of baseball, his changing style over time, memorable players and teams, his place in coaching history, and walking away from the game.00:00:00-About Jerry Haugen00:09:20-Coach Haugen's Path Through Baseball00:13:28-About Saint John's00:15:08-Recapping the Past Season00:20:15-The SJU Baseball Culture...
2024-08-131h 09D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #16: MIAC Pitcher of the Year John SolfestIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview one of the best DIII pitchers in the Upper Midwest John Solfest—a D3Baseball.com All-Region selection, a Rawlings All-Region selection, and the 2024 MIAC Conference Pitcher of the Year. In this interview we cover John's path through baseball, his time in Juco, arriving at Bethel, battling injuries, off-season training strategies, developing a pitching mentality, and making the jump to professional baseball.00:00:00-Extended Intro00:11:21-Pro Baseball Announcement00:12:59-Path Through Baseball00:14:57-Starting in Juco and Battling Injuries00:21:30-A...
2024-08-061h 04D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #15: Head Coach Interview—Keith Bateman Augsburg BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Keith Bateman, 21-year head coach at Augsburg in Minneapolis—and cover his path through baseball to head coach, the 2024 season, his recruiting strategy, the DIII coaching commitment, a 2025 season preview, and why the MIAC playoff structure needs to be changed.00:00:00-Head Coach Intro00:08:03-Keith's Path Through Baseball00:12:13-Getting to Augsburg00:15:38-Augsburg as a School00:19:30-Recapping the 2024 Season00:25:01-2025 Season Preview00:31:35-Recruting Strategy00:39:34-Recruiting Deal-Breakers00:47:10-Taking a Visit to Au...
2024-07-301h 42D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #14: Velocity and Pitching Development with Aidan WojciehowskiIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk Velocity and Pitching Development with Aidan Wojciehowski—Certified Driveline Foundations of Pitching Instructor, Certified USA Weightlifting Strength Coach, and Associate Head Coach at Loras College. During our conversation we cover developing velo versus control, choosing an arm development program, Summer training versus playing, making big jumps, top lifts and exercises for pitchers, training the mental side, building permanent velo versus tinkering, and the current arm issue pandemic.00:00:00-About Coach Woj00:06:29-Player Development as a Career00:11:58-Knowing You're a Fit for a...
2024-07-231h 19D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #13: Head Coach Interview—Brian Raabe Bethel BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Brian Raabe, 13-year head coach at Bethel in Minnesota—and cover his professional playing career, his path to Head Coach, the unique Bethel culture, coach Raabe's intense coaching style, making the NCAA tourney, the challenges of building a winning program, and the emergence of D3 and MIAC baseball.00:00:00-Coach Introduction00:06:01-The Rise of D3 and MIAC Baseball00:14:24-Coach Raabe's Playing Career00:20:42-Getting to Bethel00:23:49-Reviewing the Past Season00:30:08-Matthew Carlsen and John Solfest...
2024-07-161h 33D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #12: MIAC Player of the Year Sam LavinIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview one of the best two-way players in the Nation Sam Lavin—a D3Baseball.com All-American, a Rawlings All-American, and the 2024 MIAC Player of the Year. In this interview we cover Sam's path through baseball, challenges in developing a two-way skill set, the value of collegiate Summer leagues, making the jump to D1 baseball, and his favorite memories of playing in Division III.00:00:00-Sam's College Career Stat Line00:08:17-The Path Through Baseball00:12:02-Being a Student and Player at St. Olaf...
2024-07-091h 02D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #11: Head Coach Interview—Matt McDonald St. Olaf BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Matt McDonald, 30-year head coach at St. Olaf Minnesota—and cover the recent and upcoming seasons, this year's All Conference selections, MIAC Player of the Year Sam Lavin, off-season recruiting strategies, the lack of at-large bids in the MIAC, loving the job after 30 years, and his journey to Head Coach.00:00:00-Coach Intro00:06:05-The Path to Head Coach00:12:48-Loving the Job00:16:05-About St. Olaf as a School00:21:01-Recapping the Season00:30:19-All Conference Selections and Awards00:38:52...
2024-07-011h 36D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #10: Head Coach Interview—Anthony Renz Concordia Moorhead BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Anthony Renz, first-year head coach at Concordia Moorhead—and cover recruiting philosophies, culture expectations, the Cobber baseball program past and present, the recent and upcoming seasons, the wealth of talent in the Upper Midwest region, and his journey to Head Coach.00:00:00-Coach Renz and the Cobber Program00:08:30-Becoming the Head Coach00:17:13-About the School and the Area00:26:35-Breaking Down this Past Season00:30:21-Upcoming Season Preview00:36:41-Recruiting Priorities and Strategies00:51:13-Getting on the Co...
2024-06-251h 23D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #9: Breaking Down Baseball Player Development with Seth BettsIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Seth Betts, NCAA record-holding infielder and Head of Player Development at St. Scholastica—and cover becoming an elite player, building a foundation for success, mental strength, the importance of athleticism, handling burnout, avoiding instructional overload, building confidence, the arm issue pandemic, and his journey from player to Player Development professional.00:00:00-Seth's Journey00:09:33-Becoming an Elite Player00:14:56-Studying Player Development00:20:22-Handling Player Burnout00:30:02-Foundations for Player Success00:38:42-Mental Strength and Baseball IQ00:40:35-Formal In...
2024-06-181h 23D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #8: Head Coach Interview—Nick Winecke Saint Mary's BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview Nick Winecke, former player and 17-year Head Coach at Saint Mary's—and cover coaching philosophies, culture expectations, recruiting tactics, baseball's mental game, the Saint Mary's program past and present, the recent and upcoming seasons, and his journey from player to Head Coach.00:00:00-Introduction00:05:02-Nick's Path to Coaching00:15:50-About Saint Mary's00:25:54-2024 Season Recap00:33:30-Looking Ahead to 202500:36:35-Culture Expectations00:48:31-Off-Season Recruiting Strategies00:52:34-Coaching Philosophies01:03:47-Getting on the St. Mary's Ra...
2024-06-111h 24D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #7: Playing D3 Baseball in the Upper MidwestIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we cover what it's like to play D3 baseball in the upper Midwest—the schedule, the weather, travel, challenges with playing in cold weather, the cost of attendance, the style of baseball, development opportunities and more.00:00:00-The Growth of D3 in the Upper Midwest00:06:56-The Schedule00:13:30-The Weather00:20:05-The Travel00:25:07-Playing in Cold Weather00:31:02-Cost of Attendance00:36:11-Style of Play00:42:13-Development Opportunities
2024-06-1049 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #6: Head Coach Interview—Brooks Repking St. Scholastica BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we sit down live in studio with Brooks Repking, Head Coach of St. Scholastica—and cover the recent and upcoming seasons, player development, roster changes, recruiting strategies, tryout camps, the St. Scholastica program past and present, and his journey to Head Coach.00:00:00-Introduction00:02:43-The Journey to St. Scholastica00:15:26-About the School and Program00:25:09-Player Development00:33:20-2025 Season Preview00:47:09-Off Season Recruiting01:05:47-Upcoming Camps Tryouts and Visits01:17:24-Lightning Round
2024-06-031h 24D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #5: The Truth About DIII BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we cover common myths and misconceptions about DIII baseball—including quality of play and players, roster cuts, playing time, coaching, facilities and making the jump to professional baseball.00:00:00-Introduction00:03:20-Quality of Baseball00:10:15-Player Focus00:14:43-Making the Team00:25:08-Playing Time00:33:20-Coaching00:37:00-Fields & Facilities00:50:20-D3 Visibility00:55:17-Final Thoughts
2024-06-0159 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #4: Season Recap 2024—St. John's University MN (SJU) BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review the 2024 baseball season of St. John's University (SJU) in Minnesota, a perennial contender for the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic (MIAC) Conference title.00:00:00-Introduction00:02:33-Offense, Defense & Pitching00:08:35-School Records Broken00:13:09-Optimism Going Into the Season00:20:30-All Conference Nods00:31:03-New Impact Players00:35:14-What Happened01:01:30-Looking Ahead to 202501:10:20-Advice for Next Year's Team01:14:30-Final Shoutouts
2024-05-261h 20D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #3: 2024 MIAC Baseball Conference RecapIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we do a team-by-team recap of the 2024 season in the MIAC Conference from bottom to top—final records, team stats, key players, coaching performances, and predictions for next season.Teams covered in this podcast include St. Olaf, Bethel, St. John's, Saint Mary's, Gustavus, Concordia Moorhead, Carleton, Hamline, St. Scholastica, Augsburg and Macalester.00:00-MIAC Structure and Overview02:45-Macalester and Augsburg13:50-St. Scholastica and Hamline20:50-Carleton26:05-Concordia Moorhead29:22-Gustavus36:10-Saint Mary's39:51-Bethel...
2024-05-221h 04D3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #2: Life After Baseball with Wyatt RudolfIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we cover what life is like for college players after an entire lifetime of baseball—decompressing, lifestyle changes, regrets, missed opportunities, walking away from the game, finding new passions, transitioning to a 9 to 5 job and giving back to the game.00:00-A Lifetime of Baseball05:24-Knowing It's Going to Be Over09:03-When it Finally Ends12:45-Leaving on a High Note14:53-Sacrificing Life for Baseball16:25-Knowing Then What I Know Now18:35-Do-Overs28:49-Finding a Ne...
2024-05-2255 minD3P: A DIII Baseball PodcastD3P #1: Recruiting in Division III BaseballIn this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we cover DIII recruiting strategies—getting organized, contacting coaches, collecting offers, maximizing scholarship dollars, negotiating with schools, the value of tryout camps, hiring sports advisors and recruiting differences between divisions.00:00-Intro to DIII Recruiting04:03-Scholarship Allocation DI and DII12:41-Scholarship Allocation in DIII14:27-Pursuing Multiple Divisions20:32-Recruiting Start Dates23:45-Organizing Your Search and Contacting Coaches27:58-Attending Camps40:30-Sports Advisors43:33-Leveraging an Offer45:34-Juco and NAIA52:34-Standing Ou...
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