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In 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, Messiah, Pomona Pitzer, Penn State Harrisburg, Randolph Macon, Rhodes, Rowan, Salisbury, Salve Regina, Texas Lutheran, Trinity TX, UChicago, UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh and UW Whitewater.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:05:24-Teams to Watch (Kalamazoo, Texas Lutheran, Rhodes)

00:13:01-30 thru 26 (Babson, UChicago, Brockport, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven)

00:18:15-25 thru 21 (ETBU, Keystone, La Crosse, McMurry, PSH)

00:22:34-20 thru 16 (Adrian, Pomona, Oshkosh, Centre, La Verne)

00:27:19-15 thru 11 (Webster, CWRU, Cortland, CMS, JHU)

00:33:52-10 thru 6 (Salve, Trinity TX, Rowan, Messiah, Lynchburg)

00:44:50-The Top 5 (Salisbury, Kean, Denison, Endicott, Whitewater)

00:53:25-Upsets of the Week and Ranking Implications

In 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, Messiah, Misericordia, Pomona Pitzer, Penn State Harrisburg, Randolph Macon, Rowan, Salisbury, Salve Regina, Trinity TX, UChicago, UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh and UW Whitewater.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:06:01-Teams to Watch (Chapman, Randolph Macon, Misericordia)

00:15:32-30 thru 26 (Babson, UChicago, Brockport, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven)

00:20:42-25 thru 21 (ETBU, Keystone, La Crosse, McMurry, PSH)

00:26:56-20 thru 16 (Adrian, Pomona, Oshkosh, Centre, La Verne)

00:33:53-15 thru 11 (Webster, CWRU, Cortland, CMS, JHU)

00:39:29-10 thru 6 (Salve, Trinity TX, Rowan, Messiah, Lynchburg)

00:43:17-The Top 5 (Salisbury, Kean, Denison, Endicott, Whitewater)

00:51:14-Upset of the Week (Hamline vs. Buena Vista)

00:56:39-Ranking Implications

In 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 discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Denison, East Texas Baptist, Endicott, Johns Hopkins, Kean, Keystone, La Verne, Lynchburg, McMurry, Messiah, Pomona Pitzer, Penn State Harrisburg, Rowan, Salisbury, Salve Regina, Trinity TX, UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh and UW Whitewater.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:12-Explaining the Eval Process

00:04:58- Recapping the Preseason Top 25

00:07:43-Schedule Discussion 25 thru 21

00:19:39-Schedule Discussion 20 thru 11

00:38:22-Schedule Discussion Top 10

01:01:56-Final Thoughts

In 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 the nation will land.

Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Babson, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Brockport, Buena Vista, Centre, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Case Western Reserve, Denison, Endicott, East Texas Baptist, Johns Hopkins, Kean, Keystone, La Verne, Lynchburg, McMurry, Messiah, Misericordia, Montclair St., Penn State Harrisburg, Pomona Pitzer, Rowan, Salve Regina, Salisbury, Trinity TX, Webster, UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh and UW Whitewater.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:08-Drawing for Draft Order

00:05:25- Ranking Factors Considered

00:08:30-The Preseason #1 Pick

00:09:40-The Preseason #2 Pick

00:11:00-The Preseason #3 Pick

00:12:52-The Preseason #4 Pick

00:14:03-The Preseason #5 Pick

00:15:00-The Preseason #6 Pick

00:16:14-The Preseason #7 Pick

00:17:33-The Preseason #8 Pick

00:19:08-The Preseason #9 Pick

00:21:36-The Preseason #10 Pick

00:22:43-The Preseason #11 Pick

00:24:23-The Preseason #12 Pick

00:26:55-The Preseason #13 Pick

00:28:21-The Preseason #14 Pick

00:29:40-The Preseason #15 Pick

00:31:05-The Preseason #16 Pick

00:32:30-The Preseason #17 Pick

00:33:49-The Preseason #18 Pick

00:34:52-The Preseason #19 Pick

00:36:04-The Preseason #20 Pick

00:37:10-The Preseason #21 Pick

00:39:07-The Preseason #22 Pick

00:39:55-The Preseason #23 Pick

00:42:35-The Preseason #24 Pick

00:43:35-The Preseason #25 Pick

00:44:35-Others Receiving Votes

00:50:39-Predicting the National Ballot

In 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 NEWMAC

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 teams in NCAA Region 1 include Salve Regina, Middlebury, Coast Guard, Babson, Johnson & Wales, Bowdoin, Clark , Mitchell, Amherst, Colby, Williams, Wheaton, MIT, Lasell, Trinity CT, Saint Joseph CT, Husson, Tufts, Hamilton, Lesley, Springfield, St. Joseph's Maine, Anna Maria, WPI, Bates, Thomas Maine, Rivier, Wesleyan CT, Norwich, Dean, Colby-Sawyer, Emerson, VTSU Lyndon, SUNY Cobleskill, Albertus Magnus, Elms, New England College, Farmington and Presque Isle.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:05:40-What is Region 1?

00:10:58-Region 1 CWS Trivia

00:14:52-National Contenders in 2025

00:21:47-Under Performers in 2025

00:26:27-North Atlantic Teams to Watch for 2026

00:30:10-Great Northeast Teams to Watch for 2026

00:33:21-NESCAC Teams to Watch for 2026

00:36:34-NEWMAC Teams to Watch for 2026

00:39:50-Conference Champ Predictions

00:50:16-Potential At Large and Wildcard Picks

00:54:45-National Picks and Top 10 Predictions

In 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 when (and when not) paid evaluation services like PBR and Perfect Game can accelerate your process.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:05:15-Managing Your Diet

00:16:18-The Importance of Strength

00:24:20-Developing Baseball Skills

00:38:34-Valuable Online Resources

00:45:37-Association Ball vs. Club

00:53:25-High School Baseball

00:59:06-American Legion

01:08:15-Self-Assembled Travel Teams

01:13:15-Prospect Camps, Showcases and Tryouts

01:20:01-Defining College Targets

01:26:52-Building a Video Library

01:31:58-Managing Your College Outreach

01:35:37-Why Levels Don't Matter

01:43:46-Paid Evaluation Services (PG, PBR, etc.)

01:51:38-Wrapping it All Up

In 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 teams in NCAA Region 7 include Denison, CWRU, Mount Union, Baldwin Wallace, Ohio Northern, Wittenberg, Penn St.-Behrend, Grove City, Washington & Jefferson, Adrian, Muskingum, Wabash, Alfred St., Wooster, John Carroll, Kalamazoo, Marietta, Mount Aloysius, Alma, Calvin, Allegheny, Kenyon, Albion, Hilbert, Westminster (PA), Pitt.-Bradford, Heidelberg, Otterbein, Pitt.-Greensburg, Chatham, Capital, DePauw, Hiram, Saint Vincent, Wilmington (OH), Geneva, Oberlin, Hope, Thiel, Bethany (WV), Penn St.-Altoona, Trine, La Roche, Franciscan, Ohio Wesleyan, Olivet and Waynesburg.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:05:04-What is Region 7?

00:11:36-Region 7 CWS Trivia

00:16:58-National Contenders in 2025

00:24:19-Under Performers in 2025

00:29:11-AMCC Teams to Watch for 2026

00:31:10-MIAA Teams to Watch for 2026

00:33:55-PAC Teams to Watch for 2026

00:36:56-NCAC Teams to Watch for 2026

00:39:23-OAC Teams to Watch for 2026

00:43:54-Conference Champ Predictions

00:55:50-Potential At Large and Wildcard Picks

00:58:30-National Picks and Top 10 Predictions

In 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 the upcoming season, and why potential recruits should consider the Kean program.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:54-About Coach Ioviero

00:06:34-Handling the Non-Contact Period

00:07:46-The Path to Coaching

00:11:24-Recapping the 2025 Season

00:25:36-Holes to Fill Going Into 2026

00:28:14-Strengths as a Team

00:36:15-Non-Conference Scheduling and Strategy

00:41:06-Off-Season Development

00:45:13-Maintaining Consistency

00:52:23-Recruiting and Retention

00:58:42-The Changing DIII Baseball Landscape

01:01:05-The Kean Recruiting Pitch

01:03:23-Lightning Round

In 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 Centennial

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 teams in NCAA Region 5 include Johns Hopkins, Salisbury, Wilkes, Catholic, Messiah, Gettysburg, Elizabethtown, Swarthmore, Haverford, Franklin & Marshall, York (PA), Neumann, Scranton, Marymount (VA), Alvernia, Dickinson, Ursinus, McDaniel, Washington College, Widener, Lycoming, Muhlenberg, Susquehanna, Drew, Centenary (NJ), Marywood, Albright, Eastern, Moravian, Immaculata, Gwynedd Mercy, Hood, Juniata and Stevenson

00:00:00-Introduction

00:04:21-What is Region 5?

00:09:42-Region 5 CWS Trivia

00:13:17-National Contenders in 2025

00:20:50-Under Performers in 2025

00:26:50-Atlantic East Contenders for 2026

00:27:23-Landmark Contenders for 2026

00:28:00-MAC Commonwealth Contenders for 2026

00:29:18-Centennial Contenders for 2026

00:31:27-Conference Champ Predictions

00:51:06-Potential At Large and Wildcard Picks

00:54:46-National Picks and Top 10 Predictions

In 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 teams in NCAA Region 4 include Kean, Rowan, Rutgers Camden, Keystone, Penn State Harrisburg, Ramapo, TCNJ, Montclair State, Arcadia, Stevens, Misericordia, NYU, Stockton, William Paterson, Cairn, DeSales, Lebanon Valley, Rutgers Newark, Penn State Abington, St. Mary's (MD), Penn College, FDU Florham, New Jersey City, Saint Elizabeth, CCNY, Lancaster Bible, John Jay, Baruch, King's (PA), Rosemont, Valley Forge, Wilson, Penn State Berks, Notre Dame (MD), Delaware Valley, Lehman and Penn St Brandywine.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:03:46-What is Region 4?

00:07:57-Region 4 CWS Trivia

00:11:55-National Contenders in 2025

00:17:07-Under Performers in 2025

00:19:34-CUNYAC Contenders for 2026

00:22:00-MAC Freedom Contenders for 2026

00:24:15-United East Contenders for 2026

00:26:34-NJAC Contenders for 2026

00:29:05-Conference Champ Predictions

00:40:37-Potential At Large Bids

00:44:02-Region 4 Wildcard Picks

00:46:06-National Picks and Predictions

In 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, Coe, Bethel, Beloit, Bethany Lutheran, Saint John's, St. Olaf, Saint Mary's, UW Platteville, Nebraska Wesleyan, Wartburg, Grinnell, Luther, Dubuque, Lawrence, Illinois College, St. Scholastica, Loras, Crown, Concordia, Central, Monmouth, Stevens Point, Ripon, Simpson, UW Stout, UW River Falls, Augsburg, Cornell College, UW Superior, UW Eau Claire, Northwestern, Morris, Macalester, Knox, Carleton, Hamline, Northland, Martin Luther and North Central.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:03:08-What is Region 9?

00:07:46-Region 9 CWS Trivia

00:09:56-National Contenders in 2025

00:18:01-Under Performers in 2025

00:25:10-UMAC Contenders for 2026

00:28:50-MIAC Contenders for 2026

00:35:26-MWC Contenders for 2026

00:36:18-WIAC Contenders for 2026

00:39:46-Conference Champ Predictions

00:46:43-Potential At Large Bids

00:47:49-Why So Few At Large Bids?

00:52:35-Region 9 Wildcard Picks

00:55:26-National Picks and Predictions

In 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 include La Verne, Trinity (TX), Claremont Mudd Scripps, Concordia (TX), Pomona-Pitzer, East Texas Baptist, McMurry, Redlands, Cal Lutheran, Whitworth, Mary Hardin-Baylor, LeTourneau, Puget Sound, Texas Lutheran, Linfield, Pacific (OR), Whitman, St. Thomas (TX), Lewis & Clark, Hardin-Simmons, Whittier, Pacific Lutheran, Centenary (LA), Willamette, Chapman, Southwestern (TX), Austin, Ozarks (AR), George Fox, Occidental, Schreiner, UT Dallas, Caltech, Howard Payne, Keystone, Johns Hopkins Denison, UW Whitewater, Kean, Endicott, and more.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:08-About Will Miner

00:05:26-What is Region 10?

00:07:45-Contenders and Underperformers in 2025

00:13:19-Recapping the Trinity CWS Run

00:18:55-Conference Restructuring

00:21:24-NWC Contenders for 2026

00:29:49-ASC Contenders for 2026

00:31:07-SCAC Contenders for 2026

00:33:11-SCIAC Contenders for 2026

00:35:20-Conference Champ Predictions

00:37:08-Potential At Large Bids

00:40:41-Wildcard Picks

00:42:23-National Picks and Predictions

In 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-Introduction

00:04:42-About Seth Betts

00:10:13-DIII Baseball Contact Rules

00:14:08-Training vs. Voluntary Work

00:17:48-DIII Rules vs. DII and DI

00:23:19-Disadvantages of the DIII Model

00:27:04-Recruiting Implications

00:29:25-Working Around the Rules

00:34:39-Baseball vs. Other Sports

00:39:15-Potential Rules Adjustments

00:45:51-Maximizing Development Within the Rules

00:51:29-Player Led Development Ideas

01:02:29-Building Team Chemistry

01:07:06-Losing Players Over the Dead Period

01:10:44-Final Words

In 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 baseball conferences who have already signed with FloSports for the 2026 season.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:04:08-About Mike Levy

00:13:10-About FloSports as Company

00:17:11-FloSports in Baseball

00:18:28-Buying Streaming Rights in DIII Athletics

00:24:06-Conferences Signed for 2026

00:29:46-Agreement Structures and Revenue

00:32:02-Subscription Pricing and Features

00:37:52-Upgrades to the User Experience

00:41:44-Enforcing High Broadcast Standards

00:46:49-The Transition from Free to Paid Streaming

00:53:10-What's Up Next for FloSports

In 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-Introduction

00:04:05-Recapping the 2025 Rankings

00:09:49-Factors that Affect Preseason Rankings

00:10:16-Factor 1: Number of Seniors and Fifth-Years

00:11:37-Factor 2: Depth of Previous Year's Run

00:13:11-Factor 3: Historical Consistency of Program

00:16:50-Factor 4: Quality of Coaching Staff

00:19:25-Factor 5: Key Roster Losses

00:22:10-2026 Preseason Top 10 Picks

00:41:56-2026 Bubble Teams

00:44:16-2026 Wild Card Picks

00:49:38-Possible Snubs

In 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.

In 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 schedule matchups, team strengths, why fans should be excited about the upcoming season, and why potential recruits should consider the Trinity Texas program. And we finish our conversation with a deep dive into developing pitching talent at the DIII level.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:03:38-About Coach Smith

00:07:46-The Path to Coaching

00:11:06-Recapping the 2025 Season

00:21:44-Holes to Fill Going Into 2026

00:27:30-New Recruits and Key Transfers

00:20:08-Strengths as a Team

00:31:36-Spring Schedule and Key Matchups

00:38:20-Moving from the SCAC to the SAA

00:37:44-Leveraging the Experience at Marietta

00:42:42-Developing Pitchers at Trinity TX

00:57:09-Balancing Coaching with a Business Career

01:02:04-The Trinity Texas Recruiting Pitch

01:05:26-Lightning Round

In 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 consider the Denison program.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:04:37-About Coach Cirella

00:10:56-The Path to Coaching

00:15:34-Recapping the 2025 Season

00:23:28-Holes to Fill Going Into 2026

00:28:46-Strengths as a Team

00:29:53-Key Returning Players

00:31:43-Spring Schedule and Key Matchups

00:35:13-Player Expectations for the Summer

00:37:44-Leveraging the Experience at Marietta

00:40:48-Finding and Keeping Talent

00:47:10-Difference Between Assistant and Head Coaching

00:50:26-Separating Playing from Coaching

00:54:07-The Denison Recruiting Pitch

00:59:24-Lightning Round

In 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-Introduction

00:06:30-About Coach Hefele

00:11:19-The Path to Coaching

00:13:58-Recapping the 2025 Season

00:16:28-2025 Pitching Performances

00:19:26-Struggles in Conference Play

00:23:39-Holes to Fill Going Into 2026

00:25:54-New Faces and Players to Watch

00:32:42-Breaking Down the 2026 Schedule

00:35:00-Scheduling in the NPI Era

00:38:09-A Boost in Recruiting

00:42:09-Rivalry with JHU?

00:44:14-Gettysburg Brand of Baseball

00:45:49-The Gettysburg Recruiting Pitch

00:48:15-Lightning Round

In 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-Introduction

00:04:19-Slotted Bonus Explanation

00:08:07-Michael Hilker MN Twins (UW Whitewater)

00:10:23-Cooper McGrath SF Giants (Trinity CT)

00:12:39-Matt Lanzendorfer LA Dodgers (Misericordia)

00:15:42-Max Banks CHI White Sox (Chapman)

00:18:22-Tyler McLoughlin NY Mets (Emory)

00:21:56-Shane Van Dam KC Royals (SUNY Cortland)

00:26:22-Zach Rogacki CO Rockies (Alvernia)

00:29:00-Jack Martinez AZ Diamondbacks (Trinity TX)

00:31:06-Daniel Thompson TOR Blue Jays (NC Wesleyan)

00:33:23-Jordan Gottesman SF Giants (Endicott)

00:36:09-Jason Gilman BOS Red Sox (Kean)

00:39:47-Mason Estrada LA Dodgers (MIT)

00:43:22-Harry Genth MN Twins (Haveford)

00:46:20-Nick Falter SD Padres (Denison)

00:52:41-Final Thoughts

In 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 Regina program.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:04:28-About Coach Cirella

00:10:32-The Path to Coaching

00:15:05-Recapping the 2025 Season

00:22:21-Holes to Fill Going Into 2026

00:26:52-Strengths as a Team

00:31:40-Key Returning Players

00:33:52-Spring Schedule and Key Matchups

00:37:33-Non-Conference Scheduling in the NPI Era

00:41:06-Coaching Style and Expectations

00:45:06-The Salve Regina Recruiting Pitch

00:46:57-Lightning Round

In 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-Introduction

00:09:25-The History of Mental Training

00:15:37-Basic Mental Training Tactics

00:22:48-Mental Training: Alone or in a Group?

00:25:10-Combining Mental Training with Physical Training

00:28:53-Knowing When You Need Mental Training

00:33:05-Is a Performance Coach Required?

00:36:26-The Unique Makeup of Baseball Players

00:44:43-Handling the In Season Grind

00:48:13-The Good and Bad Parts of Routine

00:58:37-Regulating Your Emotions

01:02:53-Gaining and Accepting Confidence

01:09:45-Handling Negativity

01:14:39-Understanding When Situations are Unhealthy

01:25:06-Performance Anxiety and Handling Pressure

01:30:53-Negative Self-Talk

In 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 thoughts on the upcoming 2026 season.

In 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.

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In 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 improvement

This episode of the D3P Podcast covers 8 teams including Denison, Trinity TX, Rowan, Kean, Messiah, Endicott, Johns Hopkins and UW Whitewater.

In 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.

In 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 and Marymount VA.

In 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.

In 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, Grove City, Johnson & Wales, Methodist, Adrian, Whitworth, Beloit, Bethany Lutheran, Manchester, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Huntingdon, North Central and Marymount VA.

In 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, Salve Regina, SUNY Brockport, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, UW La Crosse, Salisbury, Trinity (Texas), La Verne, Kean, Denison, Lynchburg, Endicott, Johns Hopkins and UW Whitewater.

In 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 State-Harrisburg, Gustavus Adolphus, Coe College, Rowan, Webster, Centre, Cal Lutheran, Salve Regina, SUNY Brockport, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, UW La Crosse, Salisbury, Trinity (Texas), La Verne, Kean, Denison, Lynchburg, Endicott, Johns Hopkins and UW Whitewater.

In 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 Western Reserve, Rowan, Centre, Coe College, Salve Regina, Penn State-Harrisburg, Cal Lutheran, SUNY Brockport, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, UW-La Crosse, Trinity (Texas), La Verne, Kean, Salisbury, Denison, Lynchburg, Endicott , Johns Hopkins and UW-Whitewater.

In 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. Chicago, Rowan, Concordia (Texas), Centre, SUNY Brockport, Gettysburg, Cal Lutheran, Gustavus Adolphus, Salve Regina, Penn State-Harrisburg, Kean, Trinity (Texas), Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, UW-La Crosse, Salisbury, La Verne, Endicott, Denison, Johns Hopkins, Lynchburg and UW-Whitewater.

In 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, Kean, Gettysburg, Penn State-Harrisburg, Salve Regina, UW-La Crosse , Trinity (Texas), Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Salisbury, Endicott, La Verne, Johns Hopkins, Denison, Lynchburg, UW-Whitewater.

In 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, 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 and UW Whitewater.

In 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.

In 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 Pitzer, Rhodes, Christopher Newport, Misericordia, La Verne, UW La Crosse, Trinity Texas, Salisbury, Endicott, Lynchburg, Denison, Johns Hopkins, Salve Regina and UW Whitewater.

In 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 baseball.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:05:17-About Coach Bown

00:10:00-The Path to Coaching

00:15:24-Recapping the 2024 Season

00:20:24-Holes to Fill Going Into 2025

00:21:53-New Faces on the Roster

00:23:02-Team Strengths

00:24:07-Players to Watch

00:25:34-Key Upcoming Matchups

00:28:44-Strength of Schedule

00:30:55-Momentum Over the Last 6 Seasons

00:37:28-Transfer Portal and NIL Impact

00:48:35-Why Fans Should Be Excited

00:51:16-The PSH Recruiting Pitch

In 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 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 and UW Whitewater.

In 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-Introduction

00:06:26-About Coach Noone

00:12:20-The Path to Coaching

00:19:42-Recapping the 2024 Season

00:24:07-Holes to Fill Going Into 2025

00:25:43-New Faces on the Roster

00:26:25-Team Strengths

00:26:43-Players to Watch

00:28:44-The Babson Offensive Style

00:30:02-Key Upcoming Matchups

00:31:32-Preseason Rankings

00:32:43-Big Momentum Since 2017

00:35:03-Why Fans Should Be Excited

00:35:49-The Ramapo Recruiting Pitch

In 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-Introduction

00:05:33-About Coach Rinsky

00:09:02-The Path to Coaching

00:11:23-Recapping the 2024 Season

00:14:29-Holes to Fill Going Into 2025

00:15:35-New Faces on the Roster

00:16:21-NJAC Conference Structure

00:18:22-Team Strengths

00:19:34-Players to Watch

00:20:48-Key Upcoming Matchups

00:22:32-Preseason Rankings

00:23:24-Chasing the MLB Dream

00:26:00-Why Fans Should Be Excited

00:27:21-The Ramapo Recruiting Pitch

In 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 and UW Whitewater.

In 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 should consider the North Carolina Wesleyan baseball program.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:04:21-About Coach Clifton

00:08:41-The Path to Coaching

00:11:57-Recapping the 2024 Season

00:15:31-Holes to Fill Going Into 2025

00:20:46-Players to Watch

00:21:47-Key Upcoming Games

00:22:44-The USA South Conference

00:23:54-Preseason Rankings

00:26:14-The NC Wesleyan Coaching Staff

00:28:54-Coaching in High School Versus College

00:30:49-Why Fans Should Be Excited

00:31:54-The NC Wesleyan Recruiting Pitch

In 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-Introduction

00:04:03-About Coach Weyandt

00:10:09-The Path to Coaching

00:12:42-Recapping the 2024 Season

00:18:04-Holes to Fill Going Into 2025

00:20:44-Players to Watch

00:22:29-Strengths as a Team

00:25:20-Key Upcoming Matchups

00:29:57-Why Fans Should Be Excited

00:31:08-Hamline Recruiting Pitch

00:35:17-Lightning Round

00:36:00-CHS—The Hamline Home Field

00:43:19-The Hamline Coaching Staff

In 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-Introduction

00:03:20-About Coach Brewer

00:08:20-The Path to Coaching

00:11:05-Recapping the 2024 Season

00:21:17-DIII Baseball's Lack of Status

00:25:19-Financial Challenges at Keystone

00:36:14-Status of the 2025 Schedule

00:38:04-Losing 35 Players in a Single Season

00:42:12-Holes to Fill and Players to Watch

00:44:22-Key Upcoming Matchups

00:45:31-Preseason Rankings

00:47:24-What Fans Can Do to Help

00:50:15-Why Fans Should Be Excited

00:52:42-Last Words from Coach Shevchik

In 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-Introduction

00:03:46-About Coach Brewer

00:08:23-The Path to Coaching

00:13:17-Recapping the 2024 Season

00:17:21-Holes to Fill Going Into 2025

00:23:21-Team Strengths

00:27:14-Players to Watch

00:30:35-Key Upcoming Matchups

00:32:54-Preseason Rankings

00:34:28-Why Fans Should Be Excited

00:37:26-The Marietta Recruiting Pitch

00:41:19-1975 HOF Team Induction

In 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-Introduction

00:03:54-About Coach Odenwaelder

00:07:38-The Path to Coaching

00:11:50-Recapping the 2024 Season

00:14:17-Holes to Fill Going Into 2025

00:16:39-Team Strengths

00:19:38-Players to Watch

00:21:35-Key Upcoming Matchups

00:23:02-Preseason Rankings

00:24:43-Why Fans Should Be Excited

00:25:19-The Eastern CT State Recruiting Pitch

In 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 Introduction

00:10:05-Path Through Baseball

00:12:14-Early Coaching Career

00:15:00-Arriving at Dickinson

00:18:22-About Dickinson College

00:20:07-Recapping the 2024 Season

00:28:09-2024 All Conference Players

00:35:02-Off Season Recruiting

00:44:36-Looking Ahead to 2025

00:47:12-Coaching at Stanford

00:53:25-Competing Against Johns Hopkins

00:55:22-Recent Program Momentum

01:04:59-Lightning Round

01:08:48-Best Piece of Coaching Advice

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-Introduction

00:05:10-Goals of This Episode

00:10:43-The Good Things

00:11:08-Getting More Reps

00:15:29-Escaping Daddy Ball

00:18:49-Access to Instruction

00:20:37-A Variety of Voices

00:23:32-Off Season Reps

00:26:24-Exposure to National Competition

00:31:08-New Faces and Friend Groups

00:33:38-A Great Family Experience

00:36:13-Summary of Good Things

00:38:02-The Not So Good Things

00:40:14-High Costs and Fees

00:44:10-A Culture of Winning Versus Development

00:47:52-The Travel Portion of Travel Ball

00:50:35-Evaluating and Judging Talent

00:55:24-Parent Politics

01:02:05-Cookie Cutter Instruction

01:04:12-Giving Up Other Experiences

01:06:56-Over Selling the College Exposure Angle

01:14:38-Bonus Items!

01:18:08-Wrapping It Up

In 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-Introduction

00:04:45-About Coach Egbert

00:09:40-Coach Egbert's Path Through Sports

00:12:26-Arriving at Misericordia

00:16:11-About Misericordia University

00:19:51-The Misericordia Coaching Staff

00:23:58-Looking Ahead to 2025

00:29:18-Recapping the Run to the Finals

00:37:57-The World Series Final vs. UW Whitewater

00:46:00-National Player of the Year Connor Maryniak

00:52:30-Developing as a Coach

00:55:16-Not Playing in College

00:58:07-The Misericordia Brand of Baseball

01:03:12-Turning Around a Program

01:05:37-Peaking at the End of the Season

01:08:43-Learning from the 2023 CWS Run

01:11:06-Lightning Round

01:16:16-The Most Important Trait for Success