D3P: A DIII Baseball Podcast

D3P
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D3P is a podcast for current and incoming DIII college baseball players and fans. Hosted by Eric and Wyatt Rudolf, D3P covers in-season topics like scores, stats, players, teams, conferences, streaks, scoreboards and national rankings. In the off-season D3P interviews coaches, players and experts on topics like recruiting, training, the transfer portal, rule changes, NIL opportunities, playing professionally and life after baseball. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and contains personal opinions and occasional hyperbole, not intended to be taken as news or factual reporting.

  1. Aug 25

    D3P107: Shenandoah Head Coach Kevin Anderson

    In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk with Head Baseball Coach Kevin Anderson from Shenandoah University. During this interview we cover Coach Anderson’s playing and coaching career, his time as the Head Coach at DI James Madison, his transition to Shenandoah, and his 40+ years of sustained coaching success—including 856 career wins, two College World Series appearances, four Regional titles and 10 Coach of the Year awards. We also recap Shenandoah’s 2026 season, including a 37-12 record, the ODAC Tournament championship, a #6 NPI finish, and the team’s NCAA Regional run. Looking ahead to 2027, we discuss roster losses and additions, impact players to watch, team strengths, pitching philosophy and staff usage, scheduling in one of the toughest conferences in the country, the pursuit of 1,000 career wins, how coaching has changed over the last several decades, recruiting, the Shenandoah brand of baseball, and why potential recruits should consider the program. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:04:39-About Coach Anderson 00:11:05-The Path to Coaching 00:14:30-Recapping the 2026 Season 00:23:58-Key Losses and Holes to Fill 00:28:16-Approach to Transfers 00:32:06-Non Conference Scheduling 00:34:09-Pitching by Committee 00:38:19-The 1000 Career Wins Mark 00:40:09-Good Seasons vs. Great Seasons 00:45:55-Coaching Then and Now 00:51:29-The Shenandoah Brand of Baseball 00:53:34-The Shenandoah Recruiting Pitch 00:54:51-Lightning Round

  2. Aug 18

    D3P106: Rhodes College Head Coach Rob Schrier

    In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Rob Schrier from Rhodes College. During this interview we cover Coach Schrier's DIII baseball playing career, his path into coaching, his time in Travel and Club baseball, and his 21 years as an assistant on the Rhodes staff before being named Head Coach just one season ago. We also recap Rhodes' 2026 season including the team's 30-17 overall record, 13-8 conference record and #35 National Ranking. Looking ahead to 2027 we discuss roster losses and additions, impact players to watch, team strengths, Rhodes' rise into the national conversation, recruiting, the Rhodes brand of baseball, and why potential recruits should consider the program. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:03:49-About Coach Griffiths 00:05:51-Off-Season Activities 00:07:05-The Path to Coaching 00:09:35-2026 Season Recap 00:14:42-Holes to Fill Going into 2027 00:23:13-Key Transfers and New Faces 00:20:02-Strengths as a Team 00:21:13-Non-Conference Scheduling 00:23:07-Waiting 21 Years for a Head Coach Role 00:26:34-Learning as an Assistant 00:27:31-The Changing Travel Ball Landscape 00:29:57-Building a Winning Culture Over Time 00:33:57-The Rhodes Brand of Baseball 00:34:39-The Rhodes Recruiting Pitch 00:36:31-Lightning Round

  3. Aug 11

    D3P105: NCAA Baseball Rule Changes for 2027 and 2028

    In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we break down the NCAA’s proposed baseball rule changes for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, including changes that could affect field dimensions, player safety, pace of play, technology, electronic communication and officiating. Over the course of this episode we review the NCAA rules-making process, then translate each proposed rule into plain English—discussing why the NCAA may be considering it, how it could affect the game, and whether we believe it would improve college baseball. We cover proposed changes including 18-inch bases, the double first base, bat sensors, offensive conferences, limited pitcher disengagements, the three-batter minimum, expanded video review, and ball-and-strike challenges—then finish the episode with our own list of NCAA rules we would like to see changed or added in the future. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:03:16-Why This Show is Important 00:10:31-Overview of the Rules Making Process 00:14:56-Use of Oversized Bases 00:18:50-The Double First Base 00:22:46-Bat Sensor Technology 00:27:13-Offensive Timeouts 00:30:16-Limited Pitcher Disengagements 00:33:12-Limits on Relief Pitchers 00:35:41-Use of Timers Between At Bats 00:37:48-Expanded Use of Replay Challenges 00:41:41-Challenging Ball and Strike Calls 00:45:04-Limits to Electronic Communication 00:48:41-Our Rule Change Wish List

  4. Aug 4

    D3P104: Wittenberg Head Coach Mitchell Griffiths

    In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Mitchell Griffiths from Wittenberg. During this interview we cover Coach Griffiths' DII baseball playing career, his path into coaching, and his last-minute promotion from Interim Head Coach to Head Coach two seasons ago. We also recap Wittenberg's 2026 season including the team's 31-13 overall record, 12-4 conference record and NCAA-leading offense. Looking ahead to 2027 we discuss roster losses and additions, impact players to watch, team strengths, Wittenberg's rise into the national conversation, the team's NPI Top 15 ranking, recruiting, the Wittenberg brand of baseball, and why potential recruits should consider the program. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:06:58-About Coach Griffiths 00:10:52-Off-Season Activities 00:12:00-The Path to Coaching 00:16:22-2026 Season Recap 00:21:05-Holes to Fill Going into 2027 00:23:13-Key Transfers and New Faces 00:27:44-Strengths as a Team 00:30:05-Non-Conference Scheduling 00:33:25-Competing in Conference with Denison 00:36:30-Comparing DII and DIII Baseball 00:39:55-The Wittenberg Program Turnaround 00:46:03-The Wittenberg Brand of Baseball 00:46:38-The Wittenberg Recruiting Pitch 00:48:47-Lightning Round

  5. Jul 28

    D3P103: Lynchburg Head Coach Travis Beazley

    In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk with Head Baseball Coach Travis Beazley from the University of Lynchburg. During this interview we cover Coach Beazley's college and MiLB playing career, his path into coaching, his time at Lynchburg as an Assistant Coach, his transition into the Head Coach role, and his program's 2023 National Title run. We also recap Lynchburg's 2026 season, including the ODAC regular-season championship, the ODAC conference tournament, the team's run to the Super Regional, and the season-ending matchup with eventual CWS participant ETBU. Looking ahead to 2027, we discuss roster losses and additions, impact players to watch, team strengths, scheduling in the NPI era, recruiting, the Lynchburg brand of baseball, and why potential recruits should consider the program. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:06:28-About Coach Beazley 00:10:44-The Path to Coaching 00:18:04-Recapping the 2026 Season 00:23:13-Key Losses and Holes to Fill 00:25:50-New Faces and Transfers In 00:28:31-Strengths and Potential in 2027 00:31:15-The Jump in Offensive Production 00:36:09-Scheduling Strategy 00:39:34-Playing in the MiLB vs. Coaching 00:43:27-Inheriting a National Champion 00:47:47-Learning from Pro Ball 00:50:55-Why Players Should Consider Lynchburg 00:54:08-Lightning Round

  6. Jul 21

    D3P102: Piedmont Baseball Head Coach Justin Scali

    In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Justin Scali from Piedmont University. During this interview we cover Coach Scali’s DIII baseball playing career, his path into coaching, his 12 years as an assistant at Piedmont, and his transition into the Head Coach role. We also recap Piedmont’s 2026 season, including the CCS regular-season and tournament championships, an undefeated Regional run, the program’s first Super Regional appearance, and the season-ending matchup with eventual National Champion Denison. Looking ahead to 2027, we discuss roster losses and additions, impact players to watch, team strengths, scheduling in the NPI era, Piedmont’s rise into the national conversation, recruiting, the Piedmont brand of baseball, and why potential recruits should consider the program. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:04:59-About Coach Scali 00:07:46-Off-Season Activities 00:08:59-The Path to Coaching 00:12:10-2026 Season Recap 00:18:08-Holes to Fill Going into 2027 00:19:35-Key Transfers and New Faces 00:20:42-Strengths as a Team 00:22:48-Non-Conference Scheduling 00:25:35-Opening the NPI at #14 00:32:16-Transitioning from Player to Coach 00:35:27-The Piedmont Brand of Baseball 00:36:44-The Piedmont Recruiting Pitch 00:39:40-Lightning Round

  7. Jul 14

    D3P101: First Year UW Platteville Head Coach Aidan Wojciehowski

    In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we interview the newly hired Head Baseball Coach of UW Platteville Aidan Wojciehowski. During this interview we cover Coach Woj's experience as a player, his path to coaching, his experience as an assistant at Loras College, and his road to the WIAC. We also discuss the UW Platteville opportunity, what made the job the right fit, what Coach Woj has learned in his first few days as a Head Coach, and how he plans to build the Platteville program moving forward. This interview concludes with a discussion about competing in the WIAC, the type of players he wants to recruit, the identity he hopes to establish at UW Platteville, and what a successful first year would look like for the Pioneers. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:05:07-About Coach Woj 00:09:37-The UW Platteville Opportunity 00:10:54-The Interview Process 00:12:40-Excitement About the Job 00:13:30-About Platteville as a School 00:15:35-Opportunities in the Baseball Program 00:16:45-Coaching Staff Plans 00:19:43-Challenges of the HC Role 00:23:28-Leaving Loras 00:25:25-Message to Current Players 00:31:06-The Platteville Recruiting Profile 00:32:43-Defining Year 1 Success 00:34:48-Lightning Round

  8. Jun 7

    D3P100: The 2026 End of Season Awards MEGA SHOW

    In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we wrap up the 2026 season with our biggest show of the year—our End of Season Awards Show—and, completely by accident, our historic 100th episode. Over the course of this episode we hand out 60 Division III baseball awards across 12 different categories, recognizing players, units, and programs from across Division III in a way that goes well beyond the standard postseason awards. Some categories are stat-driven, some are storyline-driven, some are serious, and a few are just for fun—but the goal of this episode is to spread the spotlight, celebrate how deep DIII baseball truly is, and give recognition to as many deserving teams and players as possible.

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D3P is a podcast for current and incoming DIII college baseball players and fans. Hosted by Eric and Wyatt Rudolf, D3P covers in-season topics like scores, stats, players, teams, conferences, streaks, scoreboards and national rankings. In the off-season D3P interviews coaches, players and experts on topics like recruiting, training, the transfer portal, rule changes, NIL opportunities, playing professionally and life after baseball. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and contains personal opinions and occasional hyperbole, not intended to be taken as news or factual reporting.

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