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Ep. 69: Hot Start in San Marcos: Jose Garcia Talks About Team's Early Success

jeudi 12 février 2026 • Durée 18:30

In this episode, Robert is joined by Cal State San Marcos Head Coach Jose Garcia, as he discusses the team's 7-1 start to begin the season. He also talks about some of the top bats on the team, like Jacob Embleton (.391 AVG, 1.192 OPS), Michael Ryan (.350 AVG, .969 OPS), and Stephen Espinoza (.345 AVG, team-leading 10 hits). As well, he talks about the success of the rotation like Dylan Escobar (2.00 ERA), PJ Wendler(2-0 with a .086 batting average against), and Ben Pernetti (3.86 ERA, 11.6 K/9). All are transfer players and have made a big impact for the team.

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Ep. 68: Collegiate Debut to No-Hitter, Ben Shepherd Sets History

jeudi 5 février 2026 • Durée 10:58

In this episode, USC Aiken's Ben Shepherd joins the show to talk about history, as he became the first person in DII history to throw a 9-inning no-hitter in his collegiate debut. Hear about his preparation, what his first start felt like, and how he originally wasn't supposed to start that second game.Like and Subscribe for future interviews with D2 players, coaches, and administrators.

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The 2026 D2 Baseball Preview Show with Wayne Cavadi

jeudi 29 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:49:23

Wayne Cavadi of the DII Report joins the show to preview the 2026 D2 Baseball Season with Robert Frey!In this episode, we cover the Top 25, some intriguing opening weekend matchups, and preview all eight regions and the conferences within.Like and subscribe for future content.

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Ep. 67: D2 to Pro Ball: The Wild Ride of Phillies Draft Pick Richie Cortese

lundi 15 décembre 2025 • Durée 27:20

In this episode, we follow the unique journey of Richie Cortese from his home state of Montana to Lander University in South Carolina and ultimately to the Philadelphia Phillies. Richie shares how a DM on Twitter led him to Lander , his experiences with his dad—who also played professional baseball—and how his Christian faith and teammates helped shape his mental approach to the game. Hear how all the small contributions from his journey led him to this monumental moment.Don't Miss this exclusive interview with former Lander RHP now pitcher in the Phillies org Richie Cortese.

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Ep. 66: Mastering the Fundamentals: UT Dallas' Travis Graves on the Little Things that Win Big

mardi 11 novembre 2025 • Durée 20:23

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In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert speaks with Travis Graves, the second Head Baseball Coach in UT Dallas history. Graves discusses his extensive background, which includes playing in the College World Series for Southern Miss and winning a national championship as a coach at Eastfield Junior College.

Graves credits his success to a strong line of mentors, particularly former UT Dallas Head Coach Shane Shewmake, who founded the program and provided guidance during the transition.

As UT Dallas transitions to the Division II level in the highly competitive Lone Star Conference, Graves shares his philosophy for maintaining their winning tradition. He emphasizes the importance of mastering the "little things," whether it's an extra step on the lead, tagging up, or hitting the cut-off man. Graves is focused on recruiting "even-keel" players who prioritize accountability, body language, and team success over individual performance. He also stresses the value of a UT Dallas degree to recruits, knowing that "at some point baseball is going to end for you". Graves sets a lofty goal of finishing in the top five of the Lone Star Conference in their first year of eligibility.

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Ep. 65: The Toughest Out: Dayson Croes on the Climb from DII to AAA and Beyond

vendredi 31 octobre 2025 • Durée 27:45

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In this special player story, Robert talks with former Quincy University Hawk Dayson Croes, who made a stunning journey from independent baseball to the San Francisco Giants organization, ending his 2025 season at the AAA level.

Croes shares the incredible, unexpected phone call that led to him signing with the Giants just two weeks before his independent season began, initiating a rapid, multi-level ascent through the affiliated ranks. He details the grind of playing two full seasons in the independent American Association and the challenges of adapting to professional life and travel, including bus bunks.

Croes also offers a fascinating international perspective, discussing his motivation to represent his home island of Aruba and the electric experience of playing in the Mexican Pacific Winter League, where he is currently working to improve his left-on-left hitting. He even recalls leading the 2025 Baseball Champions League tournament in batting average, finishing ahead of eight-time MLB All-Star Robinson Canó.

Finally, Croes emphasizes his belief in his identity as a "contact guy, gap to gap guy" and a commitment to being the "toughest out" in any league. He offers powerful advice to current DII players: never give up, stay true to your skills, and take your development, especially the weight room, seriously.

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Ep.64: Coaching for WAR: Chris Rodriguez on Instilling His New Mantra

lundi 27 octobre 2025 • Durée 22:18

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In this episode of 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert talks with Chris Rodriguez, the new Head Baseball Coach at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). After serving as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator, Rodriguez discusses his smooth transition and how established relationships with the team created a level of trust.

Coach Rodriguez introduces the team's new mantra, "WAR", which stands for Work, Accountability, and Resilience. He draws on his diverse coaching background, which includes the Lithuanian National Team and the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, to share insights on development and analytics. He emphasizes the importance of player growth, citing former player Seth Masters as a testament to the program's long-term development philosophy, even in the age of instant gratification.

Rodriguez details his program's focus on pitching and defense, proudly noting the program's history of high national defensive rankings and the advantage of having a full turf infield to maximize defensive practice, even during tough Midwest weather. He also touches on how discipline is taught through the inspirational story of David Eckstein, encouraging players to "earn every opportunity" and prepare for the moment. Above all, fans can expect a competitive bunch of "ball players" ready to get after it this spring.

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Ep. 63: The Sand Shark Standard: Brian Lewis on USC Beaufort's DII Identity

jeudi 23 octobre 2025 • Durée 22:50

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In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert talks with Brian Lewis, the new Head Baseball Coach at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB). Coach Lewis discusses the seamless transition after being promoted from the hitting coach position and the excitement of leading the program as a full Division II member.Lewis outlines his "toughness and grinding" philosophy, focusing on instilling a winning mentality by raising the floor of talent and challenging his players to be "exhausted by the end of the day, win or lose". He shares how his extensive background, which includes coaching over 150 MLB draft picks in summer collegiate and professional baseball, helps him teach the "mental side of it" and the importance of "staying in the moment".The coach details his team culture, emphasizing positive discipline and holding each other accountable to a routine. He is focused on the Peach Belt and Southeast Region, recruiting players with a "chip on their shoulder" to compete in a highly competitive area. Finally, he tells fans to expect a fun, aggressive style of baseball on the base paths, featuring a lot of stealing and hit-and-runs.Don't miss this interview with USCB Head Coach Brian Lewis!

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Ep. 62: One Team, One Family: Robbie Rea on Central Oklahoma Baseball

mardi 21 octobre 2025 • Durée 20:11

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In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert sits down with Central Oklahoma's new head baseball coach, Robbie Rea. A familiar face to the program, Rea discusses his seamless transition to the head coaching role after serving as the pitching coach for three seasons. He credits his strong returning pitching staff and a great administrative team for making the process smooth. Rea also highlights the unique opportunity of coaching alongside his brother, which reinforces the program's family-like culture.

Coach Rea shares his philosophy on player development and recruiting. He emphasizes the importance of recruiting "athletes" who played multiple sports in high school and can be athletic on the mound. On the development side, Rea's focus is on putting players in competitive, "bad situations" during practice so they can learn to "dig their way out of a hole" in games. He also discusses the benefits of playing in the highly competitive MIAA conference and how the MIAA tournament's single-elimination format helps prepare teams for the postseason.

Looking ahead, Rea is committed to upholding the program's legacy of "unbelievable baseball success". He wants fans to expect a team that can pitch and play defense, but also one that is "very opportunistic" and plays with a fun, hard-nosed style of baseball. He concludes by thanking his mentors, including his father and former coaches, who have shaped him into the coach he is today.

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Ep. 61: The Homecoming: John Martin on Returning to Emporia State Baseball

mardi 14 octobre 2025 • Durée 23:12

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In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, we welcome John Martin back to Emporia State as the program's new head baseball coach. Martin, an alumnus and former coach, discusses the excitement of returning to his alma mater, a move that brings him and his family closer to home. He reflects on his time away and the experiences that prepared him for this new role.

Coach Martin talks about the challenge of inheriting a roster and the fast-paced process of getting to know his new team and staff. He describes his coaching philosophy as an effort to take "a bunch of puzzle pieces" and fit them together, a process that happens through a lot of competition and adversity. He emphasizes that a strong culture is built on selflessness, where every player is committed to the team's shared goal.

Looking ahead, Martin is focused on building depth across the roster and recruiting players who are committed to working hard and competing every day. He expresses his excitement about the program's strong alumni network and its tradition of winning. He also highlights the importance of the team's facilities, including a full turf field, which allows them to practice consistently regardless of the weather. Above all, Martin wants his team to play a fun, hard-nosed style of baseball that will make the community proud.

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