In this episode of the Base Path Podcast, brought to you by New England Baseball Journal, newly appointed Vanderbilt assistant coach Jayson King joins the show. King, previously the head coach of the Dayton Flyers since 2008, shares his experiences and insights about his new role under head coach Tim Corbin at Vanderbilt. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from a head coach to an assistant coach at a top-level program. The conversation also touches on the impact of the transfer portal and NIL money on college baseball, his relationship with Tim Corbin, and the recruitment strategy at Vanderbilt. The episode concludes with a segment called 'Three Up, Three Down,' where King answers fun and thought-provoking questions.

Topics

00:31 Transition to Vanderbilt: Coach King's Journey

01:38 State of College Baseball and Mid-Majors

02:57 Relationship with Tim Corbin

03:55 High Stakes at Vanderbilt

05:32 Recruiting and NIL Money

13:34 Impact of Transfer Portal

17:11 New Leadership at Dayton

18:52 Resources and Facilities at Vanderbilt

25:11 Three Up, Three Down: Fun Q&A

31:15 Conclusion and Farewell