The Podcast About Division-III Baseball

Welcome to Episode 24 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the eighth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team Mid-Atlantic Regional which will take place in York, PA. We break down each of the eight teams. In order:

• #1 Rowan (at 2:43)
  • We know the NJAC teams can pitch, but this one can hit too; this is an elite team that should be taken very seriously
• #8 Castleton (at 6:23)
  • The Spartans rolled through the NAC again; can Davis Mikell single-handedly take down Rowan? It ain't gonna be easy.
• #2 Babson (at 8:00)
  • Few teams have been as consistent as the NEWMAC champion Beavers; can their balanced attack find success in the regional?
• #7 Catholic (at 9:47)
  • Brennan Cotter and Jon Mierzwa are the high-end talent, but this is an all-around team with a real chance to compete
• #3 Arcadia (at 12:43)
  • The Knights showcased one of the more explosive offenses in all of D-III over the last few weeks; can they score enough to make their shaky pitching irrelevant?
• #6 Union (at 14:58)
  • The Dutchmen can also score with the best of them; they could be in for a slugfest with the Knights
• #4 Virginia Wesleyan (at 16:38)
  • One of the most surprising teams of the season, the Marlins look ready to make some noise in the regional. Having one of the best two-way players in the country will certainly help.
• #5 Misericordia (at 18:08)
  • The Cougars are back after another MACF title. Can a deep pitching staff fuel a deep regional run?

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 19:35). Then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Episode 24 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the eighth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team Mid-Atlantic Regional which will take place in York, PA. We break down each of the eight teams. In order:

• #1 Rowan (at 2:43)
  • We know the NJAC teams can pitch, but this one can hit too; this is an elite team that should be taken very seriously
• #8 Castleton (at 6:23)
  • The Spartans rolled through the NAC again; can Davis Mikell single-handedly take down Rowan? It ain't gonna be easy.
• #2 Babson (at 8:00)
  • Few teams have been as consistent as the NEWMAC champion Beavers; can their balanced attack find success in the regional?
• #7 Catholic (at 9:47)
  • Brennan Cotter and Jon Mierzwa are the high-end talent, but this is an all-around team with a real chance to compete
• #3 Arcadia (at 12:43)
  • The Knights showcased one of the more explosive offenses in all of D-III over the last few weeks; can they score enough to make their shaky pitching irrelevant?
• #6 Union (at 14:58)
  • The Dutchmen can also score with the best of them; they could be in for a slugfest with the Knights
• #4 Virginia Wesleyan (at 16:38)
  • One of the most surprising teams of the season, the Marlins look ready to make some noise in the regional. Having one of the best two-way players in the country will certainly help.  
• #5 Misericordia (at 18:08)
  • The Cougars are back after another MACF title. Can a deep pitching staff fuel a deep regional run?

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 19:35). 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 23 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the seventh of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team New York Regional which will take place in Auburn, NY. We break down each of the eight teams. (Almost) in order:

• #1 Cortland (at 2:36)
  • The Red Dragons flopped in the SUNYAC tournament, but come on, it's Cortland -- they're gonna turn it on
• #8 Westfield State (at 5:59)
  • The Owls have a DUDE in the lineup (Anthony Crowley) and a DUDE on the mound (John Gegetskas) -- is that enough to pull off the upset?
• #3 Southern Maine (at 8:43)
  • The Huskies have had quite the hot and cold season, but the talent still looks ready to shine in a regional
• #7 St. Joseph's (L.I.) (at 12:12)
  • The Skyline champs will look to prove themselves against a Salisbury team that will look very different than anyone else they've played this year
• #2 Salisbury (at 14:50)
  • The Sea Gulls have a deep lineup and some extremely impressive frontline arms; but do they have enough pitching depth to run through an 8-team regional?
• #6 Amherst (at 18:45)
  • The Mammoths will look to pull off a mammoth upset of sorts against the Huskies
• #4 Baldwin Wallace (at 21:06)
  • No one finished hotter than the Yellow Jackets who scored a billion runs in the OAC tourney and looked unstoppable. Will the momentum carry over?
• #5 Swarthmore (at 23:19)
  • A remarkable season for the Garnet earned them a #5 seed and a date with the Baldwin Wallace steamroller; can their magical season continue on through this challenging regional?

(Sorry for the weird order -- it was late and Jake got confused.)

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 24:40). Then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

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

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Welcome to Episode 23 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the seventh of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team New York Regional which will take place in Auburn, NY. We break down each of the eight teams. (Almost) in order:

• #1 Cortland (at 2:36)
  • The Red Dragons flopped in the SUNYAC tournament, but come on, it's Cortland -- they're gonna turn it on
• #8 Westfield State (at 5:59)
  • The Owls have a DUDE in the lineup (Anthony Crowley) and a DUDE on the mound (John Gegetskas) -- is that enough to pull off the upset?
• #3 Southern Maine (at 8:43)
  • The Huskies have had quite the hot and cold season, but the talent still looks ready to shine in a regional
• #7 St. Joseph's (L.I.) (at 12:12)
  • The Skyline champs will look to prove themselves against a Salisbury team that will look very different than anyone else they've played this year
• #2 Salisbury (at 14:50)
  • The Sea Gulls have a deep lineup and some extremely impressive frontline arms; but do they have enough pitching depth to run through an 8-team regional?
• #6 Amherst (at 18:45)
  • The Mammoths will look to pull off a mammoth upset of sorts against the Huskies
• #4 Baldwin Wallace (at 21:06)
  • No one finished hotter than the Yellow Jackets who scored a billion runs in the OAC tourney and looked unstoppable. Will the momentum carry over?
• #5 Swarthmore (at 23:19)
  • A remarkable season for the Garnet earned them a #5 seed and a date with the Baldwin Wallace steamroller; can their magical season continue on through this challenging regional?

(Sorry for the weird order -- it was late and Jake got confused.)

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 24:40). 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 22 (ignore the fact that we said 25) of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the sixth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team Mideast Regional which will take place in Adrian, MI. We break down each of the eight teams. In order:

• #1 Wooster (at 2:20)
  • The Fighting Scots are as balanced as they've been in years, and look eager to show why they're the #1 seed in arguably the strongest regional in the country
• #8 Wabash (at 6:17)
  • The Little Giants aim to knock off their NCAC rival for a third time in a row, and continue their magical run in Adrian
• #2 Otterbein (at 8:12)
  • A disappointing showing at home in the OAC tournament should not distract from the fact that this team is really good
• #7 Adrian (at 10:14)
  • #7 seed on their own turf? Good chance the Bulldogs will take that personally, and Tommy Parsons is ready to show everyone why he's the best pitcher in the country.
• #3 La Roche (at 13:30)
  • The Redhawks are more pitching-oriented than in recent years, but the offense ain't too shabby either
• #6 Ithaca (at 15:34)
  • Shipped in from New York, the Bombers are fresh off an impressive Empire 8 title run, and they've got the Little twins to prove it
• #4 Marietta (at 17:53)
  • The Pioneers' insane schedule should prepare them for what will be an insane regional
• #5 Shenandoah (at 19:46)
  • No one believed in the Hornets all year long and then they just went and won the ODAC in a blink. How far can this team go?

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 22:38). 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 22 (ignore the fact that we said 25) of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the sixth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team Mideast Regional which will take place in Adrian, MI. We break down each of the eight teams. In order:

• #1 Wooster (at 2:20)
  • The Fighting Scots are as balanced as they've been in years, and look eager to show why they're the #1 seed in arguably the strongest regional in the country
• #8 Wabash (at 6:17)
  • The Little Giants aim to knock off their NCAC rival for a third time in a row, and continue their magical run in Adrian
• #2 Otterbein (at 8:12)
  • A disappointing showing at home in the OAC tournament should not distract from the fact that this team is really good
• #7 Adrian (at 10:14)
  • #7 seed on their own turf? Good chance the Bulldogs will take that personally, and Tommy Parsons is ready to show everyone why he's the best pitcher in the country.
• #3 La Roche (at 13:30)
  • The Redhawks are more pitching-oriented than in recent years, but the offense ain't too shabby either
• #6 Ithaca (at 15:34)
  • Shipped in from New York, the Bombers are fresh off an impressive Empire 8 title run, and they've got the Little twins to prove it
• #4 Marietta (at 17:53)
  • The Pioneers' insane schedule should prepare them for what will be an insane regional
• #5 Shenandoah (at 19:46)
  • No one believed in the Hornets all year long and then they just went and won the ODAC in a blink. How far can this team go?

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 22:38). 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 20 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the fourth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team New England Regional which will take place in Harwich, MA. We break down each of the eight teams. In order:

• #1 UMass-Boston (at 1:44)
  • The Beacons have been rolling all season long; can anyone slow them down in Harwich?
• #8 Penn State-Berks (at 4:05)
  • Toby Welk might be able to win the regional on his own (with a little help from Tyler Comport)
• #2 Oswego State (at 7:17)
  • Fresh off an incredible run to a SUNYAC title, the Lakers are ready to live up to their #2 seed label in a strong regional
• #7 Suffolk (at 9:09)
  • The Rams had no trouble winning the GNAC, but their non-conference schedule is really what prepared them for stronger regional competition
• #3 Keystone (at 10:58)
  • This Giants team seemingly has more impact talent than recent Keystone contenders; can they make it back to Appleton?
• #6 Mitchell (at 12:50)
  • Another strong campaign in the NECC for the Mariners, but have they got what it takes against stronger competition?
• #4 Western New England (at 14:38)
  • The Golden Bears take more walks than almost any other team in the nation; can they OBP their way to Appleton?
• #5 Ramapo (at 16:50)
  • A strong year in the NJAC should prepare the Roadrunners for a deep regional run

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 18:43). 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 20 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the fourth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team New England Regional which will take place in Harwich, MA. We break down each of the eight teams. In order:

• #1 UMass-Boston (at 1:44)
  • The Beacons have been rolling all season long; can anyone slow them down in Harwich?
• #8 Penn State-Berks (at 4:05)
  • Toby Welk might be able to win the regional on his own (with a little help from Tyler Comport)
• #2 Oswego State (at 7:17)
  • Fresh off an incredible run to a SUNYAC title, the Lakers are ready to live up to their #2 seed label in a strong regional
• #7 Suffolk (at 9:09)
  • The Rams had no trouble winning the GNAC, but their non-conference schedule is really what prepared them for stronger regional competition
• #3 Keystone (at 10:58)
  • This Giants team seemingly has more impact talent than recent Keystone contenders; can they make it back to Appleton?
• #6 Mitchell (at 12:50)
  • Another strong campaign in the NECC for the Mariners, but have they got what it takes against stronger competition?
• #4 Western New England (at 14:38)
  • The Golden Bears take more walks than almost any other team in the nation; can they OBP their way to Appleton?
• #5 Ramapo (at 16:50)
  • A strong year in the NJAC should prepare the Roadrunners for a deep regional run

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 18:43). 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 21 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the fifth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 6-team South Regional which will take place in Holly Springs, NC. We break down each of the six teams. In order:

• #1 Randolph-Macon (at 1:19)
  • The Yellow Jackets roll into the regional coming off a disappointing ODAC tourney showing; can the Macon Machine get hot again quickly?
• #6 LaGrange (at 4:58)
  • The USA South champs will look to their pitching staff to keep them competitive in this loaded regional
• #2 TCNJ (at 7:57)
  • The Lions boast one of the best rotations in all of D-III baseball; can they score enough runs to make a run at Appleton?
• #5 Alvernia (at 10:54)
  • An impressive resume earned the Golden Wolves an at-large bid; how will they perform after a cold stretch to end their regular season?
• #3 Denison (at 13:18)
  • The first regional appearance in Big Red history will be a tough one, but they've certainly got the talent to compete
• #4 Christopher Newport (at 16:05)
  • One of the most underseeded teams in the tournament can knock dingers with the best of 'em, and strike out more batters than you can believe. Don't mess with the Captains.

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 19:35). 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 21 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the fifth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 6-team South Regional which will take place in Holly Springs, NC. We break down each of the six teams. In order:

• #1 Randolph-Macon (at 1:19)
  • The Yellow Jackets roll into the regional coming off a disappointing ODAC tourney showing; can the Macon Machine get hot again quickly?
• #6 LaGrange (at 4:58) 
  • The USA South champs will look to their pitching staff to keep them competitive in this loaded regional
• #2 TCNJ (at 7:57)
  • The Lions boast one of the best rotations in all of D-III baseball; can they score enough runs to make a run at Appleton?
• #5 Alvernia (at 10:54)
  • An impressive resume earned the Golden Wolves an at-large bid; how will they perform after a cold stretch to end their regular season?
• #3 Denison (at 13:18)
  • The first regional appearance in Big Red history will be a tough one, but they've certainly got the talent to compete
• #4 Christopher Newport (at 16:05)
  • One of the most underseeded teams in the tournament can knock dingers with the best of 'em, and strike out more batters than you can believe. Don't mess with the Captains. 

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 19:35). 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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