Highway To Hoover

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.