D3P: A DIII Baseball Podcast

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of March 8th of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Bridgewater College, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Christopher Newport, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Denison, Dominican (IL), Endicott, Johns Hopkins, Kalamazoo, Kean, La Verne, Lynchburg, Messiah, Mount Union, Ohio Northern, Pomona Pitzer, Penn State Harrisburg, Randolph-Macon, Rhodes, Rowan, Salisbury, Salve Regina, Shenandoah, Texas Lutheran, Trinity TX, UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh, UW Whitewater, Washington & Jefferson, and WashU.

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of March 1st of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch, and discuss a possible parity shift in DIII baseball for the 2026 season.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Bridgewater College, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Concordia (TX), Cortland, Denison, Endicott, East Texas Baptist, Gettysburg, Johns Hopkins, Kean, Keystone, La Verne, Lynchburg, McMurry, Messiah, Montclair State, Pomona Pitzer, Penn State Harrisburg, Randolph-Macon, Rhodes, Rowan, Salisbury, Salve Regina, Trinity TX, UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh, UW Whitewater, Washington University in St. Louis, Webster, and Christopher Newport.00:00:00-Introduction00:05:26-Dropped Out (ETBU, Keystone, McMurry and Webster)00:07:08: New to the Rankings (Randolph Macon, Christopher Newport, WashU and Belhaven)00:08:14-Teams to Watch (Montclair State, Bridgewater College, Gettysburg)00:16:52-On the Bubble (Baldwin Wallace, Keystone, Rhodes, Webster and Concordia TX)00:22:15-25 thru 21 (Randolph Macon, UW LaCrosse, PSH, Christopher Newport and La Verne)00:27:34-20 thru 16 (WashU, Pomona Pitzer, Belhaven, UW Oshkosh and Cortand)00:34:04-15 thru 11 (Messiah, Adrian, Centre, CMS and CWRU)00:39:04-10 thru 6 (Johns Hopkins, Salve Regina, Rowan, Endicott and UW Whitewater)00:45:57-The Top 5 (Denison, Salisbury, Kean, Lynchburg and Trinity TX)00:53:17-Upsets of the Week and Ranking Implications

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of February 22nd of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch, and discuss a possible parity shift in DIII baseball for the 2026 season.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Babson, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Brockport, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Chapman, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Denison, East Texas Baptist, Endicott, Johns Hopkins, Kalamazoo, Kean, Keystone, La Verne, Lynchburg, McMurry, Messiah, Pomona Pitzer, Penn State Harrisburg, Randolph Macon, Rhodes, Rowan, Salisbury, Salve Regina, Texas Lutheran, Trinity TX, UChicago, UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh and UW Whitewater.00:00:00-Introduction00:05:24-Teams to Watch (Kalamazoo, Texas Lutheran, Rhodes)00:13:01-30 thru 26 (Babson, UChicago, Brockport, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven)00:18:15-25 thru 21 (ETBU, Keystone, La Crosse, McMurry, PSH)00:22:34-20 thru 16 (Adrian, Pomona, Oshkosh, Centre, La Verne)00:27:19-15 thru 11 (Webster, CWRU, Cortland, CMS, JHU)00:33:52-10 thru 6 (Salve, Trinity TX, Rowan, Messiah, Lynchburg)00:44:50-The Top 5 (Salisbury, Kean, Denison, Endicott, Whitewater)00:53:25-Upsets of the Week and Ranking Implications

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review scores and schedules across DIII baseball as of February 15th of 2026—including season records, key wins and losses, upcoming games, and potential ranking impacts. We also cover bubble teams and national programs to watch, and discuss a possible parity shift in DIII baseball for the 2026 season.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Babson, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Brockport, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Chapman, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Denison, East Texas Baptist, Endicott, Hamline, Johns Hopkins, Kean, Keystone, La Verne, Lynchburg, McMurry, Messiah, Misericordia, Pomona Pitzer, Penn State Harrisburg, Randolph Macon, Rowan, Salisbury, Salve Regina, Trinity TX, UChicago, UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh and UW Whitewater.00:00:00-Introduction00:06:01-Teams to Watch (Chapman, Randolph Macon, Misericordia)00:15:32-30 thru 26 (Babson, UChicago, Brockport, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven)00:20:42-25 thru 21 (ETBU, Keystone, La Crosse, McMurry, PSH)00:26:56-20 thru 16 (Adrian, Pomona, Oshkosh, Centre, La Verne)00:33:53-15 thru 11 (Webster, CWRU, Cortland, CMS, JHU)00:39:29-10 thru 6 (Salve, Trinity TX, Rowan, Messiah, Lynchburg)00:43:17-The Top 5 (Salisbury, Kean, Denison, Endicott, Whitewater)00:51:14-Upset of the Week (Hamline vs. Buena Vista)00:56:39-Ranking Implications

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we break down the 2026 schedule for every team in the D3baseball.com Preseason Top 25—then grade each schedule AND project a regular-season record for all 25 programs.Over the course of this episode we evaluate schedule strength, identify where teams are being challenged (and where they aren’t), and talk through the matchups that will shape each team's NPI resume as the season unfolds. We finish by assigning a schedule grade to each Top 25 team, and giving our best regular-season record prediction for 2026.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Adrian, Case Western Reserve, Centre, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Denison, East Texas Baptist, Endicott, Johns Hopkins, Kean, Keystone, La Verne, Lynchburg, McMurry, Messiah, Pomona Pitzer, Penn State Harrisburg, Rowan, Salisbury, Salve Regina, Trinity TX, UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh and UW Whitewater.00:00:00-Introduction00:02:12-Explaining the Eval Process00:04:58- Recapping the Preseason Top 2500:07:43-Schedule Discussion 25 thru 2100:19:39-Schedule Discussion 20 thru 1100:38:22-Schedule Discussion Top 1001:01:56-Final Thoughts

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we assemble our 2026 Preseason Top 25 ballot for the D3baseball.com media poll via a draft method—and let D3P listeners in on the discussion.Over the course of this episode we start by laying out the draft rules and our personal requirements for choosing a team within the Top 25. Then we move to constructing our ballot with the top teams in the country, add a handful of teams in the "others receiving votes" category, and end by breaking down where we believe the rest of the nation will land.Teams discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order) Babson, Baldwin Wallace, Belhaven, Brockport, Buena Vista, Centre, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Cortland, Case Western Reserve, Denison, Endicott, East Texas Baptist, Johns Hopkins, Kean, Keystone, La Verne, Lynchburg, McMurry, Messiah, Misericordia, Montclair St., Penn State Harrisburg, Pomona Pitzer, Rowan, Salve Regina, Salisbury, Trinity TX, Webster, UW La Crosse, UW Oshkosh and UW Whitewater.00:00:00-Introduction00:02:08-Drawing for Draft Order00:05:25- Ranking Factors Considered00:08:30-The Preseason #1 Pick00:09:40-The Preseason #2 Pick00:11:00-The Preseason #3 Pick00:12:52-The Preseason #4 Pick00:14:03-The Preseason #5 Pick00:15:00-The Preseason #6 Pick00:16:14-The Preseason #7 Pick00:17:33-The Preseason #8 Pick00:19:08-The Preseason #9 Pick00:21:36-The Preseason #10 Pick00:22:43-The Preseason #11 Pick00:24:23-The Preseason #12 Pick00:26:55-The Preseason #13 Pick00:28:21-The Preseason #14 Pick00:29:40-The Preseason #15 Pick00:31:05-The Preseason #16 Pick00:32:30-The Preseason #17 Pick00:33:49-The Preseason #18 Pick00:34:52-The Preseason #19 Pick00:36:04-The Preseason #20 Pick00:37:10-The Preseason #21 Pick00:39:07-The Preseason #22 Pick00:39:55-The Preseason #23 Pick00:42:35-The Preseason #24 Pick00:43:35-The Preseason #25 Pick00:44:35-Others Receiving Votes00:50:39-Predicting the National Ballot

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview NCAA Region 1 for the 2026 season, which includes four conferences—the North Atlantic, the Great Northeast, the NESCAC and the NEWMACDuring this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. We finish our discussion by making predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.The DIII baseball teams in NCAA Region 1 include Salve Regina, Middlebury, Coast Guard, Babson, Johnson & Wales, Bowdoin, Clark , Mitchell, Amherst, Colby, Williams, Wheaton, MIT, Lasell, Trinity CT, Saint Joseph CT, Husson, Tufts, Hamilton, Lesley, Springfield, St. Joseph's Maine, Anna Maria, WPI, Bates, Thomas Maine, Rivier, Wesleyan CT, Norwich, Dean, Colby-Sawyer, Emerson, VTSU Lyndon, SUNY Cobleskill, Albertus Magnus, Elms, New England College, Farmington and Presque Isle.00:00:00-Introduction00:05:40-What is Region 1?00:10:58-Region 1 CWS Trivia00:14:52-National Contenders in 202500:21:47-Under Performers in 202500:26:27-North Atlantic Teams to Watch for 202600:30:10-Great Northeast Teams to Watch for 202600:33:21-NESCAC Teams to Watch for 202600:36:34-NEWMAC Teams to Watch for 202600:39:50-Conference Champ Predictions00:50:16-Potential At Large and Wildcard Picks00:54:45-National Picks and Top 10 Predictions

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk with national player development expert Seth Betts about how players can get to college baseball without playing travel ball.Over the course of our conversation we kick off with a discussion on nutrition and strength—how to fuel your body and build a stronger athletic foundation—then move into strategies for developing as a hitter, pitcher, and fielder outside of the travel ball circuit. We also cover finding games and reps, getting exposure to college coaches, building a film library, doing your own outreach, and when (and when not) paid evaluation services like PBR and Perfect Game can accelerate your process.00:00:00-Introduction00:05:15-Managing Your Diet00:16:18-The Importance of Strength00:24:20-Developing Baseball Skills00:38:34-Valuable Online Resources00:45:37-Association Ball vs. Club00:53:25-High School Baseball00:59:06-American Legion01:08:15-Self-Assembled Travel Teams01:13:15-Prospect Camps, Showcases and Tryouts01:20:01-Defining College Targets01:26:52-Building a Video Library01:31:58-Managing Your College Outreach01:35:37-Why Levels Don't Matter01:43:46-Paid Evaluation Services (PG, PBR, etc.)01:51:38-Wrapping it All Up

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview NCAA Region 7 for the 2026 season, which includes five conferences—the AMCC, the MIAA, the PAC, the NCAC and the OAC.During this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. We finish our discussion by making predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.The DIII baseball teams in NCAA Region 7 include Denison, CWRU, Mount Union, Baldwin Wallace, Ohio Northern, Wittenberg, Penn St.-Behrend, Grove City, Washington & Jefferson, Adrian, Muskingum, Wabash, Alfred St., Wooster, John Carroll, Kalamazoo, Marietta, Mount Aloysius, Alma, Calvin, Allegheny, Kenyon, Albion, Hilbert, Westminster (PA), Pitt.-Bradford, Heidelberg, Otterbein, Pitt.-Greensburg, Chatham, Capital, DePauw, Hiram, Saint Vincent, Wilmington (OH), Geneva, Oberlin, Hope, Thiel, Bethany (WV), Penn St.-Altoona, Trine, La Roche, Franciscan, Ohio Wesleyan, Olivet and Waynesburg.00:00:00-Introduction00:05:04-What is Region 7?00:11:36-Region 7 CWS Trivia00:16:58-National Contenders in 202500:24:19-Under Performers in 202500:29:11-AMCC Teams to Watch for 202600:31:10-MIAA Teams to Watch for 202600:33:55-PAC Teams to Watch for 202600:36:56-NCAC Teams to Watch for 202600:39:23-OAC Teams to Watch for 202600:43:54-Conference Champ Predictions00:55:50-Potential At Large and Wildcard Picks00:58:30-National Picks and Top 10 Predictions

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Neil Ioviero from Kean University. During this interview we cover Coach Ioviero's experience as a player, his path to coaching, his National Title in 2007, his team's seven College World Series appearances, and his road to Kean.We also recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, upcoming schedule matchups, team strengths, coaching and recruiting strategies, Kean's 2025 College World Series appearance, why fans should be excited about the upcoming season, and why potential recruits should consider the Kean program.00:00:00-Introduction00:02:54-About Coach Ioviero00:06:34-Handling the Non-Contact Period00:07:46-The Path to Coaching00:11:24-Recapping the 2025 Season00:25:36-Holes to Fill Going Into 202600:28:14-Strengths as a Team00:36:15-Non-Conference Scheduling and Strategy00:41:06-Off-Season Development00:45:13-Maintaining Consistency00:52:23-Recruiting and Retention00:58:42-The Changing DIII Baseball Landscape01:01:05-The Kean Recruiting Pitch01:03:23-Lightning Round

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview NCAA Region 5 for the 2026 season, which includes four conferences—the Atlantic East, the Landmark, the MAC Commonwealth and the CentennialDuring this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. We finish our discussion by making predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.The DIII baseaball teams in NCAA Region 5 include Johns Hopkins, Salisbury, Wilkes, Catholic, Messiah, Gettysburg, Elizabethtown, Swarthmore, Haverford, Franklin & Marshall, York (PA), Neumann, Scranton, Marymount (VA), Alvernia, Dickinson, Ursinus, McDaniel, Washington College, Widener, Lycoming, Muhlenberg, Susquehanna, Drew, Centenary (NJ), Marywood, Albright, Eastern, Moravian, Immaculata, Gwynedd Mercy, Hood, Juniata and Stevenson00:00:00-Introduction00:04:21-What is Region 5?00:09:42-Region 5 CWS Trivia00:13:17-National Contenders in 202500:20:50-Under Performers in 202500:26:50-Atlantic East Contenders for 202600:27:23-Landmark Contenders for 202600:28:00-MAC Commonwealth Contenders for 202600:29:18-Centennial Contenders for 202600:31:27-Conference Champ Predictions00:51:06-Potential At Large and Wildcard Picks00:54:46-National Picks and Top 10 Predictions

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview NCAA Region 4 for the 2026 season, which includes four conferences—the CUNYAC, the MAC Freedom, the United East and the NJAC.During this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. We finish our discussion by making predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.The DIII baseaball teams in NCAA Region 4 include Kean, Rowan, Rutgers Camden, Keystone, Penn State Harrisburg, Ramapo, TCNJ, Montclair State, Arcadia, Stevens, Misericordia, NYU, Stockton, William Paterson, Cairn, DeSales, Lebanon Valley, Rutgers Newark, Penn State Abington, St. Mary's (MD), Penn College, FDU Florham, New Jersey City, Saint Elizabeth, CCNY, Lancaster Bible, John Jay, Baruch, King's (PA), Rosemont, Valley Forge, Wilson, Penn State Berks, Notre Dame (MD), Delaware Valley, Lehman and Penn St Brandywine.00:00:00-Introduction00:03:46-What is Region 4?00:07:57-Region 4 CWS Trivia00:11:55-National Contenders in 202500:17:07-Under Performers in 202500:19:34-CUNYAC Contenders for 202600:22:00-MAC Freedom Contenders for 202600:24:15-United East Contenders for 202600:26:34-NJAC Contenders for 202600:29:05-Conference Champ Predictions00:40:37-Potential At Large Bids00:44:02-Region 4 Wildcard Picks00:46:06-National Picks and Predictions

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview Region 9 for the 2026 season. During this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. We finish our discussion by making our predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.The DIII baseaball teams in NCAA Region 9 include UW Whitewater, Gustavus, UW La Crosse, Buena Vista, UW Oshkosh, U. Chicago, Coe, Bethel, Beloit, Bethany Lutheran, Saint John's, St. Olaf, Saint Mary's, UW Platteville, Nebraska Wesleyan, Wartburg, Grinnell, Luther, Dubuque, Lawrence, Illinois College, St. Scholastica, Loras, Crown, Concordia, Central, Monmouth, Stevens Point, Ripon, Simpson, UW Stout, UW River Falls, Augsburg, Cornell College, UW Superior, UW Eau Claire, Northwestern, Morris, Macalester, Knox, Carleton, Hamline, Northland, Martin Luther and North Central.00:00:00-Introduction00:03:08-What is Region 9?00:07:46-Region 9 CWS Trivia00:09:56-National Contenders in 202500:18:01-Under Performers in 202500:25:10-UMAC Contenders for 202600:28:50-MIAC Contenders for 202600:35:26-MWC Contenders for 202600:36:18-WIAC Contenders for 202600:39:46-Conference Champ Predictions00:46:43-Potential At Large Bids00:47:49-Why So Few At Large Bids?00:52:35-Region 9 Wildcard Picks00:55:26-National Picks and Predictions

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we preview Region 10 for the 2026 season with Will Miner, moderator of @D3Region10Base on Twitter / X. During this episode we start by covering past season results—reviewing under-achievers, over-achievers and teams who made runs in 2025. Then we move on to 2026, breaking down each conference in terms of potential favorites, bubble teams, wild cards, auto bids, at large bids and CWS participants. And we finish our discussion by making our predictions for the 2026 season at the national level.Region 10 and other teams discussed during this episode include La Verne, Trinity (TX), Claremont Mudd Scripps, Concordia (TX), Pomona-Pitzer, East Texas Baptist, McMurry, Redlands, Cal Lutheran, Whitworth, Mary Hardin-Baylor, LeTourneau, Puget Sound, Texas Lutheran, Linfield, Pacific (OR), Whitman, St. Thomas (TX), Lewis & Clark, Hardin-Simmons, Whittier, Pacific Lutheran, Centenary (LA), Willamette, Chapman, Southwestern (TX), Austin, Ozarks (AR), George Fox, Occidental, Schreiner, UT Dallas, Caltech, Howard Payne, Keystone, Johns Hopkins Denison, UW Whitewater, Kean, Endicott, and more.00:00:00-Introduction00:02:08-About Will Miner00:05:26-What is Region 10?00:07:45-Contenders and Underperformers in 202500:13:19-Recapping the Trinity CWS Run00:18:55-Conference Restructuring00:21:24-NWC Contenders for 202600:29:49-ASC Contenders for 202600:31:07-SCAC Contenders for 202600:33:11-SCIAC Contenders for 202600:35:20-Conference Champ Predictions00:37:08-Potential At Large Bids00:40:41-Wildcard Picks00:42:23-National Picks and Predictions

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk with national player developent expert Seth Betts about strategies for navigating player development during the NCAA non-contact period.Over the course of our conversation we review the current contact rules for DIII baseball, compare them to other divisions, and discuss the disadvantages of the DIII system. We also cover recruiting implications, player-led development, building team chemistry, and strategies for maximizing training during periods when coaches are not allowed by rule to contribute.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:42-About Seth Betts00:10:13-DIII Baseball Contact Rules00:14:08-Training vs. Voluntary Work00:17:48-DIII Rules vs. DII and DI00:23:19-Disadvantages of the DIII Model00:27:04-Recruiting Implications00:29:25-Working Around the Rules00:34:39-Baseball vs. Other Sports00:39:15-Potential Rules Adjustments00:45:51-Maximizing Development Within the Rules00:51:29-Player Led Development Ideas01:02:29-Building Team Chemistry01:07:06-Losing Players Over the Dead Period01:10:44-Final Words

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we have an extended conversation with Mike Levy, SVP of Global Rights Acquisition for FloSports. During this conversation we discuss the streaming company's efforts to create a dedicated DIII baseball streaming channel, and what it means for fans in both the short and long term.Over the course of this interview we cover the process of purchasing streaming rights in DIII athletics, as well as agreement structures and revenue sharing, subscription pricing and features, broadcasting standards, the transition from free to paid streams, and the DIII baseball conferences who have already signed with FloSports for the 2026 season.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:08-About Mike Levy00:13:10-About FloSports as Company00:17:11-FloSports in Baseball00:18:28-Buying Streaming Rights in DIII Athletics00:24:06-Conferences Signed for 202600:29:46-Agreement Structures and Revenue00:32:02-Subscription Pricing and Features00:37:52-Upgrades to the User Experience00:41:44-Enforcing High Broadcast Standards00:46:49-The Transition from Free to Paid Streaming00:53:10-What's Up Next for FloSports

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review our WAY TOO EARLY Preseason Top 10 rankings. During this conversation we discuss the accuracy of past preseason ranking processes, evaluation factors we used, and our 2026 Way Too Early Top 10—in addition to bubble teams, wild cards and potential snubs.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:05-Recapping the 2025 Rankings00:09:49-Factors that Affect Preseason Rankings00:10:16-Factor 1: Number of Seniors and Fifth-Years00:11:37-Factor 2: Depth of Previous Year's Run00:13:11-Factor 3: Historical Consistency of Program00:16:50-Factor 4: Quality of Coaching Staff00:19:25-Factor 5: Key Roster Losses00:22:10-2026 Preseason Top 10 Picks00:41:56-2026 Bubble Teams00:44:16-2026 Wild Card Picks00:49:38-Possible Snubs

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we sit down with Jim Dixon from D3baseball.com to talk about the 2025 College Summer League season. During this conversation we review a number of current DIII baseball players who flashed in collegiate leagues this Summer, as well as their potential impact on their current programs headed into the 2026 season. This episode is a preview of D3baseball.com's Collegiate Summer League breakdown of over 100 current and incoming D3 players.

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with one of the best pitching coaches in all of DIII baseball, Coach David Smith from Trinity Texas. During this interview we cover Coach Smith's 23 years of experience at Trinity Texas, along with the programs four College World Series appearances, its DIII National Championship in 2016, and the program's move from the SCAC to the SAA starting with the 2026 season.We also recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, upcoming schedule matchups, team strengths, why fans should be excited about the upcoming season, and why potential recruits should consider the Trinity Texas program. And we finish our conversation with a deep dive into developing pitching talent at the DIII level.00:00:00-Introduction00:03:38-About Coach Smith00:07:46-The Path to Coaching00:11:06-Recapping the 2025 Season00:21:44-Holes to Fill Going Into 202600:27:30-New Recruits and Key Transfers00:20:08-Strengths as a Team00:31:36-Spring Schedule and Key Matchups00:38:20-Moving from the SCAC to the SAA00:37:44-Leveraging the Experience at Marietta00:42:42-Developing Pitchers at Trinity TX00:57:09-Balancing Coaching with a Business Career01:02:04-The Trinity Texas Recruiting Pitch01:05:26-Lightning Round

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Mike Deegan from Denison. During this interview we cover Coach Deegan's experience as a player, his path to coaching, his three national titles as an Assistant Coach at Marietta, and his road to Denison. We also recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, upcoming schedule matchups, team strengths, Denison's 2025 College World Series appearance, why fans should be excited about the upcoming season, and why potential recruits should consider the Denison program.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:37-About Coach Cirella00:10:56-The Path to Coaching00:15:34-Recapping the 2025 Season00:23:28-Holes to Fill Going Into 202600:28:46-Strengths as a Team00:29:53-Key Returning Players00:31:43-Spring Schedule and Key Matchups00:35:13-Player Expectations for the Summer00:37:44-Leveraging the Experience at Marietta00:40:48-Finding and Keeping Talent00:47:10-Difference Between Assistant and Head Coaching00:50:26-Separating Playing from Coaching00:54:07-The Denison Recruiting Pitch00:59:24-Lightning Round