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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 ago49 min
Breaking Down LSU's Loaded 2027 Roster
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's recent look at LSU. They talk about the phenomenal freshman class of players on campus in Baton Rouge, the players to watch among its transfer class, how Casan Evans looked in his start over the weekend and much more.00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup01:54 LSU-Samford Fall Recap03:11 Freshmen Raising the Ceiling05:51 Malachi Washington Spotlight07:07 Santarelli and Nawrocki Power09:52 More Freshmen to Know12:12 How Jay Johnson Uses Everyone14:21 Transfer Class Breakdown19:32 Kurland Upside and Fit22:21 Pitching Staff First Look24:57 Transfer Arms Recap25:27 Freshman Pitching Standouts27:41 Sorting Roles and Lefties29:42 Casan Evans Friday Ace30:41 Logan Schmidt Expectations33:34 Mississippi State Segue35:23 Bulldogs Pitching Impressions38:05 State Bats and Defense Notes43:12 LSU vs MSU Roster Debate45:27 Rankings Are Maddening48:06 Wrap-up and Next EpisodeHomefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like: T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU Retro-style jackets for every part of the season Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s. You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com!Kerriston 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 ago39 min
Kentucky Baseball Fall Breakdown: Shortstop Battle, Pitching Questions & More
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Derek Terry of Bat Cats Central to talk Kentucky baseball. The pair discusses the overall takeaways from UK's fall schedule, the fall MVP for the Wildcats, the top position battles to watch as the spring approaches and much more.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro02:04 Why Kentucky Fall Matters04:16 Early-Scrimmage Struggles04:40 Cincinnati and Indiana Takeaways08:01 Kentucky’s New Standard08:52 Postseason Expectations12:12 Fall MVP Standouts13:49 Key Position Battles14:43 Shortstop Competition Deep Dive18:45 Why More Names Entered the Mix22:01 Infield Prediction23:10 Why Hindle Wins24:03 Defense Outlook25:49 Shortstop Legacy27:00 Cleaver Bounce Back28:38 Weekend Rotation Guess30:16 Bullpen Velo Surge32:11 Stopper Candidates33:51 Freshmen Arms Watch37:37 Wrap-up, ThanksHomefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like: T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU Retro-style jackets for every part of the season Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s. You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com!Kerriston 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 ago57 min
Fall Ball Insights: Alabama & Georgia
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's impressions of Alabama and Georgia after seeing both teams live over the weekend. They talk about the improvement of Alabama's returning position players, the prospect of Matthew Heiberger joining the Crimson Tide's rotation, Georgia slugger Junior Lauaki's impressive fall, the wide-open rotation competition in Athens and much more.00:00 Welcome and Weekend Recap01:27 Why Fall Exhibitions Matter03:39 Nine vs 18 Innings05:55 Streaming and Revenue Trends08:20 Scouting Value of Fall Trips09:36 Alabama Overview vs Georgia Tech12:24 Alabama Bats and Returners17:27 Shortstop Battle and Chubb Jones20:04 Heiberger Starting Role24:11 Bullpen Arms to Watch28:14 Georgia First Impressions28:41 Georgia Depth and Power30:44 Position Players Spotlight Tease31:01 Lauaki Power Surprise32:27 Defense and Versatility34:29 Strikeouts vs Ceiling36:06 Mikey Bell Breakdown40:28 Catcher Battle Update43:09 Notebook Position Players46:25 Lineup Flex and Matchups47:49 Marcos Paz Rotation Hope49:16 Arms in the Mix53:38 Lefty Depth Questions54:51 Wrap-up and Next WeekHomefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like: T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU Retro-style jackets for every part of the season Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s. You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com!Kerriston 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.
- 3 weeks ago45 min
Fall Ball Insights: Mississippi State & Auburn
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's trip last week to see Mississippi State and Auburn. They talk about MSU's insane pitching depth, the standouts for the Bulldogs at the plate, Auburn's high-end pitching talent, how we feel about the Tigers as a potential elite team in college baseball in 2027 and much more.00:00 Welcome and Setup01:38 Storm Impacts Fall Ball04:18 Biloxi Game Atmosphere05:33 Mississippi State Pitching Depth08:46 Arms That Stood Out12:45 Bullpen Roles and Usage Clues16:17 State Lineup Options19:44 New Bats and Fresh Faces21:01 Name Pronunciation Break21:22 Other Young Players Seen22:20 State Roster Depth23:58 Auburn Scrimmage Takeaways27:00 Auburn Pitching Breakdown27:57 Bullpen or Rotation Debate28:48 Depth Arms to Watch31:31 Auburn Bats and Lineup34:33 Versatility and Catching36:06 Young Players Opportunity38:28 Auburn Top 10 Case41:59 Next Weekend Preview44:32 Podcast Wrap-upHomefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like: T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU Retro-style jackets for every part of the season Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s. You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com!Kerriston 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.
- Oct 7, 202654 min
Fall Ball Insights: Oklahoma & Arkansas
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Joe's fall trip to see Oklahoma and Arkansas. They talk about Oklahoma's crowded outfield and starting rotation competition, Arkansas' competition to replace 12 drafted players, and much more.00:00 Fall Observations From Joe Healy01:21 Road Trips and Weather Woes02:16 Oklahoma's Vibe After Title06:11 Sooners Pitching Outlook09:18 Offense and Power11:39 OU Fall Standouts to Know19:06 Finding Power and AN Outfield Battle24:01 Transitioning to Arkansas24:32 Mark Brissey Breakout Buzz25:33 Mark Brissey Gets The Nod25:55 Diamond Classic Crowd Buzz27:19 Brissey's Stuff And Command28:58 Nolan Souza: Breakout Bat31:04 Lineup Fit And Transfers34:05 Replacing Key Departures35:57 Razorback Catcher Battle38:04 Brenton Clark's Return41:48 New Rotation And Bullpen46:09 A Freshman Arm To Watch47:18 Bullish Vs Bearish Paths52:57 Wrap Up And ThanksHomefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like: T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU Retro-style jackets for every part of the season Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s. You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com!Kerriston 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.
- Sep 21, 20261h 0m
2027 SEC Transfer Draft: Who Built the Best Roster?
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge and Aaron Fitt compete in their annual SEC transfer draft in which they select teams of players exclusively made up of players transferring into the SEC ahead of next season.00:00 Transfer Draft Returns00:43 Recapping Last Year03:00 Draft Rules and Order03:28 Round 1: Big Bats06:54 Pitchers Enter The Mix07:26 Position Flex and Power Picks09:49 Joe Doubles Up Catcher and Power14:02 Middle Infield and Vandy Upside16:59 More Arms and Two-Way Talk22:29 Late-Round Flyers and Bullpen Adds27:36 LSU Infield Debate and SP Upside29:11 Upside Starters Picked30:15 Hayden Johnson Buzz31:04 Aaron Grabs Arms33:26 Vandy Transfer Starter34:27 Reliever Value Plays36:14 Seojun Oh Bat Flair36:56 Draft Order Chaos37:37 Wade Cooper Breakdown38:40 Zach Edwards Bounceback40:10 Catcher Defense Priority40:55 Michael Senay and Walker Mitchell42:52 Last Picks Dice Roll47:11 Best Undrafted Names50:18 Roster Recap Showdown58:33 Wrap 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.
- Sep 17, 202653 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.
- Sep 7, 20261h 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.
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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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