Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball

In this episode, we talk about the recent court hearing regarding the House v NCAA and the updates that came out of it. There will be more updates coming soon so stay tuned. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - In the Clubhouse (00:12:29) - NCAA Baseball: Roster Limit Debate (00:21:18) - MD Baseball Recruiting Podcast

Rerelease of Episode 18 from July 12 2023 In this episode we sit down and discuss the role of parent in the recruiting process, why playing hard all the time is important, and much more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Dugout Dish: The Role of Parents in the Recru (00:00:49) - Roles of a Parent in the Recruiting Process (00:09:34) - Joey Moore on Parents and...

In this episode, we talk about your high school stats. We discuss why they matter, the value coaches put on them in the recruiting process, and how coaches differentiate between similar players with similar stats. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode, we sit down with former professional baseball player Kevin Smith. Kevin was drafted in the 4th round out of the University of Maryland in 2017 by the Toronto Blue Jays and played eight years of pro ball with the Blue Jays, A’s, and Yankees. We talk his path to college baseball and the pros, the mindset and work ethic it takes to play in the majors, and his advice for the next gene...

In this episode, we discuss what we feel your mindset should be if you did not make the varsity team. It is not the end of the world and there will be plenty of opportunities to play and develop over the course of the JV season. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode we sit down with Navy assistant coach Jeff Kane. Coach Kane in his 11th year with the Midshipmen and he brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. We talk about recruiting at Navy and what they look for in potential student athletes and how it does not differ much from any other recruitment of baseball players. We also talk how Navy is different and what it takes to succeed at th...

In this episode, we talk about what is most important in the recruiting process. The ability to focus on what really matters will be paramount for success. Your focus should be on things like development, consistency, effort, and success on the field. Distractions like rankings, social media outlets, and who is watching will only add undo stress to the process and are things that are out of your c...

In this episode, we sit down with Johnson & Wales Head Coach Kevin Casey and talk family, coaching, recruiting, and baseball. We discuss the current recruiting landscape, how competitive college baseball is, what it is like to coach with and against family, and his excitement for the future of Johnson & Wales baseball. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode, we talk about the importance of body language both on and off the field. It can raise red flags or show coaches some green flags depending on how you can handle adversity with your body language. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode, we talk about our takeaways from the first quarter of the college baseball season. Who had starts that have surprised us. What teams have disappointed to this point in the season and what we are looking forward to seeing now that conference play is underway. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode, we discuss what we feel the 2027 and 2028 graduating classes should be doing in the summer in regards to recruiting. With the recruiting calendar slowed down for younger classes we feel it is paramount to focus on development and playing baseball instead of showcases and camps. We talk about why you want to put yourself in the best spot to be recruited when the time comes. Follow...

In this episode, we sit down with Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Michael Huber. We talk about the field of Mental Performance and how he operates within it. We also talk strategies, processes, and mental skill acquisition that he integrates into his sessions that help student athletes perform at their best when they get on the field or court. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseb...

In this episode, we talk about blocking out the recruiting process stress and having fun with the season. Players have spent the last five to six months getting prepared for the high school and summer baseball seasons and now is the time to go play and have fun with it. The recruiting process will always be stressful, there is no need to add more undo stress by worrying about things you cannot con...

In this episode, we talk about what coaches are looking for at each position when they are recruiting. We breakdown foot speed, arm strength, and intangibles at each position on the field from a position player standpoint. This is a generalized discussion and things can change from program to program, however, we get into the bare minimums that coaches are looking for to recruit college baseball p...

In this episode, we rerecord a popular topic on watching college baseball. We discuss what to watch, how to watch, where to watch, and why. We love college baseball here at EMD and we want players to know what to look for when watching so you can understand where you fit in at the college level. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode, we sit down with Franklin & Marshall assistant coach Matt Riebesell. We talk about how F&M goes about their recruiting process in the high academic world. We also talk about what it takes to succeed and compete at the D III level in college baseball as well as much more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode we talk about the rise of showcasing at younger ages. In the current recruiting landscape we argue that showcasing as an 8th grader or freshman in high school holds no real value. We talk why and what other options families can use to spend their money and time in better ways. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode we sit down with Jonathan to discuss our thoughts on the 2025 college baseball season and some of the topics we will be paying attention to this season. We talk about the new look conferences in the Big 10 and ACC, the travel in these conferences going cross country, who we think are sleepers for the season and of course our preseason 8 for Omaha. There is a lot to cover this seaso...

In this episode, we talk about how to go about setting up your social media accounts in the recruiting process. We discuss how to name your account, what to post, how to post, and more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode, we sit down with Seton Hall Strength & Conditioning coach Angelo Gingerelli to talk about a myriad of topics. Angelo has been a S & C coach at Seton Hall for twenty years while also holding similar postings at Va Tech, NC St, and with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Angleo is also an author with this most recent book out on Amazon titled, The Next Four Years: Compete, Win, & T...

In this episode, we discuss how to communicate with all coaches. We first get into how to talk to college coaches and build relationships with them during your recruiting process. We also touch on how to keep effective communication with your high school and travel coaches so they are in the know on how you are progressing in the off season. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode, we lay out what a day and a week look like in the life of a college baseball player. We talk about both the spring and the fall and the similarities and differences between the two seasons and what is expected of players. We get into what you must do to find success both on and off the field since all college freshman are going to be encountering something they have never had to d...

In this episode we talk about the limitations some players might face in regard to the weight room. We talk about how to overcome them, where to seek information, and how to make the most of your situation.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball

In this episode, we talk about how college coaches evaluate pitchers. We go in depth on what matters, why, and how coaches sift through all the information that is available to them nowadays. As the title indicates we also talk about why the evaluation is not just about how hard players throw the baseball - it encompasses more than just velocity and we go on a deep dive as to what those other thin...

In this episode, we talk about where high school players focus should be right now in January. Making the variety team should be your goal, however, we also talk about what to do if you don’t.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball