D3P: A DIII Baseball Podcast

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

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Interim Head Baseball Coach Jeremy Hefele from Gettysburg. During this interview we cover Coach Hefele's path to coaching, recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, why fans should be excited about the upcoming season, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the Gettysburg program.00:00:00-Introduction00:06:30-About Coach Hefele00:11:19-The Path to Coaching00:13:58-Recapping the 2025 Season00:16:28-2025 Pitching Performances00:19:26-Struggles in Conference Play00:23:39-Holes to Fill Going Into 202600:25:54-New Faces and Players to Watch00:32:42-Breaking Down the 2026 Schedule00:35:00-Scheduling in the NPI Era00:38:09-A Boost in Recruiting00:42:09-Rivalry with JHU?00:44:14-Gettysburg Brand of Baseball00:45:49-The Gettysburg Recruiting Pitch00:48:15-Lightning Round

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we break down all of the DIII baseball draft picks and free agent signings from 2025.Players covered in this episode include Michael Hilker from UW Whitewater, Cooper McGrath from Trinity CT, Matt Lanzendorfer from Misericordia, Max Banks from Chapman, Tyler McLoughlin from Emory, Shane Van Dam from SUNY Cortland, Zach Rogacki from Alvernia, Jack Martinez from Trinity TX, Daniel Thompson from NC Wesleyan, Jordan Gottesman from Endicott, Jason Gilman from Kean, Mason Estrada from MIT, Harry Genth from Haveford and Nick Falter from Denison.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:19-Slotted Bonus Explanation00:08:07-Michael Hilker MN Twins (UW Whitewater)00:10:23-Cooper McGrath SF Giants (Trinity CT)00:12:39-Matt Lanzendorfer LA Dodgers (Misericordia)00:15:42-Max Banks CHI White Sox (Chapman)00:18:22-Tyler McLoughlin NY Mets (Emory)00:21:56-Shane Van Dam KC Royals (SUNY Cortland)00:26:22-Zach Rogacki CO Rockies (Alvernia)00:29:00-Jack Martinez AZ Diamondbacks (Trinity TX)00:31:06-Daniel Thompson TOR Blue Jays (NC Wesleyan)00:33:23-Jordan Gottesman SF Giants (Endicott)00:36:09-Jason Gilman BOS Red Sox (Kean)00:39:47-Mason Estrada LA Dodgers (MIT)00:43:22-Harry Genth MN Twins (Haveford)00:46:20-Nick Falter SD Padres (Denison)00:52:41-Final Thoughts

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Eric Cirella from Salve Regina. During this interview we cover Coach Cirella's experience as an NCAA record-holding DIII baseball player, and talk about his path to coaching. We also recap the previous season, and look ahead to the current one—discussing key roster additions and losses, impact players to watch, key schedule matchups, team strengths, the team's recent College World Series appearance, why fans should be excited about the upcoming season, and why potential recruits and transfers should consider the Salve Regina program.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:28-About Coach Cirella00:10:32-The Path to Coaching00:15:05-Recapping the 2025 Season00:22:21-Holes to Fill Going Into 202600:26:52-Strengths as a Team00:31:40-Key Returning Players00:33:52-Spring Schedule and Key Matchups00:37:33-Non-Conference Scheduling in the NPI Era00:41:06-Coaching Style and Expectations00:45:06-The Salve Regina Recruiting Pitch00:46:57-Lightning Round

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk to Seth Betts, NCAA record-holding infielder and Head of Player Development at St. Scholastica—and cover training for the mental side of baseball. Topics covered in this interview include strategies for mental training, combining the physical side, signs a player may need work on the mental side, the importance of routine, regulating emotions, building confidence, handling negativity, performance anxiety, handling pressure, negative self-talk, and mental training resources available to baseball players.00:00:00-Introduction00:09:25-The History of Mental Training00:15:37-Basic Mental Training Tactics00:22:48-Mental Training: Alone or in a Group?00:25:10-Combining Mental Training with Physical Training00:28:53-Knowing When You Need Mental Training00:33:05-Is a Performance Coach Required?00:36:26-The Unique Makeup of Baseball Players00:44:43-Handling the In Season Grind00:48:13-The Good and Bad Parts of Routine00:58:37-Regulating Your Emotions01:02:53-Gaining and Accepting Confidence01:09:45-Handling Negativity01:14:39-Understanding When Situations are Unhealthy01:25:06-Performance Anxiety and Handling Pressure01:30:53-Negative Self-Talk

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review the entire 2025 DIII baseball season, from the preseason all the way through the College World Series. During this episode we cover the 2025 preseason rankings, as well as top storylines from the regular season, the Regional round, the Super Regional round and the College World Series—in additon to our D3P Hitters of the Year, Pitchers of the Year and Coaches of the Year.During this episode we also cover the final D3baseball.com postseason Top 25 rankings, as well as thoughts on the upcoming 2026 season.

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review takeways from our first visit to the DIII College World Series—including feedback on the location, the facility, field conditions, fan attendance, use of replay, building commuity, and suggestions to improve both the player and the fan experience.If you are a fan of DIII baseball and believe DIII baseball players and fans deserve more, PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE.

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we recap every game from Round 1 and Round 2 of the 2025 DIII Baseball College World Series—including team stats, player shoutouts, potential CWS final matchups, overall tournament impressions and areas for improvementThis episode of the D3P Podcast covers 8 teams including Denison, Trinity TX, Rowan, Kean, Messiah, Endicott, Johns Hopkins and UW Whitewater.

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we recap every game from the 2025 DIII NCAA Baseball Super Regional round as of May 25th, 2025—including Super Regional champs, College World Series bids, CWS matchups and projected odds of winning for all eight teams.This episode of the D3P Podcast covers 16 teams including Denison, Behlaven, McMurry, Trinity TX, Lynchburg, Rowan, Kean, Salve Regina, Salisbury, Messiah, Endicott, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Johns Hopkins, Case Western Reserve, UW Whitewater and UW Oshkosh.

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review final NCAA Regional Tournament results for the 2025 season as of May 18th, 2025—including Regional champs and runner-ups, multi-bid conference updates, Top 16 upsets, high seed winners and Super Regional matchups.This episode covers over 130 DIII baseball programs including Johns Hopkins, Denison, UW Whitewater, Lynchburg, Salisbury, Trinity Texas, SUNY Brockport, Case Western Reserve, Gustavus Adolphus, Webster, Buena Vista, Rutgers-Camden, Baldwin Wallace, East Texas Baptist, Rhodes, Penn State Behrend, Grove City, Johnson & Wales, Methodist, Adrian, Whitworth, Beloit, Bethany Lutheran, Manchester, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Huntingdon, North Central and Marymount VA.

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we break down the the entire 64-team field for the 2025 DIII baseball national tournament—including regional and super regional selections, key matchups, host locations and brackets to watch—as well as discuss the bracketing process, and give Year 1 feedback on the NCAA's new NPI system.

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review conference tournament action across DIII baseball as of May 11th, 2025 including tourney updates, conference champions and runner-ups, auto bids awarded so far, and multi-bid conferences—as well as teams likely in the NCAA tournament, teams likely out, and teams on the bubble based on current NPI rankings.This episode covers over 130 DIII baseball programs including Johns Hopkins, Denison, UW Whitewater, Lynchburg, Salisbury, Trinity Texas, SUNY Brockport, Case Western Reserve, Gustavus Adolphus, Webster, Buena Vista, Rutgers-Camden, Baldwin Wallace, East Texas Baptist, Rhodes, Penn State Behrend, Grove City, Johnson & Wales, Methodist, Adrian, Whitworth, Beloit, Bethany Lutheran, Manchester, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Huntingdon, North Central and Marymount VA.