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In this episode we take on part one of our recruiting question & answer series. All of the questions that we answer are part of a series of recruiting seminars we have conducted over the last two months. We have complied a list of questions from these multiple Zoom sessions or in person recruiting seminars to answer here on the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters...

In this episode, we talk about the window of opportunity in the summer and how sometimes the window to be seen and perform in front of college coaches can be incredibly small. Sometimes players will only have one or two games to show what they are capable of and that could be the difference between and yes or a no in the recruiting process. Additionally we talk metrics in the showcase setting and...

In this episode, we answer an email from a loyal listener with questions surrounding verbal commitments, decommitments, when to accept an offer, and how to go about asking for more financial assistance with programs. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Should You Commit To College Baseball? (00:05:24) - How Often Does a Coach Back Out of Verbal Commitment? (00:11...

In this episode, we talk about what your market value is in terms of recruiting. We get into how to know what it is, how to affect it, and what it means for you in the recruiting process. We also talk about how it has changed in the current landscape of college baseball and how to get an accurate assessment of where you are at. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) -...

In this episode, we talk the Men's College World Series take aways, thoughts, and reactions to LSU winning, a controversial ejection in game two of the final series, and what we thought was interesting and heartbreaking during the tournament. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Dugout Dish: College World Series Recap (00:08:24) - What Defined LSU's 2016 Baseball...

In this episode, we talk about how the recruiting process should be about the process of eliminating options to find the the right fit - and not the process of accumulation of offers. At some point in your process you will need to start to eliminate the programs that are not a fit so that you can make the best decision for you to go to college and play baseball. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube:...

In this episode, we breakdown what the recruiting process at the high academic level looks like. We talk about baseball players vs. guys who play baseball. How coaches identify players at that level and when grades work into the equation. We also talk about how admissions and financial aid plays a role in the high academic world and at the different levels of NCAA baseball. Follow us on Instagram...

In this episode, we go in depth on the recent house settlement decision that was finalized on 6/6/25. We get into what it means for college baseball in regards to scholarships, roster sizes, revenue sharing, and more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - In the Clubhouse: The NCAA Baseball Settlement (00:11:31) - Under the NIL, how will athletics be funded? (00:22...

In this episode, we get back to Omaha for the 2025 College Baseball World Series. We talk the eight teams that are in and how we think they will fare. We also revisit our preseason picks and see how we did. We will talk who we think the favorites are and who could surprise this year in Omaha. We also discuss the recent house settlement decision to give some thoughts on it in its wake. Follow us on...

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. Follow...

This week we sit down with Jonathan Grosse to discuss this past weekends Regional round of the Division I Baseball Tournament and give a preview of the upcoming Super Regional Matchups. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Dugout Dish: SEC Overrated Baseball Podcast (00:07:09) - NCAA Regional Bracket (00:12:53) - North Carolina vs Arizona in the NCAA Softball Cham...

In this episode, we talk about the necessary skill set for position players in baseball. The ability to regularly get yourself into scoring position. Whether it is with speed, power, or both but it is one of the best ways to get noticed by college coaches. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - "Getting to Second Base" (00:10:25) - How To Recruit Your Child

In this episode, we breakdown the DI tournament teams and highlight some of the regionals to look in on this weekend. We go region by region while also giving our Super Regional and Omaha picks.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode, we talk about the decision to enter into the transfer portal. We talk about the reasons players decide to get in and dig into the thought process behind whether or not you should enter into the transfer portal or stay where your feet are. We also talk about what the end goal is when thinking about getting into the transfer portal. You want to have a goal in mind before making the...

The college baseball postseason is here! In this episode, we talk playoff baseball for all divisions. Division II and Division III are into the Super Regional round and Division I is into conference tournament weekends. We breakdown some of the DI conference tournaments, talk bubble teams and give our thoughts on the DII and DIII Super Regional matchups. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbas...

In this episode, we talk about what to do in the late high school season and before summer ball starts. Depending on where you live in the country and how your high school and summer schedules play out there are tactics and events you can attend at the start of the summer to get in front of coaches. We also talk about staying in the weight room, keeps skill sets sharp, and rest if you need it. Fol...

In this episode, we sit down with Vassar College Head Coach Tad Skelley. We talk about his first year as head coach at Vassar, how he envisions the future in his program, what they look for and value at Vassar, and more. Tad brings years of baseball experience to Vassar having spent time at Notre Dame, Northwestern, Colby, Gordon, and time in professional baseball. Follow us on Instagram and Youtu...

In this episode, we talk about what you should be doing in addition to your summer baseball schedule. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - In the Clubhouse: Reaching Out to Coach's (00:08:41) - Summer Baseball Prospects: How to Get In Front of the Coach

*Re-Release* This episode we discuss in detail the different types of showcase and camp events, what makes each of them unique, the value they provide, the timing involved with participation, and how to identify events that are right for you.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Dugout Dish: Camps (00:09:01) - PBR Invites and Exclusives (00:18:40) - Top 25 Prospe...

In this episode, we talk about our thoughts and feelings on weather and geography being a vital part of the decision making process. Baseball is played in early spring at the college level and it is still cold in many parts of the USA. The weather might not be as big of a deciding factor as you might think. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - In the Clubhouse: Th...

In this episode, we sit down with Hamilton Assistant Coach Nolan Driscoll to talk all things recruiting. We discuss how Hamilton goes about finding players to recruit, what they value in their program, what they look for from a skill set standpoint in the recruiting process, and more. Coach Driscoll brings his knowledge as a former student athlete at Clarkson and his coaching stops that cover the...

In this episode, we talk about how you should handle any visit you go on with college coaches. We give out some tips and general things to follow as a player and family when going on visits. Communication and authenticity will always win on visits and allow you to get the most out of it. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - In the Clubhouse With EMD Baseball (00:0...

In this episode, we sit down with Russell Sage Head Coach Nick Pontari. Coach Pontari started the program at Russell Sage and has taken it to the top of the conference standings in just four years. We talk about building a program from nothing, how he gets his guys to compete, what he looks for in the recruiting process, and how he went about building his program, and more. Follow us on Instagram...

In this episode, we dive into what it looks like for coaches when they are recruiting during their season. We talk in general about where they go, how far, they go, and when they can get out.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - In-Season Recruiting (00:11:17) - How to Make a College Decision on a High School Pitcher

In this episode, we discuss our midyear takes on the college baseball season. We also revisit our preseason picks and how they are doing now. We also what we think could happen over the next couple of weeks getting into the conference tournaments and NCAA tournament. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - College Baseball Podcast (00:06:39) - High School Baseball: T...