In this episode, we sit down with Arcadia Head Coach Chuck Thielmann and talk all things baseball. We cover how he recruits in his program, what they talk about in the recruiting process, and what they value as a program in potential recruits. We also talk about the value of communication, being low maintenance, how to be coachable, what it takes to succeed in college baseball and more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com...
Oct 09, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 136
In this episode, we break down MLB’s newly announced scouting dead period and its impact on high school baseball prospects, the MLB Draft, and player development. Learn why scouts can’t evaluate players this fall and how it ties to rising arm injuries. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Oct 06, 2025•18 min
In this episode, we explore how college baseball coaches are adapting their recruiting strategies under the new NCAA rules. We break down why recruiting timelines are slowing, what coaches are prioritizing in prospects, and how these changes impact the 2027 class and beyond. Whether you’re a high school player, parent, or coach, this episode offers key insights into navigating NCAA recruiting in today’s evolving landscape. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves...
Oct 02, 2025•43 min•Ep. 135
In this episode, we talk about making sure your fall schedule is going to be worth your time, money, and effort. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Sep 29, 2025•18 min
In this episode, we talk about what it takes to play college baseball. The commitment, work ethic, sacrifice, and all that goes into it. We want to pull back the veil on what it takes to get to that level and how you can do it yourself. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Sep 26, 2025•44 min•Ep. 134
In this episode, we talk about the mindset surrounding the Division III and Junior College levels of college baseball. We can also argue that the NAIA level fits into this conversation as well because they are not "fall back" options if you do not get recruited where you like. Eight precent of high school seniors will play college baseball so there are limited spots and we dispel the myth that they are automatic options to call back to and not options that you must compete for. Follow us on Inst...
Sep 22, 2025•20 min
In this episode, we tackle the question that some families will this fall, to reclassify into a younger grade or not. We get into injuries during the recruiting process, birthdays as they relate to graduation year, and more. We also talk about how reclassifying does not automatically mean you are more recruitable in the following class and how you still need to get better to be recruited Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com...
Sep 18, 2025•42 min•Ep. 133
In this episode, we dive into school acceptance rates and how to decipher those numbers when thinking about high end academic athletics. We also talk about how schools have elite programs within the university that set them apart from others as well. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Sep 15, 2025•18 min
In this episode, we talk about the transfer portal and how it relates to your decision making during the recruiting process. We caution against thinking that you can just jump in the portal after year one to "level up" for a myriad of reasons. We talk about how coaches view that thought process, how teammates view it, and how it is a detrimental thought process during the recruiting process that will likely lead to unwanted outcomes. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by ...
Sep 11, 2025•36 min•Ep. 132
In this episode, we sit down with ETSU Head Coach Joe Pennucci to talk all things college baseball. We talk how they evaluate talent, the new roster rules, transfer portal, and the current landscape of college baseball. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Sep 04, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 131
In this episode we sit down and talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. People with experience and people you can trust are paramount. Without the right type of people in your corner the recruiting process gets exponentially harder. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Aug 28, 2025•48 min•Ep. 130
In this episode, we tackle the difference in core GPA's amongst student-athletes transcripts and how admissions views them. We also talk about how overloading honors or AP/IB classes could be detrimental to your core GPA. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Aug 25, 2025•16 min
In this episode, we sit down with Tarleton St. Head Coach, Fuller Smith, and talk about all things college baseball. We get into their recruitment process and timing as well as who they are targeting in the recruiting process. We talk about their transition to DI from DII, the transfer portal, junior college baseball and more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Aug 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 129
In this episode, we talk about the admissions process for the seniors who will be applying to schools this fall. Whether you are committed already or deciding on what deadline to apply to we cover it. We go over the different applications, admissions deadlines, and more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Aug 18, 2025•27 min
In this episode, we talk about the quiet period in the upcoming D1 recruiting calendar and how it relates to high school baseball players. We talk about what you should be doing, things to consider, and how to use the time to get yourself better this fall and winter. We also discuss the current state of the recruiting landscape in terms of speed and timing with recruiting and how it relates to travel baseball and athletes in the 2027 class and younger. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbas...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 128
In this episode, we answer James question surrounding schools he has spoken to, schools he is waiting on and when he should decide to visit and/or make a decision on where to go to school. We Tackle these questions as they are relevant to a lot of 2026 graduates right now in August. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Aug 11, 2025•15 min
In this episode, we talk about the little things that coaches look for when recruiting players in the summer for their program. It is not just pitching velocity, exit velocity, or your defensive prowess. While these are important, coaches want to see how complete a baseball player you are. Can you run the bases hard and correctly? Can you get yourself into the correct position on cuts and relays? What does your routine look like on deck and in the box? What is your level of feel or instincts for...
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 127
In this episode, we talk about how to handle committing to a college program and the do's and do nots of the commitment process. We talk who to call, when to post, and when you should be doing it. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com
Aug 04, 2025•12 min
In this episode, we talk about what you should do with your fall depending on where you are at in the recruiting process. We cover what you should be doing if you are committed as a pitcher and position player. We also cover options for 2026 graduates that are uncommitted right now. Additionally, we talk what your plan can be as a 2027 grad or younger for the fall and the options that are available to you. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves...
Jul 31, 2025•47 min•Ep. 126
In this episode, we talk the speed of the recruiting cycle this summer for the 2026 graduating class. We have spoken at length about the NCAA and House Settlement rule changes and what could happen. Today we talk about what we are hearing and seeing with the recruiting process for the 2026 and younger classes and how it is currently playing out. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball
Jul 28, 2025•15 min
In this episode, we talk about the give and take of the recruiting process. When you opt into wanting to be recruited there are certain things you get to do and find out before the general population while also having to make a decision without being able to do one hundred precent of what you might want to during the college search process. Being recruited is a far different experience than that of a student who will not play a sport so there will inevitably be some give and take. Follow us on I...
Jul 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 125
In this episode, we talk about the designated student athlete (DSA) and what we know about how it is to be interpreted to date. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball
Jul 21, 2025•21 min
In this episode we take on part two of our recruiting question & answer series. All of the questions that we answer are part of a series of recruiting seminars we have conducted over the last two months. We have complied a list of questions from these multiple Zoom sessions or in person recruiting seminars to answer here on the podcast Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball
Jul 17, 2025•51 min•Ep. 124
In this episode, we talk about how to effectively schedule your summer outings between games, camps, and showcases. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball
Jul 14, 2025•14 min
In this episode we take on part one of our recruiting question & answer series. All of the questions that we answer are part of a series of recruiting seminars we have conducted over the last two months. We have complied a list of questions from these multiple Zoom sessions or in person recruiting seminars to answer here on the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball
Jul 11, 2025•43 min•Ep. 123
In this episode, we talk about the window of opportunity in the summer and how sometimes the window to be seen and perform in front of college coaches can be incredibly small. Sometimes players will only have one or two games to show what they are capable of and that could be the difference between and yes or a no in the recruiting process. Additionally we talk metrics in the showcase setting and how they need to carry themselves into the game and show up when you are playing. Follow us on Insta...
Jul 07, 2025•13 min
In this episode, we answer an email from a loyal listener with questions surrounding verbal commitments, decommitments, when to accept an offer, and how to go about asking for more financial assistance with programs. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball
Jul 03, 2025•53 min•Ep. 122
In this episode, we talk about what your market value is in terms of recruiting. We get into how to know what it is, how to affect it, and what it means for you in the recruiting process. We also talk about how it has changed in the current landscape of college baseball and how to get an accurate assessment of where you are at. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball
Jun 30, 2025•23 min
In this episode, we talk the Men's College World Series take aways, thoughts, and reactions to LSU winning, a controversial ejection in game two of the final series, and what we thought was interesting and heartbreaking during the tournament. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball
Jun 26, 2025•49 min•Ep. 121
In this episode, we talk about how the recruiting process should be about the process of eliminating options to find the the right fit - and not the process of accumulation of offers. At some point in your process you will need to start to eliminate the programs that are not a fit so that you can make the best decision for you to go to college and play baseball. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball
Jun 23, 2025•19 min
