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- 4 days ago46 min
What 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 self-assessment. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down LSU Head Baseball Coach Jay Johnson's recent candid interviews about his program's struggles this season — what he said, why he said it, and what every coach, player, and baseball family can take away from the way he handled it. What we cover: What Jay Johnson said publicly about LSU baseball's performance this season and why it caught everyone's attention How he assessed his roster construction decisions and where he felt the program missed on players they added this year What LSU's approach at the plate has looked like this season and how it has drifted from the program's identity How a coach coming off a 2025 national championship talks about getting back to basics without making excuses Why Johnson's interviews were not negative — they were an honest, accountable look at where a great program stands and where it needs to go What coaches at every level can learn from the way Jay Johnson communicates publicly about his team What this candid moment means for LSU baseball's trajectory for the rest of the season and beyond This episode is for coaches who want to lead better, players who want to understand what elite program culture looks like, and families who want to know what separates a two-time national champion from everyone else. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters - Kevin Smith's New Glove For Kids - Jay Sylvester on the Florida coaching interview - LSU Coach Ed Orgeron on the LSU offense - College Baseball: Is It Like Major League Baseball? - Coach Les Miles on His Message to His Team - Jay Jay on His Coaching Interviews
- 5 days ago19 min
Data, 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 — and knowing how to use your numbers to your advantage has become one of the most important parts of the recruiting process. But data is only part of the story. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly how coaches use metrics to evaluate recruits, what your numbers actually tell a coaching staff, and why in-game performance is what ultimately separates the players who get offered from the ones who don't. What we cover: How technology has become embedded in college baseball recruiting at every level from D3 to D1 What Trackman, Rapsodo, and Hawkeye measure and why college staffs rely on them to evaluate players they haven't seen in person The key metrics coaches focus on — exit velocity, pitch velocity, spin rate, launch angle, horizontal and vertical break — and what each one tells them about your potential How coaches use your data to compare your skill set to their current and former players and project how they can develop you in their program Why strong metrics are a powerful foot in the door — but not a guarantee of a roster spot Why your ability to compete, win, and produce those metrics in real games is what coaches ultimately recruit How to think about data as a starting point and build a complete recruiting profile around it Whether you're a pitcher trying to understand what your spin rate means or a hitter wondering how your exit velocity stacks up — this episode gives you the full picture of how data fits into the college baseball recruiting process. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters - Data Analytics in the Baseball Recruiting Process - Do Metrics Affect College Recruiting? - Data in the Baseball Program
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Data, 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 — and knowing how to use your numbers to your advantage has become one of the most important parts of the recruiting process. But data is only part of the story. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down exactly how coaches use metrics to evaluate recruits, what your numbers actually tell a coaching staff, and why in-game performance is what ultimately separates the players who get offered from the ones who don't. What we cover: How technology has become embedded in college baseball recruiting at every level from D3 to D1 What Trackman, Rapsodo, and Hawkeye measure and why college staffs rely on them to evaluate players they haven't seen in person The key metrics coaches focus on — exit velocity, pitch velocity, spin rate, launch angle, horizontal and vertical break — and what each one tells them about your potential How coaches use your data to compare your skill set to their current and former players and project how they can develop you in their program Why strong metrics are a powerful foot in the door — but not a guarantee of a roster spot Why your ability to compete, win, and produce those metrics in real games is what coaches ultimately recruit How to think about data as a starting point and build a complete recruiting profile around it Whether you're a pitcher trying to understand what your spin rate means or a hitter wondering how your exit velocity stacks up — this episode gives you the full picture of how data fits into the college baseball recruiting process. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters - Don't Let Your High School Season Matter - Remembering Our New York State Championship Team - Summer Baseball: How Much Does It Matter?
- 1 weeks ago1h 11m
Finding 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 episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball sits down with Denison University Associate Head Coach Ryne Romick to talk about how his program evaluates and recruits players, what those early conversations with recruits look like, and how culture and fit ultimately drive the recruiting decision on both sides. What we cover: How Denison University identifies and recruits the players who fit their program both on and off the field What the recruiting conversation between Coach Romick and a potential recruit actually sounds like — and what he is listening for How Denison builds internal competition within their program to develop players personally and as a team What Coach Romick specifically values when evaluating arms during the recruiting process and how he weighs it against other factors Why program culture and school fit are just as important as baseball ability when a recruit is making his college decision How coaches determine when a player is truly the right fit for their program — and when the answer is no on either side What it takes to create a student athlete experience that is as rewarding as possible from day one on campus This episode is for every player and family trying to understand not just how to get recruited — but how to find the program where their son will actually thrive. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters - Kevin Smith's Cali Gloves - Dugout Dish Podcast: Ryan Romick - How Do You Find a Player at Denison? - CFB Network: The Fit of a Recruitment - Diamond College Showcase Camp - Freshmen on the Baseball Team - Is Trackman Necessary for Pitching? - Pitchers on Less Stress in Sports - Keaton Moore on slowing the game - Joey Greenberg on College Baseball - "It doesn't matter how you got it." - Ohio Baseball Recruiting Advice - College Baseball: Upper Levels vs. Lower Levels
- 2 weeks ago26 min
NCAA 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 that could fundamentally alter the landscape of college athletics — and college baseball in particular. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down everything you need to know about the proposed 5-for-5 eligibility rule, how it differs from the current system, and what it would mean for rosters, recruiting, and the players and families navigating the process right now. What we cover: What the 5-for-5 eligibility proposal actually says and when the NCAA vote is scheduled to take place How the current eligibility system works — four years of competition within a five year window — and why it is being replaced What the new rule would allow — five full years of competition with a new age limit attached Why the elimination of redshirts is one of the most significant pieces of this proposal and what it means for player development at the D1 level What limited waivers would still exist under the new rule and which circumstances would qualify How D1 programs would need to completely rethink their roster construction if the vote passes What the ripple effect looks like for the college baseball recruiting process — from timeline to scholarship strategy to how coaches build their classes What current recruits, committed players, and their families should be doing right now to prepare for either outcome Whether the vote passes or fails, understanding what is being proposed and why gives every baseball family a significant edge in navigating what comes next. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters - Indy Baseball: 5 Years to Play - Will the NCAA expand the NCAA portal to 4 years? - Baseball Roster Room: Need to Expand - How To Recruit Your Child
- 2 weeks ago53 min
Who'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 regional, and where we think the bubble stands heading into the most important week of the regular season. What we cover: The SEC logjam — which middle-of-the-pack programs have the best path to the NCAA Tournament and who is running out of time The ACC at the top — how Boston College has put together one of the best stories of the season and why Georgia Tech and UNC have clearly separated themselves from the rest of the conference Which ACC programs need a strong conference tournament performance just to earn an at-large bid The Sun Belt spotlight — Coastal Carolina's outstanding season, Southern Miss, and Missouri St and what they have done to put themselves in the postseason conversation Our predictions for all eight national seeds heading into the conference tournaments The surprise host schools that nobody had on their radar at the start of the season but have played their way into hosting a regional Whether you're a college baseball fan tracking the postseason picture or a high school recruit following the programs recruiting you, this episode gives you everything you need heading into the most important week of the college baseball regular season. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters - Dugout Dish: College Baseball Goggles - How the SEC's RPI is climbing - The SEC team with the best chance to get in - Boston College to Host 2022 ACC Baseball Championship - Oregon's NCAA Tournament Resume - 7 national seeds to pick - Anat Large or Non-Host? - Coach Glass on National Seeds - Alabama vs. Florida
- 3 weeks ago20 min
Why 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 and actively seeking out people who will challenge you to be better. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down a powerful message San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan delivered to a group of high school players and explains exactly why it applies to every baseball recruit navigating the college process right now. What we cover: What Kyle Shanahan told high school players about seeking out coaches who challenge you — and why it stopped us in our tracks Why surrounding yourself with people who only validate you is one of the most dangerous things a young player can do The recruiting dichotomy that catches so many players off guard — why the coach who recruited you and the coach you play for can feel like two different people Why being talented isn't enough in college baseball — at that level everyone is good, and honest coaching is what separates the players who play from the ones who don't How to identify programs and coaches who will genuinely invest in making you better as a player and a person Why the coaches willing to tell you the truth are the most valuable relationships in your baseball career This episode is for every high school player, parent, and coach who wants to understand what it really takes to not just get recruited — but to thrive once you get there. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters - Cali Gloves - Diamond College Student Athlete Interview - QB Kyle Shanahan on How and Why Players Seek Coaching
- 3 weeks ago54 min
College 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 August 1, 2026 — covering everything from NIL reform and transfer portal changes to new eligibility rules and the government's plan to enforce compliance through federal funding. What we cover: The new 5-year eligibility window and what it means for student athletes at every level Why the executive order aims to eliminate NIL collectives and what the original intent of NIL actually was How the government plans to enforce the new rules by pulling federal funding from schools generating more than $20 million in athletic revenue Why compliance decisions now extend beyond the athletic department and into university leadership The one-time free transfer rule — what it allows, what triggers a sit-out year, and how graduation affects eligibility The potential ramifications for NIL and eligibility if schools fail to comply Why this executive order may really be a strategic move to push Congress to act on pending college athletics legislation Whether your son is currently being recruited, already committed, or playing college baseball right now — the changes in this executive order will directly affect his path. This episode gives you everything you need to understand what's coming and why it matters. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com Team Match Sports - www.teammatchsports.com Chapters - Kevin Smith on Petitioning for 5 More Years of Academic eligibility - Transfer Portal and 5 years to play - on the Presidential Executive Order on College Athletes - The one-year transfer rule - Transfer Portal: Should Students Be Able to Practice? - One Year Transfer - Tamaratic Activity in College Baseball
About 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 as a college baseball player and share their experiences and knowledge of the recruiting process.Whether you're a high school player, parent, or coach looking to learn more about the recruiting process or gather insights from college coaches this podcast has something for everyone. So join us each week as we dive deep into the world of college baseball recruiting.
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