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Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball
With a combined 25 years of collegiate coaching experience at the Division I, II, and III levels we will bring you the latest insights, analysis, and interviews about the world of college baseball recruiting. Each week, we will break down topics relevant to the college baseball recruiting landscape. In addition to breaking down the latest recruiting news, we'll also be speaking with coaches and players around the country. Our guests will provide valuable insights into what it takes to make it…
Episodes
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballThe Next Eight Months of Recruiting — Weight Room, Academics & Defense That Give You an Edge | Ep. 191
The recruits who give the best account of themselves next spring and summer are the ones who use the next eight months well. In this episode of Dugout Dish…
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Challenge Yourself in the Cages — Offseason Hitting That Gets Position Players Recruited | EMD Shorts
The hitters who get recruited next spring and summer are being built right now in the cages. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith talk about why…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballMaryland Pitching Coach Jimmy Jackson on NIL, the Transfer Portal & How Recruiting Has Changed | Ep. 190
When Jimmy Jackson first joined Dugout Dish in 2023, he was the pitching coach at JMU and the college baseball world looked very different. Now the pitching…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballCamps During the Quiet Period | In the Clubhouse with EMD
In this episode, we break down what student-athletes and families need to know about attending college baseball camps during the NCAA Division I quiet period…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballWhat College Coaches Are Actually Recruiting Right Now — Defense, Athleticism & the Complete Player | Ep. 189
Velocity gets attention. But in 2026 it is no longer enough to get you recruited. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and Keith share what college baseball…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballPre-Tournament Checklist for Baseball Recruits — How to Maximize Every Recruiting Weekend | EMD Shorts
Most baseball recruits show up to a tournament, play their games, and hope a coach was watching. The recruits who get recruited do something different — they…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball2028 Recruiting Timeline Update — Why Coaches Are Slowing Down & What It Means for Every Level | Ep. 188
The college baseball recruiting timeline for the 2028 class looks dramatically different from previous cycles at this same point — and coming out of the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballSave College Sports Act Explained — NIL, Eligibility, the Transfer Portal & What It Means for Baseball | EMD Shorts
The Save College Sports Act passed the United States Senate last week — and with it moving to the House for a vote, college athletics may be on the verge of…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballFall 2026 Recruiting Hot Topics — 2028 Class Timeline, Slower Cycles & the 5-for-5 Reality Check | Ep. 187
The college baseball recruiting landscape looks different in the fall of 2026 than it did just a few years ago — and the families who understand how and why it…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballSAT & ACT for Baseball Recruits — Test Scores, Merit Scholarships & Why Timing Is Everything | EMD Shorts
The SAT and ACT are not just admissions requirements — for baseball recruits they are recruiting and financial aid tools that most families are not fully using…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballNon-Baseball Offseason Checklist for Baseball Recruits — School Lists, Grades, Nutrition & More | Ep. 186
Most baseball recruits spend the fall and offseason focused entirely on what they are doing on the field — but the players who separate themselves between now…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballBaseball Recruits & Social Media — Should You Post Your Offers and Official Visits? Andy & Keith Debate | EMD Shorts
Football and basketball recruits have been posting their offers, official visits, and commitment announcements on social media for years — and that culture is…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballYouth Baseball & Parenting — How to Support Your Son's Journey Without Making It Your Own | Ep. 185
The youth baseball years are where the foundation of a player's relationship with the sport is built — and the decisions families make during those years, from…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballTaking Your Facility Work Into the Game — Why In-Game Performance Is What College Coaches Recruit | EMD Shorts
Private coaching, facility work, and off field development have never been more accessible or more popular in youth and high school baseball — and the results…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballMeet Keith Glasser — EMD Baseball Co-Owner on 16 Years of Coaching, the Hard Lessons & What He Knows Now | Ep. 184
Last week Andy told his story. This week it is Keith's turn. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy turns the tables on EMD Baseball Co-Owner Keith Glasser for…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballCollege Baseball Financial Aid Explained — D1, D2 & D3 Scholarships and What Families Really Pay | EMD Shorts
The financial side of college baseball recruiting is one of the most confusing and most consequential parts of the entire process — and most families do not…
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Meet the Man Behind EMD Baseball — Andy Kiriakedes on College Baseball, Coaching & What He Knows Now | Ep. 183
Every week Andy Kiriakedes helps families navigate the college baseball recruiting process — but this week Keith turns the tables and puts Andy in the seat. In…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballOpportunities vs. Options in College Baseball Recruiting — Why One Right Fit Beats Ten Offers | EMD Shorts
Most baseball families enter the recruiting process with one goal in mind — get as many offers as possible. But the families who navigate the process most…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballBuilding Princeton Baseball — New Head Coach Ryan Forrest on Recruiting, Pitching & Analytics | Ep. 182
Before Ryan Forrest was named the 17th head coach in Princeton Baseball's 127 year history, he was building Boston College into an NCAA Tournament program and…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballD3 and JUCO are not 'fall back options' | In the Clubhouse with EMD
In this episode, we talk about the mindset surrounding the Division III and Junior College levels of college baseball. We can also argue that the NAIA level…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballFinding the Right Fit in College Baseball Recruiting — Wesleyan Head Coach Matt Reynolds | Ep. 181
What does a program with 22 years of coaching experience behind it look for when recruiting players — and how do they make sure the fit is right for both sides…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballCommitment Etiquette | In the Clubhouse with EMD
In this episode, we talk about how to handle committing to a college program and the do's and do nots of the commitment process. We talk who to call, when to…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballPreventing Tommy John Surgery & Protecting the UCL — FlexPro Grip Co-Founder Adam Moreau - Ep. 180
UCL injuries and Tommy John surgery have become an epidemic in baseball at every level — and one company has spent years chasing the science to find a better…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballShould Your Son Play Fall Baseball? Health, Development & Recruiting Options Fully Broken Down | EMD Shorts
Should your son play fall baseball — or is this the time to step back, recover, and develop in a different way? It is one of the most common questions baseball…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballBuilding a Smart Fall Baseball Schedule — Maximizing Recruiting Exposure While Protecting Your Arm - Ep. 179
Building a Smart Fall Baseball Schedule — Maximizing Recruiting Exposure While Protecting Your Arm - Ep. 179 The fall recruiting season is one of the most…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDidn't Get a D1 Call on August 1st? Don't Panic — Here's What to Do Next
August 1st is one of the most emotionally charged days in the college baseball recruiting calendar — the first day D1 coaches are allowed to reach out directly…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballWhat Yale's Pitching Coach Looks for in Recruits — Erik Supplee on Mechanics, Character & the Ivy League - Ep. 177
What does one of the Ivy League's sharpest pitching minds look for when recruiting a college pitcher — and how much does character matter alongside the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballHow Parent Behavior at Games Affects Your Son's Recruitment — What College Coaches Are Really Seeing | EMD Shorts
Most baseball parents have no idea that college coaches are evaluating them just as closely as they are evaluating their son. In this episode of Dugout Dish…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballCollege Baseball Is a Privilege Not a Right — What the Commitment Actually Looks Like at the Next Level | Ep. 177
Every baseball player works hard. Every baseball family sacrifices. But hard work and sacrifice alone do not guarantee a college roster spot — and that is one…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballInterview with Air Force Head Coach Mike Kazlausky - Ep. 176
Coach Kazlausky shares insights from his time in the Air Force, what he values in student-athletes, and the mission that drives Air Force Baseball. We also…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballMid-Summer Recruiting Reflection — How to Read the Market & Make the Most of What's Left | EMD Shorts
Mid-Summer Recruiting Reflection — How to Read the Market & Make the Most of What's Left | EMD Shorts The middle of summer is one of the most critical and most…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballIs 2026 Really the Hardest Baseball Recruiting Cycle Ever? Potential vs. Production Explained - Ep. 175
The talk across college baseball recruiting circles in the summer of 2026 is that this is the hardest cycle high school recruits have ever faced — but is the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballProcess of Elimination, Not Accumulation - EMD Shorts
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…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballNCAA 5-for-5 Eligibility Rule Is Now Law — Full Breakdown & What It Means for Every Recruit - Ep. 174
The NCAA has officially passed the new 5-for-5 age based eligibility model — and the impact on college baseball recruiting, roster construction, and the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballMLB's Proposed Draft Overhaul Explained — What It Means for College Baseball & High School Players | EMD Shorts
Major League Baseball has proposed some of the most significant draft changes in decades as part of the new collective bargaining agreement negotiations — and…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball2026 College Baseball Season Recap — Popularity, Rising Velocity & What It Means for Recruits - Ep. 173
The 2026 college baseball season has officially come to a close with Oklahoma claiming the national championship. In this episode of Dugout Dish, Andy and…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballTaking Ownership of your Process | EMD Shorts
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…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEp. 172 - Rerelease of ep. 61
*Re-release of ep. 61* The transfer portal has made it easier than ever to leave a program — but the families who navigate the recruiting process best are the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballNCAA 5-for-5 Eligibility Clock Clarified — What the Updated Language Means for Your Player | EMD Shorts
The NCAA has reworked the language surrounding the proposed 5-for-5 eligibility rule — and the clarification around when the eligibility clock starts is an…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball2026 College World Series Preview — CWS Picks, Super Regional Recap & the All-SEC Bracket - Ep. 171
2026 College World Series Preview — CWS Picks, Super Regional Recap & the All-SEC Bracket - Ep. 171 The 2026 College World Series field is set and Omaha is…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballYouth Baseball Pitch Counts Are Failing Young Pitchers — What College Programs Do Differently | EMD Shorts
Arm injuries in youth and high school baseball are rising at an alarming rate — and the pitch count rules designed to prevent them may be doing less than we…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball2026 NCAA Super Regional Picks, Regional Recap & The Velocity Revolution Reshaping College Baseball - Ep. 170
2026 NCAA Super Regional Picks, Regional Recap & The Velocity Revolution Reshaping College Baseball - Ep. 170 Regional weekend is done and the road to Omaha…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballNCAA 5-for-5 Eligibility Vote Update — EMD Shorts
The NCAA 5-for-5 eligibility vote has been moved to June — and with significant support behind it, college athletics may be on the verge of its biggest…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball2026 NCAA Baseball Bracket Breakdown: Every Regional Picked & Who Makes the Super Regionals - Ep. 169
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket is set and the EMD Baseball crew is breaking it all down. In this episode of Dugout Dish, we go region by region…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballCollege Baseball Postseason Is Here — Why Recruits at Every Level Need to Be Watching | EMD Shorts
College Baseball Postseason Is Here — Why Recruits at Every Level Need to Be Watching | EMD Shorts The college baseball postseason is officially underway at…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament Predictions — National Seeds, Regional Hosts & Bubble Teams - Ep. 168
The conference tournaments are here and the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament field is about to be set. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball makes their…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballWhy High School Baseball Still Matters in College Recruiting — What Coaches Are Really Watching | EMD Shorts
Travel ball dominates the conversation around college baseball recruiting — but the high school season still carries more weight than most families realize. In…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballWhat LSU's Jay Johnson Said About His Team's Struggles — A Masterclass in Coaching Accountability - Ep. 167
What LSU's Jay Johnson Said About His Team's Struggles — A Masterclass in Coaching Accountability - Ep. 167 Two national championships. One brutally honest…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballData, Metrics & College Baseball Recruiting — What Your Numbers Mean and Where They Fall Short | EMD Shorts
Technology has transformed college baseball recruiting. From Trackman to Rapsodo to Hawkeye, coaches now have access to more data on recruits than ever before…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballFinding the Right College Baseball Fit — Denison University Associate Head Coach Ryne Romick - Ep. 166
The college baseball recruiting process is about more than tools and metrics — it is about finding the right fit for both the player and the program. In this…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballNCAA 5-for-5 Eligibility Rule Explained — What It Means for College Baseball Rosters & Recruiting | EMD Shorts
NCAA 5-for-5 Eligibility Rule Explained — What It Means for College Baseball Rosters & Recruiting | EMD Shorts The NCAA is preparing to vote on a rule change…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballWho's In, Who's Out, Who's Surprised Us — College Baseball Late Season Recap - Ep. 165
In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down how the season has played out across the major conferences, which programs have done enough to host a…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballWhy College Baseball Players Must Embrace Being Coached — The Truth About Getting to the Next Level | EMD Shorts
One of the most important lessons a baseball player can learn has nothing to do with velocity, exit velocity, or showcase rankings — it's about being coachable…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballCollege Sports Executive Order: NIL Reform, Transfer Rules & Eligibility Changes Explained - Ep. 164
College athletics is facing its biggest shakeup in decades. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down the executive order set to take effect…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballInterview with Boston College Head Coach Todd Interdonato - Ep. 163
*Re-release of ep. 94* In this episode, we sit down with Boston College Head Coach Todd Interdonato. We talk about what he values in the recruiting process…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballWhy the In-Game Bullpen Hurts Young Pitchers — What Coaches and Parents Need to Know | EMD Shorts
The in-game bullpen is a common practice in youth and high school baseball — and one of the most damaging to a young pitcher's development. In this episode of…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballCollege Baseball Recruiting FAQ — Camps vs. Showcases, Academics, Metrics & Emailing Coaches - Ep. 162
Every baseball family has questions about the recruiting process — and in this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball answers the ones we hear most. From…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballAct Like a College Baseball Player Before You Are One — What Being Recruitable Really Means | EMD Shorts
Act Like a College Baseball Player Before You Are One — What Being Recruitable Really Means The players who get recruited to play college baseball don't wait…
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2026 College Baseball Midseason Report — SEC, ACC, Big 10 & Top 25 Easter Weekend Preview - Ep. 161
We've hit the halfway point of the 2026 college baseball season and the EMD Baseball crew is breaking it all down. In this episode of Dugout Dish, we give you…
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Baseball Recruiting Mistakes Parents Make — What Coaches See and What It Costs Your Player | EMD Shorts
College baseball coaches evaluate more than just your player's tools — they're watching your family too. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks…