On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by David Seifert, Director of Scouting for D1Baseball and Prep Baseball, to talk 2025 draft prospects in the SEC. They discuss Jace LaViolette's recent drop from the top spot in the rankings, Kade Anderson's jump up the rankings, Wehiwa Aloy as the top shortstops in the SEC and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

01:45 Evaluating Jace LaViolette

03:35 Top Shortstop Prospects: Wehiwa Aloy and Gavin Kilen

05:01 Transfer Portal Impact on Player Stock

06:19 Dean Curley's Defensive Struggles

08:27 AJ Russell's Limited Pitching Evaluation

11:35 Kade Anderson's Rising Stock

13:48 Kyson Witherspoon: Top Righthander

14:55 Concerns About Jared Jones

17:01 Jake Clemente: From Starter to Bullpen Dominator

19:58 Evaluating RJ Austin's Potential

22:34 Charles Davalan: The Under-the-Radar Star

24:12 SEC Pop-Up Prospects to Watch

27:37 Undervalued SEC Prospects

31:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 13 around the SEC. They discuss LSU's series win over Arkansas, Missouri's shocking road sweep of Texas A&M, Vanderbilt continuing to impress and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap

00:34 Sponsorship Message

00:59 SEC Teams' Postseason Prospects

02:17 LSU and Arkansas Analysis

08:43 Florida and Vanderbilt Insights

14:48 Tennessee's Struggles

21:41 Missouri's Upset Over Texas A&M

26:57 Upcoming Series and Implications

30:29 Mississippi State's Impressive Victory

34:01 Ole Miss' Hosting Chances

37:04 Alabama vs. Georgia Series Recap

45:08 Kentucky's Regional Prospects

53:58 Auburn's Sweep of South Carolina

01:01:31 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Nick Marcinko of GatorsCountry.com to talk Florida baseball. They discuss what has led to Florida's second half turnaround in the SEC, Luke Heyman's big leap, players who have taken advantage of opportunities created by injuries, the importance of Liam Peterson and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:10 Florida Gators' Unexpected Rise

00:51 Injuries and Turnaround Insights

03:49 Offensive Consistency and Key Players

06:22 Luke Heyman's Impact

09:47 Colby Shelton's Injury Update

12:22 Emerging Players Stepping Up

15:50 Pitching Staff Challenges and Key Performers

29:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 12 around the SEC. They discuss what ails Tennessee, Arkansas' emphatic sweep of Texas, Mississippi State and Florida continuing to push for the postseason, and much more.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:08 Auburn vs. Tennessee Recap

03:12 Tennessee's Struggles and Future Outlook

14:00 Vanderbilt's Comeback Against Alabama

21:34 Arkansas Sweeps Texas

29:17 Mississippi State Sweeps Kentucky

36:08 Mississippi State's Postseason Potential

38:20 Florida's Resurgence and Challenges

38:45 South Carolina's Struggles and Future

48:25 Texas A&M vs. LSU: Key Takeaways

56:59 Oklahoma's Quiet Climb

01:03:32 Georgia Sweeps Missouri

01:09:57 Previewing the SEC Tournament

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On this bonus episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge react to Mississippi State's surprising in-season firing of head coach Chris Lemonis.

00:00 Introduction

00:47 Mississippi State Coaching Change Announcement

02:25 Initial Reactions to the News

03:36 Implications of the Timing

04:58 Future Prospects for Mississippi State

05:34 Potential Coaching Candidates

07:13 Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

12:26 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

21:50 Closing Remarks and Programming Note

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 11 around the SEC. They discuss how Texas managed to sweep Texas A&M, LSU's resilience in a series win over Tennessee, Florida's upset series win over Arkansas and much more.

00:00 Welcome and Sponsor Shoutout

02:26 Texas vs. Texas A&M Series Recap

14:06 LSU's Dramatic Win Over Tennessee

24:49 Georgia's Series Win Against Oklahoma

32:02 Oklahoma's Offensive Strategy and Concerns

34:33 Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt Series Recap

38:44 Florida's Resilience Against Arkansas

42:56 Auburn's Victory Over Mississippi State

51:07 Kentucky's Improvement and Future Prospects

56:58 Alabama's Sweep of Missouri

01:02:39 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Toby Rowland, the voice of the Oklahoma Sooners, to talk OU baseball. They discuss the importance of veterans Jaxon Willits and Easton Carmichael in the lineup, the treat of getting to watch Kyson Witherspoon pitch every week, the potential usage plan for Cam Johnson moving forward and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:18 Unique Broadcast Experience from Right Field

03:33 Team Performance and Surprises

05:00 Challenges of SEC Competition

08:51 Key Players and Their Impact

14:25 Pitching Highlights and Prospects

20:52 Bullpen and Future Potential

24:54 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Aaron Fitt to recap Weekend 10 around the SEC. They discuss Texas continuing its run of strong play and No. 1 ranking, how worried we should be about top teams that lost series over the weekend and how the committee will deal with unbalanced conference schedules.

00:00 Introduction

02:09 Texas Baseball Dominance

10:14 Auburn's Performance and Freshmen Impact

12:15 Unexpected Series Results and Worry Meter

17:32 The Mystique of Tennessee Baseball

20:06 Georgia's Home and Away Performance

23:24 LSU's Season Recap and Future Prospects

26:20 Mississippi State and Oklahoma's Recent Games

28:49 The Impact of Conference Strength on Postseason Selection

32:22 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Plans

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser to talk Auburn baseball. They discuss the team's sweep of LSU over the weekend, the individual performances of Sam Dutton and Cade Fisher, the freshman position players taking the SEC by storm and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Sponsor

00:11 Auburn Baseball Overview

01:45 Recent Performance Against LSU

04:14 Pitching Staff Analysis

14:38 Freshman Impact and Key Players

21:40 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Challenges

27:16 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 9 around the SEC. They discuss Auburn's first sweep of LSU since 1988, the blockbuster series between Georgia and Arkansas delivering in a big way, coming away impressed with both teams in Tennessee's series win over Ole Miss and much more.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:52 Sponsorship Message

01:18 Low-Scoring Games and Pitching Analysis

04:26 Auburn vs. LSU Series Recap

14:28 Georgia vs. Arkansas Series Recap

22:41 Ole Miss vs. Tennessee Series Recap

27:37 Player Highlights and Transfer Portal Success Stories

29:40 Oklahoma's Impressive Win Against Vanderbilt

32:16 Vanderbilt's Struggles and Potential

37:40 Texas vs. Kentucky: A Tale of Close Games

44:17 Mississippi State's Dominant Pitching Against Alabama

48:25 Texas A&M and Florida Sweeps

55:21 Missouri's Struggles and Potential Upsets

58:03 Conclusion and Upcoming Games

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