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by Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge | D1Baseball
Highway to Hoover is the premier SEC baseball podcast from D1Baseball — breaking down the storylines, standings, matchups, and personalities that define the nation’s most competitive conference. Hosted by Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge, the show brings you weekly SEC recaps, weekend previews, power rankings, and deep-dive conversations with coaches, players, and insiders across the league. Each episode of Highway To Hoover covers the biggest developments around LSU, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Georgia, Auburn, Missouri, and Kentucky, including midweek results, injury updates, rotation changes, breakout players, and postseason implications. From early-season tournaments to Hoover and the Road to Omaha, this is your all-access pass to the heartbeat of SEC baseball.
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- 3 days ago53 min
2027 SEC Baseball Schedule Preview: The 10 Series You Can’t Miss
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the recently released SEC schedule by counting down their 10 most anticipated conference series.00:00 2027 Schedules Preview01:15 Fall Ball Is Coming03:15 How We Picked Top 1005:54 Format And Ground Rules06:39 Arkansas at Mississippi State09:34 Texas at Oklahoma12:43 Georgia at LSU15:19 Egg Bowl Baseball18:39 Vandy at Tennessee21:50 Iron Bowl Finale24:58 Lone Star Showdown26:52 Rivalry Series Hype27:19 Super Regional Rematch28:53 Early-Season Edges30:14 Week 9 Baton Rouge31:40 Opening Weekend Blockbuster34:13 Texas Pitching vs LSU34:51 Healy's List Begins35:17 Measuring South Carolina36:57 Arkansas at Texas Test38:48 Tennessee Visits Austin39:53 Kentucky, Alabama Pecking Order43:08 Oklahoma, Tennessee Styles Clash46:18 Ole Miss-Auburn Supers Rematch49:51 Other Series Left Off51:06 Wrap-Up and ThanksKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Around the Horn: Kentucky, LSU, South Carolina, Missouri Roster Breakdown
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn to talk about the rosters at Kentucky, LSU, South Carolina and Missouri. They discuss the catching competition at Kentucky, the depth of pitching options available at LSU, South Carolina’s sizable incoming transfer class, Missouri’s new-look infield and much more.00:00 Show Intro and Teams01:27 Water Heater Detour03:34 Format and Kentucky Setup04:15 Kentucky Infield Battle08:26 Kentucky Catcher Reset12:09 Kentucky Bullpen Wild Cards16:39 LSU Outlook for 202717:02 LSU New Look Outfield21:24 LSU Rotation Options26:53 LSU Bullpen and Closers32:17 South Carolina’s New Era Begins33:29 Gamecocks Returning Impact34:02 Returning Arms Overview35:14 Brandon Stone Coaching Fit36:09 Rotation Newcomers Breakdown39:57 Jordan Stephens Starter Case42:30 Lineup Centerpiece Candidates47:42 Missouri Reset Infield51:35 Seojun Oh Spotlight53:42 Missouri Outfield Options56:50 Tigers’ Rotation Candidates01:00:06 Freshman Arms Key Leap01:02:13 Series Wrap And ResourcesKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago1h 7m
Around the Horn: Ole Miss, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt Roster Breakdown
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn to talk about the roster situations at Ole Miss, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt. They discuss the affect of eligibility lawsuits on the Rebels' roster, the Volunteers' rotation competition, the Sooners' infield, Vanderbilt's outfield and much more.00:00 Around the Horn Returns00:44 Week Zero Football Buzz01:17 Fall Baseball Weekends04:23 Lawsuits Impact Ole Miss05:23 Ole Miss Lineup Boost11:14 Rebels' Rotation Options19:07 Outfield Battle for Ole Miss22:21 Tennessee Reset Season23:25 Vols' New Infield26:51 Tennessee Outfield Mix31:23 Vols' Rotation After Mack33:25 Portal Arms and Freshmen36:13 McCoy as the X-Factor37:50 Oklahoma Title Run Context39:08 Sooners' Infield Battles41:47 Abernathy Fit and Role43:32 Catcher Depth Concerns46:43 Oklahoma Pitching Outlook51:40 Vandy Outfield Logjam56:02 Commodores' Catcher Depth58:50 Vandy Weekend Rotation Race01:05:02 Wrap-Up and Next EpisodeKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 20, 20261h 5m
Around the Horn: Florida, Auburn, Arkansas, Mississippi State Roster Breakdown
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn to get you caught up on where rosters currently stand for Florida, Auburn, Arkansas and Mississippi State. They discuss who will follow Aidan King in the UF rotation, Auburn's usage plan for Jackson Sanders, the Arkansas outfield competition, breakout pitching candidates for MSU and much more.00:00 Show Intro and Format01:42 Dead Time Catch Up04:14 Fall Exhibition Tracker04:53 Florida Rotation After King12:05 Florida Outfield Replacements18:07 Florida Infield, Best in SEC?21:14 Auburn Big-Picture Stakes22:12 Auburn Jackson Sanders Role26:43 Auburn Infield Replacements31:06 Auburn Outfield Battle33:57 Freshman Kerrigan Buzz35:37 Stowers' Catching Future36:19 Arkansas Outfield Reset37:07 Razorback Newcomers40:57 Replacing Helfrick44:27 Arkansas Rotation Questions48:11 Portal Arms Profile49:11 Mississippi State Rotation53:07 Bulldog Breakout Arms58:07 Lineup Protection Talk01:01:37 Freshman Hardcastle Watch01:02:33 Fall Matchups and WrapKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 10, 20261h 3m
Around the Horn: Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama Roster Breakdown
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn with Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M and Alabama and give you a snapshot of where each of those rosters stands coming out of the summer. In particular, they discuss who will replace Daniel Jackson at Georgia, whether the Texas rotation will be the best in the country, the rising sophomore class of superstars at Texas A&M, the Alabama starting rotation competition and much more.00:00 Series Kickoff00:38 Format and Sponsors02:00 Georgia Eligibility Uncertainty06:29 Georgia Turnover and Big Losses08:16 Replacing Daniel Jackson11:23 New Lineup Centerpiece17:39 Georgia Rotation Mystery23:18 Texas Transition23:56 Volantis and Cozart Duo27:28 Texas Rotation and Bullpen30:27 Texas Transfer Bats36:33 Aggies Sophomore Stock40:30 Alec Blair Breakout Watch42:04 A&M Infield Rebuild44:10 Aggies Rotation Battle46:57 Alabama Rotation Questions52:20 Bama Middle Infield56:26 Alabama Outfield Shakeup01:01:23 Wrap-up And SponsorsKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 29, 202653 min
2026 SEC Offseason Update: Draft Deadline, New NCAA Rules, More
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss some recent news items from the world of SEC baseball. They talk about the happenings at the draft signing deadline, banter about some of the recent coaching news in the SEC, take a closer look at the ramifications of the "5-for-5" eligibility rules and much more.00:00 Welcome and Sponsors01:23 Draft Deadline Recap02:10 Logan Schmidt Decision03:45 Who Returns to Campus04:47 SEC Draftees Coming Back09:40 5-for-5 Explained13:47 Roster Impact and Lawsuits18:21 Timing Chaos for Coaches23:35 Big SEC Coaching Moves27:46 Auburn Raises Expectations28:46 Gabe Gross Steps Back for Family29:36 ABS Coming in 202731:40 Fairness and Tech Gaps32:28 Why ABS Improves Games38:20 Strike Zone Measurements Debate40:09 New Experimental Rules 202741:07 Pickoff Limits and Pace44:30 Three-Batter Minimum Impact47:00 Four Fall Exhibitions Expand Events49:46 Creative Matchups and Venues51:36 Roster Snapshots and Wrap-upKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 22, 20261h 11m
MLB Draft Recap: Who Got Picked & Who's Back in the SEC
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap the MLB Draft and its impact across the SEC, going team by team in reverse alphabetical order. They break down notable draftees, key players who went later than expected, and—most importantly—who wasn’t drafted or is projected to return, with frequent nods to how the signing deadline could change things.00:00 Draft Recap Setup01:41 SEC News Tease02:47 Vanderbilt10:29 Texas A&M15:31 Texas20:21 Tennessee24:59 South Carolina29:30 Ole Miss33:32 Oklahoma38:16 Mississippi State41:25 Missouri43:56 LSU47:32 Kentucky51:47 Georgia55:06 Florida57:13 Auburn01:00:02 Arkansas01:04:45 Alabama01:10:09 Wrap UpKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball and the Highway To Hoover podcast. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!SUBSCRIBEApple: https://d1ba.se/h2h-appleSpotify: https://d1ba.se/41nyqSvYouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-subSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 9, 20261h 1m
2026 SEC MLB Draft Preview: Who's Gone, Who Could Return & Biggest Draft Questions
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge preview the MLB Draft from an SEC perspective by going team-by-team and breaking down the players to watch during the draft on Saturday and Sunday.00:00 Welcome and Draft Preview00:56 Fourth of July Banter02:19 Draft Format and Housekeeping04:38 Roster Building Stakes08:07 SEC Top Pick Trend09:45 Alabama Draft Watch13:56 Arkansas Deep Prospect List17:41 Auburn Key Names and Leverage21:05 No Declare Draft Twist22:20 Florida Headliners and Fringe25:10 Georgia Development Stories29:37 Kentucky: Tyler Bell and More32:01 LSU Prospect Shortlist33:41 LSU Returners and Recruits34:55 Mississippi State Draft Outlook37:11 Missouri: Durnin and McDevitt39:44 Prep Draft Wildcards40:45 Oklahoma Boom-or-Bust Arms44:08 Ole Miss Fringe Decisions47:09 South Carolina Portal Stakes49:39 Tennessee Big Board Watch51:56 Texas Recruits and Risks54:42 Texas A&M Core Prospects56:24 Vanderbilt Class Attrition58:13 Draft Dates and Wrap-UpKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
About Highway To Hoover
Highway to Hoover is the premier SEC baseball podcast from D1Baseball — breaking down the storylines, standings, matchups, and personalities that define the nation’s most competitive conference. Hosted by Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge, the show brings you weekly SEC recaps, weekend previews, power rankings, and deep-dive conversations with coaches, players, and insiders across the league. Each episode of Highway To Hoover covers the biggest developments around LSU, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Georgia, Auburn, Missouri, and Kentucky, including midweek results, injury updates, rotation changes, breakout players, and postseason implications. From early-season tournaments to Hoover and the Road to Omaha, this is your all-access pass to the heartbeat of SEC baseball.
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