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2026 College Baseball Season Recap — Popularity, Rising Velocity & What It Means for Recruits - Ep. 173

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

Taking Ownership of your Process | EMD Shorts

In this episode, we talk about what you should be doing to take ownership of your recruiting process. We talk about the time and effort it takes to be an active participant in your process with emails, videos, social media posts, and more. We also talk about doing more than the bare minimum and giving yourself the best chance to get in front of the coaches and program you are interested in. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com [https://kaligloves.com/] Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com [http://www.diamoncollegeshowcase.com] Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com [http://www.teammatchsports.com]

Ep. 172 - Rerelease of ep. 61

*Re-release of ep. 61* The transfer portal has made it easier than ever to leave a program — but the families who navigate the recruiting process best are the ones who make the right decision the first time and never need it. We are rereleasing this conversation with St. John's University Pitching Coach George Brown from 2024 because it is as relevant today as the day we recorded it — and with St. John's coming off a super regional appearance in 2026, Coach Brown's insights on building the right culture and making the right recruiting decisions have never felt more timely. What we cover: * How St. John's University and the Big East approach college baseball recruiting and what makes the conference an attractive destination for recruits * What Coach Brown specifically looks for when recruiting and evaluating pitchers for his program * How recruiting timelines play out in the Big East and what families need to understand about when and how to engage with programs * How the transfer portal has reshaped the college baseball landscape and what it means for programs trying to build rosters and recruits trying to find the right fit * Why making the right college decision the first time is more critical than ever — and how to set yourself up to do exactly that * What players and families should be specifically looking for when evaluating a college baseball program during the recruiting process * The questions every recruit should be asking on campus visits and in conversations with coaches to make sure the fit is genuinely right before committing * How to avoid the red flags that families commonly miss during recruiting that lead to transfers and difficult situations down the road St. John's made a super regional in 2026 — and this conversation from 2024 shows exactly the kind of program building and recruiting philosophy that gets a program there. This episode is essential listening for every baseball family in the recruiting process right now New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com [https://kaligloves.com/] Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com [http://www.diamoncollegeshowcase.com] Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com [http://www.teammatchsports.com]

NCAA 5-for-5 Eligibility Clock Clarified — What the Updated Language Means for Your Player | EMD Shorts

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

2026 College World Series Preview — CWS Picks, Super Regional Recap & the All-SEC Bracket - Ep. 171

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