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    The Podcast About Division-III Baseball

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    Episode 28: Daytona Bryden and Tommy Parsons Dec 13, 2018
    Show notes

    Welcome to Episode 28 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. We took six months off but we're back in the middle of December because this is exactly when everyone is talking about D-III baseball. Okay, not really, but our real reason for returning is that we wanted to talk to two of the best players in the country during the 2018 season and hear about how they got to where they are now.

    First (at 2:42), we talk to the d3baseball.com 2018 National Player of the Year, Daytona Bryden. Daytona graduated this spring after an exceptional career at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and recently announced that he has signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association for the 2019 season. Topics include:

    • giving Jake credit for predicting him winning Player of the Year before the season started (on Episode 9)
    • how he ended up signing with the Explorers after not getting drafted
    • when he realized he was pretty good at this whole baseball thing
    • how he developed at Whitewater
    • the epic extra-inning regional game between Whitewater and WashU in 2016 (click here for the box score)
    • whether his dad records every single at-bat or just most of them (YouTube link)
    • his professional life outside of baseball
    • the pros and cons of growing up with the name "Daytona Speed Bryden"
    • how good he thinks Whitewater will be in 2019
    • and more!

    Next (at 25:49), we bring on Tommy Parsons, one of the most successful pitchers in D-III history and current member of the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Topics include:

    • how a kid in Ohio ended up at a school in Michigan
    • when he realized he was pretty good at this whole baseball thing
    • how is velocity progressed during his time at Adrian
    • why it was helpful to have another college teammate go into pro ball
    • the end of his career at Adrian featuring our story of screaming "WHERE'S PARSONS??!?!?!?" in a car in Pennsylvania
    • the insane five day adventure of becoming a professional baseball player after not getting drafted
    • what his pro debut was like
    • and more!

    Thanks to Daytona and Tommy for coming on the show!

    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

    Episode 27: Draft Review Jun 08, 2018
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    Welcome to Episode 27 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This episode covers the twelve D-III players selected in the 2018 MLB Draft, and goes over what these guys did to earn the rare achievement of being drafted out of a D-III school. Before we dive into the draft, our podcast immediately goes off the rails when Jake finds a weeks-old piece of dried okra in his rug (at 2:40). Then we begin! We discussed each of the 12 draftees, in order of their selections:

    • Junior RHP Hugh Smith, Whitworth -- 6th round, Tigers (at 4:20)
    • Junior RHP Christian Cosby, Chapman -- 14th round, Royals (at 6:31)
    • Junior RHP Colin Selby, Randolph-Macon -- 16th round, Pirates (at 8:46)
    • Junior SS Michael Wielansky, Wooster -- 18th round, Astros (at 10:28)
    • Junior 3B Michael Mateja, North Central (Ill.) -- 25th round, Braves (at 13:55)
    • Senior RHP Colin Morse, Shenandoah -- 26th round, Nationals (at 17:07)
    • Senior RHP Heath Renz, UW-Whitewater -- 27th round, Rays (at 18:18)
    • Senior RHP Joel Condreay, Whitworth -- 21st round, Rockies (at 20:14)
    • Senior C Rainier Aguilar, Redlands -- 33rd round, Padres (at 22:06)
    • Junior RHP Charlie Ruegger, Stevens -- 33rd round, Yankees (at 24:29)
    • Junior RHP Cory Heitler, Ramapo -- 34th round, Reds (at 26:10)
    • Senior LHP Victor Cavalieri, Houghton -- 36th round, Braves (at 28:11)

    Then we have a quick discussion about the guys we were most surprised were not drafted (at 30:29). Then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

    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

    Episode 26: World Series Review and Draft Preview May 31, 2018
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    Welcome to Episode 26 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. The season has come to an end, and it's time to review what we learned during the 2018 season and take a moment to appreciate the incredible run of the Texas-Tyler Patriots. Here's what we've got in this episode:

    • World Series review (at 1:32)
      • How the Patriots won it all
        • They proved rather loudly that they deserved the at-large bid they received
        • Notable performers: Blake Maddox, Alex Bishop, Simon Sedillo, Alexander Masotto
        • Why many of these players are used to winning national championships
      • Texas Lutheran coming up just short (at 6:30)
        • The Bulldogs were our Team of Destiny, and they almost pulled it off
      • General takeaways from watching the games in Appleton (at 8:00)
    • Season in review (at 9:15)
      • What did we learn from doing a podcast about D-III baseball this season?
    • Draft Preview (at 11:30)
      • A small number of D-III players will be selected in next week's MLB Draft -- who are some of the guys that have a shot to get picked?
        • The four we are most closely watching (link to Cut4 article)
          • Junior RHP Hugh Smith -- Whitworth
          • Senior RHP Tommy Parsons -- Adrian
          • Junior SS Michael Wielansky -- Wooster
          • Senior OF Daytona Bryden -- UW-Whitewater
        • Some other guys we think could get picked on Day 3 (at 17:20)
      • Discussing the four categories of D-III draftees (at 20:10)

    Then we abruptly say goodbye. Actually we don't even say goodbye. But thanks for listening!

    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

    Episode 24.5: Gimme One Day and I'm Good to Throw A Complete Game May 24, 2018
    Show notes

    Welcome to Episode 24.5 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is a mini-episode featuring a brief interview with Concordia-Chicago right-hander Mike Formella, who came up absolutely huge for the Cougars in the Midwest Regional, throwing a complete game vs. UW-Oshkosh to send them to Appleton in his first start of the year. We talked to Mike about the concept of #PitchingForYourChildhood, the Cougars' incredible run to this point, what they learned in Appleton last year, and more.

    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

    Episode 25: World Series Preview May 24, 2018
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    Welcome to Episode 25 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is our World Series preview pod, in which we prepare ourselves mentally, emotionally, and statistically for the final eight teams remaining in the 2018 D-III baseball season to battle it out in Appleton. Before we dive into World Series talk, we offer some brief thoughts on last weekend (at 1:33) and some of the most notable story lines from the eight regionals. We also offer another round of important disclaimers (at 7:35) regarding how we talk about the World Series field. Then, we break down each of the eight teams. In order:

    • Oswego State (at 8:41)
      • The Lakers made winning the New England regional look far easier that it should have been. Now back in Appleton for the second straight year, can this squad have more success than their 2-and-Q showing in 2017?
    • Texas-Tyler (at 13:18)
      • The Patriots pulled off the improbable, winning 5 in a row to capture the Central Regional title. They are clearly clicking at the right time; can they ride this hot streak to a national championship?
    • Randolph-Macon (at 18:22)
      • The team we've been touting all year as elite looked appropriately awesome in the regional. Now in the World Series for the very first time, can the Yellow Jackets put it all together and make a serious run?
    • Misericordia (at 23:23)
      • The Cougars stormed back in the Mid-Atlantic Regional to earn their ticket to Appleton, and look to ride that momentum to a strong World Series showing.
    • Concordia-Chicago (at 27:47)
      • The Cardiac Cougars have had their fair share of miracle victories this season, but that shouldn't overshadow how good they can be. A strong coaching staff will look to lead Concordia to a better showing than their 2017 Appleton appearance.
    • Swarthmore (at 32:40)
      • The Garnet loudly proved that their historic regular season was no fluke by knocking off three of the best teams in the country in the blink of an eye. Will they make their next tough task look just as easy?
    • Wooster (at 37:23)
      • Now finally in a tournament that doesn't involve Wabash, the Fighting Scots will look to ride the nation's best offense and an increasingly impressive pitching staff to its first national title.
    • Texas Lutheran (at 41:15)
      • Our official Team of Destiny, the Bulldogs have two of the best starting pitchers in the country and the offense to support them.

    Then we mention the players we are most excited to watch in Appleton before begrudgingly making our picks for who will be the last team standing (at 47:10).

    Thanks for listening!

    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

    Episode 24: Mid-Atlantic Regional (York, PA) Preview May 17, 2018
    Show notes

    Welcome to Episode 24 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the eighth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team Mid-Atlantic Regional which will take place in York, PA. We break down each of the eight teams. In order:

    • #1 Rowan (at 2:43)
      • We know the NJAC teams can pitch, but this one can hit too; this is an elite team that should be taken very seriously
    • #8 Castleton (at 6:23)
      • The Spartans rolled through the NAC again; can Davis Mikell single-handedly take down Rowan? It ain't gonna be easy.
    • #2 Babson (at 8:00)
      • Few teams have been as consistent as the NEWMAC champion Beavers; can their balanced attack find success in the regional?
    • #7 Catholic (at 9:47)
      • Brennan Cotter and Jon Mierzwa are the high-end talent, but this is an all-around team with a real chance to compete
    • #3 Arcadia (at 12:43)
      • The Knights showcased one of the more explosive offenses in all of D-III over the last few weeks; can they score enough to make their shaky pitching irrelevant?
    • #6 Union (at 14:58)
      • The Dutchmen can also score with the best of them; they could be in for a slugfest with the Knights
    • #4 Virginia Wesleyan (at 16:38)
      • One of the most surprising teams of the season, the Marlins look ready to make some noise in the regional. Having one of the best two-way players in the country will certainly help.
    • #5 Misericordia (at 18:08)
      • The Cougars are back after another MACF title. Can a deep pitching staff fuel a deep regional run?

    We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 19:35). Then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

    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

    Episode 23: New York Regional (Auburn, NY) Preview May 17, 2018
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    Welcome to Episode 23 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the seventh of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team New York Regional which will take place in Auburn, NY. We break down each of the eight teams. (Almost) in order:

    • #1 Cortland (at 2:36)
      • The Red Dragons flopped in the SUNYAC tournament, but come on, it's Cortland -- they're gonna turn it on
    • #8 Westfield State (at 5:59)
      • The Owls have a DUDE in the lineup (Anthony Crowley) and a DUDE on the mound (John Gegetskas) -- is that enough to pull off the upset?
    • #3 Southern Maine (at 8:43)
      • The Huskies have had quite the hot and cold season, but the talent still looks ready to shine in a regional
    • #7 St. Joseph's (L.I.) (at 12:12)
      • The Skyline champs will look to prove themselves against a Salisbury team that will look very different than anyone else they've played this year
    • #2 Salisbury (at 14:50)
      • The Sea Gulls have a deep lineup and some extremely impressive frontline arms; but do they have enough pitching depth to run through an 8-team regional?
    • #6 Amherst (at 18:45)
      • The Mammoths will look to pull off a mammoth upset of sorts against the Huskies
    • #4 Baldwin Wallace (at 21:06)
      • No one finished hotter than the Yellow Jackets who scored a billion runs in the OAC tourney and looked unstoppable. Will the momentum carry over?
    • #5 Swarthmore (at 23:19)
      • A remarkable season for the Garnet earned them a #5 seed and a date with the Baldwin Wallace steamroller; can their magical season continue on through this challenging regional?

    (Sorry for the weird order -- it was late and Jake got confused.)

    We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 24:40). Then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

    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

    Episode 22: Mideast Regional (Adrian, MI) Preview May 17, 2018
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    Welcome to Episode 22 (ignore the fact that we said 25) of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the sixth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team Mideast Regional which will take place in Adrian, MI. We break down each of the eight teams. In order:

    • #1 Wooster (at 2:20)
      • The Fighting Scots are as balanced as they've been in years, and look eager to show why they're the #1 seed in arguably the strongest regional in the country
    • #8 Wabash (at 6:17)
      • The Little Giants aim to knock off their NCAC rival for a third time in a row, and continue their magical run in Adrian
    • #2 Otterbein (at 8:12)
      • A disappointing showing at home in the OAC tournament should not distract from the fact that this team is really good
    • #7 Adrian (at 10:14)
      • #7 seed on their own turf? Good chance the Bulldogs will take that personally, and Tommy Parsons is ready to show everyone why he's the best pitcher in the country.
    • #3 La Roche (at 13:30)
      • The Redhawks are more pitching-oriented than in recent years, but the offense ain't too shabby either
    • #6 Ithaca (at 15:34)
      • Shipped in from New York, the Bombers are fresh off an impressive Empire 8 title run, and they've got the Little twins to prove it
    • #4 Marietta (at 17:53)
      • The Pioneers' insane schedule should prepare them for what will be an insane regional
    • #5 Shenandoah (at 19:46)
      • No one believed in the Hornets all year long and then they just went and won the ODAC in a blink. How far can this team go?

    We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 22:38). Then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

    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

    Episode 20: New England Regional (Harwich, MA) Preview May 17, 2018
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    Welcome to Episode 20 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the fourth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team New England Regional which will take place in Harwich, MA. We break down each of the eight teams. In order:

    • #1 UMass-Boston (at 1:44)
      • The Beacons have been rolling all season long; can anyone slow them down in Harwich?
    • #8 Penn State-Berks (at 4:05)
      • Toby Welk might be able to win the regional on his own (with a little help from Tyler Comport)
    • #2 Oswego State (at 7:17)
      • Fresh off an incredible run to a SUNYAC title, the Lakers are ready to live up to their #2 seed label in a strong regional
    • #7 Suffolk (at 9:09)
      • The Rams had no trouble winning the GNAC, but their non-conference schedule is really what prepared them for stronger regional competition
    • #3 Keystone (at 10:58)
      • This Giants team seemingly has more impact talent than recent Keystone contenders; can they make it back to Appleton?
    • #6 Mitchell (at 12:50)
      • Another strong campaign in the NECC for the Mariners, but have they got what it takes against stronger competition?
    • #4 Western New England (at 14:38)
      • The Golden Bears take more walks than almost any other team in the nation; can they OBP their way to Appleton?
    • #5 Ramapo (at 16:50)
      • A strong year in the NJAC should prepare the Roadrunners for a deep regional run

    We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 18:43). Then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

    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

    Episode 21: South Regional (Holly Springs, NC) Preview May 17, 2018
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    Welcome to Episode 21 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the fifth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 6-team South Regional which will take place in Holly Springs, NC. We break down each of the six teams. In order:

    • #1 Randolph-Macon (at 1:19)
      • The Yellow Jackets roll into the regional coming off a disappointing ODAC tourney showing; can the Macon Machine get hot again quickly?
    • #6 LaGrange (at 4:58)
      • The USA South champs will look to their pitching staff to keep them competitive in this loaded regional
    • #2 TCNJ (at 7:57)
      • The Lions boast one of the best rotations in all of D-III baseball; can they score enough runs to make a run at Appleton?
    • #5 Alvernia (at 10:54)
      • An impressive resume earned the Golden Wolves an at-large bid; how will they perform after a cold stretch to end their regular season?
    • #3 Denison (at 13:18)
      • The first regional appearance in Big Red history will be a tough one, but they've certainly got the talent to compete
    • #4 Christopher Newport (at 16:05)
      • One of the most underseeded teams in the tournament can knock dingers with the best of 'em, and strike out more batters than you can believe. Don't mess with the Captains.

    We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 19:35). Then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

    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

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