Highway To Hoover

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 Setup01:38 Storm Impacts Fall Ball04:18 Biloxi Game Atmosphere05:33 Mississippi State Pitching Depth08:46 Arms That Stood Out12:45 Bullpen Roles and Usage Clues16:17 State Lineup Options19:44 New Bats and Fresh Faces21:01 Name Pronunciation Break21:22 Other Young Players Seen22:20 State Roster Depth23:58 Auburn Scrimmage Takeaways27:00 Auburn Pitching Breakdown27:57 Bullpen or Rotation Debate28:48 Depth Arms to Watch31:31 Auburn Bats and Lineup34:33 Versatility and Catching36:06 Young Players Opportunity38:28 Auburn Top 10 Case41:59 Next Weekend Preview44:32 Podcast Wrap-upHomefield 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 Returns00:43 Recapping Last Year03:00 Draft Rules and Order03:28 Round 1: Big Bats06:54 Pitchers Enter The Mix07:26 Position Flex and Power Picks09:49 Joe Doubles Up Catcher and Power14:02 Middle Infield and Vandy Upside16:59 More Arms and Two-Way Talk22:29 Late-Round Flyers and Bullpen Adds27:36 LSU Infield Debate and SP Upside29:11 Upside Starters Picked30:15 Hayden Johnson Buzz31:04 Aaron Grabs Arms33:26 Vandy Transfer Starter34:27 Reliever Value Plays36:14 Seojun Oh Bat Flair36:56 Draft Order Chaos37:37 Wade Cooper Breakdown38:40 Zach Edwards Bounceback40:10 Catcher Defense Priority40:55 Michael Senay and Walker Mitchell42:52 Last Picks Dice Roll47:11 Best Undrafted Names50:18 Roster Recap Showdown58:33 Wrap and ThanksKerriston 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.