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-Introduction

00:03:46-What is Region 4?

00:07:57-Region 4 CWS Trivia

00:11:55-National Contenders in 2025

00:17:07-Under Performers in 2025

00:19:34-CUNYAC Contenders for 2026

00:22:00-MAC Freedom Contenders for 2026

00:24:15-United East Contenders for 2026

00:26:34-NJAC Contenders for 2026

00:29:05-Conference Champ Predictions

00:40:37-Potential At Large Bids

00:44:02-Region 4 Wildcard Picks

00:46:06-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-Introduction

00:03:08-What is Region 9?

00:07:46-Region 9 CWS Trivia

00:09:56-National Contenders in 2025

00:18:01-Under Performers in 2025

00:25:10-UMAC Contenders for 2026

00:28:50-MIAC Contenders for 2026

00:35:26-MWC Contenders for 2026

00:36:18-WIAC Contenders for 2026

00:39:46-Conference Champ Predictions

00:46:43-Potential At Large Bids

00:47:49-Why So Few At Large Bids?

00:52:35-Region 9 Wildcard Picks

00:55:26-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-Introduction

00:02:08-About Will Miner

00:05:26-What is Region 10?

00:07:45-Contenders and Underperformers in 2025

00:13:19-Recapping the Trinity CWS Run

00:18:55-Conference Restructuring

00:21:24-NWC Contenders for 2026

00:29:49-ASC Contenders for 2026

00:31:07-SCAC Contenders for 2026

00:33:11-SCIAC Contenders for 2026

00:35:20-Conference Champ Predictions

00:37:08-Potential At Large Bids

00:40:41-Wildcard Picks

00:42:23-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-Introduction

00:04:42-About Seth Betts

00:10:13-DIII Baseball Contact Rules

00:14:08-Training vs. Voluntary Work

00:17:48-DIII Rules vs. DII and DI

00:23:19-Disadvantages of the DIII Model

00:27:04-Recruiting Implications

00:29:25-Working Around the Rules

00:34:39-Baseball vs. Other Sports

00:39:15-Potential Rules Adjustments

00:45:51-Maximizing Development Within the Rules

00:51:29-Player Led Development Ideas

01:02:29-Building Team Chemistry

01:07:06-Losing Players Over the Dead Period

01:10:44-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-Introduction

00:04:08-About Mike Levy

00:13:10-About FloSports as Company

00:17:11-FloSports in Baseball

00:18:28-Buying Streaming Rights in DIII Athletics

00:24:06-Conferences Signed for 2026

00:29:46-Agreement Structures and Revenue

00:32:02-Subscription Pricing and Features

00:37:52-Upgrades to the User Experience

00:41:44-Enforcing High Broadcast Standards

00:46:49-The Transition from Free to Paid Streaming

00:53:10-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-Introduction

00:04:05-Recapping the 2025 Rankings

00:09:49-Factors that Affect Preseason Rankings

00:10:16-Factor 1: Number of Seniors and Fifth-Years

00:11:37-Factor 2: Depth of Previous Year's Run

00:13:11-Factor 3: Historical Consistency of Program

00:16:50-Factor 4: Quality of Coaching Staff

00:19:25-Factor 5: Key Roster Losses

00:22:10-2026 Preseason Top 10 Picks

00:41:56-2026 Bubble Teams

00:44:16-2026 Wild Card Picks

00:49:38-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-Introduction

00:03:38-About Coach Smith

00:07:46-The Path to Coaching

00:11:06-Recapping the 2025 Season

00:21:44-Holes to Fill Going Into 2026

00:27:30-New Recruits and Key Transfers

00:20:08-Strengths as a Team

00:31:36-Spring Schedule and Key Matchups

00:38:20-Moving from the SCAC to the SAA

00:37:44-Leveraging the Experience at Marietta

00:42:42-Developing Pitchers at Trinity TX

00:57:09-Balancing Coaching with a Business Career

01:02:04-The Trinity Texas Recruiting Pitch

01:05:26-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-Introduction

00:04:37-About Coach Cirella

00:10:56-The Path to Coaching

00:15:34-Recapping the 2025 Season

00:23:28-Holes to Fill Going Into 2026

00:28:46-Strengths as a Team

00:29:53-Key Returning Players

00:31:43-Spring Schedule and Key Matchups

00:35:13-Player Expectations for the Summer

00:37:44-Leveraging the Experience at Marietta

00:40:48-Finding and Keeping Talent

00:47:10-Difference Between Assistant and Head Coaching

00:50:26-Separating Playing from Coaching

00:54:07-The Denison Recruiting Pitch

00:59:24-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-Introduction

00:06:30-About Coach Hefele

00:11:19-The Path to Coaching

00:13:58-Recapping the 2025 Season

00:16:28-2025 Pitching Performances

00:19:26-Struggles in Conference Play

00:23:39-Holes to Fill Going Into 2026

00:25:54-New Faces and Players to Watch

00:32:42-Breaking Down the 2026 Schedule

00:35:00-Scheduling in the NPI Era

00:38:09-A Boost in Recruiting

00:42:09-Rivalry with JHU?

00:44:14-Gettysburg Brand of Baseball

00:45:49-The Gettysburg Recruiting Pitch

00:48:15-Lightning Round