2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament Predictions — National Seeds, Regional Hosts & Bubble Teams - Ep. 168

NCAA 5-for-5 Eligibility Rule Is Now Law — Full Breakdown & What It Means for Every Recruit - Ep. 174

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

MLB's Proposed Draft Overhaul Explained — What It Means for College Baseball & High School Players | EMD Shorts

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