Podcasts about Golden Spikes Award

Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy becomes the third Razorback to win the prestigious Golden Spikes Award.

Super Regionals are upon us, and Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn have your in-depth preview on all 8 matchups, from Corvallis and Los Angeles to Durham and Chapel Hill. The Baseball Boys breakdown each Super Regional from all angles, including inspecting their line of apparel at the pod's newest partner, HOMEFIELD APPAREL! Schass gives us a detailed look and description of what items Homefield offers for each school, while Kahn delivers the statistical goods, and each one makes their picks for their 8 for Omaha. Little Known Facts also returns in 2025, and Kahn has some DOOZIES! Lastly, comments on the Coaching Carousel and the WCWS Finals on the way out the door!Use the code "3D15" to get 15% off your first order at HomefieldApparel.com! Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs (the limited edition Bubble Gum Blast is COMING SOON), go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast after a busy week on the site to talk about the recently dropped BA 500, the difficulty of putting together their Golden Spikes Award finalists vote and the NCAA tournament. Half the show is spent going through the best tools categories for the 2025 draft class and talking about the best options for each category along with a handful of other players with strong cases. —Time Stamps(3:30) Brief BA 500 thoughts(10:00) Prospects to watch in the NCAA tournament(14:00) Golden Spikes Award thoughts(20:00) Best ToolsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Schassburger is off on a Disney vacation for the week, so Tripp Hurd, aka, The Lock Doctor, joins David Kahn on the latest Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers. The boys chat all things college baseball betting, which is hard to do because it's hard to find the action, but The Lock Doctor went deep into his bag and came up with some juice that he likes. The guys talk National Champion odds, re-visit the 8 for Omaha from the preseason (and Tripp adds his own selections), and take a look at who they like to claim the coveted Golden Spikes Award come June. Plus, the 2025 NFL Draft begins tonight, so The Lock Doctor reveals his Lock Mock for the first 10 picks or so of this year's selection show. Homework assignments for the weekend - watch a ton of college baseball, go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs, and go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools, and fire up the grill on a beautiful weekend across the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

K-State shortstop Maximus Martin continues his torrid start as he was named Golden Spikes player of the week!

Will & Trevor get back on the podcast to discuss some of the biggest early season storylines. They do a segment called hot or not on some predictions. They cover Penn State's early season success, Virginia's slow start, Texas A&M's continued struggles, and so much more. It is a really fun episode concluding all the early season storylines. Join our Mailing list at https://backsidegbmedia.beehiiv.com/Follow on Twitter @BacksideGBFollow on Instagram @backsidegroundballsFollow on TikTok @backsidegroundball

Will & Trevor hop back on the podcast to talk about a conference by conference breakdown. They discuss team they are most excited to watch, the team they think is the best bet for, and then their ultimate conference champion. They also discuss the Golden Spikes Award watch list and the players they are most excited to watch. Join our Mailing list at https://forms.gle/WYnv5tY342Sfkt3N9Follow on Twitter @BacksideGBFollow on Instagram @backsidegroundballsFollow on TikTok @backsidegroundball

Jim Abbott is an University of Michigan Baseball Hall of Famer and veteran MLB pitcher known for being born with one hand. His parents never treated him any differently and taught him to live independently and joyfully. Growing up, Jim played multiple sports and joined his high school football team as quarterback, but he ultimately chose baseball when he went to University of Michigan. As a kid, Jim's dad worked with him to improve on speed and technique, perfecting what's now known as the Abbott switch. While pitching, Jim would balance his glove on his right wrist, where the arm ends, pitching with his left arm. When fielding, he'd quickly switch the glove to his left hand. Despite having offers to play professionally out of high school, Jim opted to attend University of Michigan where he earned the Golden Spikes Award. 1988, Jim's junior year at University of Michigan, proved to be an exciting one as he won Big Ten Athlete of the Year, signed with the Angels, played in the Pan American games, defeating Cuba in the finals, AND helped lead the US Olympic baseball team to gold at  the summer games in Seoul, South Korea. After playing with the Angels for four seasons, he was traded to the Yankees, where he and his wife navigated big city life as a young couple. In 1993, Jim famously threw a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians, and the season was halted the following year due to the MLB strike. He eventually signed with the White Sox as a free agent and then re-signed with the Angels in 1996. Jim discusses his struggles through his professional career and how he had to meet some deeply-buried fears head-on to realize and appreciate that there's much more to him as a person than playing in the MLB. Jim retired from baseball in '97 and unlocked his passion for sharing his story to encourage others to persevere and overcome seemingly impossible challenges. mentordna.ioLinkedIn

Jim Abbott is an University of Michigan Baseball Hall of Famer and veteran MLB pitcher known for being born with one hand. His parents never treated him any differently and taught him to live independently and joyfully. Growing up, Jim played multiple sports and joined his high school football team as quarterback, but he ultimately chose baseball when he went to University of Michigan. As a kid, Jim's dad worked with him to improve on speed and technique, perfecting what's now known as the Abbott switch. While pitching, Jim would balance his glove on his right wrist, where the arm ends, pitching with his left arm. When fielding, he'd quickly switch the glove to his left hand. Despite having offers to play professionally out of high school, Jim opted to attend University of Michigan where he earned the Golden Spikes Award. 1988, Jim's junior year at University of Michigan, proved to be an exciting one as he won Big Ten Athlete of the Year, signed with the Angels, played in the Pan American games, defeating Cuba in the finals, AND helped lead the US Olympic baseball team to gold at  the summer games in Seoul, South Korea. After playing with the Angels for four seasons, he was traded to the Yankees, where he and his wife navigated big city life as a young couple. In 1993, Jim famously threw a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians, and the season was halted the following year due to the MLB strike. He eventually signed with the White Sox as a free agent and then re-signed with the Angels in 1996. Jim discusses his struggles through his professional career and how he had to meet some deeply-buried fears head-on to realize and appreciate that there's much more to him as a person than playing in the MLB. Jim retired from baseball in '97 and unlocked his passion for sharing his story to encourage others to persevere and overcome seemingly impossible challenges. mentordna.ioLinkedIn

The Tennessee Volunteers are the 2024 national champions of college baseball! Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn get together one final time to break down Tennessee's historic run to their first-ever baseball national championship. Plus, Jack DeLongchamps (@JDelongchamps on X) of Pencil Talk and 11.7 joins the show and regales us with his favorite interviews and moments from his time at the College World Series while living in "The Teal Ninja". Schass and Kahn also give props to Charlie Condon on becoming the first Georgia Bulldog to win the Golden Spikes Award, and break down the HUGE coaching news of Jim Schlossnagle relocation from College Station to Austin just 24 hours after his team lost in the MCWS Finals. And, we give the final count for the 2024 Jell-O Shot Challenge at Rocco's, as well as pat Schass on the back for winning the D1Baseball Bracket Challenge. Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers' postseason coverage is brought to you Baseball BBQ. Baseball BBQ makes patented baseball-bat-handle BBQ tools licensed for the best teams in college baseball. Fun and functional, Baseball BBQ products are perfect for casual fans or serious grillers. Visit Baseball B-B-Q dot com Slash C-S-N to find the perfect grilling gift for the college baseball fans in your life!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn preview the MCWS Championship Series between #1 Tennessee and #3 Texas A&M. The guys break down the historical significance of this matchup, what this appearance in the finals means for both programs and head coaches, and tie a bow on the years for Florida, Florida State, North Carolina and Kentucky. Plus, a Championship Pick on the way out the door!Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers is presented by Baseball BBQ. "Baseball BBQ makes patented baseball-bat-handle BBQ tools licensed for the best teams in college baseball. Fun and functional, Baseball BBQ products are perfect for casual fans or serious grillers. Visit Baseball B-B-Q dot com Slash C-S-N to find the perfect grilling gift for the college baseball fans in your life!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Gators' baseball team is the last UF program still going after an improbable run to the College World Series. Along the way, Jac Caglianone has left no doubt he's the program's greatest slugger — and among the best all time. Mike Holloway's place in the coach pantheon was already secure, yet Florida's three-peat in men's track and field and Parker Valby's dominance furthered the Gators' reputation as the sport's gold standard. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark try to keep pace. College World Series (:00) Golden Spikes Award (13:15) Track and field (17:00) Softball (25:20) Football: Franchise QBs? (31:26) Is Billie Napier turning things around? (37:00) U.S. Open (42:19)

Hagen Smith is a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award! Plus, get to know new Arkansas linebacker, Stephen Dix.

Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn get back together to preview Super Regional weekend in college baseball. They go through each matchup and make their picks, and Kahn provides a Little Known Fact for each team he selected, without Schass's knowledge, but much to his liking. They also talk transfer portal news, the coaching carousel and NIL, plus give their prediction on who will win the 2024 Golden Spikes Award. David Kahn will be in Chapel Hill this weekend watching West Virginia play North Carolina, while Kyle Schassburger will be searching for some Mount Olive pickles. Catch the Westwood One Sports radio call of the Women's College World Series on the Varsity Network App, as Oklahoma looks to secure a 4th consecutive WCWS title tonight over Texas. Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers' postseason coverage is presented by Baseball BBQ. Baseball BBQ makes patented baseball-bat-handle BBQ tools licensed for the best teams in college baseball. Fun and functional, Baseball BBQ products are perfect for casual fans or serious grillers. Visit Baseball B-B-Q dot com Slash C-S-N to find the perfect grilling gift for the college baseball fans in your life!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We break down the Beavers' nail-biting end to Baseball's conference play and analyze the decision to bring in the closer early in a pivotal series finale. We also discuss Travis Bazzana's chances of winning the Golden Spikes Award and celebrate the Women's Golf team's performance at the NCAA Championships. Plus, we look ahead to Baseball's upcoming Pac-12 tournament matchups. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/belligerent-beavs/support

Dan & Trevor get back on the podcast to break down some of the happenings across college baseball this weekend. They take a trip around the country looking at the notable results, then dive in to the main purpose of the episode, Mid Season Awards. They discuss teams overperforming/underperforming, they discuss coach of the year, transfer addition of the year, freshman of the year, Golden Spikes Award winner, and Omaha 8 as of today. It is a really fun episode with a great conversation. Follow on Twitter @BacksideGBFollow on Instagram @backsidegroundballsFollow on TikTok @backsidegroundballThis episode of the Backside Groundballs podcast is presented by The Performance Academy. For all your athletic training needs, Train with Purpose at The Performance Academy! TPA houses a number of training resources from private Baseball & Softball Instruction to team Sports Performance Classes! Utilize advanced technologies like Output Sports, HitTrax & Trackman to take your game to the next level. On top of our elite staff and advanced technological capabilities, be a part of the TPA family and take advantage of the many resources our facility has to offer!Seat Geek is your essential resource for live baseball. For any of your ticket needs, go to https://seatgeek.com/ and use code: BACKSIDEGROUNDBALL to receive $20 off your first purchase!We are proud to announce that our podcast is officially partnered with BetterHelp! BetterHelp is the World's Largest Therapy service, and most importantly it is all online! With BetterHelp, you get the same professionalism and quality you expect from in-office therapy, but with a therapist who is custom-picked for you, more scheduling flexibility, and at a more affordable price. Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/backsidegroundballs Super excited to announce that we are partnering with Routine Baseball for all of your clothing needs! Routine Baseball offers a ton of options from shirts, hoodies, shorts, sunglasses and any baseball style you could imagine. Go to routine.com/backsidegroundball, and check out all the different options they have and receive 10% off your order today!

The College Baseball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network previews the season with their College World Series Predictions for 2024. On the show Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) and Noah Bieniek (@NoahB77_)publicize their Omaha 8. Then, the duo keys in on a couple of their favorite college baseball futures for the season. Sit back and listen to Dant and Bieniek's informative and entertaining analysis on the Golden Spikes Award and College World Series betting odds. BetRivers, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars are all contributing in the College Baseball gambling game. This year odds have been released sooner than ever providing The College Baseball Experience with much more preseason content. TCE has put out conference previews for the SEC, ACC, and PAC 12 so far with the Big 12 coming next. However, the team wanted the subscribers, listeners, and followers the most time possible to ponder over their picks. Dant and Bieniek decipher which College World Series betting odds are providing the most value. The duo also gives some thoughts on their favorite Golden Spikes Award picks. Does the duo go all chalk with their Omaha 8 predictions? How many mid majors did the guys pick? Did they correlate their Golden Spikes selections with their Omaha 8? ===================================================== Support us by supporting our partners Gametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/ Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpn Discuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discord SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out SGPN.TV ADVERTISE with SGPN Interested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social Media Twitter - tceonsgpn Twitter - gamblingpodcast Instagram - tceonsgpn Instagram - gamblingpodcast TikTok - gamblingpodcast Facebook - sportsgambling Youtube - thecollegeexerience Follow The Hosts On Social Media Colby Dant - thecolbyd Ryan McIntyre - moneyline_mac Noah Bieniek - noahb77_ NC Nick - nc__nick Patty C - pattyc831 Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTube Twitch - https://www.sg.pn/Twitch Read & Discuss - Join the conversation Website - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com Slack - https://sg.pn/slack Reddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College Baseball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network previews the season with their College World Series Predictions for 2024. On the show Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) and Noah Bieniek (@NoahB77_)publicize their Omaha 8. Then, the duo keys in on a couple of their favorite college baseball futures for the season. Sit back and listen to Dant and Bieniek's informative and entertaining analysis on the Golden Spikes Award and College World Series betting odds.BetRivers, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars are all contributing in the College Baseball gambling game. This year odds have been released sooner than ever providing The College Baseball Experience with much more preseason content. TCE has put out conference previews for the SEC, ACC, and PAC 12 so far with the Big 12 coming next. However, the team wanted the subscribers, listeners, and followers the most time possible to ponder over their picks.Dant and Bieniek decipher which College World Series betting odds are providing the most value. The duo also gives some thoughts on their favorite Golden Spikes Award picks. Does the duo go all chalk with their Omaha 8 predictions? How many mid majors did the guys pick? Did they correlate their Golden Spikes selections with their Omaha 8?=====================================================Support us by supporting our partnersGametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordSGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/storeDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out SGPN.TVADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.ioFollow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - tceonsgpnTwitter - gamblingpodcastInstagram - tceonsgpnInstagram - gamblingpodcastTikTok - gamblingpodcastFacebook - sportsgamblingYoutube - thecollegeexerienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - thecolbydRyan McIntyre - moneyline_macNoah Bieniek - noahb77_NC Nick - nc__nickPatty C - pattyc831Watch the Sports Gambling PodcastYouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTubeTwitch - https://www.sg.pn/TwitchRead & Discuss - Join the conversationWebsite - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.comSlack - https://sg.pn/slackReddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musso runs through LSU's 2024 schedule and gives you predictions on overall record, SEC wins and Omaha. We also look at the latest odds for the College World Series and the Golden Spikes Award.

The College Baseball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network previews the season with their College World Series Predictions for 2024. On the show Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) and Noah Bieniek (@NoahB77_)publicize their Omaha 8. Then, the duo keys in on a couple of their favorite college baseball futures for the season. Sit back and listen to Dant and Bieniek's informative and entertaining analysis on the Golden Spikes Award and College World Series betting odds. BetRivers, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars are all contributing in the College Baseball gambling game. This year odds have been released sooner than ever providing The College Baseball Experience with much more preseason content. TCE has put out conference previews for the SEC, ACC, and PAC 12 so far with the Big 12 coming next. However, the team wanted the subscribers, listeners, and followers the most time possible to ponder over their picks. Dant and Bieniek decipher which College World Series betting odds are providing the most value. The duo also gives some thoughts on their favorite Golden Spikes Award picks. Does the duo go all chalk with their Omaha 8 predictions? How many mid majors did the guys pick? Did they correlate their Golden Spikes selections with their Omaha 8? ===================================================== Support us by supporting our partners Gametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/ Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpn Discuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discord SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out SGPN.TV ADVERTISE with SGPN Interested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social Media Twitter - tceonsgpn Twitter - gamblingpodcast Instagram - tceonsgpn Instagram - gamblingpodcast TikTok - gamblingpodcast Facebook - sportsgambling Youtube - thecollegeexerience Follow The Hosts On Social Media Colby Dant - thecolbyd Ryan McIntyre - moneyline_mac Noah Bieniek - noahb77_ NC Nick - nc__nick Patty C - pattyc831 Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTube Twitch - https://www.sg.pn/Twitch Read & Discuss - Join the conversation Website - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com Slack - https://sg.pn/slack Reddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College Baseball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network previews the season with their College World Series Predictions for 2024. On the show Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) and Noah Bieniek (@NoahB77_)publicize their Omaha 8. Then, the duo keys in on a couple of their favorite college baseball futures for the season. Sit back and listen to Dant and Bieniek's informative and entertaining analysis on the Golden Spikes Award and College World Series betting odds.BetRivers, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars are all contributing in the College Baseball gambling game. This year odds have been released sooner than ever providing The College Baseball Experience with much more preseason content. TCE has put out conference previews for the SEC, ACC, and PAC 12 so far with the Big 12 coming next. However, the team wanted the subscribers, listeners, and followers the most time possible to ponder over their picks.Dant and Bieniek decipher which College World Series betting odds are providing the most value. The duo also gives some thoughts on their favorite Golden Spikes Award picks. Does the duo go all chalk with their Omaha 8 predictions? How many mid majors did the guys pick? Did they correlate their Golden Spikes selections with their Omaha 8?=====================================================Support us by supporting our partnersGametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordSGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/storeDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out SGPN.TVADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.ioFollow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - tceonsgpnTwitter - gamblingpodcastInstagram - tceonsgpnInstagram - gamblingpodcastTikTok - gamblingpodcastFacebook - sportsgamblingYoutube - thecollegeexerienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - thecolbydRyan McIntyre - moneyline_macNoah Bieniek - noahb77_NC Nick - nc__nickPatty C - pattyc831Watch the Sports Gambling PodcastYouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTubeTwitch - https://www.sg.pn/TwitchRead & Discuss - Join the conversationWebsite - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.comSlack - https://sg.pn/slackReddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com SUPPORT us by supporting our partnersNYRA Racing code SGPN25 - $25 FREE BET and $200 Deposit Bonus - https://racing.nyrabets.com/sign-up-bonus/sgpn25?utm_source=sgpn&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=sgpn_25&utm_content=1080x1080Underdog Fantasy code TCESGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnGametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/Football Contest Proxy - Use promo code SGP to save $50 at - https://www.footballcontestproxy.com/ ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io WATCH The College Experience YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFollow The College Experience On Social Media Twitter - tceonsgpn Instagram - tceonsgpn TikTok - tceonsgpn Youtube - thecollegeexerienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - thecolbydRyan McIntyre - moneyline_macNoah Bieniek - noahb77_NC Nick - nc__nickPatty C - pattyc831Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

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With 11 days to go before the start of the 2024 College Baseball season, Dave and Nick are joined by Ben Upton of the 11.7 Podcast to make college baseball futures picks.Ranging from futures to win the College World Series, futures to make it to Omaha, futures to win the Golden Spikes Award (college baseball's Heisman Trophy) or futures to win a particular conference, the guys offer their futures picks.Based on their particular strategy and approach to betting college baseball futures, the guys give a bit of analysis and rationale behind finding value in a futures selection. They did not reveal which teams they had selected prior to hitting record.Both Ben and Dave coincidentally chose the same team to win the College World Series. (Hint: it's an SEC team that considers Omaha its second home.)Make sure to subscribe and share this podcast to spread the word around college baseball betting nation. Rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.Highlights include:

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Kyle recently took on a new role as their assistant director of sport science. He recently spent 9 seasons at the University of Miami as the Hurricanes' manager of football operations and director of football nutrition & performance. he oversaw he sports performance nutrition needs for football. Bellamy, a 2009 Miami alum and former Hurricanes baseball player, is no stranger to the Coral Gables community, as he spent the two seasons working in the Hurricanes' strength and conditioning department as a full-time intern. As a player at Miami, Bellamy participated in College World Series with the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes in 2008, when he was a second-team All-American and was invited to play for Team USA. In 2009, Bellamy earned first-team All-America honors, and was named to watch lists for a number of major honors, including the Golden Spikes Award, the Dick Howser Trophy and Stopper of the Year Award. Following his collegiate career, the Chicago White Sox selected Bellamy in the fifth round of the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft. During his time with the White Sox, Bellamy was recognized as the “Hardest Working Pitcher in the Organization” in 2010 and 2012. Contact Information: - k.bellamy@ou.edu Need sports nutrition services or supplement/sport food discounts https://linktr.ee/rootsrd @universityofmiami @UniversityofOklahoma @whitesox @MLB #draft #mlbdraft #round #oaklahoma #florida #miami #gus #felder #sportsnutrition #food #trending #tracking #glasses #sports #science #sportscience #transition #role #effort #hardworker #baseball #football #coral #allamerican #collegeworldseries #awards #teamusa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shawn-pitcher/support

Kevin Kopps is a Golden Spikes Award winner among many other accolades from his continuing time in baseball: first as a pitcher for the Arkansas Razorbacks and now as a pitcher in the minor leagues. This week, he joins Cale and Reid to talk about seeing God lead him and make His plans known, how to battle the temptation of sudden success and stay humble through it all, passing through the valley of weeping which God turns into a spring, and ultimately how he realized his identity could no longer be in baseball but instead ought to be fixed upon Jesus Christ alone.This episode originally aired on February 28, 2023. Follow us on social media:Instagram: @spiritlivingpodcastFacebook: spiritlivingpodcastTwitter: @spiritlivingpodEmail us at spiritlivingpodcast@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast, and please share it with others as it helps us grow and get the gospel out to more people! Into and outro music is entitled Jungle Video Game Level by Kirk Osamayo which is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License and is available at the link here. The original has been edited for the sake of duration and sound quality. “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.” – Galatians 5:25. Join us on this weekly journey of Spirit Living!

Kyle recently took on a new role as their assistant director of sport science. He recently spent 9 seasons at the University of Miami as the Hurricanes' manager of football operations and director of football nutrition & performance. he oversaw he sports performance nutrition needs for football. Bellamy, a 2009 Miami alum and former Hurricanes baseball player, is no stranger to the Coral Gables community, as he spent the two seasons working in the Hurricanes' strength and conditioning department as a full-time intern. As a player at Miami, Bellamy participated in College World Series with the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes in 2008, when he was a second-team All-American and was invited to play for Team USA. In 2009, Bellamy earned first-team All-America honors, and was named to watch lists for a number of major honors, including the Golden Spikes Award, the Dick Howser Trophy and Stopper of the Year Award. Following his collegiate career, the Chicago White Sox selected Bellamy in the fifth round of the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft. During his time with the White Sox, Bellamy was recognized as the “Hardest Working Pitcher in the Organization” in 2010 and 2012. Contact Information: - k.bellamy@ou.edu Need sports nutrition services or supplement/sport food discounts https://linktr.ee/rootsrd @universityofmiami @UniversityofOklahoma @whitesox @MLB #draft #mlbdraft #round #oaklahoma #florida #miami #gus #felder #sportsnutrition #food #trending #tracking #glasses #sports #science #sportscience #transition #role #effort #hardworker #baseball #football #coral #allamerican #collegeworldseries #awards #teamusa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shawn-pitcher/support

Kyle recently took on a new role as their assistant director of sport science. He recently spent 9 seasons at the University of Miami as the Hurricanes' manager of football operations and director of football nutrition & performance. he oversaw he sports performance nutrition needs for football. Bellamy, a 2009 Miami alum and former Hurricanes baseball player, is no stranger to the Coral Gables community, as he spent the two seasons working in the Hurricanes' strength and conditioning department as a full-time intern. As a player at Miami, Bellamy participated in College World Series with the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes in 2008, when he was a second-team All-American and was invited to play for Team USA. In 2009, Bellamy earned first-team All-America honors, and was named to watch lists for a number of major honors, including the Golden Spikes Award, the Dick Howser Trophy and Stopper of the Year Award. Following his collegiate career, the Chicago White Sox selected Bellamy in the fifth round of the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft. During his time with the White Sox, Bellamy was recognized as the “Hardest Working Pitcher in the Organization” in 2010 and 2012. Contact Information: - k.bellamy@ou.edu Need sports nutrition services or supplement/sport food discounts https://linktr.ee/rootsrd  @universityofmiami   @UniversityofOklahoma   @whitesox   @MLB  #draft #mlbdraft #round #oaklahoma #florida #miami #gus #felder #sportsnutrition #food #trending #tracking #glasses #sports #science #sportscience #transition #role #effort #hardworker #baseball #football #coral #allamerican #collegeworldseries #awards #teamusa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shawn-pitcher/support

Terry Francona has done it all and seen it all in the world of baseball. As a 2nd generation baseball player, Terry won the 1980 Golden Spikes Award. A first-round pick of the Montreal Expos, Francona went on to play and coach for several teams, including coaching Michael Jordan in the White Sox minor league system. He won 2 World Series with the Boston Red Sox (including breaking the famous Bambino Curse). Francona is also the winningest manager in the history of the Cleveland Indians/Guardians franchise. And will Terry Francona one day be enshrined in Cooperstown? SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/kormans

In this DU Podcast episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Zack Shannon, a former collegiate and professional baseball player. Discover how resilience, determination, and adaptability can not only overcome the challenges life throws at us but also inspire others along the way. Shannon's story is a testament to the power of embracing change and seizing new opportunities.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

The resume is unprecedented: Golden Spikes Award winner, Gold Glove Award winner, National Champion, and now a No. 2 overall selection to the Washington Nationals. Hear from LSU star Dylan Crews immediately following his special moment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyfightinpodcast/message

**SPECIAL DRAFT EDITION** The Nationals picked the highly decorated Dylan Crews with the #2 overall pick in the MLB Draft. Al & Mark analyze the pivotal pick of the star outfielder, who just won a National Championship, hit .426, and took home the Golden Spikes Award. Crews' teammate Paul Skenes was unavailable to Washington; as Pittsburgh selected the pitcher at #1. (15:00) What's next for Crews? What's a realistic timetable until he gets called up to the Big Leagues? (26:20) The Nats beat the Rangers Sunday afternoon 7-2 in the series rubber match. Joey Meneses homered for the fourth time this weekend and is 8th in the NL in hits. Dom Smith and Stone Garrett each homered as well and CJ Abrams had 3 hits from the lead-off spot. (38:00) Patrick Corbin threw a fantastic start as he allowed only 1 run in 7 IP. Corbin pulled the very rare feat of striking out four consecutive Texas hitters who are headed to the All Star Game. Could Corbin actually be a trade chip at the Deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DYLAN CREWS, THE BEST PROSPECT IN THE 2023 MLB DRAFT IS A WASHINGTON NATIONAL! The LSU OF Dylan Crews won the Golden Spikes Award for best baseball player in the nation, and he lucked into landing with the Washington Nationals, a team that has produced OF stars like Bryce Harper, Juan Soto, James Wood, and much more. Ryan Clary breaks down what went down, and what to expect with Dylan Crews. Is he the best prospect to enter this system since Bryce Harper? Ryan also talks about the biggest winners of the draft, and Elijah Green & Robert Hassell III are on the list; Ryan explains why here. When can we expect Dylan Crews to be mashing baseballs in the Nation's Capital? Ryan answers all of that and much more.  Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11 Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code MLB. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. Sleeper Download the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit.  Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today!  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DYLAN CREWS, THE BEST PROSPECT IN THE 2023 MLB DRAFT IS A WASHINGTON NATIONAL! The LSU OF Dylan Crews won the Golden Spikes Award for best baseball player in the nation, and he lucked into landing with the Washington Nationals, a team that has produced OF stars like Bryce Harper, Juan Soto, James Wood, and much more. Ryan Clary breaks down what went down, and what to expect with Dylan Crews. Is he the best prospect to enter this system since Bryce Harper? Ryan also talks about the biggest winners of the draft, and Elijah Green & Robert Hassell III are on the list; Ryan explains why here. When can we expect Dylan Crews to be mashing baseballs in the Nation's Capital? Ryan answers all of that and much more. Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_NationalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code MLB.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.SleeperDownload the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit.  Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapid Fire starts with a listener question about whether Notre Dame would have beaten Ohio State last year if Sam Hartman had been the Irish quarterback. Other topics include: * Fill-in the blank: After going 4-0 against ACC opponents last season, Notre Dame has won 28 consecutive regular-season games against the ACC. It would be BLANK if the streak ends this season. * Fill-in the blank: 247 Sports projects Notre Dame to play Oregon in a NY6 bowl. It would be BLANK if that happens. * What college football team reminds you of the Dallas Cowboys? * In the last 30 years Ohio State has only lost 66 games under five head coaches but only has won two national championships. Meanwhile, Alabama, Florida, Nebraska, and LSU have all lost more than 100 games in that same span but they each have at least three championships. As a fan, which would you take over the next 30 years? * College baseball's Golden Spikes Award winner, baseball's Heisman equivalent, was announced minutes before game two of the CWS Finals yesterday. All three finalists for the award were playing in the game. What do you think of the timing of the announcement?  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://store.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irish... Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-b....   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MDJ  Script/ Top Stories for June 6th Tuesday Publish Date: June 5th Monday   Commercial:  Henssler :15 updated ,  Bed Music fires   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast    Today is Tuesdayday June the 6th and happy 57th birthday to former hockey star, and in this case, actor, Cam Neely ***Seabass*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the top stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Ohio man indicted for fatal Cobb shooting Developer wants to add 95 units to Smyrna apartment proposal And Smyrna set to appoint a new council member  Plus, PPlus, we'll talk with Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets about healthy dinner ideas All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : CUofGA   STORY 1 indicted    Joshua Emmanuel Nash, a man from Ohio, has been indicted for murder in Cobb County. He is accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old Dacari Early at an apartment complex in March. Nash allegedly shot Early multiple times with a Glock 43X handgun following a verbal dispute. He was arrested the day after the shooting in Rome, and is currently incarcerated there. Nash faces charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He also has additional charges from Floyd County and holds from the Cobb and Hamilton County sheriff's offices......stay up to date on this story at mdjonline.com     Story 2: 95 units   A developer is seeking approval from the Smyrna City Council to expand a previously approved apartment complex by adding 95 units. The Creekside Towers development, located off South Cobb Drive, plans to increase the unit count from 200 to 295. While the building's height would remain the same, the space for amenities would be reduced, and additional underground parking would be included. The city planning staff and planning commission have recommended approval of the application. If approved, construction is set to begin in winter, and the tower would consist of various unit types. The developer has also pledged to reserve four units at reduced rates for city first responders.     Story 3: council   The City Council is set to vote on appointing Kathy Young to represent Ward 7 for the remainder of 2023. The vacancy in Ward 7 was created when Lewis Wheaton resigned after moving out of his ward. Mayor Derek Norton and council members have expressed support for Young's appointment. Young, a part-time college and career adviser at Campbell High School, has a background in economic development and civic involvement. The city charter mandates the filling of the vacancy, and the process for a special election was discussed but deemed impractical. Young's appointment will be determined in the upcoming council meeting.   We'll be right back   Break:   ESOG– Dayco - Elon   STORY 4: seniors   The nonprofit Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County organized the Free Resources for Seniors Expo at the Acworth Community Center. The event aimed to connect seniors with no-cost or low-cost services to enhance their lives. Booths provided information on various topics such as hearing impairment, mental health services, power bill discounts, Medicaid/Medicare fraud, home sharing, and senior independent living homes. The expo allowed seniors to ask questions and gather valuable information from professionals without being solicited. The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County serves as an advocacy group for seniors in Cobb County, collaborating with the county government and providing programs and events.       STORY 5: mccoy   County Administrator Michael McCoy was reportedly fired by four members of the Dougherty County Commission due to allegations of population loss and failure to attract major manufacturers to the county. However, many skeptical individuals believe there are deeper reasons for McCoy's dismissal. McCoy had previously demonstrated exceptional performance as manager of the county's landfill and had gained respect from state officials and county employees. However, an incident in 2018 involving County Commissioner John Hayes and McCoy during an educational field trip resulted in controversy. McCoy filed a lawsuit against the county, claiming a hostile work environment, which was settled out of court. Other incidents involving the commissioners' actions and expenses have also emerged. These incidents have led to speculation about the true reasons behind McCoy's dismissal. Attorney General Chris Carr's office has asked for an explanation from the County Attorney, and is looking closer at this case.   Story 6: cannabis   Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a medical cannabis dispensary, has introduced fast-acting nasal spray products to its lineup. The nasal spray allows for quick absorption of low-THC cannabis into the bloodstream, making it beneficial for patients with epilepsy and severe Parkinson's disease. Trulieve offers different types of the nasal spray using indica and sativa cannabis subspecies, each producing different effects. The spray comes in various sizes and prices, ranging from $35 to $120. Trulieve's Marietta location has seen steady business since opening, with customers expressing relief from using their products. Trulieve plans to open more dispensaries in Georgia and offers online ordering with in-store pickup.    back with more in a moment   Break  Drake – Ingles 2   Story 7:  knights   Christopher Goff, an 8th grade student, has become the first recipient of the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 4599 Shining Star scholarship. He was awarded a $500 scholarship to support his Catholic high school education. Additionally, Paige Cunningham received the inaugural KofC Rising Star Scholarship from St. Joseph Catholic School. Principal Ramon Villacura presented Cunningham with the $500 scholarship recently, aiming to assist her in furthering her education at St. Joseph Catholic School.....for more stories like this, check in regularly at mdjonline.com     Story 8:  positive   For the third consecutive year, North Cobb High School has been recognized as the Most Positive School in Cobb County by Positive Athlete Georgia. The athletic director, Matt Williams, expressed his pride in this achievement, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with students, families, and the community. The school promotes character development and encourages participation in community service. North Cobb also offers a class on sportsmanship and emotional expression for coaches and athletes. Positive Athlete, founded by Hines Ward, awards college scholarships to high school student-athletes. Additionally, several student-athletes and coaches from various schools in Cobb County were honored for their positive attitude and leadership.   Story 9:  Walker   Charlie Condon, a first baseman/outfielder for the Georgia Bulldogs baseball team, has been invited to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team summer training camp. Condon, a native of Marietta, will compete with other college players for a spot on the final 26-man U.S. roster. The camp will include 56 top non-draft eligible college players and will feature a four-game intrasquad series in North Carolina. Condon, who had an impressive season, was named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy. He was also honored as a second team All-American by Collegiate Baseball and named SEC Freshman of the Year. Condon will also play for the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod Summer League.   Back with closing comments after this   Henssler 60 Signoff- use same bed as open Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about your community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Dave Lawn joined the Arizona baseball program as an assistant coach on July 9, 2015. He was retained by newly-hired head coach Chip Hale on July 5, 2021 and promoted to the role of associate head coach on July 14. He returns for his eighth season with the Wildcats in 2023. Lawn no stranger to the Pac-12 Conference. After beginning his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Nevada in 1988, Lawn went on to spend 10 seasons at California (1991-2000) and seven at USC (2001-07). He boasts a total of 33 years of collegiate coaching experience.Under Lawn's guidance, 23 players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including Mark Prior, the 2001 Golden Spikes Award winner from USC. Lawn's teams have four times earned trips to the College World Series, four times played in the NCAA Super Regionals and nine times earned NCAA Regional berths. Additionally, his clubs have won three Pac-12 Championships, one Big West title and one Mountain West regular season championship.

The burning of the piano, a long-standing tradition that started with the Royal Air Force, was recently held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the 700th Airlift Squadron. The ceremony is also meant to honor fallen airmen, particularly those who have given their lives in support of the squadron's missions through the years. The tradition is said to have originated from two stories related to the RAF during World War II. The controlled burn is conducted with utmost caution to minimize risks and maximize safety. The event at Dobbins was the first of its kind and is planned to be an annual tradition commemorating those who lost airmen from Dobbins who died in the previous year. A woman accused of shoplifting, Laytosha Virgil, escaped into a storm drain during a hearing in the Cobb County Superior Court's mental health court. She had been out on a $5,720 bond for felony shoplifting when she suddenly left the courthouse and was found in a storm drain. Law enforcement went through about 100 feet of narrow drainage to secure Virgil, who refused to leave, and bring her back above ground. Virgil was taken into custody around 3 p.m. and transported to a local hospital for evaluation and medical care. Thursday was the second time in two months Virgil was caught trying to hide from authorities. A husband and wife who used to work at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital have been arrested for allegedly stealing an urn and disposing of a child's ashes. The Frederics, both of Dallas, are accused of taking the urn containing the cremated remains of a baby from a teddy bear belonging to Carla Watson while working at a linen sorting facility at Kennestone. They were charged with theft by taking and abandonment of a dead body and released on $8,470 bond. Chris Kirk shot 2-under par 70 on his opening round of the Masters on Thursday. Kirk had a rough start with a double-bogey on the second hole followed by two bogeys. However, he bounced back and made a pair of 10-foot putts for birdie on the seventh and ninth holes. Kirk became the first player to make an eagle at the newly lengthened par-5 13th. He made his final birdie on the par-3 16th and saved his par on the par-4 17th. On the final hole, his par putt lipped out, resulting in a bogey. In his three previous Masters appearances, Kirk has made the cut twice.       Make sure to stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear all the fun upcoming events put on by JRM Events. Greater Community Church of God in Christ is hosting a service on Sunday, April 9 to celebrate the culmination of Holy Week with a Resurrection Day program, featuring special musical guest Beverly Crawford, an award-winning Gospel singer and pastor. The service will start at 11 a.m. The theme for the program is “The Calvary Experience”. Bishop Matthew L. Brown, Pastor of Greater Community Church, welcomes Crawford as they commemorate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Crawford is best known for being a vocalist with the New Life Singers on the Black Entertainment Network's “Bobby Jones Gospel Show.” Marietta native and University of Georgia's Charlie Condon, a redshirt freshman, has been named to the Golden Spikes Award midseason watch list, which goes to the top amateur baseball player in the country. Condon, an outfielder and first baseman, leads the Bulldogs offense with a .449 batting average, 11 home runs, 42 RBI, an .832 slugging percentage, and a .531 on-base percentage. Condon played his high school ball at The Walker School. He has started all 29 games this season and has reached base in 28 straight games. The semifinalists will be announced on May 22, and the winner will be announced on Sunday, June 25, on ESPN. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews        -            -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pencil Talk reunites with former teammate and 2022 Divison 1 All-American, Max Ryerson. We talk about everything from Max's record-setting 2022 campaign, his outlook on the 2023 season, and the danger of sharks.

Happy hump day ladies and gentlemen — this is Noles News Now presented by Tomahawk Nation, covering the latest in FSU athletics.  Let's dive in with some recruiting news off the top — yesterday, the Seminoles extended offers to a pair of 2023 quarterbacks — four-star Ricky Collins out of Louisiana (currently committed to the Purdue Boilermakers) and three-star Brock Glenn out of Memphis. Each hold more than a few Power 5 offers, showing that the Seminoles aren't just content taking a single QB in this year's class. Currently, four-star Chris Parson is the only quarterback committed — he's been locked in with the Seminoles for nearly a year now, becoming a bellcow of the class while continuing to expand his game. He had a good showing at the Elite 11 Regional in mid-May, showcasing why he's considered the No. 16 quarterback in the country by 247. So why the offers? While the staff is high on Parson, putting all their eggs in one basket isn't their goal — FSU took one quarterback in 2022, AJ Duffy, while failing to land a high school prospect in 2021 after the flip of Luke Altmyer to Ole Miss. With just three scholarship QBs currently on roster, it's imperative for the staff to start building depth and competition at the position. In baseball news, Parker Messick,has been named a semifinalist for two National Player of the Year awards — the Dick Howser Trophy and the Golden Spikes Award after being named a first-team All-ACC pitcher, leading the league in strikeouts, strikeouts per nine innings, strikeout-to-walk ratio, and WHIP. Meanwhile, the No. 9 seed Seminoles kick off ACC Tournament play today vs. Virginia, with a second matchup vs. Notre Dame set for Thursday. Bryce Hubbart will be today's starting pitcher, with Messick handling primary duties on Thursday. The Cavalier offense is led by third baseman Jake Gelof and left fielder Alex Tappen. The first team All-ACC duo are second in the nation in combined RBIS at 144. Brian Gursky is the ace on the mound with a 7-1 record overall with 78 strikeouts on the season. In the ACC tournament, FSU holds a 9-8 record over UVA. Overall, the Seminoles are 59-31 all-time against the Cavs. Friday's game will be a chance for the Seminoles to get revenge for a weekend sweep at the hands of Notre Dame in Tallahassee earlier this season. The Irish are also coming off a regular season-ending series loss (Miami). Notre Dame's top three starters all boast an ERA under 3.00, led by John Bertrand. FSU will most likely face either Bertrand or Austin Temple in their Thursday matchup. On the offensive side, the Irish have a balanced attack led by Brooks Coetzee and Jack Zyska. If Florida State wins their pool, they will face the winner of Pool A on Saturday. The championship game will be played on Sunday afternoon. Florida State women's golf's longest ever run in the NCAA Championship tournament came to an end Tuesday — the Seminoles fell to Texas A&M in the quarterfinals of match play at the championship finals. The Seminoles advanced to match play for the first time in school history and finished in a tie for fifth place in the final national standings – the highest NCAA Championship finish in school history. Florida State women's tennis athletes Petra Hule and Anna Arkadianou bowed out of the NCAA Doubles Championship on Tuesday night, falling to Janice Tjen and Savannah Broadus of Pepperdine. Hule finishes her FSU career with 202 career wins in singles and doubles play combined, including a record-tying 106 wins in doubles play. Arkadianou, just a sophomore, has a chance to anchor next year's team as she gained valuable experience on FSU's No. 1 doubles tandem while being a No. 2/3 player in singles play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy hump day ladies and gentlemen — this is Noles News Now presented by Tomahawk Nation, covering the latest in FSU athletics.  Let's dive in with some recruiting news off the top — yesterday, the Seminoles extended offers to a pair of 2023 quarterbacks — four-star Ricky Collins out of Louisiana (currently committed to the Purdue Boilermakers) and three-star Brock Glenn out of Memphis. Each hold more than a few Power 5 offers, showing that the Seminoles aren't just content taking a single QB in this year's class. Currently, four-star Chris Parson is the only quarterback committed — he's been locked in with the Seminoles for nearly a year now, becoming a bellcow of the class while continuing to expand his game. He had a good showing at the Elite 11 Regional in mid-May, showcasing why he's considered the No. 16 quarterback in the country by 247. So why the offers? While the staff is high on Parson, putting all their eggs in one basket isn't their goal — FSU took one quarterback in 2022, AJ Duffy, while failing to land a high school prospect in 2021 after the flip of Luke Altmyer to Ole Miss. With just three scholarship QBs currently on roster, it's imperative for the staff to start building depth and competition at the position. In baseball news, Parker Messick,has been named a semifinalist for two National Player of the Year awards — the Dick Howser Trophy and the Golden Spikes Award after being named a first-team All-ACC pitcher, leading the league in strikeouts, strikeouts per nine innings, strikeout-to-walk ratio, and WHIP. Meanwhile, the No. 9 seed Seminoles kick off ACC Tournament play today vs. Virginia, with a second matchup vs. Notre Dame set for Thursday. Bryce Hubbart will be today's starting pitcher, with Messick handling primary duties on Thursday. The Cavalier offense is led by third baseman Jake Gelof and left fielder Alex Tappen. The first team All-ACC duo are second in the nation in combined RBIS at 144. Brian Gursky is the ace on the mound with a 7-1 record overall with 78 strikeouts on the season. In the ACC tournament, FSU holds a 9-8 record over UVA. Overall, the Seminoles are 59-31 all-time against the Cavs. Friday's game will be a chance for the Seminoles to get revenge for a weekend sweep at the hands of Notre Dame in Tallahassee earlier this season. The Irish are also coming off a regular season-ending series loss (Miami). Notre Dame's top three starters all boast an ERA under 3.00, led by John Bertrand. FSU will most likely face either Bertrand or Austin Temple in their Thursday matchup. On the offensive side, the Irish have a balanced attack led by Brooks Coetzee and Jack Zyska. If Florida State wins their pool, they will face the winner of Pool A on Saturday. The championship game will be played on Sunday afternoon. Florida State women's golf's longest ever run in the NCAA Championship tournament came to an end Tuesday — the Seminoles fell to Texas A&M in the quarterfinals of match play at the championship finals. The Seminoles advanced to match play for the first time in school history and finished in a tie for fifth place in the final national standings – the highest NCAA Championship finish in school history. Florida State women's tennis athletes Petra Hule and Anna Arkadianou bowed out of the NCAA Doubles Championship on Tuesday night, falling to Janice Tjen and Savannah Broadus of Pepperdine. Hule finishes her FSU career with 202 career wins in singles and doubles play combined, including a record-tying 106 wins in doubles play. Arkadianou, just a sophomore, has a chance to anchor next year's team as she gained valuable experience on FSU's No. 1 doubles tandem while being a No. 2/3 player in singles play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The College Baseball Experience,” (@TCEonSGPN) is the only podcast that has committed 100% of it's content to gambling on NCAA Baseball. Host Noah Bieniek (@Seventy7NB) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network has provided picks and gambling analysis on College Football, College Basketball, and the MLB but today he is dedicating his talents to the college diamond. From the SEC to the Big West we're covering every bettable game until College World Series. Talking weekly NCAA Baseball scores there's no better place for College Baseball gambling. Join us during the Road To Omaha and experience the bettor side of college baseball with, “The College Baseball Experience.” The newest episode starts by recapping the latest weekend of college baseball and lists his biggest takeaways, news, and notes.First, Bieniek begins covering the College Baseball scene with the upset that Grand Canyon pulled over Stanford on Saturday. During the weekend Notre Dame swept Wake Forest, is Bieniek finally buying stock in the Fighting Irish? While on the topic of sweeps, Tennessee picked up another in Gainesville against the Florida Gators. Are we pressing the panic button on head coach Kevin O'Sullivan's squad? Can Jacob Burke, and Miami Florida stay consistent? Was TCU's series win in Stillwater a fluke? Georgia's Johnathan Cannon pitched for the first time coming off of injury and threw five perfect innings. Wofford wowed in Macon against Mercer. Louisville won an electric ACC series against NC State. Maryland establishes themselves as the college baseball team to beat in the Big Ten after their series victory in Illinois. Bieniek still thinks Arkansas is overrated as they drop another series to Texas A&M.Next, Bieniek lists his news and notes from the weekend of games. Does Southern Mississippi have the best starting rotation in all of college baseball? Bieniek is now seriously interested in placing a +4000 future on Gonzaga to win the 2022 College World Series. After the weekend recap, Bieniek talks about the top candidates to win the Golden Spikes Award. Has Texas' Ivan Melendez's performance over the weekend solidified him as at least a finalist for college baseball's "Heisman Trophy?" Additionally, other nominees mentioned were Auburn's Sonny DiChiara, Georgia Tech's Kevin Parada, and Oregon State's Cooper Hjerpe.To sum up the podcast Bieniek runs through the Tuesday and Wednesday college baseball gambling slate giving his picks for each game.Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | CoorsLight.com/sgp | AthleticGreens.com/SGP | IPVanish.com/sgp | PropSwap.com code “SGP” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com SUPPORT us by supporting our partnersNYRA Racing code SGPN25 - $25 FREE BET and $200 Deposit Bonus - https://racing.nyrabets.com/sign-up-bonus/sgpn25?utm_source=sgpn&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=sgpn_25&utm_content=1080x1080Underdog Fantasy code TCESGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnGametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/Football Contest Proxy - Use promo code SGP to save $50 at - https://www.footballcontestproxy.com/ ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io WATCH The College Experience YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFollow The College Experience On Social Media Twitter - tceonsgpn Instagram - tceonsgpn TikTok - tceonsgpn Youtube - thecollegeexerienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - thecolbydRyan McIntyre - moneyline_macNoah Bieniek - noahb77_NC Nick - nc__nickPatty C - pattyc831Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

Schass and Surbs welcome in friend of the program Roddy Jones (ESPN/ACC Network) to talk football vs baseball prep, the depth of the ACC and how it stacks up against the SEC, Kevin Pirada's chances to win the Golden Spikes Award, plus is $5 too much tooth fairy money? We recap the past weekend on the diamond with 3 up and 3 down, CMU is unstoppable and makes another appearance in the honorable mentions. Is time running out for Mark Kingston and Monte Lee in the Palmetto State? We end on a somber note to pay tribute to long time Zags assistant Danny Evans.Follow College Sports Now on Twitter @CSNowTweets!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The College Baseball Experience,” (@TCEonSGPN) is the only podcast that has committed 100% of it's content to gambling on NCAA Baseball. Host Noah Bieniek (@Seventy7NB) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network has provided picks and gambling analysis on College Football, College Basketball, and the MLB but today he is dedicating his talents to the college diamond. From the SEC to the Big West we're covering every bettable game until College World Series. Talking weekly NCAA Baseball scores there's no better place for College Baseball gambling. Join us during the Road To Omaha and experience the bettor side of college baseball with, “The College Baseball Experience.” The newest episode starts by recapping the latest weekend of college baseball and lists his biggest takeaways, news, and notes. First, Bieniek begins covering the College Baseball scene with the upset that Grand Canyon pulled over Stanford on Saturday. During the weekend Notre Dame swept Wake Forest, is Bieniek finally buying stock in the Fighting Irish? While on the topic of sweeps, Tennessee picked up another in Gainesville against the Florida Gators. Are we pressing the panic button on head coach Kevin O'Sullivan's squad? Can Jacob Burke, and Miami Florida stay consistent? Was TCU's series win in Stillwater a fluke? Georgia's Johnathan Cannon pitched for the first time coming off of injury and threw five perfect innings. Wofford wowed in Macon against Mercer. Louisville won an electric ACC series against NC State. Maryland establishes themselves as the college baseball team to beat in the Big Ten after their series victory in Illinois. Bieniek still thinks Arkansas is overrated as they drop another series to Texas A&M. Next, Bieniek lists his news and notes from the weekend of games. Does Southern Mississippi have the best starting rotation in all of college baseball? Bieniek is now seriously interested in placing a +4000 future on Gonzaga to win the 2022 College World Series. After the weekend recap, Bieniek talks about the top candidates to win the Golden Spikes Award. Has Texas' Ivan Melendez's performance over the weekend solidified him as at least a finalist for college baseball's "Heisman Trophy?" Additionally, other nominees mentioned were Auburn's Sonny DiChiara, Georgia Tech's Kevin Parada, and Oregon State's Cooper Hjerpe. To sum up the podcast Bieniek runs through the Tuesday and Wednesday college baseball gambling slate giving his picks for each game. Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review. Support for this episode - WynnBet | CoorsLight.com/sgp | AthleticGreens.com/SGP | IPVanish.com/sgp | PropSwap.com code “SGP” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We finally got an actual Padre! On today's edition of the Locked On Padres podcast, Javi welcomes on Padres minor league pitcher Kevin Kopps! Topics covered include Kevin winning the Golden Spikes Award, recovering from Tommy John Surgery, developing his wipeout cutter, his time pitching at the University of Arkansas, the stressful draft process, and perhaps the most important question of all: what's the best baseball movie?Follow Javier on Twitter @JaviipenoFollow Locked On Padres @LO_PadresSubscribe to the new Locked On Padres YouTube Channel! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We finally got an actual Padre! On today's edition of the Locked On Padres podcast, Javi welcomes on Padres minor league pitcher Kevin Kopps! Topics covered include Kevin winning the Golden Spikes Award, recovering from Tommy John Surgery, developing his wipeout cutter, his time pitching at the University of Arkansas, the stressful draft process, and perhaps the most important question of all: what's the best baseball movie? Follow Javier on Twitter @Javiipeno Follow Locked On Padres @LO_Padres Subscribe to the new Locked On Padres YouTube Channel! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 56 we're talking with Sam Favata, the first Titan Alumni from the 1979 National Championship team to come on the show. Favata scored the winning run in the 1979 championship game, a 2-to-1 victory over Arkansas. Favata was a two-time all conference selection in 1979 and 1980 and still holds numerous records in the Titan Baseball history books. Favata's 66 stolen bases in 1979 season still ranks No. 1 today for the most stolen bases by a Titan in a single season. His 116 hits in 1979 is tied for first with John Fishel's 116 hits in the Titans second national championship year of 1984. In the 1979 season, Favata's .417 batting average led the Titans, beating out Golden Spikes Award winner Tim Wallach for the top batting average. That .417 batting average ranks fourth all time for a single season behind Gary Brown, Steve Woodward and Mark Kotsay. In three season with the Titans, Favata averaged .363 with 22 home runs and 109 RBI. In 1980, Favata was drafted in the 13th round by the Milwaukee Brewers. This is Part 1 of a two part conversation and Episode 57 will cover Favata's time at the 1979 College World Series, his junior year at Cal State Fullerton in 1980, getting drafted and playing professionally. We will also cover his catastrophic head injury suffered while playing professional baseball and his miraculous comeback that was featured on the popular 1980's TV show, "That's Incredible". Part 1 highlights include:

Musso previews the SEC as a whole ahead of the 2022 season, and gives his predicted order of finish. We also talk the three LSU Tigers who landed on the Golden Spikes Award watch list.

On today's show, we go Around The Conference as we get you caught up on the latest across the SEC including a hold on alcohol sales at Alabama, a Vanderbilt linebacker hits the portal, and the Golden Spikes Award watch list is out ahead of the start of baseball season.Also, we will catch up with former Ole Miss linebacker Chance Campbell as he prepares to head to the NFL Draft, we'll talk with him about his one season in the SEC and what he liked most about the best conference in America. Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisGordy and @LockedOnSECSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline..net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we go Around The Conference as we get you caught up on the latest across the SEC including a hold on alcohol sales at Alabama, a Vanderbilt linebacker hits the portal, and the Golden Spikes Award watch list is out ahead of the start of baseball season. Also, we will catch up with former Ole Miss linebacker Chance Campbell as he prepares to head to the NFL Draft, we'll talk with him about his one season in the SEC and what he liked most about the best conference in America.  Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisGordy and @LockedOnSEC Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline..net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Van Horn's tenure at Arkansas has been defined by success. Moments fueled by some of the all-time greats, including two Golden Spikes Award winners. And those successes—and the players involved in them—continue to elevate the Razorback baseball program. The wins, accolades and trophies have raised the bar for Razorback baseball, now seen as one of the very best programs in the country. In Part 2 of this exclusive conversation with Dave Van Horn, Phil Elson and the skipper talk successes, standards and wanting to win that national championship for his alma mater.

William Clark Jr. (born March 13, 1964) played first base from 1986 through 2000 for the San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals. Clark was known by the nickname of "Will the Thrill." The nickname has often been truncated to simply, "The Thrill."Clark played college baseball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, where he won the Golden Spikes Award, and at the 1984 Summer Olympics before playing in the major leagues. Clark was a six-time MLB All-Star, a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, a Gold Glove Award winner, and the winner of the National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award in 1989.Clark has been inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, and Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. His uniform number was retired by the Giants during the 2020 season. Clark continues to be active in baseball, serving as a Special Assistant in the Giants' front office.

Nate Trosky and Trent Mongero are joined by Damon Lessler for Part 2! Damon Lessler recently accepted the title of hitting coach at Charleston Southern University in the Big South Conference.   Most recently Lessler coached in the Pac-12 conference at the University of California where he served as the Golden Bears' infield, catching & base running coach while assisting with the program's hitters. He was the team's third base coach & also dealt with player recruitment. Lessler spent three seasons in Bear Territory during a tenure that was highlighted by steady player development and Cal's first trip to an NCAA Regional since 2015. The Bears punched their ticket as an at-large bid and the No. 2 seed at the Fayetteville (Ark.) Regional after finishing fourth in the Pac-12 and carrying a No. 31 RPI ranking at the conclusion of the regular season. Cal's 2019 success continued into the summer when seven Bears were selected in the MLB First-Year Player Draft, including first-round picks Andrew Vaughn (No. 3 overall, White Sox) and Korey Lee (No. 32 overall, Houston). Vaughn and Lee - both of which went undrafted out of high school - became the first duo in school history to be taken in the first round of the same draft. Vaughn, who was the program's highest-drafted player ever, was also named a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award for the second straight year. Lee became Cal's second catcher drafted in as many years, a credit to Lessler mentorship. Lessler additionally guided shortstop Cameron Eden, who batted .365 with a team-leading 73 hits, 20 stolen bases and eight home runs all while making a position change midseason to center field during his junior season. Eden went on to be a sixth round selection by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2019 MLB Draft. In 2018, Lessler worked closely with Cal's catchers as the Bears went 32-22 overall and 16-14 in the Pac-12. Cal catcher Tyrus Greene earned All-Pac-12 honors thanks to a season in which he hit .320. Greene committed just three errors, allowed only four passed balls, and went on to be drafted by the Chicago White Sox. A Bay Area native who hails from nearby Castro Valley, Calif., Lessler spent time as an assistant coach at San Jose State. He served as the Spartans' recruiting coordinator while also working with infielders, hitters and coaching third base. Prior to joining the Spartans, Lessler spent the 2016 season as an assistant coach at Cal Poly and worked in the same role at Southern Mississippi in 2015. In 2013 and 2014, he served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Chico State and helped the Wildcats go a combined 80-33 in two seasons. Working again with infielders, he helped Chico State compile a .977 fielding percentage in 2014, a mark that ranked first in all of Division II baseball that year. Chico State reached the NCAA Division II West Region finals in 2013 and the Division II College World Series in 2014. A shortstop at Castro Valley High School, Lessler went on to play collegiately at Mesa (Ariz.) Community College, Sonoma State and Mississippi Valley State. He went on to play professionally in the Northern League, the American Association and the Frontier League in addition to playing in five different countries. He transitioned to coaching in 2011. A 2006 graduate of Mississippi Valley State, Lessler earned his bachelor's degree in mass communications while also earning valedictorian honors from the university. In 2007, he earned a master's degree in sports administration from Southern Mississippi, where he also served as a graduate assistant while finishing his playing career. www.troskyranch.com https://troskybaseball.com/ https://coachmongero.com/ Thanks to our sponsors at: https://soldiersports.us/ https://winreality.com Use Code Trosky for one month free https://www.jaegersports.com/ https://qualityatbats.com/

In this week's episode, we discuss how this year's Golden Spikes Award winner can teach us something about being a better coach, and in the second part of the episode we dive into a summer strength and conditioning routine that can be done at the field/park with little or no equipment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8020baseball/support

Nate Trosky and Trent Mongero are joined by Damon Lessler for Part 2! Damon Lessler recently accepted the title of hitting coach at Charleston Southern University in the Big South Conference.   Most recently Lessler coached in the Pac-12 conference at the University of California where he served as the Golden Bears' infield, catching & base running coach while assisting with the program's hitters. He was the team's third base coach & also dealt with player recruitment. Lessler spent three seasons in Bear Territory during a tenure that was highlighted by steady player development and Cal's first trip to an NCAA Regional since 2015. The Bears punched their ticket as an at-large bid and the No. 2 seed at the Fayetteville (Ark.) Regional after finishing fourth in the Pac-12 and carrying a No. 31 RPI ranking at the conclusion of the regular season. Cal's 2019 success continued into the summer when seven Bears were selected in the MLB First-Year Player Draft, including first-round picks Andrew Vaughn (No. 3 overall, White Sox) and Korey Lee (No. 32 overall, Houston). Vaughn and Lee - both of which went undrafted out of high school - became the first duo in school history to be taken in the first round of the same draft. Vaughn, who was the program's highest-drafted player ever, was also named a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award for the second straight year. Lee became Cal's second catcher drafted in as many years, a credit to Lessler mentorship. Lessler additionally guided shortstop Cameron Eden, who batted .365 with a team-leading 73 hits, 20 stolen bases and eight home runs all while making a position change midseason to center field during his junior season. Eden went on to be a sixth round selection by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2019 MLB Draft. In 2018, Lessler worked closely with Cal's catchers as the Bears went 32-22 overall and 16-14 in the Pac-12. Cal catcher Tyrus Greene earned All-Pac-12 honors thanks to a season in which he hit .320. Greene committed just three errors, allowed only four passed balls, and went on to be drafted by the Chicago White Sox. A Bay Area native who hails from nearby Castro Valley, Calif., Lessler spent time as an assistant coach at San Jose State. He served as the Spartans' recruiting coordinator while also working with infielders, hitters and coaching third base. Prior to joining the Spartans, Lessler spent the 2016 season as an assistant coach at Cal Poly and worked in the same role at Southern Mississippi in 2015. In 2013 and 2014, he served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Chico State and helped the Wildcats go a combined 80-33 in two seasons. Working again with infielders, he helped Chico State compile a .977 fielding percentage in 2014, a mark that ranked first in all of Division II baseball that year. Chico State reached the NCAA Division II West Region finals in 2013 and the Division II College World Series in 2014. A shortstop at Castro Valley High School, Lessler went on to play collegiately at Mesa (Ariz.) Community College, Sonoma State and Mississippi Valley State. He went on to play professionally in the Northern League, the American Association and the Frontier League in addition to playing in five different countries. He transitioned to coaching in 2011. A 2006 graduate of Mississippi Valley State, Lessler earned his bachelor's degree in mass communications while also earning valedictorian honors from the university. In 2007, he earned a master's degree in sports administration from Southern Mississippi, where he also served as a graduate assistant while finishing his playing career. www.troskyranch.com https://troskybaseball.com/ https://coachmongero.com/ Thanks to our sponsors at: https://soldiersports.us/ https://winreality.com Use Code Trosky for one month free https://www.jaegersports.com/ https://qualityatbats.com/

Seventeen-year MLB veteran and 1995 Golden Spikes Award winner Mark Kotsay joins Daron Vaught on the latest episode of Covering the Bases. He talks about earning Most Outstanding Player honors at the 1995 College World Series, the sense of accomplishment he had representing Team USA at the 1996 Olympic Games, the impact Augie Garrido and Jim Leyland had on him, and what the next steps are of his own coaching career.LISTEN: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL2NvdmVyaW5nLXRoZS1iYXNlcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q

Welcome back to the Boneyard Podcast, where 2 recent ECU Alumni, Jared Shafit and Artie Brower sit around, drink beer and talk about ECU sports. This week the boys are back doing their thing for Episode 60 of the Boneyard Podcast! ECU Baseball All-Americans Norby and Williams named semi-finalists for the Golden Spikes Award -> Vote for the pirates!! #FriendOfThePodcast and East Carolina Baseball PxP voice, Corey Gloor breaks down the Greenville Regional and looks ahead to Vandy Cliff Godwin Media Availability Go behind enemy lines... with The Dore Report Predictions #WALKTHEDAMNPLANK We hope you enjoy this episode of the Boneyard Podcast! Make sure to follow us on Twitter and on Instagram @BoneyardPodcast, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts, and also please rate us and let us know what you think! Become a #FriendOfThePodcast by leaving us a 5 STAR Review! Want to hear your voice on the Boneyard Podcast?! Leave us a message! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boneyard-podcast/message

Perfect tailgate listening! Our Columbia Regional Preview Special featuring former Golden Spikes Award winner Kip Bouknight and Carolina pitching coach, Skylar Meade

It's Matt Zimmerman's birthday, and we celebrate on the show. Meanwhile, the Golden Spikes Award finalists are announced soon, and Tennessee coach Tony Vitello referred to Kevin Kopps as the Golden Spikes winner after the SEC Tournament. Then we hear from Dave Van Horn about why Kopps deserves to be in the discussion. Finally, DVH says he prefers early regional games, and we talk about how it works for fans and hear what Q & Z's preferred game times were in their playing days.

Nobody is making any promises, but what if the #Gamecocks transfer EJ Jenkins is a sliver of Kyle Pitts? That conversation, The Heritage, #Gamecocks-#Arkansas series, #Clemson baseball and much more with Gene Sapakoff of the Post and Courier. Plus, former Carolina baseball great and Golden Spikes Award winner Kip Bouknight talks Carolina baseball and this weekend's series with Arkansas. ESPN/SECN play by play announcer Mike Morgan with memories of the 2000 Gamecocks baseball team, current SEC baseball and some FCS football

Gene Stephenson talks about 1993 Golden Spikes Award winner Darren Dreifort, the importance of having a "WE" mindset, dreaming BIG and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our latest podcast, the gang drafts the most likely semifinalists and finalists for the Golden Spikes Award in 2021.

In 1984, Oddibe McDowell put together perhaps the greatest offensive season in Sun Devil history on his way to the Golden Spikes Award. The legendary "O" joins the show to talk about how an unanswered letter to the University of Miami led him to Arizona State, why his teammates still mean more to him than anything and what the favorite moment in Tempe was. The College Baseball Hall of Famer also clears up once and for all whether it was the number 0 or the letter O that was retired by ASU in 1989.

He's the first recipient of the Rudy Scholz Award. This is equivalent to the Heisman Trophy, Hobey Baker Award, and Golden Spikes Award. This award is given to the "Best" Rugby Player in College. From winning this award, he goes on to represent the United States in numerous International competitions. One of which was versus England (his home country). Added to this, he was selected to play for the most elite team in the country - the US Eagles. Unfortunately, due to an ankle injury he was unable to participate in this year's World Cup. To talk with Dylan Audsley 100 times, one would never know half of the athletic accolades he has accumulated. This is just part of what makes him such an incredible person. This season marked his 2nd season as a Professional Rugby Player. This season would mark his second season with the San Diego Legion of the MLR (Major League Rugby). During this interview, Dylan shares with us insights that are utterly incredible. Our conversation covers such topics as Buddhism, The Hudson School of Art, the literature of "The Boys in the Boat", art, meditation, mindest, COVID, the History of Rugby, Asian contemporary art, and the effects of Buddhism on art. Needless to say ... these are topics that will never be discussed with one person alone ever again! Dylan is an athlete who's athleticism is only matched by his incredible personality and depth of intelligence. He is a person who can make you feel intellectually engaged during every topic he shares with you. Having the opportunity to connect with such an eclectic individual as Dylan Audsley, is what makes our PodCast so entertaining. This interview, encapsulates the essence of HeadSet Podcast with how we are able to discuss both the mindset of athletes as well as the "Behind the Scenes" lives and depths of elite professional in sports today! Twitter @dylanaudsley --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/headset-sports/support

Carlos "Q-uperman" Quentin, was an incredible athlete who's statistics are worthy of Hall of Fame discussion. As a young athlete, growing up in San Diego California, this three sport "Elite" high school athlete won major awards outside of his primary skill sets in baseball. As a football player he awarded Defensive Player of the year as an outside linebacker. As a basketball player, he would play a major role in his school winning the State Championship. All of which helped him earn a scholarship to Stanford. That same year, he would finish he would be selected as one of Five Finalists for the Golden Spikes Award. As a member of the Stanford baseball team, Carlos led the team to the playoffs each of the three years he played for the Cardinals. In his final year (Junior year), he led the team to the National Championship series versus Rice University. Unfortunately losing in the end. Nevertheless, Carlos would go on to become a 2nd Round pick (29th Overall) for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Carlos would go on to play 9 seasons in the Major Leagues for Arizona, the Chicago White Sox, and his hometown San Diego Padres. At the end of his second season, he was nominated as a Finalist for the America League Most Valuable Player Award. Carlos would end his career with incredible statistics (jaw dropping statistics) ... https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/q/quentca01.shtml Part of what makes these statistics so impressive, rests within the incredible injuries he sustained throughout his career. For many athletes, just one of the many, potentially career ending, injuries would have been enough for many players to be forced into retirement. But with all of these amazing athletic accolades behind him, to meet this kind heart-hearted and soft spoken person individual - after one has become comfortable with his huge physical stature, you are quickly swept away by his inquisitive and intellectual personality. Carlos' incredible intellect is now helping him to evolve the way the game of baseball is "evaluated". Not only is he trying to add a "NEW" Stat column for evaluation - when we watch players, but he is looking to add a statistic that is spoken of in "EVERY" sport and "EVERY business ... but yet this conversation piece has no form of measurement. To make things even more interesting ... the element that he seeks to shed light upon is one which EVERY team and business hopes to find in all of its players/employees ... Figured it out yet???? ... You'll just have to listen to find out the answer!!! Listen to how this incredible athlete, completes his "Storybook" career ... by now returning to school ... with the intention of making the sport that gave him so much ... evolve into something "EVEN BETTER" ... This is truly a story and conversation about an athlete trying to "Give back" ... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/headset-sports/support

Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined this month by 2016 Golden Spikes Award winner and current outfielder in the Seattle Mariners system, Kyle Lewis. Lewis talks about being recruited out of high school, winning the coveted Golden Spikes Award, persisting through injuries and his relationship with MLB legend Ichiro Suzuki.   LISTEN: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2 Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q

Welcome to Episode 64 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is our first podcast of the regular season and features mostly discussion of the latest Top 25 poll, plus a couple other individual shout outs.  Top 25 chat (at 3:25), including but not limited to: Quick hits on all 25 teams (sorry for no timestamps -- we go in order from 1-25) in the latest poll  Whoa, Jake's WashU Bears are no. 1, that's cool! How to judge teams against each other when some teams have played 10+ games (SCIAC teams) and some have played zero (Southern Maine) The super hot fire Babson/Trinity (Texas) series Slow start for some Mideast powerhouse teams The teams outside the Top 25 that we like the most (at 32:50) AKA show Concordia (Texas) some respect SHEESH (plus some NWC chat) A discussion (at 39:45) of how 2020 Golden Spikes Award watch list finalist Luke Summers (RHP, Fontbonne) could win the Golden Spikes Award over all the obvious D-I contenders. What does he need to do? How many perfect games does he need to throw? Does he need to go viral? Does it even matter how many games Fontbonne wins? What other D-III players could win the Golden Spikes in this absurd scenario?  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 thed3baseballpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe + rate/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-about-division-iii-baseball/id1342691759 

Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined this month by four-time USA Baseball alumnus and the 2018 Golden Spikes Award winner, Andrew Vaughn. Vaughn discusses his transition from the 15U National Team to high school to college, as well as his love for fishing and his time in Mexico and Japan with the Professional National Team this past Fall.   LISTEN: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2 Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q

Tim Wallach, nicknamed "Eli", is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1980 to 1996 for the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Dodgers, and California Angels. He is the bench coach for the Miami Marlins.Wallach played college baseball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans, and won the Golden Spikes Award in 1979. He made his MLB debut with the Expos in 1980 and played for them through 1992, before playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers and California Angels, retiring in 1996. During his career, Wallach was a five-time All-Star, a three-time Gold Glove Award winner, and a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner.

The day is finally upon us. James Holzhauer has lost. But also, the Orioles are picking 1-1. After discussing Kyle's trip to New Orleans and Glenn's triumph by "winning" the Baltimore 10 Miler (he didn't, he just finished it); the guys move into Draft conversation. Will it bother you if the Birds DON'T take Adley Rutschman first overall? Late in Hour 1, former Oregon State coach Pat Casey shared his thoughts on why the Birds should take his former catcher, including how Rutschman would handle the burden of being the "face of the franchise." Early in Hour 2, SI MLB writer Jon Tayler joined us to further discuss Rutschman. Why will things be different for the catching prospect than they have been for so many other highly thought of backstops? And late in Hour 2, Navy pitcher Noah Song joined us to discuss his incredible career, including being a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award this year and getting ready for the MLB Draft despite not knowing how his Naval service will impact when he can get his baseball career going.

Who is White Sox first round pick Andrew Vaughn? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Mike Neu, Vaughn's head coach at Cal. Neu explains why he's the best college hitter he's ever coached (01:30), the feat of winning the Golden Spikes Award as a sophomore (5:00), why he was given the nickname "Old School" (7:00), how Vaughn fits with the White Sox (10:05), stories of how far Vaughn hit baseballs at Cal (18:30) and more. Then, Chuck and Ryan are joined by Chris Kamka and Vinnie Duber to break down the selection of Vaughn. What can he do for the offense in the future? When might he reach the majors? Are there too many first basemen types in the organization and more (20:00).

Episode 11 - Regional PreviewsTom Mussa @Tom_MussaGuest:None Topics:Tom goes over the newly announced finalists for the Golden Spikes Award and goes over the regionals and makes his picks. Players Mentioned:JJ Bleday Adley RutschmanAndrew Vaughn Noah SongMichael Toglia Shea LangeliersDavis Wendzel Grant GambrelBryce Fehmel Jake HoltonIsaac Collins Will RobertsonJordan Brewer Jordan NwoguTommy Henry Karl KauffmanAko Thomas Trevor BooneMason Feole Jacob WallacePatrick McColl Josh JungCam Warren Nick LodoloCasey Martin Dominic FletcherMatt Cronin Isaiah CampbellZac Taylor Michael MasseySpencer Torkelson Hunter BishopAlec Marsh Emerson HancockCole Wilcox Aaron SchunkJohn Doxakis Asa LacyAlek Manoah Graeme StinsonBryant Packard Will WilsonSeth Johnson Mathew BarefootLogan Wyatt Reid DetmersJohn Rave Matt GorskiMatt Lloyd Pauly MiltoJake Mangum Elijah CampbellRowdy Jordan Ethan SmallJT Ginn Kyle StowersBrandon Lewis Christian KossAndre Pallante Trenton DenholmMichael Busch Garrett StallingsAaron Schultz Greg JonesThe entire Georgia Tech teamConnor Thomas Xzavion CurryKyle McCann Tristin EnglishWill Holland Subscribe to our podcast on:SpreakerItunesStitcherInteract with the show on:TwitterFacebook@FantasyBenefitswww.facebook.com/groups/FriendswithFantasyBenefitswww.friendswithfantasybenefits.com

With opening day for ECU Baseball just THREE days away, we caught up with the Pirate IMG Network's fourth-year play-by-play man Corey Gloor to take an in-depth look at Cliff Godwin's fifth club! The Pirates are ranked as high as 11th nationally and have a Golden Spikes Award candidate, Bryant Packard (.406, 14 HR, 50 RBI) at the top of what promises to be a potent line-up! The pitching staff is very deep and the weekend rotation was announced on Tuesday via HoistTheColours.net! Planning on attending this Friday's season opener vs. Radford at 4pm at Clark-LeClair Stadium??! Follow us on Twitter @TheSportsOBJ to participate in a contest that will allow you a chance to win 4 TICKETS!

With opening day for ECU Baseball just THREE days away, we caught up with the Pirate IMG Network's fourth-year play-by-play man Corey Gloor to take an in-depth look at Cliff Godwin's fifth club! The Pirates are ranked as high as 11th nationally and have a Golden Spikes Award candidate, Bryant Packard (.406, 14 HR, 50 RBI) at the top of what promises to be a potent line-up! The pitching staff is very deep and the weekend rotation was announced on Tuesday via HoistTheColours.net! Planning on attending this Friday's season opener vs. Radford at 4pm at Clark-LeClair Stadium??!   Follow us on Twitter @TheSportsOBJ to participate in a contest that will allow you a chance to win 4 TICKETS!

Coach Mitch Thompson lays out a simple formula for success to get to the next level. This is a must listen for any coach, player, or parent involved in the game. Among the most highly respected coaches and recruiters in college baseball, Mitch Thompson is in his fifth year as head coach at McLennan Community College. His coaching career spans three decades and includes 23 years coaching at the NCAA Division 1 level including 22 years in the Big 12 and Southeastern Conferences.Thompson was named MCC head coach prior to the 2014 season and immediately began rebuilding the program to prominence. In four seasons under Thompson’s leadership, the Highlanders have amassed a 170-72 record, including an 87-41 conference mark, and have made four consecutive postseason appearances for the first time since the 1990s.The Highlanders finished 32-27 in Thompson’s initial season and earned a Region V bid for the first time in four years. MCC finished the season as the Region V Tournament runner-up after posting a 17-15 mark in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference (NTJCAC).In 2015, Thompson guided MCC to its first Region V championship and JUCO World Series appearance in 32 years with a 41-20 overall record. The Highlanders were 19-11 in conference play. Thompson was rewarded for his efforts by being named Region V Coach of the Year as well as Waco Tribune-Herald Sportsman of the Year.Thompson’s 2015 squad posted a .327 team batting average and averaged more than seven runs per game. The season included a pair of six-game winning streaks and a stretch in which MCC won 24 of 31 games. At the JUCO World Series, the Highlanders won three straight elimination games before falling to Northwest Florida State College in the national championship game. MCC showed great toughness down the stretch going 9-3 in the postseason and winning six elimination games on their way to the national runner-up finish.The Highlanders’ success continued in 2016, going 45-12 overall and 25-7 in conference play to claim the NTJCAC title and earn Thompson the Coach of the Year honor. MCC won 13 of its final 14 regular-season games, including a nine-game winning streak. The Highlanders finished the season ranked # 11 in the nation and again were potent at the plate notching a .342 team batting average with 80 home runs and averaging 8.9 runs per game. Thompson’s squad was nearly unbeatable at home, going 24-3 at Bosque River Ballpark.2017 was an incredible season for the Highlanders. The team was ranked 16th in the NJCAA Division I Preseason Poll and climbed the poll throughout the season, spending a week at No. 1. The Highlanders recorded a 26-6 conference mark, including going undefeated in April, to claim a second consecutive conference championship, McLennan’s first back to back conference titles in over 20 years. Thompson was once again named the Coach of the Year. Success continued in the postseason as well. The squad went 6-1 in the Region V Tournament to claim another regional title and secure a return trip to the JUCO World Series. The Highlanders went 1-2 in Grand Junction, finishing in fifth place and ending the season with an overall record of 52-13. The team’s 52 wins was the second most of any Division 1 team in the country.Through Thompson’s four seasons at MCC, 21 players have earned all-conference honors, and 53 student-athletes have advanced to play with four-year programs, including 42 with Division I programs and 16 with Power 5 conference schools. Eleven of Thompson’s players have been drafted in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, and a 12th signed as a free agent.Thompson’s MCC squads also have excelled in the classroom as the program has posted a cumulative team GPA of at least 3.0 in eight consecutive semesters. His teams earned NJCAA All-Academic Team Honorable Mention honors in 2015 (3.13 GPA), 2016 (3.19 GPA), and 2017 (3.41 GPA) 40 players have earned NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards. The 2017 teams 3.41 GPA was the third best GPA in the nation.Prior to being named McLennan head coach, Thompson spent one season as the South Texas area scouting supervisor for the Kansas City Royals organization. During that year, Thompson drafted the 1st-, 3rd-, 9th-, 13th- and 20th-round picks for Kansas City. The Royals spent nearly $3 million signing his players.Thompson is no stranger to baseball in Central Texas, having spent nearly two decades on staff at Baylor University (1995-2012) where he was the Bears’ hitting instructor and primary recruiter. He guided Baylor to the most prolific period of offensive production in program history as numerous program records were established during his tenure. Thompson was promoted to assistant head coach prior to the 2009 season.In his 18 seasons at Baylor, Thompson helped lead the Bears to three Big 12 Conference titles, 12 NCAA Regional appearances, three Super Regional appearances and the 2005 College World Series. Those teams included four Big 12 Players of the Year, as well as 1999 consensus National Player of the Year and Golden Spikes Award winner Jason Jennings.Thompson recruited all but one player who signed with Baylor during his tenure on the Bears’ staff, 72 of which were drafted by or signed free agent contracts with Major League organizations. This list includes several high-round draft picks, most notably first-round selections Kip Wells (Chicago White Sox, 1998), Jennings (Colorado Rockies, 1999), Chad Hawkins (Texas Rangers, 2000), David Murphy (Boston Red Sox, 2003), Mark McCormick (St. Louis Cardinals, 2005) and Aaron Miller (Los Angeles Dodgers, 2009), as well as 2001 Johnny Bench Award winner and Red Sox second-round pick Kelly Shoppach.Nine players Thompson recruited who signed with Baylor eventually played in the Major Leagues. His recruiting classes were ranked among the nation’s 25 best six times, including a No. 1 ranking in 2005 that led to Thompson being named the 2006 Baseball America/American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) National Assistant Coach of the Year.Thompson began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for legendary coach Ron Polk at Mississippi State for the 1990 season. The 1990 Bulldogs were 50-21 and reached the College World Series after upsetting second-ranked Florida State in the NCAA South II Regional. Thompson spent the 1991 season at Radford (Virginia) University before returning to Mississippi State for the 1992 and 1993 seasons as assistant coach and director of baseball operations.In 1994, Thompson was an assistant coach at Auburn University, helping the Tigers garner 44 wins and a College World Series appearance. He worked with catchers and outfielders and was the team’s defensive coordinator.Thompson is a 1988 honors graduate of Fort Hays State in Kansas where he twice earned academic all-conference honors in baseball and served as team captain as a senior. He began his collegiate career at Cloud County Community College before spending a year at Bacone College before transferring to Fort Hays State. Thompson toured Europe in the summer of 1987 with Athletes in Action, the athletic ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. He earned a master’s degree in physical education from Mississippi State in 1991.In 1998, Thompson produced an instructional video titled “Contact Hitting and Plate Coverage” with Championship Books and Videos. The following year, he and Championship Books and Videos co-produced a six-video series designed to help youth league baseball coaches.Thompson and his wife, Amber, have two daughters, Mary Conley and Caroline.

Coach Mitch Thompson lays out a simple formula for success to get to the next level. This is a must listen for any coach, player, or parent involved in the game. Among the most highly respected coaches and recruiters in college baseball, Mitch Thompson is in his fifth year as head coach at McLennan Community College. His coaching career spans three decades and includes 23 years coaching at the NCAA Division 1 level including 22 years in the Big 12 and Southeastern Conferences.Thompson was named MCC head coach prior to the 2014 season and immediately began rebuilding the program to prominence. In four seasons under Thompson’s leadership, the Highlanders have amassed a 170-72 record, including an 87-41 conference mark, and have made four consecutive postseason appearances for the first time since the 1990s.The Highlanders finished 32-27 in Thompson’s initial season and earned a Region V bid for the first time in four years. MCC finished the season as the Region V Tournament runner-up after posting a 17-15 mark in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference (NTJCAC).In 2015, Thompson guided MCC to its first Region V championship and JUCO World Series appearance in 32 years with a 41-20 overall record. The Highlanders were 19-11 in conference play. Thompson was rewarded for his efforts by being named Region V Coach of the Year as well as Waco Tribune-Herald Sportsman of the Year.Thompson’s 2015 squad posted a .327 team batting average and averaged more than seven runs per game. The season included a pair of six-game winning streaks and a stretch in which MCC won 24 of 31 games. At the JUCO World Series, the Highlanders won three straight elimination games before falling to Northwest Florida State College in the national championship game. MCC showed great toughness down the stretch going 9-3 in the postseason and winning six elimination games on their way to the national runner-up finish.The Highlanders’ success continued in 2016, going 45-12 overall and 25-7 in conference play to claim the NTJCAC title and earn Thompson the Coach of the Year honor. MCC won 13 of its final 14 regular-season games, including a nine-game winning streak. The Highlanders finished the season ranked # 11 in the nation and again were potent at the plate notching a .342 team batting average with 80 home runs and averaging 8.9 runs per game. Thompson’s squad was nearly unbeatable at home, going 24-3 at Bosque River Ballpark.2017 was an incredible season for the Highlanders. The team was ranked 16th in the NJCAA Division I Preseason Poll and climbed the poll throughout the season, spending a week at No. 1. The Highlanders recorded a 26-6 conference mark, including going undefeated in April, to claim a second consecutive conference championship, McLennan’s first back to back conference titles in over 20 years. Thompson was once again named the Coach of the Year. Success continued in the postseason as well. The squad went 6-1 in the Region V Tournament to claim another regional title and secure a return trip to the JUCO World Series. The Highlanders went 1-2 in Grand Junction, finishing in fifth place and ending the season with an overall record of 52-13. The team’s 52 wins was the second most of any Division 1 team in the country.Through Thompson’s four seasons at MCC, 21 players have earned all-conference honors, and 53 student-athletes have advanced to play with four-year programs, including 42 with Division I programs and 16 with Power 5 conference schools. Eleven of Thompson’s players have been drafted in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, and a 12th signed as a free agent.Thompson’s MCC squads also have excelled in the classroom as the program has posted a cumulative team GPA of at least 3.0 in eight consecutive semesters. His teams earned NJCAA All-Academic Team Honorable Mention honors in 2015 (3.13 GPA), 2016 (3.19 GPA), and 2017 (3.41 GPA) 40 players have earned NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards. The 2017 teams 3.41 GPA was the third best GPA in the nation.Prior to being named McLennan head coach, Thompson spent one season as the South Texas area scouting supervisor for the Kansas City Royals organization. During that year, Thompson drafted the 1st-, 3rd-, 9th-, 13th- and 20th-round picks for Kansas City. The Royals spent nearly $3 million signing his players.Thompson is no stranger to baseball in Central Texas, having spent nearly two decades on staff at Baylor University (1995-2012) where he was the Bears’ hitting instructor and primary recruiter. He guided Baylor to the most prolific period of offensive production in program history as numerous program records were established during his tenure. Thompson was promoted to assistant head coach prior to the 2009 season.In his 18 seasons at Baylor, Thompson helped lead the Bears to three Big 12 Conference titles, 12 NCAA Regional appearances, three Super Regional appearances and the 2005 College World Series. Those teams included four Big 12 Players of the Year, as well as 1999 consensus National Player of the Year and Golden Spikes Award winner Jason Jennings.Thompson recruited all but one player who signed with Baylor during his tenure on the Bears’ staff, 72 of which were drafted by or signed free agent contracts with Major League organizations. This list includes several high-round draft picks, most notably first-round selections Kip Wells (Chicago White Sox, 1998), Jennings (Colorado Rockies, 1999), Chad Hawkins (Texas Rangers, 2000), David Murphy (Boston Red Sox, 2003), Mark McCormick (St. Louis Cardinals, 2005) and Aaron Miller (Los Angeles Dodgers, 2009), as well as 2001 Johnny Bench Award winner and Red Sox second-round pick Kelly Shoppach.Nine players Thompson recruited who signed with Baylor eventually played in the Major Leagues. His recruiting classes were ranked among the nation’s 25 best six times, including a No. 1 ranking in 2005 that led to Thompson being named the 2006 Baseball America/American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) National Assistant Coach of the Year.Thompson began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for legendary coach Ron Polk at Mississippi State for the 1990 season. The 1990 Bulldogs were 50-21 and reached the College World Series after upsetting second-ranked Florida State in the NCAA South II Regional. Thompson spent the 1991 season at Radford (Virginia) University before returning to Mississippi State for the 1992 and 1993 seasons as assistant coach and director of baseball operations.In 1994, Thompson was an assistant coach at Auburn University, helping the Tigers garner 44 wins and a College World Series appearance. He worked with catchers and outfielders and was the team’s defensive coordinator.Thompson is a 1988 honors graduate of Fort Hays State in Kansas where he twice earned academic all-conference honors in baseball and served as team captain as a senior. He began his collegiate career at Cloud County Community College before spending a year at Bacone College before transferring to Fort Hays State. Thompson toured Europe in the summer of 1987 with Athletes in Action, the athletic ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. He earned a master’s degree in physical education from Mississippi State in 1991.In 1998, Thompson produced an instructional video titled “Contact Hitting and Plate Coverage” with Championship Books and Videos. The following year, he and Championship Books and Videos co-produced a six-video series designed to help youth league baseball coaches.Thompson and his wife, Amber, have two daughters, Mary Conley and Caroline.

Coach Mitch Thompson lays out a simple formula for success to get to the next level. This is a must listen for any coach, player, or parent involved in the game. Among the most highly respected coaches and recruiters in college baseball, Mitch Thompson is in his fifth year as head coach at McLennan Community College. His coaching career spans three decades and includes 23 years coaching at the NCAA Division 1 level including 22 years in the Big 12 and Southeastern Conferences.Thompson was named MCC head coach prior to the 2014 season and immediately began rebuilding the program to prominence. In four seasons under Thompson’s leadership, the Highlanders have amassed a 170-72 record, including an 87-41 conference mark, and have made four consecutive postseason appearances for the first time since the 1990s.The Highlanders finished 32-27 in Thompson’s initial season and earned a Region V bid for the first time in four years. MCC finished the season as the Region V Tournament runner-up after posting a 17-15 mark in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference (NTJCAC).In 2015, Thompson guided MCC to its first Region V championship and JUCO World Series appearance in 32 years with a 41-20 overall record. The Highlanders were 19-11 in conference play. Thompson was rewarded for his efforts by being named Region V Coach of the Year as well as Waco Tribune-Herald Sportsman of the Year.Thompson’s 2015 squad posted a .327 team batting average and averaged more than seven runs per game. The season included a pair of six-game winning streaks and a stretch in which MCC won 24 of 31 games. At the JUCO World Series, the Highlanders won three straight elimination games before falling to Northwest Florida State College in the national championship game. MCC showed great toughness down the stretch going 9-3 in the postseason and winning six elimination games on their way to the national runner-up finish.The Highlanders’ success continued in 2016, going 45-12 overall and 25-7 in conference play to claim the NTJCAC title and earn Thompson the Coach of the Year honor. MCC won 13 of its final 14 regular-season games, including a nine-game winning streak. The Highlanders finished the season ranked # 11 in the nation and again were potent at the plate notching a .342 team batting average with 80 home runs and averaging 8.9 runs per game. Thompson’s squad was nearly unbeatable at home, going 24-3 at Bosque River Ballpark.2017 was an incredible season for the Highlanders. The team was ranked 16th in the NJCAA Division I Preseason Poll and climbed the poll throughout the season, spending a week at No. 1. The Highlanders recorded a 26-6 conference mark, including going undefeated in April, to claim a second consecutive conference championship, McLennan’s first back to back conference titles in over 20 years. Thompson was once again named the Coach of the Year. Success continued in the postseason as well. The squad went 6-1 in the Region V Tournament to claim another regional title and secure a return trip to the JUCO World Series. The Highlanders went 1-2 in Grand Junction, finishing in fifth place and ending the season with an overall record of 52-13. The team’s 52 wins was the second most of any Division 1 team in the country.Through Thompson’s four seasons at MCC, 21 players have earned all-conference honors, and 53 student-athletes have advanced to play with four-year programs, including 42 with Division I programs and 16 with Power 5 conference schools. Eleven of Thompson’s players have been drafted in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, and a 12th signed as a free agent.Thompson’s MCC squads also have excelled in the classroom as the program has posted a cumulative team GPA of at least 3.0 in eight consecutive semesters. His teams earned NJCAA All-Academic Team Honorable Mention honors in 2015 (3.13 GPA), 2016 (3.19 GPA), and 2017 (3.41 GPA) 40 players have earned NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards. The 2017 teams 3.41 GPA was the third best GPA in the nation.Prior to being named McLennan head coach, Thompson spent one season as the South Texas area scouting supervisor for the Kansas City Royals organization. During that year, Thompson drafted the 1st-, 3rd-, 9th-, 13th- and 20th-round picks for Kansas City. The Royals spent nearly $3 million signing his players.Thompson is no stranger to baseball in Central Texas, having spent nearly two decades on staff at Baylor University (1995-2012) where he was the Bears’ hitting instructor and primary recruiter. He guided Baylor to the most prolific period of offensive production in program history as numerous program records were established during his tenure. Thompson was promoted to assistant head coach prior to the 2009 season.In his 18 seasons at Baylor, Thompson helped lead the Bears to three Big 12 Conference titles, 12 NCAA Regional appearances, three Super Regional appearances and the 2005 College World Series. Those teams included four Big 12 Players of the Year, as well as 1999 consensus National Player of the Year and Golden Spikes Award winner Jason Jennings.Thompson recruited all but one player who signed with Baylor during his tenure on the Bears’ staff, 72 of which were drafted by or signed free agent contracts with Major League organizations. This list includes several high-round draft picks, most notably first-round selections Kip Wells (Chicago White Sox, 1998), Jennings (Colorado Rockies, 1999), Chad Hawkins (Texas Rangers, 2000), David Murphy (Boston Red Sox, 2003), Mark McCormick (St. Louis Cardinals, 2005) and Aaron Miller (Los Angeles Dodgers, 2009), as well as 2001 Johnny Bench Award winner and Red Sox second-round pick Kelly Shoppach.Nine players Thompson recruited who signed with Baylor eventually played in the Major Leagues. His recruiting classes were ranked among the nation’s 25 best six times, including a No. 1 ranking in 2005 that led to Thompson being named the 2006 Baseball America/American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) National Assistant Coach of the Year.Thompson began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for legendary coach Ron Polk at Mississippi State for the 1990 season. The 1990 Bulldogs were 50-21 and reached the College World Series after upsetting second-ranked Florida State in the NCAA South II Regional. Thompson spent the 1991 season at Radford (Virginia) University before returning to Mississippi State for the 1992 and 1993 seasons as assistant coach and director of baseball operations.In 1994, Thompson was an assistant coach at Auburn University, helping the Tigers garner 44 wins and a College World Series appearance. He worked with catchers and outfielders and was the team’s defensive coordinator.Thompson is a 1988 honors graduate of Fort Hays State in Kansas where he twice earned academic all-conference honors in baseball and served as team captain as a senior. He began his collegiate career at Cloud County Community College before spending a year at Bacone College before transferring to Fort Hays State. Thompson toured Europe in the summer of 1987 with Athletes in Action, the athletic ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. He earned a master’s degree in physical education from Mississippi State in 1991.In 1998, Thompson produced an instructional video titled “Contact Hitting and Plate Coverage” with Championship Books and Videos. The following year, he and Championship Books and Videos co-produced a six-video series designed to help youth league baseball coaches.Thompson and his wife, Amber, have two daughters, Mary Conley and Caroline.

— On this episode, we sit down with Goose Kallunki, from Real Athlete Academy. Goose had a three-year professional career and in college was a 1st Team All American, along with a semi-finalist for the Golden Spikes Award. Goose: twitter.com/GooseKallunki RA Academy: twitter.com/RealTruAthlete Remember to share this episode and follow us! Twitter.com/farm_system Instagram.com/thefarmsystem/ Facebook.com/thefarmsystempodcast

David Jonathan "J. D." Drew is a former American Major League Baseball right fielder. He is a left-handed hitter, and began his major league career in 1998 with the St. Louis Cardinals. He also played for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Red Sox where he won a World Series in 2007 and was an All-Star in 2008. He has two brothers, Stephen and Tim, who have also been major league players. Before playing professionally, J.D. was the winner of the 1997 Dick Howser Trophy and the 1997 Golden Spikes Award, being named the 1997 Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year while playing at Florida State University. Currently, J.D. lives in Hahira, GA with his wife Sheigh, and their five children.    During this interview, J.D. shares the story of his journey to playing at the highest stage. Along with baseball, he discusses his faith, how he held firm to his convictions, handling the media and false stories, what life after baseball looks like, the problems faced from social media, how he approaches being a father, and much more.    This is a captivating, encouraging, and thought-provoking conversation you don't want to miss.    For the full show-notes, visit theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/jd

National Supervisor Nathan Rode previews the high school season in Florida with Director of Scouting Doug Freeman. They talk in detail about the top five teams in the Preseason Top 25, interview 1B Alex Toral (Archbishop McCarthy HS, FL) and highlight marquee matchups to watch in the spring. Nathan also talks about the Golden Spikes Award and two possible pop-up prospects in the Midwest.

After winning the Minor League home run crown, 2014 Golden Spikes Award winner and No. 5 Astros prospect A.J. Reed joins the show to talk about his explosive season. That and a breakdown of top prospects in the playoffs and Benjamin Hill joins to talk postseason promotions in this week's episode.

Before Bryce Harper was the top pick in the Major League Baseball draft, before he signed the sport’s biggest contract ever for a first-year pro, he gambled his future on one make-or-break season. The Las Vegas High School sophomore already had dominated the competition like Mickey Mantle on the playground and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which dubbed him the “most exciting prodigy since LeBron James.” Seeking greater tests as a hitter, the precocious phenom got his GED and enrolled at the College of Southern Nevada, where he could face pro prospects in a challenging wooden-bat league that prohibited the hitter-friendly aluminum bats used throughout college ball. Harper shattered the school’s home run record with 31 (the previous mark was 12) and compiled a startling 1.513 OPS while leading his team to the Junior College World Series. For his heroics, the 17-year-old became the only position player from a junior college to win the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation’s best amateur baseball player.  Las Vegas sportswriter Rob Miech was “embedded” with the Southern Nevada Coyotes team and brings us along for the ride—into the dugout and locker room and on team buses and in motel rooms, from the scorched fields to the snow-capped horizons of the Scenic West Athletic Conference—to deliver a warts-and-all account of a boy among men playing like a man among boys. Amid the media circus that descended upon team and town, we read fascinating personal stories including the dynamics between veteran coach Tim Chambers and Harper’s protective father, the camaraderie with—and jealousies of—other players, the fans and autograph seekers (and girls) who all want a piece of the young star, and how Harper is suspended from the World Series after protesting an umpire’s call, and the role his faith plays in his life.  The Last Natural shows us a season in the life of baseball’s top rising star, culminating in a dramatic conclusion when Harper is drafted #1 by the Washington Nationals and, after tense negotiations that go up until just seconds before the midnight deadline, signs a $9.9 million contract. Even more than this, Miech’s book is the story of a team and its community, the hopes and aspirations of its players and coaches, and the spirit of pure baseball that lies at the heart of the American dream.