Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball

Andy Kiriakedes & Keith Glasser
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With a combined 25 years of collegiate coaching experience at the Division I, II, and III levels we will bring you the latest insights, analysis, and interviews about the world of college baseball recruiting. Each week, we will break down topics relevant to the college baseball recruiting landscape. In addition to breaking down the latest recruiting news, we'll also be speaking with coaches and players around the country. Our guests will provide valuable insights into what it takes to make it as a college baseball player and share their experiences and knowledge of the recruiting process.Whether you're a high school player, parent, or coach looking to learn more about the recruiting process or gather insights from college coaches this podcast has something for everyone. So join us each week as we dive deep into the world of college baseball recruiting.

  1. NCAA 5-for-5 Eligibility Vote Update — EMD Shorts

    2d ago ·  Bonus

    NCAA 5-for-5 Eligibility Vote Update — EMD Shorts

    The NCAA 5-for-5 eligibility vote has been moved to June — and with significant support behind it, college athletics may be on the verge of its biggest eligibility change in decades. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball gives you the latest update on exactly what the proposed rule says, when it would take effect, and what it means for every player, family, and program navigating college baseball right now. What we cover: • The latest update on the 5-for-5 vote — why it has been moved to June and how much support it currently has heading into that vote • Exactly how the new five year eligibility model would work — what changes, what stays the same, and what it means for current and future recruits • When the eligibility clock starts under the new rule — high school graduation or a student athlete's 19th birthday, whichever comes first • What limited waivers would still be available and which circumstances would qualify under the new model • The one time transfer rule that would go into effect alongside the eligibility change and what it means for players considering a move • Our thoughts on the broader transfer portal picture — how this rule reshapes the way coaches and players think about transferring • How D1 roster construction changes under a five year eligibility model and which programs stand to benefit most • Who this rule change helps, who it hurts, and what recruits at every stage of the process should be thinking about right now We will continue to bring you updates on this as more information becomes available so you stay ahead of every change coming to college baseball. 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 Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - NCAA Baseball: 5 for 5 Rule(00:10:22) - The One Year Transfer Portal(00:22:03) - Transfer Portal: A Step in the Process(00:31:15) - Top 10 Prospects: Aaron Dobson

    33 min
  2. College Baseball Postseason Is Here — Why Everyone Need to Be Watching - Ep. 169

    6d ago

    College Baseball Postseason Is Here — Why Everyone Need to Be Watching - Ep. 169

    College Baseball Postseason Is Here — Why Everyone Need to Be Watching - Ep. 169   The college baseball postseason is officially in full swing at every level — and for any player who wants to play college baseball one day, right now is the most important time of year to be paying attention. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down what is happening across the D1, D2, and D3 brackets, where things stand heading into this week, and exactly why watching postseason college baseball is one of the most valuable things a recruit can do for their development and their recruitment.   What we cover:   The NCAA D1 bracket released Monday — what it looks like, which programs are in, and what to watch for in the opening rounds Where the D2 postseason stands with super regional weekends recently wrapped up and the World Series coming later this week The D3 bracket and what is on deck as they head towards crowning their new national champion Why watching the college baseball playoffs is not just entertaining — it is essential viewing for every high school player who wants to compete at the next level What recruits should specifically be looking for when they watch — the speed of the game, the competitiveness, the situational baseball, and the intensity of every at bat How to watch D1, D2, and D3 postseason baseball right now on streaming platforms and online for free or low cost Why seeing what college baseball actually looks and feels like is one of the most important steps in understanding whether you are ready — and how to get there   All of college baseball is playing for a national championship right now. If you aspire to be part of it — tune in and see exactly what you are working toward. 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 Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Dugout Dish: College Baseball Selection Podcast(00:07:27) - Wonders of the NCAA Tournament: The Sunbelt(00:14:14) - West Virginia vs Virginia in the Regional(00:21:22) - Georgia Tech vs Arkansas in the NCAA Regional(00:28:50) - Kansas vs Arkansas(00:37:08) - Auburn vs Mississippi State in the NCAA Regional(00:43:46) - Nebraska vs Ole Miss(00:50:32) - North Carolina vs USC in the NCAA Baseball Regional(00:58:36) - Santa Barbara vs Tarleton NCAA Regional(01:05:11) - Alabama vs Oklahoma State in the NCAA Tournament(01:12:26) - Florida Gators vs Miami Hurricanes(01:20:29) - D1 Baseball World Series

    1h 25m
  3. College Baseball Postseason Is Here — Why Recruits at Every Level Need to Be Watching | EMD Shorts

    May 25 ·  Bonus

    College Baseball Postseason Is Here — Why Recruits at Every Level Need to Be Watching | EMD Shorts

    College Baseball Postseason Is Here — Why Recruits at Every Level Need to Be Watching | EMD Shorts   The college baseball postseason is officially underway at every level — and for any player who wants to play college baseball one day, right now is the most important time of year to be paying attention. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down what is happening across the D1, D2, and D3 brackets, where things stand heading into this week, and exactly why watching postseason college baseball is one of the most valuable things a recruit can do for their development and their recruitment.   What we cover:   The NCAA D1 bracket releasing today — what it looks like, which programs are in, and what to watch for in the opening rounds Where the D2 postseason stands with super regional weekends recently wrapped up and the World Series coming later this week The D3 bracket and what is on deck as the smallest division heads toward its own national champion Why watching the college baseball playoffs is not just entertaining — it is essential viewing for every high school player who wants to compete at the next level What recruits should specifically be looking for when they watch — the speed of the game, the competitiveness, the situational baseball, and the intensity of every at bat How to watch D1, D2, and D3 postseason baseball right now on streaming platforms and online for free or low cost Why seeing what college baseball actually looks and feels like is one of the most important steps in understanding whether you are ready — and how to get there   All of college baseball is playing for a national championship right now. If you aspire to be part of it — tune in and see exactly what you are working toward. 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 Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Baseball Glove(00:08:09) - Diamond College Showcase Camps(00:15:46) - MD Baseball: Recruiting Family Edition

    16 min
  4. 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament Predictions — National Seeds, Regional Hosts & Bubble Teams - Ep. 168

    May 21

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

    The conference tournaments are here and the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament field is about to be set. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball makes their full postseason predictions — breaking down every Power 4 conference tournament, the mid-major programs making noise, the bubble teams who need a big week to save their season, and our complete predictions for the eight national seeds and sixteen regional host sites. What we cover: The Power 4 conference tournaments — which programs have already done enough and which ones need a deep run just to hear their name called on Selection Monday Which Power 4 bubble teams are fighting for their postseason lives heading into conference tournament week The Sun Belt Conference — which programs have put together strong enough seasons to earn an at-large bid or automatic qualifier Conference USA and the Big East — the mid-major programs with a legitimate shot at the field of 64 The complete bubble breakdown — an honest assessment of who is safely in, who is safely out, and who could go either way Our predictions for all eight national seeds and the programs we think will anchor each regional Our predictions for all sixteen regional host sites for the 2026 D1 NCAA Baseball Tournament The surprise programs that could make a conference tournament run and shake up the bracket before Selection Monday Whether you are a college baseball fan tracking the postseason picture or a high school recruit following the programs on your list, this episode gives you everything you need heading into the most important week of the college baseball season 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 Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - College Baseball: Bubble Teams(00:09:56) - Bubble Watch: The National Seeding(00:16:11) - National Seed Matchup(00:25:23) - NCAA Regional Host Contention: Georgia, Tennessee, Wake Forest(00:31:27) - Bold Baseball Bid Search on Team Match(00:37:39) - Ohio State: Should They Be In the NCAA Tournament?(00:42:44) - Bid Steel Podcast: The American(00:50:18) - Bucknell Baseball Making It To the Patriot League Final

    55 min
  5. Why High School Baseball Still Matters in College Recruiting — What Coaches Are Really Watching | EMD Shorts

    May 18 ·  Bonus

    Why High School Baseball Still Matters in College Recruiting — What Coaches Are Really Watching | EMD Shorts

    Travel ball dominates the conversation around college baseball recruiting — but the high school season still carries more weight than most families realize. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly why college coaches continue to prioritize the high school season in their evaluation process and what they are specifically looking for when they come to watch your son play. What we cover: • Why college coaches still show up to high school games despite the showcase and travel ball circuit • What competing against your peers in a real game environment tells a coaching staff that a showcase never can • How coaches evaluate the way players handle failure — and why it matters as much as performance • What situational baseball and baseball IQ look like in a high school game and why coaches are watching for it closely • Why playoff runs and state tournament appearances are some of the most valuable recruiting opportunities a player can have • How the pressure of a meaningful high school game mirrors what players will experience in college baseball • What players and families should keep in mind about the high school season at every stage of the recruiting process Whether your son is deep in the recruiting process or just getting started, this episode is a reminder that the high school season is not just a warmup for travel ball — it is one of the most important stages a coach will evaluate you on. 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 Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Don't Let Your High School Season Matter(00:09:32) - The New York state baseball championship(00:17:36) - Summer Baseball: How Much Does It Matter?

    22 min
  6. What LSU's Jay Johnson Said About His Team's Struggles — A Masterclass in Coaching Accountability - Ep. 167

    May 14

    What LSU's Jay Johnson Said About His Team's Struggles — A Masterclass in Coaching Accountability - Ep. 167

    What LSU's Jay Johnson Said About His Team's Struggles — A Masterclass in Coaching Accountability - Ep. 167   Two national championships. One brutally honest self-assessment. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down LSU Head Baseball Coach Jay Johnson's recent candid interviews about his program's struggles this season — what he said, why he said it, and what every coach, player, and baseball family can take away from the way he handled it.   What we cover:   What Jay Johnson said publicly about LSU baseball's performance this season and why it caught everyone's attention How he assessed his roster construction decisions and where he felt the program missed on players they added this year What LSU's approach at the plate has looked like this season and how it has drifted from the program's identity How a coach coming off a 2025 national championship talks about getting back to basics without making excuses Why Johnson's interviews were not negative — they were an honest, accountable look at where a great program stands and where it needs to go What coaches at every level can learn from the way Jay Johnson communicates publicly about his team What this candid moment means for LSU baseball's trajectory for the rest of the season and beyond This episode is for coaches who want to lead better, players who want to understand what elite program culture looks like, and families who want to know what separates a two-time national champion from everyone else. 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 Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's New Glove For Kids(00:09:21) - Jay Sylvester on the Florida coaching interview(00:17:05) - LSU Coach Ed Orgeron on the LSU offense(00:22:26) - College Baseball: Is It Like Major League Baseball?(00:30:47) - Coach Les Miles on His Message to His Team(00:39:56) - Jay Jay on His Coaching Interviews

    46 min
  7. Data, Metrics & College Baseball Recruiting — What Your Numbers Mean and Where They Fall Short | EMD Shorts

    May 13 ·  Bonus

    Data, Metrics & College Baseball Recruiting — What Your Numbers Mean and Where They Fall Short | EMD Shorts

    Technology has transformed college baseball recruiting. From Trackman to Rapsodo to Hawkeye, coaches now have access to more data on recruits than ever before — and knowing how to use your numbers to your advantage has become one of the most important parts of the recruiting process. But data is only part of the story. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly how coaches use metrics to evaluate recruits, what your numbers actually tell a coaching staff, and why in-game performance is what ultimately separates the players who get offered from the ones who don't.   What we cover:   How technology has become embedded in college baseball recruiting at every level from D3 to D1 What Trackman, Rapsodo, and Hawkeye measure and why college staffs rely on them to evaluate players they haven't seen in person The key metrics coaches focus on — exit velocity, pitch velocity, spin rate, launch angle, horizontal and vertical break — and what each one tells them about your potential How coaches use your data to compare your skill set to their current and former players and project how they can develop you in their program Why strong metrics are a powerful foot in the door — but not a guarantee of a roster spot Why your ability to compete, win, and produce those metrics in real games is what coaches ultimately recruit How to think about data as a starting point and build a complete recruiting profile around it   Whether you're a pitcher trying to understand what your spin rate means or a hitter wondering how your exit velocity stacks up — this episode gives you the full picture of how data fits into the college baseball recruiting process. 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 Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Data Analytics in the Baseball Recruiting Process(00:06:28) - Do Metrics Affect College Recruiting?(00:14:22) - Data in the Baseball Program

    19 min
  8. Finding the Right College Baseball Fit — Denison University Associate Head Coach Ryne Romick - Ep. 166

    May 7

    Finding the Right College Baseball Fit — Denison University Associate Head Coach Ryne Romick - Ep. 166

    The college baseball recruiting process is about more than tools and metrics — it is about finding the right fit for both the player and the program. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball sits down with Denison University Associate Head Coach Ryne Romick to talk about how his program evaluates and recruits players, what those early conversations with recruits look like, and how culture and fit ultimately drive the recruiting decision on both sides.   What we cover:   How Denison University identifies and recruits the players who fit their program both on and off the field What the recruiting conversation between Coach Romick and a potential recruit actually sounds like — and what he is listening for How Denison builds internal competition within their program to develop players personally and as a team What Coach Romick specifically values when evaluating arms during the recruiting process and how he weighs it against other factors Why program culture and school fit are just as important as baseball ability when a recruit is making his college decision How coaches determine when a player is truly the right fit for their program — and when the answer is no on either side What it takes to create a student athlete experience that is as rewarding as possible from day one on campus This episode is for every player and family trying to understand not just how to get recruited — but how to find the program where their son will actually thrive. 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 Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Cali Gloves(00:01:03) - Dugout Dish Podcast: Ryan Romick(00:06:29) - How Do You Find a Player at Denison?(00:13:36) - CFB Network: The Fit of a Recruitment(00:20:18) - Diamond College Showcase Camp(00:26:57) - Freshmen on the Baseball Team(00:33:04) - Is Trackman Necessary for Pitching?(00:41:33) - Pitchers on Less Stress in Sports(00:48:14) - Keaton Moore on slowing the game(00:53:29) - Joey Greenberg on College Baseball(00:59:36) - "It doesn't matter how you got it."(01:00:17) - Ohio Baseball Recruiting Advice(01:07:11) - College Baseball: Upper Levels vs. Lower Levels

    1h 12m
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With a combined 25 years of collegiate coaching experience at the Division I, II, and III levels we will bring you the latest insights, analysis, and interviews about the world of college baseball recruiting. Each week, we will break down topics relevant to the college baseball recruiting landscape. In addition to breaking down the latest recruiting news, we'll also be speaking with coaches and players around the country. Our guests will provide valuable insights into what it takes to make it as a college baseball player and share their experiences and knowledge of the recruiting process.Whether you're a high school player, parent, or coach looking to learn more about the recruiting process or gather insights from college coaches this podcast has something for everyone. So join us each week as we dive deep into the world of college baseball recruiting.

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