2027 MLB Draft Interview - RHP Ryan McPherson, Mississippi State

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBSBShow Sign up for Flo Sports with our link! https://flosports.link/justbaseball Yale head coach Brian Hamm joins Mark Garland and Jared Perkins on the College Baseball Show to discuss the Bulldogs' historic 2025 season, which included Ivy League regular season and tournament championships and a trip to the NCAA Tournament's Eugene Regional. Coach Hamm breaks down his journey to Yale, the challenges and advantages of building a winning program in the Northeast, and how the Bulldogs are looking to take the next step toward a Super Regional. The conversation also dives into Yale's unique recruiting approach, developing players like Jack Ollman, building a strong team culture in the transfer portal era, and the program's pitching and offensive philosophies. Plus, Coach Hamm shares what makes Yale baseball special, the program's connections to MLB front offices, and his vision for the future of Bulldogs baseball. Just Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeCollege Baseball Show Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=college+baseball+show&options%5Bprefix%5D=last FOLLOW USX: https: https://x.com/CollegeBSBShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegebsbshow/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Josh: https://x.com/JoshCatlett3Mark: https://x.com/cbaseball365Will: https://x.com/overduesports Subscribe to the College Baseball Show Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDao Follow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.com 👍 Be sure to Like and Subscribe with Notifications to support the channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBSBShow Sign up for Flo Sports with our link! https://flosports.link/justbaseball The College Baseball Show crew is back for a special Thanksgiving episode as we look ahead to the 2027 college baseball season! We kick things off with the latest news around the sport, including Pat Murphy and Pat Casey's World Series success, the ongoing Wake Forest coaching situation, Texas Tech's pitching changes, Southern Miss's $25 million facility upgrades, coaching extensions at VCU and Michigan, and the Southland Conference's adoption of ABS technology. Then it's time for our College Baseball Thanksgiving Table, where we serve up our picks for teams ready to feast in 2027, underrated programs flying under the radar, our biggest wishes for the upcoming season, teams ready to run it back, and the programs with the most to prove. We wrap things up by sharing what we're thankful for in college baseball and making some bold predictions for 2027! Timestamps 00:00 – Opening & Offseason Check-In01:54 – College Baseball News01:54 – Pat Murphy & Pat Casey: World Series Champions10:44 – Wake Forest Coaching Situation13:52 – Texas Tech Pitching Coach Departure15:28 – Southern Miss Announces $25 Million Renovations18:26 – Sean Thompson's Extension at VCU21:32 – Tracy Smith's Extension at Michigan24:47 – Southland Conference Adopts ABS Challenge System30:17 – The College Baseball Thanksgiving Table30:17 – The Main Course: Who's Going to Feast in 2027?41:02 – The Underrated Side Dish: Most Overlooked Teams51:32 – Save Room for Dessert: Our College Baseball Wish List56:22 – Leftovers: Who's Running It Back in 2027?1:06:56 – The Turkey Award: Biggest Question Marks for 20271:18:05 – Giving Thanks: What We're Thankful For1:24:45 – Bold Predictions for the 2027 Season1:30:47 – Closing & Upcoming Preseason Content Just Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeCollege Baseball Show Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=college+baseball+show&options%5Bprefix%5D=last FOLLOW USX: https: https://x.com/CollegeBSBShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegebsbshow/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Josh: https://x.com/JoshCatlett3Mark: https://x.com/cbaseball365Will: https://x.com/overduesports Subscribe to the College Baseball Show Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDao Follow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.com 👍 Be sure to Like and Subscribe with Notifications to support the channel #baseball #collegebaseball #baseballszn #baseballpodcast #baseballseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBSBShow Sign up for Flo Sports with our link! https://flosports.link/justbaseball Jared and Mark sit down with Mississippi State right-hander Ryan McPherson, one of the anchors of the Bulldogs’ rotation. McPherson talks about his path to the mound: falling for the game at nine, his velocity jump after an injury his freshman year of high school, committing to State, and coming back from a UCL injury. He explains why the Dude and its record crowds felt like the closest thing to pro ball, and what it’s been like playing for Brian O’Connor, who he calls the best coach he’s ever had. Looking ahead to 2027, he’s refining his slider, cutting down on big misses, and has switched to a “quality over quantity” throwing program to protect his arm. He also covers staying present through the SEC grind and leading by example as a third-year arm. The episode wraps with a rapid-fire round on Zaxby’s, golf struggles, his pick between facing Ohtani or Mike Trout, his game-day superstition around the number four, and his walkout song. Just Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeCollege Baseball Show Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=college+baseball+show&options%5Bprefix%5D=last FOLLOW USX: https: https://x.com/CollegeBSBShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegebsbshow/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Mark: https://x.com/cbaseball365Will: https://x.com/overduesportsConor: https://x.com/cdorney Subscribe to the College Baseball Show Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDao Follow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.com 👍 Be sure to Like and Subscribe with Notifications to support the channel #baseball #baseballszn #baseballpodcast #baseballseason #mlb #mldraftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBSBShow Sign up for Flo Sports with our link! https://flosports.link/justbaseball On this episode of On the Clock, Tyler, Josh, and Peyton break down Just Baseball’s new Top 50 Prep board for the 2027 MLB Draft. The class is defined by an elite shortstop crop, with seven in the top 10 led by Dylan Seward, Carter Hadnot, Malachi Butler, Graham Houston, and Sebastian Castillo, and nearly all of them carry strong gloves. The crew debates whether the right-handed-heavy pitching group is a strength, how the class compares to 2023, 2024, and 2025, and whether Seward looks more like JoJo Parker or Grady Emerson. Each host then makes his standout picks. They close with sleepers who didn’t make the board. Timestamps0:00 Intro2:00 Loaded shortstop class8:30 World Series tangent12:50 Shortstop depth19:30 Pitching class breakdown27:00 Comparing to 2024 & 202537:00 Seward: Lombard or Emerson?45:20 Standouts: Hucko & Parker55:30 Standouts: Carlson & Castillo1:07:30 Standouts: Doyle & Leaper1:18:00 Sleepers: Sabino, Kirchner & Grasso1:31:00 Promos & outro Just Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeCollege Baseball Show Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=college+baseball+show&options%5Bprefix%5D=last FOLLOW USX: https: https://x.com/CollegeBSBShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegebsbshow/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Jason: https://x.com/64AnalyticsMark: https://x.com/cbaseball365Will: https://x.com/overduesportsConor: https://x.com/cdorney Subscribe to the College Baseball Show Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDao Follow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.com 👍 Be sure to Like and Subscribe with Notifications to support the channel #baseball #baseballszn #baseballpodcast #baseballseason #mlb #mldraftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBSBShow Sign up for Flo Sports with our link! https://flosports.link/justbaseball Missouri State head coach Joey Hawkins joins Mark Garland and Jared Perkins on Coach’s Corner to talk about leading his alma mater into the 2027 season. Coming off a 34-21 year and a trip to the Lawrence Regional, Hawkins shares his path from Toronto to Springfield: playing on the Bears’ 2015 super regional team, starting out in junior college coaching, working at Saint Louis University and in the St. Louis Cardinals’ player development system, and becoming just the third head coach in program history. He explains how he blends the legacy of Keith Guttin with the realities of the modern game, how a leadership council inspired by Mike Matheny helps develop the next wave of team leaders, and why “togetherness and identity” set teams apart in the transfer portal era. Hawkins also discusses the depth of Conference USA, the home-field edge at Hammons Field, new facility investments, and what could be the most talented roster in Missouri State history. Stick around for the fun questions, including his dream team to coach, his game-day rituals, and his favorite baseball memory. Just Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeCollege Baseball Show Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=college+baseball+show&options%5Bprefix%5D=last FOLLOW USX: https: https://x.com/CollegeBSBShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegebsbshow/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Josh: https://x.com/JoshCatlett3Mark: https://x.com/cbaseball365Will: https://x.com/overduesports Subscribe to the College Baseball Show Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDao Follow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.com 👍 Be sure to Like and Subscribe with Notifications to support the channel #baseball #collegebaseball #baseballszn #baseballpodcast #baseballseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBSBShow Sign up for Flo Sports with our link! https://flosports.link/justbaseball The College Baseball Show wraps up its offseason draft series with the biggest pool yet: the best mid-major (non-Power 5) players from 2010 to today. Mark, Josh, Will, and Jared snake-draft full rosters, with one player at every position plus a DH, a utility spot, an extra infielder, and eight pitchers each. Only D1 stats from a player’s time at a mid-major count. From Golden Spikes winners like Kris Bryant and Kyle Lewis to aces like Chris Sale, Paul Skenes, Trey Yesavage, and Jackson Flora, the board is so deep that nearly every pick gets a nod of approval. That makes the Payton Tolle “utility” pick and the long list of All-Americans who went undrafted even more fun. Watch, then vote for which team won the mid-major draft! 0:00 Intro + World Series talk2:27 Draft rules and format3:51 Draft order revealed4:58 Round 1: Kris Bryant, Trey Yesavage, Anthony Rendon, Kyle Lewis8:47 Round 2: Chris Sale, Paul Skenes, Jacob deGrom, Aaron Judge13:03 Round 3: Jackson Flora, Gavin Williams, George Springer, Logan Gilbert17:26 Round 4: Shane Bieber, Eric Lauer, Griffin Jax, Thomas Eshelman21:30 Round 5: George Kirby, Mason Miller, Zach Neto, Brooks Lee25:49 Round 6: Ryan Johnson, Nick Sandlin, Dalton Varsho, Nick Gonzales31:57 Round 7: Sean Manaea, Cam Schlittler, Kolten Wong, Jacob Wilson34:42 Round 8: Kyle DeBarge, Ian Happ, Drake Baldwin, Chase DeLauter38:37 Round 9: Nolan Schanuel, Cole Carrigg, CJ Cron, Sonny DiChiara43:05 Round 10: AJ Puckett, Jacob Morrison, Matt Chapman, Michael Lorenzen46:40 Round 11: Bryson Stott, Paul DeJong, Taylor Clarke, Hunter Goodman51:05 Round 12: Jack Ohman, Hunter Dozier, Kyle Bradish, Drew Thorpe55:02 Round 13: Alec Bohm, Chase Meidroth, Tanner Hall, Thomas Harrington1:00:29 Round 14: Tyler Bremner, Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins, Caden Bodine1:03:40 Round 15: Matt Wallner, Mitch Garver, Jake Burger, DJ Peterson1:09:42 Round 16: Boston Smith, Travis Jankowski, Shane McClanahan, Tyler Locklear1:15:05 Round 17: Kyle Freeland, Vinnie Pasquantino, Cameron Flukey, James Quinn-Irons1:19:21 Round 18: Mike Sirota, Troy’s catcher, Tyler Black, Corbin Burnes1:22:32 Final rounds: Tommy La Stella, Payton Tolle, Andrew Beckwith, Cam Fisher1:29:48 The snubs: best players left on the board1:36:50 What’s next: conference previews Just Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeCollege Baseball Show Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=college+baseball+show&options%5Bprefix%5D=last FOLLOW USX: https: https://x.com/CollegeBSBShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegebsbshow/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Josh: https://x.com/JoshCatlett3Mark: https://x.com/cbaseball365Will: https://x.com/overduesports Subscribe to the College Baseball Show Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDao Follow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.com 👍 Be sure to Like and Subscribe with Notifications to support the channel #baseball #collegebaseball #baseballszn #baseballpodcast #baseballseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBSBShow Sign up for Flo Sports with our link! https://flosports.link/justbaseball On this episode of Coach’s Corner on The College Baseball Show, Jared and Mark sit down with Little Rock head coach Chris Curry, fresh off back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference tournament titles, a Baton Rouge Regional run, and a Hattiesburg Regional sweep that sent the Trojans to their first super regional. Coach Curry talks about bringing in 23 newcomers with his “junior college blueprint” and building culture through returners like Tag Andrews, Blake Simpson, Nolan Freund and Kade Smith. He also explains why Little Rock schedules Arkansas, Mississippi State and Dallas Baptist in the fall, which new faces have stood out (Cooper Rasmussen, Dylan Biddick and GT Taylor), and why he thinks a mid-major is just “18 innings away from Omaha.” Along the way, he shares lessons from mentors, his goal of hosting a regional in Little Rock, and the night against LSU when he knew his program would never be viewed the same. He also explains why a Waffle House All-Star Breakfast is the perfect way to celebrate a win. Just Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeCollege Baseball Show Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=college+baseball+show&options%5Bprefix%5D=last FOLLOW USX: https: https://x.com/CollegeBSBShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegebsbshow/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Josh: https://x.com/JoshCatlett3Mark: https://x.com/cbaseball365Will: https://x.com/overduesports Subscribe to the College Baseball Show Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDao Follow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.com 👍 Be sure to Like and Subscribe with Notifications to support the channel #baseball #collegebaseball #baseballszn #baseballpodcast #baseballseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBSBShow Sign up for Flo Sports with our link! https://flosports.link/justbaseball Tennessee catcher Trent Grindlinger joins On the Clock, presented by The College Baseball Show and Just Baseball, to talk about his breakout freshman season (.345/.414/.572 with 8 home runs and 29 RBIs, earning SEC All-Freshman honors) and what’s ahead for the Vols in 2027. The Huntington Beach, California native explains why he chose Tennessee and the SEC, how head coach Josh Elander’s hitting prep builds confidence before every at-bat, and his offseason focus on proving he can catch every day. He also breaks down a loaded pitching staff full of high-velocity freshmen and transfers, the electric Friday night atmosphere at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, the hitters he models his swing after (Mike Trout and Junior Caminero), and why he believes this veteran-heavy Tennessee roster has what it takes to get back to Omaha and win it all. Just Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeCollege Baseball Show Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=college+baseball+show&options%5Bprefix%5D=last FOLLOW USX: https: https://x.com/CollegeBSBShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegebsbshow/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Jason: https://x.com/64AnalyticsMark: https://x.com/cbaseball365Will: https://x.com/overduesportsConor: https://x.com/cdorney Subscribe to the College Baseball Show Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDao Follow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBSBShow Sign up for Flo Sports with our link! https://flosports.link/justbaseball The College Baseball Show crew (Mark, Josh, Jared, and Will) is back with another preseason all-era draft, this time covering the Big Ten from 2010 to today. With a snake draft, a full lineup to fill (catcher, all four infield spots, three outfielders, a utility player, and five pitchers), and a five-player limit per school, the guys debate the conference’s best of the modern era. Highlights include the race for Roch Cholowsky and Matt Shaw at the top, Kyle Schwarber and Alex Dickerson representing Indiana, an all-Maryland infield, a run on recent UCLA, Oregon, and Nebraska stars, a challenge flag, and plenty of deliberation over picks. They also argue that the Big Ten is at its peak right now, name the biggest snubs, and preview the upcoming mid-major draft. Brought to you by Just Baseball Media. Timestamps0:00 Intro3:35 Draft order and rules4:37 Round 1: Cholowsky, Shaw, Schwarber10:26 Early run on pitchers16:23 Outfield begins with Dickerson20:41 Maryland infield takes shape32:45 Michigan and Ohio State picks42:50 Challenge flag53:22 One-year wonders1:02:03 Recent Big Ten studs1:13:33 Is the Big Ten at its peak?1:19:26 Biggest snubs1:23:09 Mid-major preview and wrap-up Just Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeCollege Baseball Show Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=college+baseball+show&options%5Bprefix%5D=last FOLLOW USX: https: https://x.com/CollegeBSBShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegebsbshow/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Jason: https://x.com/64AnalyticsMark: https://x.com/cbaseball365Will: https://x.com/overduesports Subscribe to the College Baseball Show Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDao Follow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBSBShow Sign up for Flo Sports with our link! https://flosports.link/justbaseball On this episode of On the Clock by Just Baseball Media, Jared, Josh and Peyton sit down with Troy catcher Jimmy Janicki, who ranks No. 6 on our 2027 college board. Jimmy talks about his path from the Chicago suburbs to Troy, the no-stride swing change that helped him jump from two home runs as a freshman to 21 this past season, and what it was like to host and win a Super Regional before playing in front of 26,000 fans in Omaha. He explains why he passed on the transfer portal to stay at Troy for his draft year, how he views catching versus third base at the next level, and which big leaguers he studies behind the plate. He also tells us which MLB arm he'd most want to face, the best pitcher he's seen so far, his favorite food spots in Troy, and his surprisingly strong pickleball game. Just Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeCollege Baseball Show Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=college+baseball+show&options%5Bprefix%5D=last FOLLOW USX: https: https://x.com/CollegeBSBShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegebsbshow/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Jason: https://x.com/64AnalyticsMark: https://x.com/cbaseball365Will: https://x.com/overduesportsConor: https://x.com/cdorney Subscribe to the College Baseball Show Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDao Follow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.