Three Quarter Slot

1st Inning:
No more undefeated teams in college baseball, spring break tournaments underway, and the WBC atmosphere has taken center stage with electric crowds and global impact.

2nd Inning:
Florida State shuts out Wake Forest behind a dominant Trey Beard outing, with Chris Levonas matching him in a true pitcher’s duel.

3rd Inning:
Previewing Texas at Auburn — Ruger Riojas on the mound and a loaded group of bats on both sides despite Jonah Williams being out for the year.

4th Inning:
World Baseball Classic knockout rounds and final recap — late-game drama throughout, capped by Venezuela’s 3–2 win over the USA.

5th Inning:
Spring Breakout preview — Tigers vs Pirates featuring top prospects Jacob Lombard and Kevin McGonigle, plus a deep group of young talent on both sides.

6th Inning:
High school board — Cooper Harris dominating on the mound and James Clark continuing to rise as one of the most polished bats in the class.

7th Inning:
College board — Wes Mendes throws a complete game shutout, while Zion Rose breaks out offensively for Louisville.

8th Inning:
Pro board — Nolan McLean shows starter traits in the WBC, and Enrique Bradfield Jr. impacts the game with elite speed and defense.

9th Inning:
TQS updates — on-the-ground coverage from Jordan, Eric, and Sam, Colorado high school action underway, 500 consecutive days of reports, and a site redesign coming April 2.

This week we go nine innings across college baseball, the MLB Draft pipeline, and the World Baseball Classic.

1st — First Pitch
The WBC group stage heads toward the knockout rounds with several spots still undecided at the time of recording. Italy’s upset win over the United States created pressure for Team USA heading into the final group games. We also discuss a rough final non-conference weekend for several SEC teams before league play begins and look at the two remaining undefeated programs in college baseball — Texas and USC.

2nd — Amateur Recap
Georgia Tech run-rules Virginia Tech after seven innings in a rain-delayed matchup. The expected pitching duel never materialized as Georgia Tech capitalized on command issues from the Hokies’ staff, drawing 12 walks while putting up 16 runs.

3rd — Amateur Preview
A loaded series between Florida State and Wake Forest highlights the weekend with multiple draft-board arms on both sides. Trey Beard vs. Chris Levonas on Saturday is the pitching matchup to watch.

4th — Pro Recap
Japan defeats Korea 8–6 in one of the more entertaining WBC games so far, featuring home runs from Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki, and Masataka Yoshida, along with a strong showing from Korean outfielder Hyun Min Ahn.

5th — Pro Preview
With the WBC knockout bracket coming into focus, we look ahead to the final stages of the tournament and set the stage for a full championship recap next week.

6th — High School Board
A closer look at two top 2026 prospects: elite prep left-hander Gio Rojas and premium shortstop Jacob Lombard.

7th — College Board
Texas right-hander Ruger Riojas continues his strong season while Virginia slugger AJ Gracia quietly builds one of the best offensive profiles in the class.

8th — Pro Board
Italy’s Sam Aldegheri delivers a dominant WBC outing, while Phillies outfield prospect Dante Nori shows surprising power early in the tournament.

9th — The Closer
Updates from Three Quarter Slot scouts, including Sam’s live look at Joseph Contreras, Jordan’s report from Huntington Beach, early coverage of the Colorado high school season, and a look at the MLB Draft Guide.

This week we go nine innings across the baseball landscape, covering amateur standouts, draft boards, and WBC storylines.

1st — First Pitch
WBC week preview and also touch on the new College Top 200 list now live at Three Quarter Slot.

2nd — Amateur Recap
UCLA pulls away late for a 12–5 win over Tennessee at Globe Life. Logan Reddeman shows a polished four-pitch mix while Tegan Kuhns flashes swing-and-miss stuff with some long-term role questions. Offensive highlights from Muluvi Levu, Roman Martin, Will Gasparino, and Chris Newstrom.

3rd — Amateur Preview
A look ahead to several intriguing matchups including Cal Baptist at BYU and Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech, featuring Brett Renfrow vs. Tate McKee and a loaded Yellow Jackets lineup.

4th — Pro Recap
Final quiet week before pro coverage begins.

5th — Pro Preview
WBC focus with Korea vs Japan taking center stage. Bats to watch include Do Yeong Kim for Korea and Shota Morishita for Japan, both potential future MLB posting candidates.

6th — High School Board
Joseph Contreras to throw for Brazil after a high school outing this week, while IMG sluggers Juan Diaz and Frank Thomas III each hit three home runs in a game.

7th — College Board
USC arm Mason Edwards extends his hitless streak to 18 innings, and Will Gasparino continues his monster start to the season with ten home runs and just eight strikeouts.

8th — Pro Board
George Klassen’s improved command with the Angels raises the question of an early-season rotation role, while Kevin McGonigle is making a serious case for Detroit’s Opening Day roster.

9th — The Closer
Jordan Durrell’s first article at Three Quarter Slot and a look at the philosophy behind the new College Top 200 board.

Injuries hit Coastal Carolina, Jared Grindlinger reclassifies to 2026, a recap of the Jason DeCaro-Ethan Norby matchup and more as Shaun Kernahan breaks down this past week across the baseball prospect world.

Breaking down the first weekend of the college baseball season. Deep dive into the TCU-Arkansas game in Globe Life. Previewing North Carolina at ECU on Friday night, and discuss the recent performances of Kaeden Waechter, Trevor Condon, Jackson Flora, and Rintaro Sasaki. Plus a preview of content to come at Three Quarter Slot and a reaction to the Tommy LaPour injury news.

This week Shaun previews the college baseball season. Makes his prediction for the eight teams to make it to Omaha, award winners, and an under the radar squad to keep an eye on. He also previews the opening weekend tournaments and the game to watch this week, Arkansas vs. TCU at Globe Life on Saturday.

Recapping the WBSC U18 gold medal for USA and the UA Next All American Game. Looking forward to the Prep Baseball All American Game, while USA U15s look for another gold. Oh, and minor league playoff action too!

On this week’s Three Quarter Slot Podcast, Shaun Kernahan breaks down the Super Round at the WBSC U-18 World Cup in Okinawa, where Team USA and Japan look like the class of the tournament. He digs into the new Top 100 College Board, spotlighting key transfers AJ Gracia, Chris Hacopian, and Carson Tinney, then previews the UA Next All-America Game at Camden Yards—highlighting who’s in, who’s out, and why that makes the showcase even more intriguing. The episode wraps with a mini-preview of the U-15 Pan-Am Baseball Championship set to open this weekend in Mexico.

Recapping the marquee matchup between Florida and Tennessee. Reacting to #MidweekMadness that was Tuesday. What I have seen at the Bishop Gorman Invitational. Previewing a MASSIVE slate of college baseball games this weekend. A preview of Hudson Alpert and Regis Jesuit ahead of me getting out to their game on Friday.

First weekend of HS baseball in CO, a Colorado Spotlight, conference play recap of the ACC and Big Ten, plus a preview of the weekend to come across HS and college baseball.