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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's recent look at LSU. They talk about the phenomenal freshman class of players on campus in Baton Rouge, the players to watch among its transfer class, how Casan Evans looked in his start over the weekend and much more. 00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup 01:54 LSU-Samford Fall Recap 03:11 Freshmen Raising the Ceiling 05:51 Malachi Washington Spotlight 07:07 Santarelli and Nawrocki Power 09:52 More Freshmen to Know 12:12 How Jay Johnson Uses Everyone 14:21 Transfer Class Breakdown 19:32 Kurland Upside and Fit 22:21 Pitching Staff First Look 24:57 Transfer Arms Recap 25:27 Freshman Pitching Standouts 27:41 Sorting Roles and Lefties 29:42 Casan Evans Friday Ace 30:41 Logan Schmidt Expectations 33:34 Mississippi State Segue 35:23 Bulldogs Pitching Impressions 38:05 State Bats and Defense Notes 43:12 LSU vs MSU Roster Debate 45:27 Rankings Are Maddening 48:06 Wrap-up and Next Episode Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:  T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU  Retro-style jackets for every part of the season  Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone  And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.  You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com! Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Derek Terry of Bat Cats Central to talk Kentucky baseball. The pair discusses the overall takeaways from UK's fall schedule, the fall MVP for the Wildcats, the top position battles to watch as the spring approaches and much more. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:04 Why Kentucky Fall Matters 04:16 Early-Scrimmage Struggles 04:40 Cincinnati and Indiana Takeaways 08:01 Kentucky’s New Standard 08:52 Postseason Expectations 12:12 Fall MVP Standouts 13:49 Key Position Battles 14:43 Shortstop Competition Deep Dive 18:45 Why More Names Entered the Mix 22:01 Infield Prediction 23:10 Why Hindle Wins 24:03 Defense Outlook 25:49 Shortstop Legacy 27:00 Cleaver Bounce Back 28:38 Weekend Rotation Guess 30:16 Bullpen Velo Surge 32:11 Stopper Candidates 33:51 Freshmen Arms Watch 37:37 Wrap-up, Thanks Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:  T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU  Retro-style jackets for every part of the season  Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone  And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.  You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com! Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's impressions of Alabama and Georgia after seeing both teams live over the weekend. They talk about the improvement of Alabama's returning position players, the prospect of Matthew Heiberger joining the Crimson Tide's rotation, Georgia slugger Junior Lauaki's impressive fall, the wide-open rotation competition in Athens and much more. 00:00 Welcome and Weekend Recap 01:27 Why Fall Exhibitions Matter 03:39 Nine vs 18 Innings 05:55 Streaming and Revenue Trends 08:20 Scouting Value of Fall Trips 09:36 Alabama Overview vs Georgia Tech 12:24 Alabama Bats and Returners 17:27 Shortstop Battle and Chubb Jones 20:04 Heiberger Starting Role 24:11 Bullpen Arms to Watch 28:14 Georgia First Impressions 28:41 Georgia Depth and Power 30:44 Position Players Spotlight Tease 31:01 Lauaki Power Surprise 32:27 Defense and Versatility 34:29 Strikeouts vs Ceiling 36:06 Mikey Bell Breakdown 40:28 Catcher Battle Update 43:09 Notebook Position Players 46:25 Lineup Flex and Matchups 47:49 Marcos Paz Rotation Hope 49:16 Arms in the Mix 53:38 Lefty Depth Questions 54:51 Wrap-up and Next Week Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:  T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU  Retro-style jackets for every part of the season  Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone  And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.  You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com! Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's trip last week to see Mississippi State and Auburn. They talk about MSU's insane pitching depth, the standouts for the Bulldogs at the plate, Auburn's high-end pitching talent, how we feel about the Tigers as a potential elite team in college baseball in 2027 and much more. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:38 Storm Impacts Fall Ball 04:18 Biloxi Game Atmosphere 05:33 Mississippi State Pitching Depth 08:46 Arms That Stood Out 12:45 Bullpen Roles and Usage Clues 16:17 State Lineup Options 19:44 New Bats and Fresh Faces 21:01 Name Pronunciation Break 21:22 Other Young Players Seen 22:20 State Roster Depth 23:58 Auburn Scrimmage Takeaways 27:00 Auburn Pitching Breakdown 27:57 Bullpen or Rotation Debate 28:48 Depth Arms to Watch 31:31 Auburn Bats and Lineup 34:33 Versatility and Catching 36:06 Young Players Opportunity 38:28 Auburn Top 10 Case 41:59 Next Weekend Preview 44:32 Podcast Wrap-up Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:  T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU  Retro-style jackets for every part of the season  Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone  And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.  You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com! Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Joe's fall trip to see Oklahoma and Arkansas. They talk about Oklahoma's crowded outfield and starting rotation competition, Arkansas' competition to replace 12 drafted players, and much more. 00:00 Fall Observations From Joe Healy 01:21 Road Trips and Weather Woes 02:16 Oklahoma's Vibe After Title 06:11 Sooners Pitching Outlook 09:18 Offense and Power 11:39 OU Fall Standouts to Know 19:06 Finding Power and AN Outfield Battle 24:01 Transitioning to Arkansas 24:32 Mark Brissey Breakout Buzz 25:33 Mark Brissey Gets The Nod 25:55 Diamond Classic Crowd Buzz 27:19 Brissey's Stuff And Command 28:58 Nolan Souza: Breakout Bat 31:04 Lineup Fit And Transfers 34:05 Replacing Key Departures 35:57 Razorback Catcher Battle 38:04 Brenton Clark's Return 41:48 New Rotation And Bullpen 46:09 A Freshman Arm To Watch 47:18 Bullish Vs Bearish Paths 52:57 Wrap Up And Thanks Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:  T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU  Retro-style jackets for every part of the season  Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone  And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.  You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com! Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge and Aaron Fitt compete in their annual SEC transfer draft in which they select teams of players exclusively made up of players transferring into the SEC ahead of next season. 00:00 Transfer Draft Returns 00:43 Recapping Last Year 03:00 Draft Rules and Order 03:28 Round 1: Big Bats 06:54 Pitchers Enter The Mix 07:26 Position Flex and Power Picks 09:49 Joe Doubles Up Catcher and Power 14:02 Middle Infield and Vandy Upside 16:59 More Arms and Two-Way Talk 22:29 Late-Round Flyers and Bullpen Adds 27:36 LSU Infield Debate and SP Upside 29:11 Upside Starters Picked 30:15 Hayden Johnson Buzz 31:04 Aaron Grabs Arms 33:26 Vandy Transfer Starter 34:27 Reliever Value Plays 36:14 Seojun Oh Bat Flair 36:56 Draft Order Chaos 37:37 Wade Cooper Breakdown 38:40 Zach Edwards Bounceback 40:10 Catcher Defense Priority 40:55 Michael Senay and Walker Mitchell 42:52 Last Picks Dice Roll 47:11 Best Undrafted Names 50:18 Roster Recap Showdown 58:33 Wrap and Thanks Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the recently released SEC schedule by counting down their 10 most anticipated conference series. 00:00 2027 Schedules Preview 01:15 Fall Ball Is Coming 03:15 How We Picked Top 10 05:54 Format And Ground Rules 06:39 Arkansas at Mississippi State 09:34 Texas at Oklahoma 12:43 Georgia at LSU 15:19 Egg Bowl Baseball 18:39 Vandy at Tennessee 21:50 Iron Bowl Finale 24:58 Lone Star Showdown 26:52 Rivalry Series Hype 27:19 Super Regional Rematch 28:53 Early-Season Edges 30:14 Week 9 Baton Rouge 31:40 Opening Weekend Blockbuster 34:13 Texas Pitching vs LSU 34:51 Healy's List Begins 35:17 Measuring South Carolina 36:57 Arkansas at Texas Test 38:48 Tennessee Visits Austin 39:53 Kentucky, Alabama Pecking Order 43:08 Oklahoma, Tennessee Styles Clash 46:18 Ole Miss-Auburn Supers Rematch 49:51 Other Series Left Off 51:06 Wrap-Up and Thanks Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn to talk about the rosters at Kentucky, LSU, South Carolina and Missouri. They discuss the catching competition at Kentucky, the depth of pitching options available at LSU, South Carolina’s sizable incoming transfer class, Missouri’s new-look infield and much more. 00:00 Show Intro and Teams 01:27 Water Heater Detour 03:34 Format and Kentucky Setup 04:15 Kentucky Infield Battle 08:26 Kentucky Catcher Reset 12:09 Kentucky Bullpen Wild Cards 16:39 LSU Outlook for 2027 17:02 LSU New Look Outfield 21:24 LSU Rotation Options 26:53 LSU Bullpen and Closers 32:17 South Carolina’s New Era Begins 33:29 Gamecocks Returning Impact 34:02 Returning Arms Overview 35:14 Brandon Stone Coaching Fit 36:09 Rotation Newcomers Breakdown 39:57 Jordan Stephens Starter Case 42:30 Lineup Centerpiece Candidates 47:42 Missouri Reset Infield 51:35 Seojun Oh Spotlight 53:42 Missouri Outfield Options 56:50 Tigers’ Rotation Candidates 01:00:06 Freshman Arms Key Leap 01:02:13 Series Wrap And Resources Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn to talk about the roster situations at Ole Miss, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt. They discuss the affect of eligibility lawsuits on the Rebels' roster, the Volunteers' rotation competition, the Sooners' infield, Vanderbilt's outfield and much more. 00:00 Around the Horn Returns 00:44 Week Zero Football Buzz 01:17 Fall Baseball Weekends 04:23 Lawsuits Impact Ole Miss 05:23 Ole Miss Lineup Boost 11:14 Rebels' Rotation Options 19:07 Outfield Battle for Ole Miss 22:21 Tennessee Reset Season 23:25 Vols' New Infield 26:51 Tennessee Outfield Mix 31:23 Vols' Rotation After Mack 33:25 Portal Arms and Freshmen 36:13 McCoy as the X-Factor 37:50 Oklahoma Title Run Context 39:08 Sooners' Infield Battles 41:47 Abernathy Fit and Role 43:32 Catcher Depth Concerns 46:43 Oklahoma Pitching Outlook 51:40 Vandy Outfield Logjam 56:02 Commodores' Catcher Depth 58:50 Vandy Weekend Rotation Race 01:05:02 Wrap-Up and Next Episode Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn to get you caught up on where rosters currently stand for Florida, Auburn, Arkansas and Mississippi State. They discuss who will follow Aidan King in the UF rotation, Auburn's usage plan for Jackson Sanders, the Arkansas outfield competition, breakout pitching candidates for MSU and much more. 00:00 Show Intro and Format 01:42 Dead Time Catch Up 04:14 Fall Exhibition Tracker 04:53 Florida Rotation After King 12:05 Florida Outfield Replacements 18:07 Florida Infield, Best in SEC? 21:14 Auburn Big-Picture Stakes 22:12 Auburn Jackson Sanders Role 26:43 Auburn Infield Replacements 31:06 Auburn Outfield Battle 33:57 Freshman Kerrigan Buzz 35:37 Stowers' Catching Future 36:19 Arkansas Outfield Reset 37:07 Razorback Newcomers 40:57 Replacing Helfrick 44:27 Arkansas Rotation Questions 48:11 Portal Arms Profile 49:11 Mississippi State Rotation 53:07 Bulldog Breakout Arms 58:07 Lineup Protection Talk 01:01:37 Freshman Hardcastle Watch 01:02:33 Fall Matchups and Wrap Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn with Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M and Alabama and give you a snapshot of where each of those rosters stands coming out of the summer. In particular, they discuss who will replace Daniel Jackson at Georgia, whether the Texas rotation will be the best in the country, the rising sophomore class of superstars at Texas A&M, the Alabama starting rotation competition and much more. 00:00 Series Kickoff 00:38 Format and Sponsors 02:00 Georgia Eligibility Uncertainty 06:29 Georgia Turnover and Big Losses 08:16 Replacing Daniel Jackson 11:23 New Lineup Centerpiece 17:39 Georgia Rotation Mystery 23:18 Texas Transition 23:56 Volantis and Cozart Duo 27:28 Texas Rotation and Bullpen 30:27 Texas Transfer Bats 36:33 Aggies Sophomore Stock 40:30 Alec Blair Breakout Watch 42:04 A&M Infield Rebuild 44:10 Aggies Rotation Battle 46:57 Alabama Rotation Questions 52:20 Bama Middle Infield 56:26 Alabama Outfield Shakeup 01:01:23 Wrap-up And Sponsors Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss some recent news items from the world of SEC baseball. They talk about the happenings at the draft signing deadline, banter about some of the recent coaching news in the SEC, take a closer look at the ramifications of the "5-for-5" eligibility rules and much more. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsors 01:23 Draft Deadline Recap 02:10 Logan Schmidt Decision 03:45 Who Returns to Campus 04:47 SEC Draftees Coming Back 09:40 5-for-5 Explained 13:47 Roster Impact and Lawsuits 18:21 Timing Chaos for Coaches 23:35 Big SEC Coaching Moves 27:46 Auburn Raises Expectations 28:46 Gabe Gross Steps Back for Family 29:36 ABS Coming in 2027 31:40 Fairness and Tech Gaps 32:28 Why ABS Improves Games 38:20 Strike Zone Measurements Debate 40:09 New Experimental Rules 2027 41:07 Pickoff Limits and Pace 44:30 Three-Batter Minimum Impact 47:00 Four Fall Exhibitions Expand Events 49:46 Creative Matchups and Venues 51:36 Roster Snapshots and Wrap-up Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap the MLB Draft and its impact across the SEC, going team by team in reverse alphabetical order. They break down notable draftees, key players who went later than expected, and—most importantly—who wasn’t drafted or is projected to return, with frequent nods to how the signing deadline could change things. 00:00 Draft Recap Setup 01:41 SEC News Tease 02:47 Vanderbilt 10:29 Texas A&M 15:31 Texas 20:21 Tennessee 24:59 South Carolina 29:30 Ole Miss 33:32 Oklahoma 38:16 Mississippi State 41:25 Missouri 43:56 LSU 47:32 Kentucky 51:47 Georgia 55:06 Florida 57:13 Auburn 01:00:02 Arkansas 01:04:45 Alabama 01:10:09 Wrap Up Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball and the Highway To Hoover podcast. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/h2h-apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/41nyqSv YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge preview the MLB Draft from an SEC perspective by going team-by-team and breaking down the players to watch during the draft on Saturday and Sunday. 00:00 Welcome and Draft Preview 00:56 Fourth of July Banter 02:19 Draft Format and Housekeeping 04:38 Roster Building Stakes 08:07 SEC Top Pick Trend 09:45 Alabama Draft Watch 13:56 Arkansas Deep Prospect List 17:41 Auburn Key Names and Leverage 21:05 No Declare Draft Twist 22:20 Florida Headliners and Fringe 25:10 Georgia Development Stories 29:37 Kentucky: Tyler Bell and More 32:01 LSU Prospect Shortlist 33:41 LSU Returners and Recruits 34:55 Mississippi State Draft Outlook 37:11 Missouri: Durnin and McDevitt 39:44 Prep Draft Wildcards 40:45 Oklahoma Boom-or-Bust Arms 44:08 Ole Miss Fringe Decisions 47:09 South Carolina Portal Stakes 49:39 Tennessee Big Board Watch 51:56 Texas Recruits and Risks 54:42 Texas A&M Core Prospects 56:24 Vanderbilt Class Attrition 58:13 Draft Dates and Wrap-Up Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge put a bow on the Oklahoma story by talking about what they'll remember from this charmed postseason run for the Sooners and by looking ahead at the 2027 roster. Then, they take a peek at the transfer portal activity that has already happened by running through a handful of SEC commitments that have caught their eye. 00:00 Back After A Break 04:53 Oklahoma Title Story 06:59 What Made The Run 10:49 Signature Moments 12:25 Skip Johnson Spotlight 15:45 2027 Outlook 21:19 Portal Hub Breakdown 23:48 SEC Transfer Targets 25:48 Power Context Matters 26:35 Trey Morris Breakdown 28:41 Jake Souders To Starkville 30:33 Mikey Bell Joins Georgia 32:34 Alabama Rotation Rebuild 34:02 Kendall Hoffman At Ole Miss 37:36 South Carolina Pitching Haul 40:09 Chris Ramirez To Tennessee 42:02 Brayden Krenzel Upside 42:59 Portal Draft Tease 43:37 Offseason Wrap And Thanks Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.