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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 BaseballMulti-Sport Athletes, Leadership & Culture — What This College Coach Recruits For — St. John Fisher Head Coach Brandon Potter - EP. 160
What does it take to build a program with 447 wins in 15 years — and what does that winning standard mean for the players being recruited into it? In this…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballHow College Baseball Coaches Build Their Recruiting Schedule — Camps, Showcases & the Road Calendar | EMD Shorts
If you want to get recruited, you need to understand how college baseball coaches actually spend their time on the road. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 159: College Baseball Recruiting Stress: Timelines, Showcases & What Families Need to Know
College baseball recruiting doesn't have to feel overwhelming — but for most families, it does. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Student-Athlete Agency: Maximizing Your College Recruiting Opportunities
In this episode, we explore the importance of student-athlete agency in the recruiting process and how parents can support without taking control. We discuss…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 158: The New Baseball Athlete: Data, Recruiting, and What It Takes to Compete
In this episode, we break down the latest D1 college baseball data on run scoring, ERA, and run prevention — and what it means for the recruiting process. We…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Unlimited Transfers in College Sports: Why Coaches Want New NCAA Rules
In this episode, we break down the growing debate around transfer rules in college athletics and why many coaches and athletic departments believe the current…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 157: Infield Play with Former MLB Player Kevin Smith
In this episode, we sit down with former MLB infielder Kevin Smith for an in-depth conversation on elite infield defense, footwork, positioning, and baseball…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | The Quiet Period is Ending. What to do now?
In this episode, we sit down and talk about the Quiet Period ending and the evaluation period starting on March 1st and dive into what players should be doing…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 156: Interview with Cubs AA Offensive Player Development Coach Joe Curci
In this episode, we sit down with Knoxville Smokies player development coach Joe Curci to break down modern hitting development in Minor League Baseball. A…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | 2026 Commit - Game plan for this year
In this episode, we break down exactly what 2026 graduates committed to play college baseball should be doing before arriving on campus this fall. If you're a…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 155: Interview with Monroe Community College Head Coach Dave Brust
In this episode, we sit down with Monroe Community College Head Baseball Coach Dave Brust to discuss his coaching journey and the principles that guide his…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Should the 2030 Class Be Attending Camps Yet?
In this episode, we break down the truth about baseball camps and showcases for the 2030 class and younger players. If you’re a parent or player wondering…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 154: 2026 College Baseball Preview
In this episode, we break down our annual Division I college baseball season preview with Jonathan Grosse, getting you ready for the 2026 college baseball…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Focus on Making Your Varsity Team
*re-release from 1-20-25 In this episode, we talk about where high school players focus should be right now in January. Making the variety team should be your…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 153: Interview with Murray St. Pitching Coach Steve Adkins
In this episode, we sit down with Murray State pitching coach Steve Adkins to break down how one of college baseball’s top pitching staffs is built. Coach…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Why You Should Be Watching College Baseball: A PSA for High School Players and Parents
In this episode, we deliver our annual PSA on why high school baseball players and families should be watching college baseball. We talk about how much the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 152: Top 5 College Baseball Recruiting Tips for the 2028 Class
In this episode, we break down our top five college baseball recruiting tips for the Class of 2028 as the high school season approaches. We start in the weight…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Why High School Pitchers Are Easier to Evaluate in Today’s College Baseball Recruiting Process
In this episode, we break down why evaluating the high school pitcher has become easier in today’s college baseball recruiting landscape. We discuss how the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 151: Top 5 College Baseball Recruiting Tips for the 2027 Class
In this episode, we break down our top five college baseball recruiting tips for the Class of 2027 as the high school season approaches and summer recruiting…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Why Evaluating High School Hitters Is Difficult in Today’s College Baseball Recruiting Landscape
In this episode, we break down why evaluating the high school hitter has become one of the biggest challenges in today’s college baseball recruiting landscape…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 150: Interview with Merrimack College Head Coach Brian Murphy
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Murphy, Head Baseball Coach at Merrimack College and a longtime mentor of Andy, to break down how college baseball…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Winter Baseball Showcases: Timing, Recruiting Rules, and Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Attend
In this episode, we break down winter baseball showcase timing and what high school players and parents need to know before showcasing early in the year. We…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 149: Interview with University of Delaware Head Coach Greg Mamula
In this episode, we sit down with Greg Mamula, Head Baseball Coach at the University of Delaware, for an in-depth conversation on college baseball recruiting…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Expectations vs. Reality: What Parents Think About Athletic Futures
In this episode, we break down a recent study highlighted in Ohio State News by Jeff Grabmeier about parental expectations for their children’s athletic…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 148: What It Takes to Play College Baseball in 2026: Recruiting, Training, and Academics
In this episode, we share our thoughts on several key topics shaping college baseball recruiting as we move into 2026. We start by discussing the weight room…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 147: Interview with Radford Head Coach Alex Guerra
In this episode, we sit down with Radford University Head Baseball Coach Alex Guerra to discuss his coaching journey and path to becoming head coach at his…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Persistence in the Recruiting Process: How Hard Work Leads to Opportunity
In this episode, we dive into the power of persistence in the college baseball recruiting process and in life. Inspired by a recent NFL moment where a special…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 146: Interview with FDU-Florham Head Coach Garrett deMarrais
In this episode, we sit down with FDU-Florham Head Baseball Coach Garrett deMarrais to discuss his coaching journey, what he looks for during the college…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Why Consistency Matters in the Baseball Recruiting
In this episode, we break down the true value of consistency in the college baseball recruiting process. From strength and conditioning to throwing programs…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 145: Interview with Associate AD/Student-Athlete Enhancement Director Alyssa Gates
In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa Gates, Associate AD and Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement at Marist University. Alyssa worked at Marist during…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | How 2027 Recruits Can Get on College Coaches’ Radar
In this episode, we break down what high school baseball players in the 2027 class should be doing right now to get noticed by college coaches. This is the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 144: Interview with National Scout and Hitting Coordinator for the Kansas City Royals Joe Raccuia
In this episode, we sit down with former college baseball coach Joe Raccuia — now a National Scout and Minor League Hitting Coordinator for the Kansas City…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Breaking Down the First D1 Roster Finalization Deadline
In this episode, we dive into the first-ever NCAA Division I roster finalization deadline taking place today, December 1. This new rule, driven by the House…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 143: Interview with Marist University Head Coach Lance Ratchford
In this episode, we sit down with Marist University Head Baseball Coach Lance Ratchford to discuss all things Marist Baseball and the college recruiting…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Eligibility after JUCO
Confused about how JUCO eligibility works? In this episode, we break down the current NCAA rules for junior college baseball players transferring to four-year…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 142: Interview with former MLB Player: Erik Kratz
In this episode, we sit down with Erik Kratz — former Major League Baseball catcher, author, coach, and current host on Foul Territory TV. Erik shares his…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | How Bad Do You Want it?
In this episode, we discuss the desire and drive to play college baseball — and what it truly takes to get recruited. With just 8% of high school players…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 141: Interview with University of Arkansas Pitching Coach Matt Hobbs
*Re-release of ep. 39* In this episode we sit down with University of Arkansas Pitching Coach Matt Hobbs and talk player identification, player development…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Interview with Air Force Head Coach Mike Kazlausky
In honor of Veteran’s Day, this episode features Air Force Head Baseball Coach Mike Kazlausky. Coach Kazlausky shares insights from his time in the Air Force…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 140: Interview with TeamMatch Sports founder and CEO Nelson Verbit
In this episode, we sit down with TeamMatch Sports founder and CEO Nelson Verbit. We talk about why he founded TeamMatch, his journey as a father through the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | You Got 5 Months
In this episode, we break down what players should focus on over the next five months to prepare for a successful high school baseball season. From hitting in…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 139: High Academic Baseball & Recruiting w. Jonathan Grosse
*Re-release of ep. 38* In this episode we sit down with Elite National Founder and Director Baseball and Former Brown University Pitching Coach and Recruiting…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Redshirt Rules
In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about redshirt rules in college baseball across Division I, Division II, and Division III levels. We…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 138: Listener Questions
In this episode, we answer listener questions about the college baseball recruiting process. We cover key topics for the 2027 recruiting class, including…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Camps During the Quiet Period
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 BaseballEpisode 137: Youth Baseball PSA
In this episode, we dive into the state of youth baseball and share our honest opinions on where the game stands today. We discuss what should truly matter at…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | You Don't Control the Timeline
In this episode, we discuss the realities of the college baseball recruiting timeline and why most players cannot control the pace of recruitment. Every…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 136: Interview with Arcadia Head Coach Chuck Thielmann
In this episode, we sit down with Arcadia Head Coach Chuck Thielmann and talk all things baseball. We cover how he recruits in his program, what they talk…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | MLB Scouting Dead Period
In this episode, we break down MLB’s newly announced scouting dead period and its impact on high school baseball prospects, the MLB Draft, and player…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 135: Slower Recruiting Timelines: What it Means for the 2027 Class and Beyond
In this episode, we explore how college baseball coaches are adapting their recruiting strategies under the new NCAA rules. We break down why recruiting…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Check your fall schedule
In this episode, we talk about making sure your fall schedule is going to be worth your time, money, and effort. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube…
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Episode 134: What it Takes
In this episode, we talk about what it takes to play college baseball. The commitment, work ethic, sacrifice, and all that goes into it. We want to pull back…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | D3 and JUCO are
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 BaseballEpisode 133: To Reclassify or Not To Reclassify
In this episode, we tackle the question that some families will this fall, to reclassify into a younger grade or not. We get into injuries during the…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Don’t judge a school by acceptance rate
In this episode, we dive into school acceptance rates and how to decipher those numbers when thinking about high end academic athletics. We also talk about how…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 132: You Can't Commit to the Transfer Portal
In this episode, we talk about the transfer portal and how it relates to your decision making during the recruiting process. We caution against thinking that…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 131: Interview with East Tennessee State Head Coach Joe Pennucci
In this episode, we sit down with ETSU Head Coach Joe Pennucci to talk all things college baseball. We talk how they evaluate talent, the new roster rules…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 130: Surround yourself with the right the kind of people (*re-release of ep. 44)
In this episode we sit down and talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. People with experience and people you can trust are…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballDugout Dish: In the Clubhouse with EMD | Core GPA Grades
In this episode, we tackle the difference in core GPA's amongst student-athletes transcripts and how admissions views them. We also talk about how overloading…
Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD BaseballEpisode 129: Interview with Tarleton St. Head Coach Fuller Smith
In this episode, we sit down with Tarleton St. Head Coach, Fuller Smith, and talk about all things college baseball. We get into their recruitment process and…