3rd & Central

Matt and Aaron are back for episode 2 of season 3, with an in-depth breakdown of the 2023 Louisville baseball season that you won't find anywhere else!

The guys dive into:

• Scheduling, games to watch, what to know
• Why being in a pre-season tournament is huge
• Position-by-position analysis
• Who brings the bats? Replacing majority of HR’s hit
• Moves that could open up the infield for newcomers
• A new two-way player to watch
• Lineup projections
• Opening day lineups vs. postseason lineups - what looks different?
• Pitching predictions
• The Italian Missile
• Who steps up as the closer?
• Could this team be the best team on paper in recent years?
• How far can they go?
• What gets Louisville to Omaha
• Bold predictions for 2023

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Matt and Aaron get season 3 started with a bang as the one and only Sean Moth joins the podcast to talk all things Louisville baseball. From the beginning of his journey to Louisville, Sean walks through the highlights of his career, including some of his favorite stories, players, moments, etc, and also recaps what was seen in 2022 and what you can expect in 2023 - in a way that only he can.

The guys are joined by MLB pitcher in the Marlins organization, Bryan Hoeing
- First, they recap the Pizza Bowl
- Why we are VERY high on Justin West & the freshmen at UofL
- Is this the deepest Louisville team ever?
Bryan Hoeing joins the pod:
- On getting his first call-up to the majors
- How analytics transformed Hoeing's game
- Crazy Wisconsin baseball games on high school fields
- How Louisville prepared Hoeing for the MLB
- Plus a comprehensive GOAT Halloween candy discussion

Matt and Aaron are joined by Jamie Tessoff of Prep Baseball Report Kentucky to talk Louisville baseball recruiting, the talent around the state of Kentucky, the success of the Cards on the diamond, and much more. Don't miss deep dives into each of Louisville's recruiting classes (2022-2024), including what you can expect from each player, from a guy who knows the baseball recruiting scene across the state and region.

Matt and Aaron take an in-depth look at the MLB Draft which is less than a week away. They break down each prospect, including both current Cards and future Cards, where they could be drafted, which teams could target them, and what value they may provide. Then top Louisville baseball prospect Dalton Rushing joins the show to talk about the 2022 season and what's ahead for the MLB Draft.

First, Aaron and Matt preview all the exciting things happening around Louisville baseball from the MLB Draft to recruiting to summer ball assignments. Then, Former Louisville baseball pitching great Luke Smith drops into 3rd & Central to talk with Matt and Aaron. The guys talk about Luke's days as a Cardinal, including that notorious moment against Vanderbilt & the 2020 team's biggest what if, why he got into coaching, what it's like being on the other side, and what movies you need to be watching.

** 3rd & Central is sponsored by "What's Next With Eric Wood" Podcast **

Matt and Aaron are somber yet encouraged as they recap the tough weekend that was. Listen to the guys break down both games in the Super Regional against Texas A&M, reflect back on the season, restate the commitment to baseball & the future being bright, plus what to expect this offseason with summer league ball & the MLB Draft.

** 3rd & Central is presented by "What's Next With Eric Wood Podcast" **

Matt Sefcovic & Aaron Turner recap a wild opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament before previewing the Cards upcoming battle in the Super Regionals. Don't miss insight into some of the biggest decisions made over the weekend, who stood out, who needed to give more, and what you can expect from the Cards, the Aggies, and many others.

** 3rd & Central Podcast is sponsored by "What's Next With Eric Wood" **

Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner react to a disappointing ACC Tournament for Louisville baseball, break down the Cards draw and react to postseason baseball returning to the Ville, plus a deeper look inside the rankings, numbers, seedings, pairings, bubble and much more.

**3rd & Central Podcast is presented by "What's Next With Eric Wood" Podcast**

Matt and Aaron are celebrating (not too hard) regular season championships, looking ahead to the ACC tournament, and recapping another busy couple of weeks in the pros. Don't miss a look back at the last few series of the season, what lies ahead for Louisville in the ACC Tournament, who else to watch for, as well as an in-depth review of all the minor & major league action for Cards in the pros.