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We’re officially rolling into conference preview season on The College Baseball Show, and this episode is all about the Sun Belt Conference heading into the 2026 college baseball season. We break down every team in the league from top to bottom, discussing returning talent, key transfers, breakout players, coaching trends, and where each program stands entering the year. From perennial powers like Coastal Carolina, Southern Miss, and Troy to rising programs and true dark horses, we also hand out Sun Belt superlatives—including Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Breakout Star, Transfer of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Dark Horse Team.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & start of conference preview season

01:05 – Why the Sun Belt is a true “P5-level” baseball conference

02:11 – How this Sun Belt preview is structured

03:00 – Old Dominion preview

04:55 – James Madison preview

06:15 – Georgia State preview

08:25 – Georgia Southern preview

09:50 – Appalachian State preview

12:05 – Arkansas State preview

14:45 – South Alabama preview

16:15 – ULM preview

18:10 – Texas State preview

20:35 – Louisiana (Lafayette) preview

22:45 – Marshall preview

25:05 – Southern Miss preview

28:45 – Troy preview

33:05 – Coastal Carolina preview

37:55 – Sun Belt Player of the Year discussion

40:05 – Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year discussion

42:55 – Breakout Star / Freshman to watch

45:10 – Transfer of the Year

47:00 – Coach of the Year

48:20 – Dark Horse team (outside the top three)

50:10 – Big-picture outlook for the Sun Belt & final thoughts

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In this episode of the College Baseball Show Coaches Corner, we sit down with Terry Rooney, pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at South Carolina Gamecocks, to break down the blueprint for getting South Carolina baseball back to the top of the SEC. Rooney dives into year two of the rebuild, roster construction in the transfer portal era, balancing high school recruiting with veteran talent, and what stood out during a strong fall for the Gamecocks. He also shares insight into SEC pitching philosophy, building a winning culture, working alongside legendary head coach Paul Mainieri, and recruiting stories from his career — including landing Justin Verlander at Old Dominion. A must-watch conversation for college baseball fans, coaches, and anyone tracking the 2026 season.

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00:00 – Intro & welcoming Terry Rooney

01:30 – Year two at South Carolina & program goals

03:45 – Building a roster in the transfer portal era

06:10 – Evaluating South Carolina’s transfer class impact

08:45 – Power arms, power bats & SEC roster needs

11:00 – Leadership, culture & setting expectations

13:40 – Fall structure & pitcher development philosophy

15:25 – Salute to Troops weekend vs Army, Navy & Air Force

16:55 – Pitching identity, analytics & SEC success

19:10 – Recruiting Justin Verlander: the full story

23:35 – Working with Paul Mainieri & rebuilding elite programs

26:20 – Dream teams, football influences & coaching inspirations

29:20 – Life away from baseball & family

32:05 – Closing thoughts on South Carolina baseball’s future

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We kick off our 2026 season preview series by breaking down the top mid-major programs to watch across the country, excluding the loaded Sun Belt, which gets its own episode. Mark, Jared, and Will go region by region to spotlight teams poised to make noise this spring, including UTSA, Dallas Baptist, UConn, Rhode Island, San Diego State, Gonzaga, Cal State Fullerton, Creighton, Missouri State, Austin Peay, East Carolina, Tulane, and others. We dive into returning stars, impact transfers, coaching continuity, breakout players, and more! If you want to know which non-Power 4 teams could crash regionals, host, or pull off postseason upsets, this is the must-listen preview as we count down to Opening Day.

TIMESTAMPS

Intro - 0:35

Explaining the preview shows - 1:40

Southwest Region - 2:32

Northeast Region - 6:00

West Coast - 13:53

Midwest - 22:02

Southeast Region - 28:23

Player Coach Superlatives - 39:30

- Player of the Year Candidates Each Region - 39:45

- Best Pitcher Candidates Each Region - 46:00

- Breakout star or Freshman for 2026 Each Region - 51:45

- Coach Likely to be on the lists for P4 jobs - 58:20

- Dark Horse Team that could surprise people - 1:01:20

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Auburn associate head coach Karl Nonemaker joins The College Baseball Show Coach's Corner for an in-depth conversation on building a winning culture with Auburn Tigers baseball, recruiting the right fit, defensive excellence in the SEC, and lessons from Auburn’s 2025 season. Nonemaker breaks down how Auburn evaluates players beyond tools, why defense and athleticism are non-negotiable, leadership development inside the program, key transfer portal additions, returning impact players, and how a demanding non-conference schedule prepares teams for the SEC grind. We also dive into player-led leadership, fall standouts, early-season tournaments, the Savannah Bananas experience, and some fun off-the-field stories.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction & welcoming Karl Nonemaker

01:00 – Nonemaker’s coaching journey & return to Auburn

02:35 – Recruiting philosophy: culture, fit & competitiveness

04:25 – Why defense matters so much in Auburn’s roster building

06:05 – Breaking down Auburn’s 2025 season & leadership core

08:30 – Veteran pitchers, breakout performances & staff depth

10:45 – Player-led leadership & Auburn’s captain selection process

12:10 – Transfer portal additions & fall standouts

14:55 – Returning impact players & positional versatility

16:30 – Non-conference scheduling & early-season tournaments

18:00 – SEC grind, rivalries & road preparation

19:30 – Auburn vs. the Savannah Bananas experience

22:20 – Coaching dream teams & influences

23:40 – Life outside baseball & family balance

26:10 – Game-day routines, meals & coaching habits

28:40 – Final thoughts & looking ahead to 2026

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Jack DeLongchamps of D1Baseball, 11.7 and Pencil Talk joins the guys on the College Baseball Show to break down what fans should expect from the 2026 college baseball season. From national title contenders and under-the-radar teams to roster rule changes, technology in the dugout, conference races, and early 2026 MLB Draft storylines, this episode delivers a full-scope preview of the year ahead. The crew also debates superlatives like best lineup, best weekend rotation, breakout stars, Golden Spikes candidates, and which programs face the most pressure in 2026—plus an in-episode interview with Arizona State standout Landon Harrison!

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro & welcome

01:10 – Guest introduction: Jack DeLongchamps (D1Baseball, 11.7, Pencil Talk)

03:45 – What’s changing in college baseball for 2026 (rules, roster limits, tech)

08:30 – Technology & player development trends

13:45 – Will LSU repeat as national champions?

18:45 – Best lineup in college baseball (team superlatives)

24:30 – Best weekend rotation in 2026

31:00 – Most dangerous teams flying under the radar

36:15 – Programs facing the most pressure in 2026

38:12 – Interview: Arizona State OF Landon Harrison

52:05 – Early 2026 MLB Draft: potential No. 1 picks

58:10 – Golden Spikes Award contenders

1:03:05 – Breakout stars to watch in 2026

1:08:45 – Most improved players

1:12:30 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

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In this episode of On the Clock, Tyler and Jared we’re joined by Blake Bowen, one of the top high school outfielders in the 2026 MLB Draft class, to break down his journey from Southern California prep standout to Oregon State commit. Bowen talks about growing up as a two-sport athlete, modeling his game after Mike Trout, navigating the grind of elite summer showcases and Team USA, and what it means to wear the red, white, and blue. He also dives into his approach at the plate, leadership philosophy, biggest lessons learned this summer, and his mindset heading into a highly anticipated senior season. Plus, Bowen shares the toughest arms he’s faced, his Mount Rushmore of outfielders, favorite walkout song, and plenty more.

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00:27 – Intro & meet Blake Bowen

01:40 – Growing up in California & falling in love with baseball

02:55 – Playing at JSerra & competing in the loaded 2026 class

03:05 – Commitment to Oregon State & choosing the right program

04:10 – Balancing spring ball, summer showcases & travel

05:30 – Breakout summer & mental approach at the plate

06:20 – Friendships built through Team USA & travel ball

07:10 – Goals for senior season & competing every pitch

08:05 – Team USA experience & wearing the red, white, and blue

09:20 – Leadership style & leading by example

10:45 – Football background & life off the field

11:45 – Mount Rushmore of outfielders

13:05 – Walkout song & closing thoughts

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Machtolf joins the College Baseball Show for an in-depth Coach’s Corner interview, reflecting on his 23 seasons leading his hometown program. Machtolf breaks down Gonzaga’s veteran-led roster, fall ball takeaways, pitching development, leadership culture, and what makes this group hungry entering the 2026 season. He also discusses roster limits, two-way players, competing in the West Coast Conference for one final run, and the standards that have defined Gonzaga baseball for decades as the Zags prepare for another championship push.

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro & Coach Machtolf’s Gonzaga journey

2:20 – Fall ball takeaways & veteran leadership

4:10 – Offensive identity & internal competition

6:00 – Pitching staff outlook & young arms

7:35 – WCC competition & final year motivation

9:00 – Clubhouse leaders & team culture

10:45 – Roster limits, two-way players & recruiting philosophy

12:15 – What success looks like in 2026

14:45 – Culture, trust, and chasing a championship

18:00 – Game-day routines & offseason challenges

21:05 – Final thoughts & message to Zag Nation

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Oregon State pitching coach Rich Dorman joins Coaches Corner on the College Baseball Show to break down the Beavers’ return to Omaha, the challenges and benefits of navigating life as an independent, and what carries over into a loaded 2026 season. Dorman dives into Oregon State’s deep and talented pitching staff, the program’s long-standing pitching-and-defense identity, leadership within the locker room, strength and conditioning evolution, and how new facilities and pitching technology are shaping development in Corvallis. He also reflects on Beaver Nation, Goss Stadium’s home-field advantage, and the unfinished business driving this group forward as they chase another national championship.

00:00 – Intro & welcome

00:45 – How Rich Dorman arrived at Oregon State

02:50 – Transition from pro ball to college coaching

04:30 – Navigating independence & the road-heavy schedule

07:05 – Lessons from Omaha & postseason experience

09:10 – Returning pitching depth & weekend rotation strength

11:40 – Building arms under the new January practice rules

14:15 – Oregon State’s pitching & defense identity

17:05 – Strength, conditioning, and durability in modern college baseball

19:40 – Facilities, pitching lab, and player development tech

22:30 – Beaver Nation, Goss Stadium, and home-field advantage

25:00 – Leadership, culture, and chasing another national title

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