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In this episode of The College Baseball Show Coach's Corner, we’re joined by David Esquer, head coach of Stanford Cardinal, for an in-depth conversation ahead of the 2026 season. Esquer reflects on his journey from Stanford player to head coach, the program’s cultural foundation, and what a full year of development means for young stars like Rintaro Sasaki and Tatum Marsh. He dives into Stanford’s roster construction, senior leadership, pitching staff evolution, and lessons learned from the program’s first season in the ACC. Esquer also breaks down home-field expectations at Sunken Diamond, postseason aspirations, and what it truly takes to compete for Omaha in today’s college baseball landscape.

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The Big 12 Conference preview is here! Jared, Mark, and Sill break down everything you need to know heading into 2026. On this episode of the College Baseball Show, we rank all 14 Big 12 teams, dig into the biggest storylines across the league, and hit the key questions that will define the conference race, who can actually get outs on the weekends, which retooling programs are ready to jump, and why this might be the most competitive league week-to-week this season. We go team-by-team from Baylor, BYU, Utah, UCF, Houston, Kansas State, and Texas Tech up through Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Cincinnati, West Virginia, Arizona, Kansas, and our No. 1 pick TCU, then finish with superlatives (Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Breakout/Freshman, Coach of the Year, Transfer to Watch) and our favorite dark horses that could shake up the standings.

0:37 - Introduction

3:00 - Baylor

6:41 - BYU

9:58 - Utah

12:23 - UCF

15:50 - Houston

20:20 - Kansas State 

24:40 - Texas Tech

27:01 - Arizona State

33:15 - Oklahoma State

35:30 - Cincinnati 

37:30 - West Virginia 

46:29 - Arizona

52:55 - Kansas 

57:07 - TCU 

1:03:16 - Player of the Year picks

1:06:36 - Pitcher of the Year picks

1:09: 14 - Breakout or Freshman to Watch

1:11:24 - Coach of the Year 

1:14:00 - Transfer of the Year

1:16:49 - Dark Horse team not in the top 3

1:19:17 - Final thoughts 

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In this episode of On The Clock, Tyler Jennings and Conor Dorney are joined by Zion Rose, one of the top outfielders in the 2026 MLB Draft and a key piece for the Louisville Cardinals. Rose walks us through his journey from Chicago’s South Side to Brother Rice, IMG Academy, and Louisville, reflects on the Cardinals’ run to Omaha, and breaks down the mental growth behind his breakout sophomore season. We also dive into his experience with Team USA, adjusting to the outfield, mindset, leadership development, favorite road environments, and what drives him heading into a national-title push.

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The College Baseball Show crew and Jason Ratcliff from 64Analytics break down the 2026 Preseason Top 25, going team-by-team from #25 all the way to #1 UCLA, with thoughts on rosters, key returners, portal impact, and where the biggest questions are heading into Opening Day. We wrap up with superlatives, including undervalued teams, teams that might be too high, and programs that just missed cracking the rankings.

TIMESTAMPS

0:37 Intro

1:15 #25 Southern Miss

5:10 #24 Oregon

8:55 #23 Kentucky

12:30 #22 Miami

15:40 #21 Virginia

18:50 #20 Texas A&M

23:10 #19 Alabama

28:05 #18 Clemson

32:40 #17 NC State

36:10 #16 Florida

40:40 #15 Coastal Carolina

46:40 #14 Louisville

50:15 #13 North Carolina

53:55 #12 Auburn

57:15 #11 Tennessee

1:03:35 #10 Arkansas

1:10:10 #9 Oregon State

1:16:40 #8 Florida State

1:23:25 #7 TCU

1:30:10 #6 Georgia Tech

1:36:55 #5 Texas

1:44:15 #4 Georgia

1:51:10 #3 Mississippi State

1:57:30 #2 LSU

2:03:20 #1 UCLA

2:05:50 Teams undervalued

2:07:10 Teams that might be too high

2:08:25 Just missed (should be Top 25)

2:10:35 Final thoughts

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The 2026 MLB Draft conversation heats up on this episode of On The Clock as the Just Baseball crew breaks down the updated Top 100 College Draft Board. Tyler, Connor, and Jared dive deep into the biggest risers and fallers, under-the-radar prospects to know, and positional standouts across college baseball. From high-octane arms and impact bats to projection plays and draft-day debates, this episode covers everything you need to know as the college season approaches—plus candid discussion on draft structure changes and what they could mean for the future of the game.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro & 2026 Draft Board overview

01:45 – What’s new with the Top 100 rankings

02:45 – Biggest risers on the board

05:10 – Ryder Helfrick breakout discussion

06:10 – Cole Carlon and top left-handed arms

11:45 – Jack Radel and ACC pitching profiles

14:55 – Biggest fallers and draft risk factors

18:55 – Trey Beard and projection concerns

24:55 – Tommy LaPour draft value debate

31:25 – Deep-cut middle infield prospects

35:55 – Outfield sleepers to watch

42:45 – Left-handed pitchers flying under the radar

47:05 – Right-handed arms with elite stuff

53:30 – Draft structure changes & MLB pipeline concerns

57:45 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

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Kentucky head coach Nick Mingione joins the College Baseball Show: Coach’s Corner to break down the Wildcats’ fall, roster continuity after Omaha, and what it takes to build a connected, resilient program in the SEC. Mingione dives into leadership development, transfer portal additions, returning impact players like Tyler Bell, and how Kentucky approaches scheduling, RPI, and long-term roster building. He also reflects on coaching future pros, growing the game in Lexington, community impact, and why Kentucky baseball continues to rise nationally. An in-depth conversation on culture, consistency, and competing at the highest level of college baseball.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro & welcoming Kentucky HC Nick Mingione

01:05 – Why fall ball is the busiest time of the year

02:45 – Replacing rosters vs. roster continuity after Omaha

03:50 – Building team connection in the portal era

05:00 – Extra practice time & preparing for the spring

06:45 – Kentucky’s style of play & attention to detail

07:55 – Transfer portal class & early fall standouts

09:10 – Veteran transfers and leadership impact

10:35 – Developing leadership within the program

11:20 – Tyler Bell’s growth, talent & competitiveness

13:05 – Sophomore jumps after SEC experience

14:10 – SEC fan growth & college baseball’s rise

15:00 – Storytime: Skip Bertman & growing Kentucky baseball

16:55 – 2026 schedule, RPI & scheduling philosophy

18:45 – Coaching future pros & Ryan Waldschmidt’s journey

21:35 – Giving back to the community & program values

24:30 – Fun questions: life outside baseball

26:45 – Family, fishing & balancing the grind

28:00 – Message to Kentucky fans for 2026

29:00 – Closing thoughts & wrap-up

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Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn joins the College Baseball Show: Coach’s Corner to break down the Crimson Tide’s fall, the identity he’s building in Tuscaloosa, and what it takes to survive and win in the SEC. Vaughn dives into culture vs. talent, toughness as a separator, lessons learned through two seasons in the league, and how Alabama is preparing to take the next step in 2026. He also discusses the evolution of recruiting and the transfer portal, the impact of elite leaders like Justin Lebron, the growth of college baseball nationally, and what makes SEC environments unlike anything else in the sport. An honest, wide-ranging conversation on building a program, developing pros, and embracing the grind of college baseball’s toughest conference.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro & welcoming Alabama HC Rob Vaughn

00:34 – Wrapping up fall ball & building team identity

02:05 – Lessons from last season & preparing for 2026

03:20 – Why toughness separates teams in the SEC

05:55 – Recruiting in the portal era & finding the right fit

07:40 – Leadership, expectations, and finishing at a higher level

09:45 – What two years in the SEC have taught him

11:50 – Playing in hostile SEC environments & mental toughness

14:20 – Handling adversity and learning to “take a punch”

16:30 – Growth of college baseball & the role of fans

18:50 – Why college baseball feels like playoff baseball every weekend

20:45 – Developing elite talent & fast paths to the big leagues

22:40 – Justin Lebron’s mindset, leadership, and future

26:55 – Newcomers, freshmen impact & roster construction

30:55 – Fun question: What if coaching never happened?

33:40 – Moments that make Alabama special for Vaughn

36:10 – SEC Tournament, Hoover & college baseball tradition

38:35 – Closing thoughts & wrap-up

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Georgetown head coach Edwin Thompson joins the College Baseball Show for a Coaches Corner episode to break down his unique coaching journey, the culture shift behind the Hoyas’ recent success, and what to expect from Georgetown baseball heading into the 2026 season. Thompson dives into building a competitive identity, developing pro-caliber talent, navigating the transfer portal at an elite academic institution, and why pitching and defense will define this year’s team. Plus, he shares insights on recruiting in the DMV, player development, and his vision for the future of Georgetown baseball.

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Will, Jared, and Mark are back for the Big Ten Conference Preview for the 2026 season on The College Baseball Show. The crew breaks down all 17 Big Ten programs from top to bottom, diving into roster turnover, key returners, transfer portal additions, and how each team stacks up heading into the spring. From preseason favorites like UCLA and Oregon to intriguing breakout candidates across the league, we debate conference rankings, project contenders, and spotlight players and pitchers to watch in 2026.

0:45 - Intro

3:22 - Northwestern Wildcats 

5:26 - Purdue Boilermakers 

7:52 - Michigan State Spartans 

9:22 - Illinois Fighting Illini 

11:48 - Rutgers Scarlet Knights 

16:50- Minnesota Golden Gophers 

18:12 - Iowa Hawkeyes 

21:02 - Maryland Terrapins 

26:02 - Indiana Hoosiers

28:59 - Ohio State Buckeyes

32:24 - Washington Huskies

34:44 - Michigan Wolverines

38:17 - Nebraska Cornhuskers

39:58 - Penn State Nittany Lions

44:45 - USC Trojans 

47:41 - Oregon Ducks

52:35 - UCLA Bruins 

57:05 - Player of the Year Candidates

1:00:17 - Pitcher of the Year Candidates 

1:03:20 - Breakout Stars or Freshman for 2026

1:06:03 - Transfers to Watch

1:08:35 - Coach of the Year Candidates

1:10:24 - Dark Horse Teams 

1:13:26 - Final Thoughts for the Big Ten

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We’re officially rolling into conference preview season on The College Baseball Show, and this episode is all about the Sun Belt Conference heading into the 2026 college baseball season. We break down every team in the league from top to bottom, discussing returning talent, key transfers, breakout players, coaching trends, and where each program stands entering the year. From perennial powers like Coastal Carolina, Southern Miss, and Troy to rising programs and true dark horses, we also hand out Sun Belt superlatives—including Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Breakout Star, Transfer of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Dark Horse Team.

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00:00 – Intro & start of conference preview season

01:05 – Why the Sun Belt is a true “P5-level” baseball conference

02:11 – How this Sun Belt preview is structured

03:00 – Old Dominion preview

04:55 – James Madison preview

06:15 – Georgia State preview

08:25 – Georgia Southern preview

09:50 – Appalachian State preview

12:05 – Arkansas State preview

14:45 – South Alabama preview

16:15 – ULM preview

18:10 – Texas State preview

20:35 – Louisiana (Lafayette) preview

22:45 – Marshall preview

25:05 – Southern Miss preview

28:45 – Troy preview

33:05 – Coastal Carolina preview

37:55 – Sun Belt Player of the Year discussion

40:05 – Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year discussion

42:55 – Breakout Star / Freshman to watch

45:10 – Transfer of the Year

47:00 – Coach of the Year

48:20 – Dark Horse team (outside the top three)

50:10 – Big-picture outlook for the Sun Belt & final thoughts

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