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  • Ep. 40 Saints Marching: Pat Evers on Maryville’s Midseason Surge
    2025/04/18

    The D2 Baseball Podcast welcomes Maryville head coach Pat Evers, now in his 7th season at the helm, to break down the Saints’ remarkable turnaround. After a slow start to the season, Maryville has caught fire—rattling off nine straight wins to climb to 22-15 overall and 14-6 in GLVC play. Coach Evers shares insight into the belief that never wavered within the team and coaching staff, the adjustments that sparked their win streak, and the players and assistants stepping up in a big way. A deep dive into a surging squad that’s making serious noise in the Midwest.

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    28 分
  • Ep. 41 - Building a Power: Pat Jolley & the Rise of Regis
    2025/04/17

    Regis is rolling — and head coach Pat Jolley joins the D2 Baseball Podcast to break down how his squad is quickly becoming a force in the RMAC and across Division II. In just his second year at the helm, Jolley has the Rangers sitting at 27-11, with a nine-game win streak, and leading the nation in runs per game (11.2). We talk about how Regis has transformed into a national contender, the upcoming showdown with Colorado Mesa for first place, and the explosive offense powered by Player of the Year frontrunner Adam Paniagua, who’s putting up video game numbers. A must-listen conversation with one of the hottest coaches in D2 Baseball.

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    27 分
  • Ep. 39 - Inside the Gulf South: Matt Wilson on Realignment, Regionals & the Future of D2 Sports
    2025/04/16

    Matt Wilson, Commissioner of the Gulf South Conference, joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the current landscape and future direction of DII athletics. We dive into regional rankings, the broadcast evolution within the GSC, how the conference tournament is shaped, and the ripple effects of realignment across the country.Wilson also shares insights from his decade at the Atlantic Sun Conference, where he played a key role in elevating broadcast standards and expanding championship coverage. With over 15 years in sports administration, Wilson’s experience offers a valuable perspective on what makes a conference thrive in today’s college athletics environment.Plus, we touch on the GSC’s identity, success stories, and how the league is positioning itself amid broader NCAA changes.

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    28 分
  • Ep. 38 - Flyers in Flight: Lewis Baseball's Push for the NCAA Tournament w/ HC Mike Vucsko
    2025/04/12

    This week on the D2 Baseball podcast, we chat with 4th-year head coach Mike Vucsko of the Lewis Flyers. After sweeping then-No. 16 Davenport, the Flyers are now nationally ranked with a 25-7 record and sit at 14-2 in the GLVC. They're making a strong case for their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2013. Coach Vuscko talks about the team's success, the key players driving it, and their push for a postseason berth in the middle of a thrilling season.Want to see this content early and more content like this that premium and exclusive? Join our Patreon: patreon.com/diviibaseball for just $5 a month. Help us support D2 Baseball.

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    22 分
  • Ep. 36 - Rick O’Dette’s Florida Southern Takeover: How the Mocs are Becoming a D2 Powerhouse Again
    2025/04/05

    What a turnaround. In just one season, Rick O’Dette has taken Florida Southern from an 18-30 team in 2023 to a 24-7 powerhouse, fresh off a series win over then-No. 1 Tampa. Now ranked No. 4 in our D2 Baseball rankings, the Mocs are putting up elite numbers—8.5 runs per game, 4.16 ERA, and a top-2 national ranking in stolen bases per game.We sit down with Coach O’Dette to break down how he’s built this winning culture, his journey through 24 years of D2 coaching, and what’s next for Florida Southern.🔥 What’s driving this turnaround? 🔥 How does O’Dette develop high-level talent? 🔥 What’s the mindset going into the second half of the season?

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    26 分
  • Ep. 37 Building a D2 Powerhouse – Chris Hanks & Colorado Mesa’s Winning Formula
    2025/04/05

    With over 1,000 career wins, 18 RMAC Championships, and four College World Series appearances, Chris Hanks has turned Colorado Mesa into a Division II baseball dynasty. Now, in his 27th season, the Mavericks are 22-8, 15-1 in RMAC play, and riding a 9-game win streak.

    Coach Hanks joins us to talk about: ✅ Sustaining success over two decades ✅ Colorado Mesa’s high-powered offense & elite pitching staffDeveloping pro talent (21 players drafted!) ✅ His coaching philosophy

    🎧 Join us for this deep dive into one of D2’s most dominant programs!

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    29 分
  • Ep. 35 Brad Baldwin & Northwood's Dominance: Inside Their 12-Game Streak & G-MAC Success
    2025/04/04

    Northwood Baseball is rolling. The Timberwolves are 17-10, undefeated in G-MAC play (12-0), and riding a 12-game winning streak. Head Coach Brad Baldwin joins the show to break down their dominance—what’s driving their success on the mound, their offensive firepower, and how they're maintaining this level of play. We also dive into Baldwin’s coaching journey, his time at Wayne State, and his rapid rise to leading a perennial NCAA Tournament team.With top-tier pitching (No. 1 in G-MAC in ERA, WHIP, K-BB ratio) and a dynamic offense (league-best batting average, doubles per game, sac flies), Northwood is proving they're a serious contender. Can they keep the momentum going? Let’s find out.

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    26 分
  • Ep. 34- Building a Powerhouse: Goldey-Beacom’s Rise Under Head Coach Tom Riley
    2025/04/04

    Goldey-Beacom head coach Tom Riley joins the D2 Baseball Podcast to discuss how he built the Lightning into a consistent regional contender. His squad is riding the longest winning streak in the nation (15 games), ranks 6th in stolen bases per game, and sits undefeated in CACC play (12-0). Hear how Riley has developed a winning culture, emphasized speed and versatility, and turned Goldey-Beacom into a force in the East Region.

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    36 分