D3P: A DIII Baseball Podcast

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—...

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 i...

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 pot...

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 fi...

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, wi...

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...

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 p...

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 tha...

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 D...

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 t...

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 additio...

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 abo...

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...

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...

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...

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, Pitc...

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. If you are a fan of DIII baseball and believe DIII baseball players and fans deserve...

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...

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, S...

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, Salisbu...

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...

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 covere...

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 Y...

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 baseb...