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NCAA Regionals Recap and Super Regional Preview.

The NCAA Tournament field is officially set, and this week we’re doing a full breakdown of all 16 NCAA Regionals.

From Los Angeles to Morgantown, we go regional-by-regional covering:

• Biggest storylines
• Top MLB Draft prospects
• Upset potential
• Dangerous lower seeds
• Pitching matchups
• Which teams are built for regional play

We also build the bracket live throughout the episode, advancing teams through Supers and all the way to Omaha with our current College World Series picks.

Some of the biggest topics:

• Can UCLA cruise through Los Angeles?
• Is Chapel Hill the toughest regional in the field?
• Does Arkansas take out frustration over not hosting?
• Can Jacksonville State make a statement?
• Is Florida talented enough to finally put it all together?
• Which teams are actually built to survive regional chaos?

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1st — Conference tournament weekend arrives. Bubble implications, bid thieves, and mid-major chaos could reshape the field before Monday’s NCAA Tournament announcement.

2nd — No true recap after the two-week gap.

3rd — Conference tournaments and the JuCo World Series create one of the biggest baseball weekends of the year.

4th — No pro recap this week.

5th — Fred Nats at Fayetteville Sunday. Eli Willits and Gavin Fien vs Xavier Neyens and Kevin Alvarez.

6th — Brody Bumila continues dominating with triple-digit velocity, while Cole Prosek’s move behind the plate changes his profile.

7th — Tegan Kuhns represents the volatility of the college pitching board, while Ryder Helfrick has emerged as the clear No. 2 college catcher.

8th — Cade Kuehler is dominating in his return from TJ, and Kane Kepley’s OBP-driven profile keeps producing.

9th — Draft Guide and Mock Draft Simulator updates as the Top 500 nears completion.

1st: Mock Draft Simulator goes live — running a full 20-round draft in real time, showing how the board actually plays out. Cam Flukey returns from injury and Travis Bazzana makes his MLB debut.

2nd: Florida takes down Texas A&M 9–2 behind Aidan King’s strong outing. Shane Sdao shows stuff but inconsistent command. Gavin Grahovac leaves the yard, while defensive questions continue for both shortstops.

3rd: Ole Miss vs Arkansas preview headlined by Cade Townsend’s deep, spin-heavy arsenal against Cole Gibler’s strike-throwing left-handed profile. Strong group of bats on both sides to follow.

4th: Seth Hernandez dominates in Single-A with 9 strikeouts over 5 innings, backed by a standout changeup. Brian Walters continues to get starter looks despite a likely bullpen future. Eddie King Jr. provides the offense with a no-doubt homer.

5th: Biloxi vs Pensacola preview with Bishop Letson’s development front and center — changeup progression and durability key. Jesús Made and Blake Burke highlight Biloxi, while Pensacola brings a deep group of bats.

6th: Ethan Wachsmann shows mid-90s velocity (touching 99) in front of a heavy scouting crowd, with the curveball leading the outing. Alex Weingartner explodes as Prep Baseball National Player of the Week with a dominant two-way performance.

7th: Grant Govel spins 8 strong innings with command and pitchability, while Omar Serna Jr. breaks out with massive power production, continuing to pair plus raw power with a high-end arm behind the plate.

8th: Juaron Watts-Brown continues to miss bats at a high rate with a dominant slider, with his role tied to fastball development. AJ Ewing earns a promotion to AAA with speed and on-base skills leading the profile.

9th: Top 500 is now live and the Mock Draft Simulator is available — full 20-round drafts now possible directly off the TQS board.

1st — Uncertainty after 1-1. No separation yet, boards still forming. Jake Brown out for the year (hamate).

2nd — UNC controls GT. Winslow sets tone, power throughout, Jason DeCaro solid. GT 1–10 w/ RISP.

3rd — A&M @ Florida. Sdao vs King. Loaded lineups, Florida arms keep coming. Peterson usage worth watching.

4th — Fresno walks it off in extras. Jang shows better command, Ethan Holliday out. Martinus play of the day.

5th — Bradenton @ Clearwater. Hernandez vs Pacheco. Good young bats, deep staff behind it.

6th — Etheridge 17K (per Prep Baseball). Real helium arm. Gomez Gudino one of top catching follows.

7th — Bailiey 15K, bullpen collapses. Davis 5 HR weekend.

8th — Sime up to triple digits, missing bats. Montgomery keeps producing.

9th — Cholowsky + Tolle writeups, Wachsmann next look. Top 500 nearly finalized, feedback coming in.

This week on the Three Quarter Slot Podcast, we lean into the push and pull of trusting your own evaluations versus where the industry stands — highlighting a few names that continue to stand out.

1st Inning — First Pitch
Shaun breaks down “his guys” — from past hits like Zion Rose and Anthony Pack to this year’s favorites Derek Curiel and Jacob Lombard, plus an under-the-radar Colorado name to know in Chase Massey.

2nd Inning — Amateur Recap
Virginia vs Notre Dame, including a strong outing from Jack Radel and a big weekend from Harrison Didawick and Erick Becker.

3rd Inning — Amateur Preview
Georgia Tech vs North Carolina, featuring a strong pitching matchup between Tate McKee and Jason DeCaro.

4th Inning — Pro Recap
Tulsa vs Springfield turns into a high-scoring game, with Kendall George, Chris Newell, and more making noise.

5th Inning — Pro Preview
A must-watch Single-A matchup with Ethan Holliday, Emil Morales, and a loaded group of bats.

6th Inning — HS Board
Gunnar Garrison continues to trend up in Colorado, while Parker Loew builds momentum as a rising bat this spring.

7th Inning — College Board
Logan Reddemann dominates with 18 strikeouts, and Landon Hairston continues a monster season at Arizona State.

8th Inning — Pro Board
Noah Schultz makes his MLB debut, while Theo Gillen shows off emerging power in High-A.

9th Inning — Closer
Updates on the Three Quarter Slot Draft Guide, Mock Draft Simulator, and the upcoming Top 500 list dropping May 4.

1st Inning:
With under 100 days until the MLB Draft, boards are beginning to take shape as teams gather more information and early bonus pool conversations begin, signaling a shift from evaluation to decision-making.

2nd Inning:
UCLA pulls away late for a 12–4 win over USC in a game that remained tight into the eighth inning, with multiple lead changes before a late offensive surge.

3rd Inning:
A loaded weekend slate is highlighted by Virginia at Notre Dame, featuring a key pitching matchup between Kyle Johnson and Jack Radel, along with several impact bats and bullpen arms to watch.

4th Inning:
Midland walks off Arkansas 5–4 after a dramatic ninth inning rally, erasing a late deficit behind timely hitting and contributions throughout the lineup.

5th Inning:
Previewing a free MiLB matchup between Tulsa and Springfield, featuring a loaded Dodgers outfield and a deep Cardinals pitching staff with several arms to monitor.

6th Inning:
High school board updates include Brody Bumila touching 100 mph in his debut and a closer look at James Clark’s profile as draft value may hinge on defensive development.

7th Inning:
Jackson Flora continues to dominate as the top college arm in the class, while Cade Arrambide delivers a historic four-home run performance for LSU.

8th Inning:
Seth Hernandez shows why he was a top draft evaluation with dominant strikeout stuff in his debut, while Jesus Made continues to emerge as a high-upside prospect at Double-A.

9th Inning:
TQS updates include the ongoing draft guide release and a preview of the upcoming mock draft simulator, along with continued coverage across the baseball landscape.

1st Inning:
College baseball has separated into a clear top three in UCLA, Texas, and Georgia Tech, while a discussion emerges around catcher value with Cashel Dugger, Carson Tinney, and Vahn Lackey all ranking among the top players in the country according to D1 Baseball, plus an injury update for Texas and the start of the minor league season.

2nd Inning:
NHSI recap featuring Orange Lutheran’s championship run, including a walk-off semifinal win and a 7–6 title game victory, with standout performances from Eric Zdunek, CJ Weinstein, Gary Morse, and several high-end arms.

3rd Inning:
Previewing USC at UCLA with a focus on Mason Edwards’ dominant season, recent command concerns, and a major test against UCLA’s lineup, along with a look at key bats in the matchup.

4th Inning:
St. Paul defeats Indianapolis behind a strong outing from Connor Prielipp and contributions from multiple top Twins prospects, while Konnor Griffin stood out as the lone Pirates bat to produce.

5th Inning:
A look ahead to Arkansas vs Midland in a loaded minor league series featuring multiple top prospects, with a focus on tracking Jamie Arnold against either Ryan Sloan or Kade Anderson once pitching matchups are announced.

6th Inning:
High school board highlights Maddox Burnett’s no-hitter and introduces a draft philosophy discussion centered around Aiden Ruiz as a high-floor, defense-first shortstop.

7th Inning:
Continuing the floor versus ceiling discussion with Clemson’s Aidan Knaak as a high-floor arm compared to higher-risk options, and LSU’s Derek Curiel as a polished bat versus more power-oriented profiles.

8th Inning:
Pro board spotlight on Carlos Lagrange’s elite velocity and James Tibbs III’s dominant opening weekend performance.

9th Inning:
TQS updates including recent coverage, the launch of the new site and logo, and the official start of the 100-day countdown to the MLB Draft.

1st Inning:
Spring Breakout delivers despite late roster changes, with standout performances from Jose Fernandez, Ryan Sloan, and Gavin Fien, plus early looks at prospects landing on Opening Day rosters.

2nd Inning:
Auburn walks off Texas in a chaotic 9th inning, highlighted by Bristol Carter’s game-tying hit and a defensive miscue that allowed the winning run to score.

3rd Inning:
Previewing NHSI in Cary, North Carolina — a loaded 16-team field featuring top 2026 and 2027 prospects from across the country.

4th Inning:
Spring Breakout recap between the Tigers and Pirates, featuring triple-digit velocity from Seth Hernandez, a grand slam from Tony Blanco Jr., and strong showings from multiple prospects.

5th Inning:
AAA Opening Weekend preview as St. Paul faces Indianapolis, headlined by Konnor Griffin, Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Walker Jenkins.

6th Inning:
High school board updates with Ethan Wachsmann flashing upper-90s velocity in his season debut and Easton Kitura producing at the plate.

7th Inning:
College board highlights Tyler Fay’s no-hitter for Alabama and a massive power weekend from Miami’s Daniel Cuvet.

8th Inning:
Pro board focuses on Peyton Pallette making the Guardians’ Opening Day roster and Justin Crawford’s emergence as a potential everyday center fielder for Philadelphia.

9th Inning:
TQS updates including new reports from Jordan, Sam, Eric, and Shaun, plus a site redesign coming April 2 — exactly 100 days out from the draft.