Episode Details

We've hit the halfway point of the 2026 college baseball season and the EMD Baseball crew is breaking it all down. In this episode of Dugout Dish, we give you our honest midseason report — the surprises, the disappointments, the players turning heads, and a preview of what could be the best weekend of college baseball so far this spring.

What we cover:

The teams and players who have exceeded expectations through the first half

The biggest disappointments of the season — programs that haven't delivered

How our preseason predictions are holding up halfway through

A conference-by-conference look at the SEC, ACC, Big 10 and beyond

What we're most excited to watch as the season heats up

A full preview of this Easter weekend's Top 25 college baseball matchups

Whether you're a college baseball fan, a high school player following the programs recruiting you, or a parent trying to get a feel for the college game — this episode gives you everything you need to know at the midseason mark.

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Chapters

• (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Cali Gloves
• (00:00:57) - Dugout Dish: Who's Going to Get In
• (00:07:07) - Who to Watch in the ACC
• (00:15:32) - ACC Top 10: Disappointment vs. Surprise
• (00:23:13) - Georgia Tech, Arkansas and Diamond College Showcase
• (00:30:48) - Florida: The Weirdest Team in the Country
• (00:36:16) - Tennessee coach on the SEC
• (00:42:19) - Top 5 teams in the country
• (00:45:40) - Nebraska Baseball vs. Florida
• (00:52:53) - Big Ten vs SEC on FS1
• (00:58:41) - MD Baseball: College Baseball Means Facts & Outrage