The Schoch Factor

On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch, Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz each draft 10 college baseball teams based on the following scoring system:

1 point for each regular-season win
5 points for making a regional
10 points for winning a regional
20 points for reaching Omaha
25 points for winning the Men's College World Series

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch reunites with Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman to discuss 10 storylines they're looking forward to following during the 2024 college baseball season.

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch is joined by Texas A&M star and 2025 MLB Draft prospect Jace LaViolette. Jace gives us a look into the culture surrounding the Texas A&M community as a whole and shares why he is glad he ended up an Aggie for many reasons beyond the baseball field. He is a guy who was able to immediately have success because he truly has an appreciation for every moment, but that wasn't always the case. Tune in to hear how a midseason conversation with coach Jim Schlossnagle helped Jace have this perspective shift that allowed him to catch fire throughout his first season of college ball. From the yell leaders to living out The Sandlot with Team USA, this episode truly has it all, and you won't want to miss it!

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch is joined by Georgia star Charlie Condon – D1Baseball's 2023 Freshman of the Year and the No. 13 college prospect for the 2024 MLB Draft.

Charlie has an awesome baseball story that began with a recruiting journey you wouldn't expect if you looked at his stats. Charlie is the type of player who has always bet on himself, and last season fans really got to see why that was a good choice. Often overlooked as high school player, he's transformed himself into a force in college baseball that cannot be ignored. Yet, through it all, Charlie has always kept a super humble attitude that all stems from a genuine appreciation and love for the game. On top of crushing it at school, his baseball journey has given him tons of other cool experiences, such as playing for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team last summer.

From playing ping pong with the most fearsome sluggers in college baseball to game day in Athens, this episode has a little bit of everything. You won't want to miss it! 

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch is joined by Sam Houston Bearkats catcher Walker Janek – D1Baseball's No. 33 college prospect for the 2024 MLB Draft. Walker walks us through how he got recruited through his showcase team and the process that went into becoming a Bearkat. He also tells us about how he's modeled his game after Buster Posey, even though his play style is more a culmination of all sorts of different dudes he loved watching growing up.

From talking with Walker, one thing is very clear: This is a dude who just simply loves playing the game of baseball. He also breaks down his stellar WAC tournament performance and what it was like to play in the Baton Rouge Regional. This was a fun one you won't want to miss!

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch is joined by Florida two-way star Jac Caglianone – D1Baseball's No. 1 college prospect for the 2024 MLB Draft. We talk about where Jac's love for baseball first came from and how his passion for the game has turned him into one of the best players to ever do it at the college level. Jac talks us through his 2023 college baseball experience, ranging from playing in the finals of the College World Series to playing for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team over summer. Jac hits, he pitches, and from the looks of it, he has a good time while doing it all. You don't want to miss this episode!

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch is joined by Arkansas Razorback pitcher Hagen Smith. Hagen is currently D1Baseball's No. 15 college prospect for the 2024 MLB Draft and is poised for another huge season in Fayetteville. We talk about his high school baseball career leading up to getting recruited by Arkansas. Hagen also reflects on throwing seven no-hitters in high school and what led him to that success. 

Hagen has done it all for Arkansas – he has closed out big games in the postseason and even picked up a win in Omaha as a freshman against eventual national champion Ole Miss. Most importantly, Hagen shares with us the mindset that has made him a consistent winner on the mound. Hagen is an awesome dude with an awesome story that you won't want to miss! 

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch sits down and gets to hear more about how Oregon State star Travis Bazzana – D1Baseball's No. 3 college prospect for the 2024 MLB Draft – made his way to America from Australia to pursue college baseball.

Listen as the Beaver infielder enlightens us on his recruiting experience and what it was like to only have a two-week window to earn an opportunity. Travis has made an incredible name for himself in the baseball world, all while making the most of his time here in the U.S. Listen in to learn more about how he's enjoying his time and hear about some of the best things to do if you are ever in Australia!

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch is joined by TCU two-way star Payton Tolle. This episode covers topics ranging from the combined pressures of hitting and pitching, to estimating how many McNuggets Payton could eat (we think it's a lot). We also look back at the Tolle family's ties to Wichita State and hear about some of Payton's favorite memories from his time as a Shocker.

Moving along, we get into talking about his process of finding his new home down in Fort Worth with the TCU Horned Frogs. He gives us a glimpse into the day-to-day life of a TCU baseball player in the fall and what coach Kirk Saarloos is like when they aren't around college baseball. He also gives us behind-the-scenes insight into the rewards of being a winner of the TCU Fall World Series, which includes having a caddy from the losing team as you play a round of golf with some awesome TCU baseball alums!

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch is joined by Alabama's Evan Sleight, a recent transfer from Rutgers. Like our host, Evan is a bit of a college baseball journeyman, having started his career at Virginia before transferring to Rutgers and then grad transferring to Alabama. A true collector of degrees! We talk all things from coming back from injuries to king crab legs in the dining hall. You aren't gonna wanna miss it! 

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