The D2 Baseball Podcast

The University of Tampa Spartans just did something no other Division II baseball program has ever accomplished: winning three back-to-back-to-back National Championships. Robert sits down with Head Coach Joe Urso to break down this historic run and look at how the program continues to reach unparalleled heights. In this interview, Coach Urso takes us behind the scenes of the 2026 season, discussi...

The top two seeds collide in Cary for the 2026 D2 baseball championship series! Join Robert Frey and Wayne Cavadi of the DII Report as they break down the epic best-of-three matchup between West Chester and Tampa. Both teams have dominated their paths to the finals, playing nearly flawless baseball without major mistakes. Tampa enters the series leading D2 in multiple categories, including fieldin...

The 2026 D2 Baseball Regionals are coming up! Preview all eight regions and the teams within with Robert Frey and special guests, Mike Vucsko, Alex Pearce, and Will Conerly. Video Chapters0:43 - 15:24 Atlantic15:30 - 46:59 Midwest w/ Mike Vucsko47:02 - 1:10:22 Central1:10:33 - 1:23:23 East1:23:30 - 1:53:30 Southeast w/ Alex Pearce1:53:54 - 2:11:53 South2:11:55 - 2:55:46 South Central w/ Will Coner...

The first ordered NCAA Division II regional rankings of 2026 are officially here! Join the D2 Baseball podcast as we dive deep into the April 29th rankings with special guest Wayne Cavadi from the DII Report. We are breaking down all eight regions, analyzing the current field of 56, and discussing how upcoming conference tournaments could lead to stolen bids and bracket chaos In this episode: Atla...

Host Robert Frey and special guest Wayne Cavadi from the DII Report break down the first release of the regional consideration lists for the 2026 Division II baseball season. They analyze each region's top contenders and surprises while discussing how key metrics like RPI and strength of schedule influence the tournament bracket. Regional Summaries: Atlantic Region: The "Big Five"—We...

In this episode, Robert sits down with West Alabama Head Coach Eric DuBose, who is off to a great 12-1 start to begin the season. In this episode, we talk about coaching philosophy, the pitching staff success, some notable offensive players, the advantage of having depth, DuBose allowing players to coach him, and more. Don't miss this episode with West Alabama Head Coach Eric DuBose.

In this episode, Robert is joined by Cal State San Marcos Head Coach Jose Garcia, as he discusses the team's 7-1 start to begin the season. He also talks about some of the top bats on the team, like Jacob Embleton (.391 AVG, 1.192 OPS), Michael Ryan (.350 AVG, .969 OPS), and Stephen Espinoza (.345 AVG, team-leading 10 hits). As well, he talks about the success of the rotation like Dylan Escoba...

In this episode, USC Aiken's Ben Shepherd joins the show to talk about history, as he became the first person in DII history to throw a 9-inning no-hitter in his collegiate debut. Hear about his preparation, what his first start felt like, and how he originally wasn't supposed to start that second game. Like and Subscribe for future interviews with D2 players, coaches, and administrators.

Wayne Cavadi of the DII Report joins the show to preview the 2026 D2 Baseball Season with Robert Frey! In this episode, we cover the Top 25, some intriguing opening weekend matchups, and preview all eight regions and the conferences within. Like and subscribe for future content.

In this episode, we follow the unique journey of Richie Cortese from his home state of Montana to Lander University in South Carolina and ultimately to the Philadelphia Phillies. Richie shares how a DM on Twitter led him to Lander , his experiences with his dad—who also played professional baseball—and how his Christian faith and teammates helped shape his mental approach to the game. Hear how all...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert speaks with Travis Graves, the second Head Baseball Coach in UT Dallas history. Graves discusses his extensive background, which includes playing in the College World Series for Southern Miss and winni...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this special player story, Robert talks with former Quincy University Hawk Dayson Croes, who made a stunning journey from independent baseball to the San Francisco Giants organization, ending his 2025 season at the AAA level. Croes shares the incredible, une...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert talks with Chris Rodriguez, the new Head Baseball Coach at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). After serving as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator, Rodriguez discusses his smooth trans...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert talks with Brian Lewis, the new Head Baseball Coach at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB). Coach Lewis discusses the seamless transition after being promoted from the hitting coach positi...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert sits down with Central Oklahoma's new head baseball coach, Robbie Rea. A familiar face to the program, Rea discusses his seamless transition to the head coaching role after serving as the pitching...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, we welcome John Martin back to Emporia State as the program's new head baseball coach. Martin, an alumnus and former coach, discusses the excitement of returning to his alma mater, a move that brings him...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this early episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes series, Robert sits down with the fourth head coach in Missouri Western history, Michael Keeran, to discuss his background and his vision for the program. Keeran, who has a strong coaching history at the junior...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, J.D. Hulse talks about his quick transition from assistant to head coach at Valdosta State, a move he made after working with former head coach Jan Weisberg for years, first as a player, then as a coach at Bi...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert sits down with Thomas More Head Coach Cole Shaffer. At just 27 years old, Cole Shaffer is ready to lead the Thomas More Saints into a new era of Division II baseball. In this episode, he discusses his...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes series, Robert sits down with North Georgia's newest head baseball coach, Nolan Belcher, to discuss his background and vision for the program. Belcher, a Georgia native, brings a wealth of experience from his pla...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert sits down with New Mexico Highlands Head Coach Steve Jones. After leading the program for 17 years, Steve Jones has returned as the head baseball coach for New Mexico Highlands University. A familiar f...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert talks with USC Aiken's head baseball coach, Keith Gorman, about his new role and the future of the program. Coach Gorman discusses his hiring process and the impact of working with an athletic depa...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert sits down with Shaine Carpenter, the new head baseball coach at Lake Erie College, to discuss his background and vision for the program. Carpenter, a former Division II player and coach, shares his pas...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, we're joined by a new, yet familiar, head coach, Jacob Garsez, who is now leading the baseball program at Saint Martin's University. Coach Garsez discusses his extensive background, which includes coa...

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseball In this episode of the Coaching Changes Series, Robert sits down with Southern Nazarene University's first-year head baseball coach, Chris Moddelmog, to discuss his background, coaching philosophy, and vision for the SNU program. On the Coaching Journey: Mo...