Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball

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. We discuss the best timing, how to prepare effectively, and what players should focus on to make the most of every camp opportunity. Whether you're navigating the recruiting process or planning your next showcase, this episode gives you the insights to stand out and succeed. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com

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 the youth level — quality practice time, player development, and keeping the joy of baseball alive. We also break down some of the biggest challenges facing the sport, including too many games, not enough practice, and the growing “win-at-all-costs” mentality. Our goal is simple: to help more kids stay in the game, develop safely, and learn how to compete the right way. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:10) - In the Clubhouse: Youth Sports(00:10:50) - Billy Joel on His Son's Baseball Recruiting(00:17:42) - Tyler Dunlap on Youth Baseball(00:25:02) - Former MLB player on coaching athletes' goals(00:33:51) - The Best 12 Year Old Is Rarely the Best 18 Year Old(00:41:43) - Walter Payton on Baseball at 11(00:48:40) - Back to School: Recruiting Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the realities of the college baseball recruiting timeline and why most players cannot control the pace of recruitment. Every program and coach moves at their own speed—some use quick deadlines to secure commitments, while others may take months without a set decision timeline. We break down how to navigate these differences, understand offer timelines, and stay prepared until roster spots are officially filled. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:11) - Decision Timelines(00:11:11) - Deciding on a College Baseball Offer

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 about in the recruiting process, and what they value as a program in potential recruits. We also talk about the value of communication, being low maintenance, how to be coachable, what it takes to succeed in college baseball and more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:12) - Arcadia Head Coach Chuck Thielman on The Dugout Dish(00:05:25) - Arcadia Athletics: The Recruiting Process(00:12:39) - Andy Polizzi on College Baseball Development(00:20:18) - "You're Never the First Year"(00:26:07) - High School Baseball Roles vs College Baseball(00:33:37) - Starting Pitchers Get a Break(00:40:52) - Punisher on Coaching(00:44:39) - Transfer baseball players(00:50:50) - Coach Philbin on Communication With Recruits(00:55:33) - Andy Pederson on His At-Bat(01:02:39) - Transfer Portal: A Hard Place to Sit(01:10:22) - Transfer Portal(01:13:54) - Top MLB Coach's Advice on the Recruiting Process(01:20:18) - D Baseball: On-Air With Keith and Andy

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 development. Learn why scouts can’t evaluate players this fall and how it ties to rising arm injuries. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith's Gloves(00:01:11) - Major League Baseball: No Scouting Events From October 15th to January(00:11:18) - NCAA Baseball: No Recruiting Dead Period

In this episode, we explore how college baseball coaches are adapting their recruiting strategies under the new NCAA rules. We break down why recruiting timelines are slowing, what coaches are prioritizing in prospects, and how these changes impact the 2027 class and beyond. Whether you’re a high school player, parent, or coach, this episode offers key insights into navigating NCAA recruiting in today’s evolving landscape. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith's Cali Gloves(00:01:11) - The Current State of 2027 Recruiting(00:13:20) - The Portal Effect on College Baseball(00:24:40) - Transfer portal: Can High School Recruiting Stay the Same?(00:31:56) - Reasons to Play Division 1 Baseball(00:40:31) - Transfer Class of 2019

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: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith's Gloves(00:01:11) - Andy Kutis on the Maris Baseball T-shirt(00:02:24) - Marist Baseball: Recruiting Rules(00:12:11) - The NCAA Baseball Recruiting Calendar

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 the veil on what it takes to get to that level and how you can do it yourself.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:11) - Dugout Dish Podcast(00:01:37) - What It Takes to Be Successful in College Baseball(00:11:59) - Choosing College Baseball(00:21:02) - How to Manage Your Time in College(00:30:15) - Baseball Prospects: You Have to Earn Your Shot(00:34:47) - Gaining the Weight in College(00:42:03) - How To Get To College Baseball Recruitment

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 fits into this conversation as well because they are not "fall back" options if you do not get recruited where you like. Eight precent of high school seniors will play college baseball so there are limited spots and we dispel the myth that they are automatic options to call back to and not options that you must compete for.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:12) - Division 3 Baseball(00:11:04) - Baseball: Division 3 and 1(00:17:56) - Choosing the Right College Baseball Coach

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 recruiting process, birthdays as they relate to graduation year, and more. We also talk about how reclassifying does not automatically mean you are more recruitable in the following class and how you still need to get better to be recruited Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:12) - To Reclass or Not to Reclass?(00:09:18) - Reclassing or Post-Graduating Baseball(00:18:32) - Reclassifying: Should You Do It?(00:31:04) - On Reclassing(00:39:04) - Choosing the Right College Baseball Program

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 schools have elite programs within the university that set them apart from others as well.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:11) - Don't Judge a School by Its Acceptance Rate(00:10:11) - Do You Need to Go to an Elite School?(00:17:37) - MD Baseball: Recruiting Podcast

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 you can just jump in the portal after year one to "level up" for a myriad of reasons. We talk about how coaches view that thought process, how teammates view it, and how it is a detrimental thought process during the recruiting process that will likely lead to unwanted outcomes. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:11) - The Transfer Portal: Should Baseball Players Commit to College?(00:12:27) - Transfer Portal: The Outsiders(00:21:21) - Transfer Portal: You need to be recruitable before you get recruited(00:30:25) - Transfer baseball talk

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, transfer portal, and the current landscape of college baseball.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:13) - East Tennessee State Head Coach Joe Panucci on The Dugout Dish(00:06:49) - Former St. John's Coach Rick Rossi on Assistant Coaches(00:10:31) - ETSU Baseball: Identifying the Right Fit for the Program(00:17:50) - Coleman on College Athletes' Communication(00:25:19) - Transfer Prospects: Has the Transfer Portal Changed Things?(00:31:33) - Transfer Portal: What I Think of It(00:38:32) - Transfer Brandon Bass on the NBA Draft Process(00:45:13) - Freshmen on the Competition(00:48:53) - What Are The Challenges of Transitioning From High School Baseball to College(00:54:47) - "It's Fun to Watch"(00:59:12) - Offense: College Recruiting Advice(01:05:40) - North Dakota Baseball Coach on the College Process(01:11:12) - DBaseball: Camps and Recruiting Podcast

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 paramount. Without the right type of people in your corner the recruiting process gets exponentially harder. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com

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 honors or AP/IB classes could be detrimental to your core GPA. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com

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 timing as well as who they are targeting in the recruiting process. We talk about their transition to DI from DII, the transfer portal, junior college baseball and more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:11) - Tarleton State Head Coach Bob Fuller Smith on The Dugout Dish(00:06:13) - How Do You Identify Baseball Prospects? (Junior College(00:15:39) - High-End Baseball in America(00:20:32) - D1 recruiters on Division 2 basketball(00:29:53) - Phillies pitching coach on analytics and player development(00:37:39) - Pro Baseball Prospects: College Baseball(00:45:29) - Reaching out to Junior College Baseball Stars(00:51:43) - Finding The Right Fit For Your Player(00:58:13) - Andy Reid on Low Motor Players(01:03:46) - NCAA Baseball Recruiting(01:09:24) - How To Recruit Your Child

In this episode, we talk about the admissions process for the seniors who will be applying to schools this fall. Whether you are committed already or deciding on what deadline to apply to we cover it. We go over the different applications, admissions deadlines, and more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:12) - Early Admissions, Early Decision 2 & More(00:09:18) - Early Decision 2(00:11:15) - Do Early Actions Get Acceptance?(00:15:08) - Do Early Action Programs Increase Your Chance of Getting In?(00:23:35) - Coach Glass: On The Admissions Process

In this episode, we talk about the quiet period in the upcoming D1 recruiting calendar and how it relates to high school baseball players. We talk about what you should be doing, things to consider, and how to use the time to get yourself better this fall and winter. We also discuss the current state of the recruiting landscape in terms of speed and timing with recruiting and how it relates to travel baseball and athletes in the 2027 class and younger. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:13) - The Quiet Period(00:11:23) - Visit Colleges During the 27-Year Recruiting Window(00:20:57) - Pitching Recruiting: 28 and 29s(00:28:42) - Bosley on Baseball Coaching Salary(00:35:12) - Transfer Talk: 27- and 28-Year-Guys(00:42:55) - High School Baseball Recruitment: The New Timeline(00:51:18) - Working a Coaching Camp(00:59:56) - Offseason Recruiting: What's The College Baseball Landscape(01:07:24) - The Quiet Period

In this episode, we answer James question surrounding schools he has spoken to, schools he is waiting on and when he should decide to visit and/or make a decision on where to go to school. We Tackle these questions as they are relevant to a lot of 2026 graduates right now in August. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:10) - In the Clubhouse With EMD Baseball(00:10:43) - Choosing A College Offer

In this episode, we talk about the little things that coaches look for when recruiting players in the summer for their program. It is not just pitching velocity, exit velocity, or your defensive prowess. While these are important, coaches want to see how complete a baseball player you are. Can you run the bases hard and correctly? Can you get yourself into the correct position on cuts and relays? What does your routine look like on deck and in the box? What is your level of feel or instincts for the game? Can you control the running game or field your position as a pitcher? A lot more goes into evaluations than just how hard you may throw or hit the baseball. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Smith Gives Kids the Right Glove(00:01:10) - Hat Banging Out For Tottenham's Silver(00:02:52) - The Little Things Coaches Pick Up On(00:13:38) - Good Route to First Base(00:20:28) - Good Defensive Players and Ready to Hit(00:30:20) - Pro Baseball Prospects: Base Running(00:40:07) - Outfielders on the Rise(00:49:37) - Catchers Need to Help Teams Win(00:59:31) - Can he Throw accurately?(01:08:39) - Kyle Meyer on His Recruitment(01:16:01) - Richard Drum Forced Himself to Play First Base(01:21:50) - Hurt and Injured