Dugout Dish Baseball Recruiting Podcast powered by EMD Baseball

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

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

In this episode, we talk about how to handle committing to a college program and the do's and do nots of the commitment process. We talk who to call, when to post, and when you should be doing it. 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) - Committed Baseball Player Etiquette(00:11:12) - MD Baseball Recruiting Podcast

In this episode, we talk about what you should do with your fall depending on where you are at in the recruiting process. We cover what you should be doing if you are committed as a pitcher and position player. We also cover options for 2026 graduates that are uncommitted right now. Additionally, we talk what your plan can be as a 2027 grad or younger for the fall and the options that are available to you. 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 Dugout Did Podcast(00:01:37) - What Are You Doing If You're Not Committed? (For(00:12:04) - Undecided Baseball Prospects: Where Do I Fit?(00:21:48) - Baseball Recruitment: What You Need To Do This Fall(00:35:20) - Pitching Recruitment: Don't Play Fall Ball(00:44:29) - Offseason Recruiting: What's Best For Your Decision?

In this episode, we talk the speed of the recruiting cycle this summer for the 2026 graduating class. We have spoken at length about the NCAA and House Settlement rule changes and what could happen. Today we talk about what we are hearing and seeing with the recruiting process for the 2026 and younger classes and how it is currently playing out. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Clubhouse With EMD Baseball(00:10:26) - D1 Baseball Recruiting

In this episode, we talk about the give and take of the recruiting process. When you opt into wanting to be recruited there are certain things you get to do and find out before the general population while also having to make a decision without being able to do one hundred precent of what you might want to during the college search process. Being recruited is a far different experience than that of a student who will not play a sport so there will inevitably be some give and take. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Dugout Dish: The Recruiting Process(00:00:54) - College Selection Process for Athletes vs. Non-Athletes(00:11:11) - Oh, yeah, they got showers(00:11:30) - Reasons to Commit to a College Athlete(00:21:14) - The Food of College(00:22:07) - Do You Need to Start Your Recruiting Process Early?(00:34:05) - Football Recruitment: The Process(00:40:58) - This Week In The Game: Recruiting

In this episode, we talk about the designated student athlete (DSA) and what we know about how it is to be interpreted to date.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - In the Clubhouse With EMD Baseball(00:00:46) - Designated Student Athletes: Impact on Roster Cuts(00:11:56) - Transfer Portal: Can You Play For Four Colleges?(00:20:05) - How To Recruit A Baseball Player!

In this episode we take on part two of our recruiting question & answer series. All of the questions that we answer are part of a series of recruiting seminars we have conducted over the last two months. We have complied a list of questions from these multiple Zoom sessions or in person recruiting seminars to answer here on the podcast Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - How Does Tuition Exchange Impact the Recruiting Process?(00:09:29) - How to Email College Coach's Questions(00:13:28) - JUCO Baseball(00:21:48) - "Don't Tag Your High School"(00:22:30) - Do colleges look at past ACL Injuries?(00:31:01) - Baseball Coach on Verbal Commitment(00:38:48) - Bradley on Multi-Sport Kids(00:47:19) - Baseball Recruitment: The Multi-Sport Process

In this episode, we talk about how to effectively schedule your summer outings between games, camps, and showcases. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Timing of Pitch Exclusives(00:11:10) - Hand Injuries

In this episode we take on part one of our recruiting question & answer series. All of the questions that we answer are part of a series of recruiting seminars we have conducted over the last two months. We have complied a list of questions from these multiple Zoom sessions or in person recruiting seminars to answer here on the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Do College Coaches Want ACT Scores Prior to Contacting a Baseball(00:07:19) - How to Reach Out to a Coach in the NCAA(00:17:41) - 3 Things You Need To Know Before Making a Phone Call(00:25:56) - How important are school camps for hitters?(00:33:21) - How To Introduce Yourself To a Coach(00:40:10) - How To Peak a Coach's Interest In A Player's Bio

In this episode, we talk about the window of opportunity in the summer and how sometimes the window to be seen and perform in front of college coaches can be incredibly small. Sometimes players will only have one or two games to show what they are capable of and that could be the difference between and yes or a no in the recruiting process. Additionally we talk metrics in the showcase setting and how they need to carry themselves into the game and show up when you are playing.  Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Taking Advantage of Your Opportunities(00:09:03) - Do metrics matter for college recruiting?