The Podcast About Division-III Baseball

Welcome to Episode 52 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the first podcast in the history of the universe to preview the super regional round of the D-III baseball tournament. We are here to make history, folks. All eight super regionals are discussed, in the following order:

• UMass-Boston Super Regional
  • UMass-Boston (at 1:57)
    • The Beacons rolled through their own regional; can they do the same in the supers to get to the World Series?
  • New England College (at 5:02)
    • The only 4-seed in the supers, the Pilgrims will look to stay hot against another LEC foe
• Babson Super Regional
  • Babson (at 7:58)
    • This Beavers team is really damn good at baseball and now they'll get to host with a trip to Cedar Rapids on the line
  • Cortland (at 10:48)
    • Will the Red Dragons' 27th consecutive postseason appearance ultimately feature a 15th appearance in the World Series?
• Chapman Super Regional
  • Chapman (at 14:48)
    • They had a bit of a scare in the regionals (huuuuuuuuuuuuuge shoutout to Whitman) but the Panthers will now try to ride their pitching staff to its first World Series appearance since 2011
  • Concordia (Texas) (at 19:42)
    • The two-headed behemoth atop this pitching rotation might be all the Tornados need to get to the World Series
• Birmingham-Southern Super Regional
  • Birmingham-Southern (at 23:18)
    • As good as this program has been, they've yet to make a World Series appearance -- now they'll host at Striplin Field with an excellent opportunity to change that
  • Coe (at 26:10)
    • We try to imagine what this Kohawks team *would* be like in the hypothetical fantasy world where they beat WashU with a go-ahead home run in the 9th inning of the final game #ItWasAllADream #ButActuallyThisTeamIsReallyGood
• Concordia-Chicago Super Regional
  • Concordia-Chicago (at 34:29)
    • The Cardiac Cougars will try to make things a little less dramatic in the super regional round than they did in the regionals in their roller coaster ride against Baldwin Wallace
  • Webster (at 38:05)
    • The Gorloks are looking very strong after handling the Whitewater regional without too many speedbumps -- how far can their pitching and defense take them?
• Heidelberg Super Regional
  • Heidelberg (at 42:20)
    • The Student Princes swept what may have been the toughest regional and will now get to host their regional rival instead of heading back out on the road
  • Wooster (at 45:20)
    • The Fighting Scots battled back after dropping their first regional game and are now starting to fire on all cylinders at the right time
• Johns Hopkins Super Regional
  • Johns Hopkins (at 48:56)
    • No team is as comfortable at home as this Blue Jays squad, who haven't been to the World Series since 2010
  • Shenandoah (at 52:37)
    • The Hornets have been super hot in the second half, winning the ODAC tourney and then winning four straight to win the Kean regional -- can the lineup keep up with the Hopkins Home Run Machine?
• Misericordia Super Regional
  • Misericordia (at 55:19)
    • Fresh off a dynamite sweep of Christopher Newport in the regional round, the Cougars appear more than eager to return to the World Series for the second year in a row...
  • Washington & Jefferson (at 58:08)
    • ...but the Presidents are no strangers to the World Series either, and just swept what looked like one of the tougher regionals without much trouble. Don't sleep on these guys.
• OUR PICKS FOR ALL EIGHT SUPER REGIONALS which are sure to be extremely wrong because predicting this insane level of baseball is stupid and impossible but we did it anyway (at 1:01:00)

...then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Episode 52 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the first podcast in the history of the universe to preview the super regional round of the D-III baseball tournament. We are here to make history, folks. All eight super regionals are discussed, in the following order:

• UMass-Boston Super Regional
  • UMass-Boston (at 1:57)
    • The Beacons rolled through their own regional; can they do the same in the supers to get to the World Series?
  • New England College (at 5:02)
    • The only 4-seed in the supers, the Pilgrims will look to stay hot against another LEC foe
• Babson Super Regional
  • Babson (at 7:58)
    • This Beavers team is really damn good at baseball and now they'll get to host with a trip to Cedar Rapids on the line
  • Cortland (at 10:48)
    • Will the Red Dragons' 27th consecutive postseason appearance ultimately feature a 15th appearance in the World Series?
• Chapman Super Regional
  • Chapman (at 14:48)
    • They had a bit of a scare in the regionals (huuuuuuuuuuuuuge shoutout to Whitman) but the Panthers will now try to ride their pitching staff to its first World Series appearance since 2011
  • Concordia (Texas) (at 19:42)
    • The two-headed behemoth atop this pitching rotation might be all the Tornados need to get to the World Series
• Birmingham-Southern Super Regional
  • Birmingham-Southern (at 23:18)
    • As good as this program has been, they've yet to make a World Series appearance -- now they'll host at Striplin Field with an excellent opportunity to change that
  • Coe (at 26:10)
    • We try to imagine what this Kohawks team *would* be like in the hypothetical fantasy world where they beat WashU with a go-ahead home run in the 9th inning of the final game #ItWasAllADream #ButActuallyThisTeamIsReallyGood
• Concordia-Chicago Super Regional
  • Concordia-Chicago (at 34:29)
    • The Cardiac Cougars will try to make things a little less dramatic in the super regional round than they did in the regionals in their roller coaster ride against Baldwin Wallace
  • Webster (at 38:05)
    • The Gorloks are looking very strong after handling the Whitewater regional without too many speedbumps -- how far can their pitching and defense take them?
• Heidelberg Super Regional
  • Heidelberg (at 42:20)
    • The Student Princes swept what may have been the toughest regional and will now get to host their regional rival instead of heading back out on the road
  • Wooster (at 45:20)
    • The Fighting Scots battled back after dropping their first regional game and are now starting to fire on all cylinders at the right time
• Johns Hopkins Super Regional
  • Johns Hopkins (at 48:56)
    • No team is as comfortable at home as this Blue Jays squad, who haven't been to the World Series since 2010
  • Shenandoah (at 52:37)
    • The Hornets have been super hot in the second half, winning the ODAC tourney and then winning four straight to win the Kean regional -- can the lineup keep up with the Hopkins Home Run Machine?
• Misericordia Super Regional
  • Misericordia (at 55:19)
    • Fresh off a dynamite sweep of Christopher Newport in the regional round, the Cougars appear more than eager to return to the World Series for the second year in a row...
  • Washington & Jefferson (at 58:08)
    • ...but the Presidents are no strangers to the World Series either, and just swept what looked like one of the tougher regionals without much trouble. Don't sleep on these guys.
• OUR PICKS FOR ALL EIGHT SUPER REGIONALS which are sure to be extremely wrong because predicting this insane level of baseball is stupid and impossible but we did it anyway (at 1:01:00)

...then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ. 

Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to [email protected]

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We loved the first day of the new regional format so much that we decided to record our thoughts on EVERY SINGLE GAME FROM DAY 1 (with some more lengthy thoughts on some games more than others) in order from the top of the bracket (Southern Maine) to the bottom (Christopher Newport). Our favorite performances, biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, and more. You can find the order we discussed the regionals in here:

https://www.d3baseball.com/playoffs/2019/2019-playoff-field

Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ.

Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to [email protected]

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We loved the first day of the new regional format so much that we decided to record our thoughts on EVERY SINGLE GAME FROM DAY 1 (with some more lengthy thoughts on some games more than others) in order from the top of the bracket (Southern Maine) to the bottom (Christopher Newport). Our favorite performances, biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, and more. You can find the order we discussed the regionals in here: 

https://www.d3baseball.com/playoffs/2019/2019-playoff-field

Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ. 

Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to [email protected]

Subscribe + rate/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-about-division-iii-baseball/id1342691759 

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the eighty of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Salisbury and Christopher Newport regionals. Topics include:

• Salisbury regional
  • 1. Rowan (at 1:43)
    • The Profs have got some serious dudes in the lineup and on the mound -- now they have to play up to their elite talent
  • 4. Penn State-Abington (at 5:52)
    • The NEAC champions will need their two-way star to carry them if they want to upset mighty Rowan
  • 2. Salisbury (at 9:00)
    • The Seagulls are hosting as a 2-seed and will look to heat back up after a disappointing loss in the CAC tournament
  • 3. Washington & Jefferson (at 11:10)
    • The Presidents fittingly dominated the Presidents' Athletic Conference and could make some noise in this loaded regional
• Christopher Newport regional (best-of-5)
  • 1. Christopher Newport (at 13:30)
    • This team literally scored 500+ runs this year. How far can the best offense in modern D-III history go?
  • 2. Misericordia (at 19:22)
    • The Cougars won't be afraid of anyone and will try to upset the Captains and get back to the World Series for the second year in a row
• Our picks to win the two regionals

...then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ.

Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to [email protected]

Subscribe + rate/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-about-division-iii-baseball/id1342691759

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the eighty of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Salisbury and Christopher Newport regionals. Topics include:

• Salisbury regional
  • 1. Rowan (at 1:43)
    • The Profs have got some serious dudes in the lineup and on the mound -- now they have to play up to their elite talent
  • 4. Penn State-Abington (at 5:52)
    • The NEAC champions will need their two-way star to carry them if they want to upset mighty Rowan
  • 2. Salisbury (at 9:00)
    • The Seagulls are hosting as a 2-seed and will look to heat back up after a disappointing loss in the CAC tournament 
  • 3. Washington & Jefferson (at 11:10)
    • The Presidents fittingly dominated the Presidents' Athletic Conference and could make some noise in this loaded regional
• Christopher Newport regional (best-of-5)
  • 1. Christopher Newport (at 13:30)
    • This team literally scored 500+ runs this year. How far can the best offense in modern D-III history go?
  • 2. Misericordia (at 19:22)
    • The Cougars won't be afraid of anyone and will try to upset the Captains and get back to the World Series for the second year in a row
• Our picks to win the two regionals

...then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ. 

Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to [email protected]

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Welcome to Episode 49 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the seventh of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Kean and Johns Hopkins regionals. Topics include:

• Kean regional
  • 1. Ithaca (at 1:10)
    • The top-ranked New York region team, the Bombers have one of the deepest rosters in the tournament, including a pair of twins in the lineup
  • 4. Westfield State (at 7:19)
    • The MASCAC champs boast one of the best 1-2 punches in D-III, but will it be enough?
  • 2. Kean (at 10:35)
    • The Cougars are hosting as a 2-seed, and will try to perform better on their home field than they did during the NJAC tournament -- and might have their own Pat Venditte?!??!?!?!
  • 3. Shenandoah (at 14:55)
    • The Hornets' offense has finally started to look like the elite unit we expected it to be
• johns Hopkins regional
  • 1. TCNJ (at 18:30)
    • Winning the NJAC is no small feat -- now the Lions will look to make a deep run in the postseason
  • 4. Susquehanna (at 22:19)
    • The Landmark champs won't blow you away but could still be a frisky 4-seed on the right day
  • 2. Johns Hopkins (at 25:38)
    • SO MANY DINGERS! The Blue Jays and their ruthless long ball machine of an offense will try to defend their beautiful home turf as the 2-seed
  • 3. Farmingdale State (at 30:40)
    • The Rams won the Skyline Conference and posted some pretty crazy numbers all year long -- how will it translate against better competition?
• Our picks to win the two regionals

...then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ.

Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to [email protected]

Subscribe + rate/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-about-division-iii-baseball/id1342691759

Welcome to Episode 49 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the seventh of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Kean and Johns Hopkins regionals. Topics include:

• Kean regional
  • 1. Ithaca (at 1:10)
    • The top-ranked New York region team, the Bombers have one of the deepest rosters in the tournament, including a pair of twins in the lineup
  • 4. Westfield State (at 7:19)
    • The MASCAC champs boast one of the best 1-2 punches in D-III, but will it be enough?
  • 2. Kean (at 10:35)
    • The Cougars are hosting as a 2-seed, and will try to perform better on their home field than they did during the NJAC tournament -- and might have their own Pat Venditte?!??!?!?!
  • 3. Shenandoah (at 14:55)
    • The Hornets' offense has finally started to look like the elite unit we expected it to be
• johns Hopkins regional
  • 1. TCNJ (at 18:30)
    • Winning the NJAC is no small feat -- now the Lions will look to make a deep run in the postseason
  • 4. Susquehanna (at 22:19)
    • The Landmark champs won't blow you away but could still be a frisky 4-seed on the right day
  • 2. Johns Hopkins (at 25:38)
    • SO MANY DINGERS! The Blue Jays and their ruthless long ball machine of an offense will try to defend their beautiful home turf as the 2-seed
  • 3. Farmingdale State (at 30:40)
    • The Rams won the Skyline Conference and posted some pretty crazy numbers all year long -- how will it translate against better competition?
• Our picks to win the two regionals

...then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ. 

Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to [email protected]

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Welcome to Episode 47 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the fifth of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the UW-Whitewater and Concordia-Chicago regionals. Topics include:

• UW-Whitewater regional
  • 1. Webster (at 1:01)
    • The Gorloks won't be hosting unlike the last few years, but a strong defense and excellent pitching staff earned them the 1-seed
  • 4. Bethany Lutheran (at 6:20)
    • This squad has the highest team ERA of any team in the postseason -- luckily, they absolutely mash too
  • 2. UW-Whitewater (at 9:57)
    • Another supremely talented Warhawks team will look to have a better regional showing than the disappointing performance in 2018
  • 3. North Central (Ill.) (at 15:11)
    • The CCIW champs are one of the more experienced 3-seeds in the whole tournament
• Concordia-Chicago regional
  • 1. Concordia-Chicago (at 18:10)
    • The Cougars have stars up and down the lineup, but one of them might just the National Player of the Year
  • 4. Buena Vista (at 23:10)
    • Fresh off an ARC title, the Beavers will look to upset the powerhouse hosts CUC
  • 2. Baldwin Wallace (at 26:00)
    • Possibly the last team in at-large, the Yellow Jackets and their strong pitching staff will be heading out of region to try and make a postseason run
  • 3. St. John's (at 29:20)
    • The Johnnies took care of business in the MIAC this year and bring a balanced attack to the CUC regional
• Our picks to win the two regionals

...then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ.

Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to [email protected]

Subscribe + rate/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-about-division-iii-baseball/id1342691759

Welcome to Episode 47 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the fifth of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the UW-Whitewater and Concordia-Chicago regionals. Topics include:

• UW-Whitewater regional
  • 1. Webster (at 1:01)
    • The Gorloks won't be hosting unlike the last few years, but a strong defense and excellent pitching staff earned them the 1-seed
  • 4. Bethany Lutheran (at 6:20) 
    • This squad has the highest team ERA of any team in the postseason -- luckily, they absolutely mash too
  • 2. UW-Whitewater (at 9:57)
    • Another supremely talented Warhawks team will look to have a better regional showing than the disappointing performance in 2018
  • 3. North Central (Ill.) (at 15:11)
    • The CCIW champs are one of the more experienced 3-seeds in the whole tournament
• Concordia-Chicago regional
  • 1. Concordia-Chicago (at 18:10)
    • The Cougars have stars up and down the lineup, but one of them might just the National Player of the Year
  • 4. Buena Vista (at 23:10)
    • Fresh off an ARC title, the Beavers will look to upset the powerhouse hosts CUC
  • 2. Baldwin Wallace (at 26:00)
    • Possibly the last team in at-large, the Yellow Jackets and their strong pitching staff will be heading out of region to try and make a postseason run
  • 3. St. John's (at 29:20)
    • The Johnnies took care of business in the MIAC this year and bring a balanced attack to the CUC regional
• Our picks to win the two regionals

...then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ. 

Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to [email protected]

Subscribe + rate/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-about-division-iii-baseball/id1342691759