Join us for a lively episode of "Are You in the Book?" podcast as we sit down with Head Coach Josh Merrill from NIACC (North Iowa Area Community College). Get ready to dive into the strategies, challenges, and triumphs of collegiate baseball as Coach Merrill shares his insights and experiences from the helm. From game-winning plays to fostering teamwork, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamic world of coaching and the dedication it takes to succeed on and off the...

In his sixth season as a Fairfield assistant coach, Brian Fay has helped guide the Stags to one of the most successful stretches in school history with three straight regular season championships, four 30-win seasons, and a program record 39 victories in 2021. In total, the Stags have won 143 games and 68 percent of their contests in three full seasons.  Fay was also a part of the most historic regular season in conference history, helping guide the Stags to a 35-1 record and a .972 winning...

Landon Powell begins his 10th season as the head coach of North Greenville University baseball in 2024. During his nine seasons in Tigerville, the former Major League Baseball player and University of South Carolina standout has amassed a record of 350-116-1 (75.1%), including five Conference Carolinas Tournament Championships, four regular season conference championships, six Southeast Regional appearances, three Southeast Super Regional appearances, and the 2022 NCAA Division II National...

Coach Ryan Hunter joins the Phantoms athletics team as Head Baseball Coach at Delaware County Community College,bringing with him a wealth of experience and passion to the baseball field. With a background deeply rooted in both playing and coaching, Coach Hunter has made an impact on the local baseball community through his founding of the Michael K. Ingram II Baseball League in Delaware and his nonprofit organization, Blue Demon Athletics.

Kevin Brooks has guided the Angelo State baseball program to six NCAA Division II College World Series appearances with six South Central Championships and has compiled an impressive 742-333 overall record since starting the ASU program in 2005. In 2023, the Rams claimed the Division II National Championship for the first time in program history. The only coach in ASU baseball history, he has recorded 10 trips to the NCAA postseason. --- Support this podcast:...

Lee Lipinski enters his sixth season as an assistant coach for the Broncos. This is Lipinski’s 11th consecutive year as a member of the Broncs Baseball Program, playing five years and captaining two teams. Lipinski was a part of two regular season championships (2013 & 2015) and played in three MAAC tournaments during his tenure as a player. Lipinski joined the staff for the 2018 season after leading the Broncos to their first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament win since...

Steve Murry assumed the Head Coaching job at Neosho County in June of 1986. He succeeded Carl Robb and became only the second coach in Neosho Baseball history. During his 37 year stint, the Panthers have won 1176 games,Jayhawk Conference Championships in 1994, 2003, 2006 and 2016 and Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division Sub-Regional Championships in 1999, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, & 2016. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support Learn more...

Coach Miller’s goal is to help players learn more about themselves, train to their strengths, reduce their weaknesses, increase their opportunities, and diminish risks to take their game to the next level utilizing science and technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support

Anthony Plá enters his 12th season as Head Baseball Coach at Lincoln University. In May of 2015, Coach Plá is also the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities moving the Lions to new heights as a program. Plá is looking to further the progression of the already-growing baseball program as they look to improve on each year’s success. The transition from NCAA Division III to NCAA Division II has been tough, but the challenge is what has pushed him to work hard to build a stellar program. This...

Joseph Guzman graduated from Florida Memorial University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Minor in Aviation. He graduated with Cum Laude Honors and part of the National Honor Math Society Mu Alpha Theta. He has over 6 years’ experience as adviser, mentor, and talent recruiter. His coaching positions include work with the Kansas City Royals organization at their Dominican Academy giving instruction, as well as mentoring their recently signed Latin American prospects. He...

At just 27 years old, Austin Szemacs crossed one major item off his bucket list. The Streetsboro graduate was recently named baseball coach at Bryant & Stratton College in Solon. Szemacs is quick to dole out credit for his quick rise, including to longtime Rockets baseball coach Chris Scisciani, who he said helped inspire him to become a coach. Szemacs also notes how Jake Plata, his predecessor at Bryant & Stratton, and Ben Simon helped push his coaching career along since he...

Head Coach Bennett has been leading the RU Baseball team for 2 years. After a difficult regular season, RU finished 3-2 in regionals and are looking to build on the success in 2024. Randall University is a School in Moore, OK, that competes in the NCCAA. Please get to know Coach Bennett and his program. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Mark and his son Cole, who, with the guidance of Walter Beede, embarked on a remarkable journey through the baseball recruiting process. Join us as we explore the challenges, victories, and the impact on their entire family. Discover the dedication and hard work that led Cole to become the best baseball player he could be. It's a testament to the resilience and passion that define the world of baseball recruitment. --- Support this...

A baseball mom's perspective of the recruiting process and working with Walter Beede. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support

Coach Vinny is back on the program to discuss the portal, recruiting and the benefits of a smaller school as well as joining the NCAA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support

The Boston Red Sox drafted Frank Rodriguez out of high school with their 2nd round pick in the 1990 amateur draft, but he elected to go to junior college in 1991. Rodriguez led the JUCO ranks in home runs (26) and pitching strikeouts (139), and was named MVP of the Junior College World Series, when Howard College beat Manatee Community College in the title game. The Red Sox signed him nine hours before they would lose his rights and he would enter the 1991 amateur draft. Boston promised to...

Coach Dane Fujinaka is in his third season as the Sharks skipper. The 2023 season marked the best conference finish since 2016, tied for 6th place with a 14-17 conference record. The Sharks had one of the top offensive seasons leading the conference in triples and stolen bases. They were also 2nd in the PacWest in batting average and 3rd in runs per game scored. Coach Fujinaka's offense in 2023 was led by PacWest newcomer of the year, Kota Suzuki, 2nd team All-Conference pick, Nick Jio, and...

Ben Jones was named Head Baseball Coach December 17, 2021, after the retirment of Hall of Fame Coach Bryan Cave.  Jones, a native of Lawrenceville, VA, graduated as an outside machinist apprentice and played baseball for The Apprentice School from 2003 to 2006.  During Jones’ career, he was named a three time USCAA All-American. He is the winningest pitcher in the modern era of Apprentice School baseball with 39 wins and a Virginia College Division record of 501 strikeouts.  Jones was...

James Grandey, a 2011 inductee into the Muskingum University Athletic Hall of Fame, is entering his 20th year as head baseball coach at Bluffton University. He is confident that the Beavers are moving in the right direction. "We have worked extremely hard as a program during the past 15 years," explained Coach Grandey. "We have a strong foundation for the future. Through continued hard work and improvement, we will be able to take the next step." Grandey was named Deputy Director of...

Landon Hutchison is entering his third season as the head coach of the Storm baseball program in 2024.Hutchison, a Baltimore, Ohio native took over the Storm baseball program after serving as the pitching coach of the UIndy Greyhounds of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) from 2018-2021. Hutchison helped lead the Greyhounds pitching staff to the 2020-21 GLVC semifinals and the number two seed in the division. As a team, the Greyhounds pitching rotation combined for a 5.26 ERA, 343...

Coach August joins the program for the second time to talk about player development, recruiting advice, and what he is doing for his own kids to prepare them to play at the next level. Don't miss this great episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support

n his inaugural season, Cannon led Gannon to a 2022 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division regular-season title, a 29-17 overall record, and Gannon’s second appearance in the NCAA Division II tournament in the past three seasons. (There was not an NCAA tournament in 2020). After Gannon hired him as the head coach on August 6, 2021, Cannon guided the Golden Knights to a 20-8 record in the PSAC, which led the PSAC West and gave Gannon the West’s top seed going into the PSAC...

Listen to what it takes to play at Chatham and the type of players Coach Rush is looking for. We also discuss the program and University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support

Nic Rush enters his second season as Head Baseball Coach at Chatham University in the 2022-23 academic year. In his first season with the Cougars, Rush was responsible for several program-firsts. He led the team to a new single-season wins record of 13 while also setting new program-bests in over 15 statistical categories. Additionally, Rush took over as the PAC Baseball Chair on which he currently serves. Rush comes to Chatham after a successful three-year career at Washington and Jefferson...

Get the inside scoop on Point Park and what it takes to play at the next level. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support