The Podcast About Division-III Baseball

Welcome to Episode 48 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the sixth of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Wooster and Adrian regionals. Topics include:

• Wooster regional
  • 1. Wooster (at 0:50)
    • The Fighting Scots are looking to send head coach Tim Pettorini out with another strong postseason run
  • 4. Rochester (at 5:10)
    • The Liberty League champs have tested themselves this season with some strong out-of-conference competition; now they'll go out of region and try to surprise their Mideast opponents
  • 2. Case Western (at 7:47)
    • The Spartans will hardly be afraid of the 1-seed Wooster, and are sure to compete well despite a historically-low win total in the regular season
  • 3. Otterbein (at 11:30)
    • The OAC champs got hot at the right time and will try to carry that momentum into the regional
• Adrian regional
  • 1. Denison (at 14:37)
    • The Big Red won their first-ever NCAC title but are far from a Cinderella story -- these guys are really good
  • 4. La Roche (at 17:30)
    • Pretty clearly the best 4-seed in the tournament, the Redhawks are no stranger to performing on the postseason stage
  • 2. Heidelberg (at 21:00)
    • The Student Princes are back in the postseason and boast one of the deeper lineups in the country
  • 3. Adrian (at 23:39)
    • The lowest-seeded host in the tournament, the Bulldogs are still one of the most talented teams in the region
• Our picks to win the two regionals

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

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Welcome to Episode 48 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the sixth of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Wooster and Adrian regionals. Topics include:

• Wooster regional
  • 1. Wooster (at 0:50)
    • The Fighting Scots are looking to send head coach Tim Pettorini out with another strong postseason run
  • 4. Rochester (at 5:10)
    • The Liberty League champs have tested themselves this season with some strong out-of-conference competition; now they'll go out of region and try to surprise their Mideast opponents
  • 2. Case Western (at 7:47)
    • The Spartans will hardly be afraid of the 1-seed Wooster, and are sure to compete well despite a historically-low win total in the regular season
  • 3. Otterbein (at 11:30)
    • The OAC champs got hot at the right time and will try to carry that momentum into the regional
• Adrian regional
  • 1. Denison (at 14:37)
    • The Big Red won their first-ever NCAC title but are far from a Cinderella story -- these guys are really good
  • 4. La Roche (at 17:30)
    • Pretty clearly the best 4-seed in the tournament, the Redhawks are no stranger to performing on the postseason stage
  • 2. Heidelberg (at 21:00)
    • The Student Princes are back in the postseason and boast one of the deeper lineups in the country
  • 3. Adrian (at 23:39)
    • The lowest-seeded host in the tournament, the Bulldogs are still one of the most talented teams in the region
• 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 46 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the fourth of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the WashU and Birmingham-Southern regionals. Topics include:

• WashU regional
  • 1. WashU (at 2:25)
    • The Bears have the best pitching staff in the country -- that seems like that could be helpful
  • 4. Cornell (at 9:00)
    • An incredible run in the MWC tournament has the Rams in the postseason for the first time ever
  • 2. Coe (at 12:51)
    • The record is impressive, but just how good are the Kohawks really?
  • 3. Aurora (at 16:31)
    • This team won't be afraid of anyone after another remarkable run in the NACC tourney -- and they've got one heck of a 1-2 punch in the lineup
• Birmingham-Southern regional (best-of-5)
  • 1. Birmingham-Southern (at 21:00)
    • We knew this team would rebound after a seriously disappointing 2018 -- but we didn't think they'd be this good, damn
  • 2. LaGrange (at 24:43)
    • These Panthers will try to beat the other Panthers, which they did to start the season!
• 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 46 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the fourth of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the WashU and Birmingham-Southern regionals. Topics include:

• WashU regional
  • 1. WashU (at 2:25)
    • The Bears have the best pitching staff in the country -- that seems like that could be helpful
  • 4. Cornell (at 9:00)
    • An incredible run in the MWC tournament has the Rams in the postseason for the first time ever
  • 2. Coe (at 12:51)
    • The record is impressive, but just how good are the Kohawks really?
  • 3. Aurora (at 16:31)
    • This team won't be afraid of anyone after another remarkable run in the NACC tourney -- and they've got one heck of a 1-2 punch in the lineup
• Birmingham-Southern regional (best-of-5)
  • 1. Birmingham-Southern (at 21:00)
    • We knew this team would rebound after a seriously disappointing 2018 -- but we didn't think they'd be this good, damn
  • 2. LaGrange (at 24:43)
    • These Panthers will try to beat the other Panthers, which they did to start the season!
• 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 45 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the third of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Chapman and Texas Lutheran regionals. Topics include:

• Chapman regional (best-of-5)
  • 1. Chapman (at 0:50)
    • The offense is mildly underwhelming -- fortunately, the pitching staff is ridiculously amazing
  • 2. Whitman (at 5:31)
    • The Blues won the NWC for the first time in decades -- now they'll take on one of the best teams in the country
• Texas Lutheran regional
  • 1. Trinity (Texas) (at 9:00)
    • The Tigers are back in the postseason where they belong -- now it's time to perform like the elite team they are
  • 4. Franklin (at 11:57)
    • Flying down to Texas is a tough assignment for the Grizzlies, but they might just have the offense to compete with anyone
  • 2. Texas Lutheran (at 14:21)
    • The 2018 national runner-ups will be hosting, and will surely be eager to perform well -- especially with their conference rival Trinity coming to town
  • 3. Concordia (Texas) (at 17:22)
    • The Tornados have two aces and a stellar offense, and just might have the recipe to win this regional as a three-seed
• 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 45 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the third of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Chapman and Texas Lutheran regionals. Topics include:

• Chapman regional (best-of-5)
  • 1. Chapman (at 0:50)
    • The offense is mildly underwhelming -- fortunately, the pitching staff is ridiculously amazing
  • 2. Whitman (at 5:31)
    • The Blues won the NWC for the first time in decades -- now they'll take on one of the best teams in the country
• Texas Lutheran regional
  • 1. Trinity (Texas) (at 9:00)
    • The Tigers are back in the postseason where they belong -- now it's time to perform like the elite team they are
  • 4. Franklin (at 11:57)
    • Flying down to Texas is a tough assignment for the Grizzlies, but they might just have the offense to compete with anyone
  • 2. Texas Lutheran (at 14:21)
    • The 2018 national runner-ups will be hosting, and will surely be eager to perform well -- especially with their conference rival Trinity coming to town
  • 3. Concordia (Texas) (at 17:22)
    • The Tornados have two aces and a stellar offense, and just might have the recipe to win this regional as a three-seed 
• 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 44 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the second of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Trinity (CT) and Cortland regionals. Topics include:

• Trinity (CT) regional
  • 1. Babson (at 0:44)
    • The Beavers are a damn good baseball team and you've got to be on your super-duper A-game to beat them
  • 4. Keystone (at 4:45)
    • This is not your father's four-seed...the Giants have some DUDES
  • 2. Trinity (CT) (at 9:00)
    • Despite missing the NESCAC conference tournament, their remarkable resume earned them a two-seed and the right to host -- but how did they beat all those good teams?
  • 3. Salve Regina (at 11:50)
    • Few teams have three excellent starters like the Seahawks do, not to mention a legit All-American candidate in the outfield
• Cortland regional
  • 1. Cortland (at 15:15)
    • It's the 27th-straight (!!!!!!!!!!) regional appearance for the Red Dragons. Need we say more?
  • 4. Alvernia (at 20:35)
    • They've got an All-American candidate, but will need the pitching to step up
  • 2. Penn State-Harrisburg (at 23:20)
    • Dingers, y'all. These guys are fun.
  • 3. Tufts (at 27:43)
    • The NESCAC champs boast impressive numbers against weaker competition -- now they'll test themselves against some stronger teams
• 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 44 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the second of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Trinity (CT) and Cortland regionals. Topics include:

• Trinity (CT) regional
  • 1. Babson (at 0:44)
    • The Beavers are a damn good baseball team and you've got to be on your super-duper A-game to beat them
  • 4. Keystone (at 4:45)
    • This is not your father's four-seed...the Giants have some DUDES
  • 2. Trinity (CT) (at 9:00)
    • Despite missing the NESCAC conference tournament, their remarkable resume earned them a two-seed and the right to host -- but how did they beat all those good teams?
  • 3. Salve Regina (at 11:50)
    • Few teams have three excellent starters like the Seahawks do, not to mention a legit All-American candidate in the outfield
• Cortland regional
  • 1. Cortland (at 15:15)
    • It's the 27th-straight (!!!!!!!!!!) regional appearance for the Red Dragons. Need we say more?
  • 4. Alvernia (at 20:35)
    • They've got an All-American candidate, but will need the pitching to step up
  • 2. Penn State-Harrisburg (at 23:20)
    • Dingers, y'all. These guys are fun. 
  • 3. Tufts (at 27:43)
    • The NESCAC champs boast impressive numbers against weaker competition -- now they'll test themselves against some stronger teams
• 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 43 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the first of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Southern Maine and UMass-Boston regionals. Topics include:

• Southern Maine regional
  • 1. Southern Maine (at 2:29)
    • What makes the Huskies one of the top teams in the entire country
  • 4. New England College (at 5:45)
    • This squad has a lot more raw talent than the average 4-seed and will now get to test themselves against the best
  • 2. Oswego State (at 8:15)
    • The Lakers are looking to make it back to the World Series for the third straight year and we should probably stop doubting them
  • 3. MIT (at 10:45)
    • don't be fooled by the relatively low winning percentage -- this team is really good and won't be afraid of anyone
• UMass-Boston regional
  • 1. UMass-Boston (at 14:00)
    • Fresh off a third-straight LEC title, the Beacons are getting very hot at the right time
  • 4. Baruch (at 18:00)
    • How will the first-ever CUNYAC tournament team fare in the regional?
  • 2. Wheaton (Mass.) (at 21:30)
    • It's been an up and down year for the Lyons but the talent is still there to make a deep run
  • 3. Saint Joseph's (Maine) (at 25:35)
    • The Monks might just go and run themselves into a super 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]

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Welcome to Episode 43 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the first of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Southern Maine and UMass-Boston regionals. Topics include:

• Southern Maine regional
  • 1. Southern Maine (at 2:29)
    
    • What makes the Huskies one of the top teams in the entire country
  • 4. New England College (at 5:45)
    • This squad has a lot more raw talent than the average 4-seed and will now get to test themselves against the best
  • 2. Oswego State (at 8:15)
    • The Lakers are looking to make it back to the World Series for the third straight year and we should probably stop doubting them
  • 3. MIT (at 10:45)
    • don't be fooled by the relatively low winning percentage -- this team is really good and won't be afraid of anyone
• UMass-Boston regional
  • 1. UMass-Boston (at 14:00)
    • Fresh off a third-straight LEC title, the Beacons are getting very hot at the right time
  • 4. Baruch (at 18:00)
    • How will the first-ever CUNYAC tournament team fare in the regional?
  • 2. Wheaton (Mass.) (at 21:30)
    • It's been an up and down year for the Lyons but the talent is still there to make a deep run
  • 3. Saint Joseph's (Maine) (at 25:35)
    • The Monks might just go and run themselves into a super 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]

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