3rd & Central

The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to 3rd & Central Podcast, hosted by Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner and presented by Kern's Korner! Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out in the historic Highlands!Aaron & Matt are back breaking down all the action for the Louisville baseball program over the last two weeks. Get caught up on the Cards performance against some big opponents, look ahead to the ACC Schedule, and get an update on the former Louisville baseball stars in the Major and Minor Leagues.Recap of opponentsThe season is finally fun againMomentum into the conference slateMVPs to start the seasonDan McDonnell taking an unconventional approach with arguably his best playerPower strokes! Pitching - who is the MVP? Biggest surprise? Things you’d changeDepth looks different this yearEat a sandwich (or two or three), TyWhy Ty Stark stands out to Aaron in the bullpenHigh hopes for WillErrors on errors - how to clean it up A look around the ACCWhy is FSU not ranked?Revisiting ideal lineups across the outfield, infield, and pitching staffBall park food of choice at a baseball game Cards in the pros! The State of Louisville Podcast Network is powered by Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. BourbonFormer Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr & Mrs delivered to your front door! Visit Seelbachs.com/collections/mr-mrs-bourbon to buy now!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to 3rd & Central Podcast, hosted by Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner and presented by Kern's Korner! Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out in the historic Highlands!Things were a dumpster fire until they weren't. Matt and Aaron return for a new episode talking about the disaster that was Tampa and the recent bounce back. Aaron and Matt are both real…Big moment for the showInside the opening week strugglesWhy this team needed timeBase running needs work. Why Dan McDonnell may take that personallyA major concern for LouisvilleWhat it means to have a lot of open roles Where Louisville can get power hittingCan Louisville still be great?How the vibes changed with the young lineupCan the young players sustain excellence this early?Why this team is more mature and willing to battleLets “beat the hell out of these teams” Importance of next 9 gamesWhy rotations and lineups should be tested now versus laterIdeal guys at certain spotsHow much depth Louisville has and how it helps moving forward Zion the futureRecruiting update - Matt tries to calm the noiseCards in the pros updatesLocker room is finally finished. What it means for the future of the programThe State of Louisville Podcast Network is powered by Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. BourbonFormer Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr & Mrs delivered to your front door! Visit Seelbachs.com/collections/mr-mrs-bourbon to buy now!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The State of Louisville Podcast Network is home to 3rd & Central Podcast, hosted by Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner and presented by Kern's Korner! Home to the best chili and patty melt in the 502. Check them out in the historic Highlands! 2024 Louisville baseball is just days away and Matt & Aaron are previewing what lies ahead in a bounce back year for the Cards.Baseball is FINALLY HERE! Louisville heads south for the beginning of the season - Where and how to find those games Best of the best on the schedule, games to noteWhat to make of Louisville’s low rankings and projectionsLouisville’s experience and what that means; How transfers already are impacting the lineupPosition by position, players to know and what to watch A closer look at who could make up the midweek and weekend rotations Hot take on the closer for 2024Which freshmen are likely to make an impact?You recognize the name, but what about the game? Why the next Detmers could be ready to star Other freshmen that will make the most noise Getting the bats going - who can offer production for the Cards?The infield’s best and how it will help Louisville win more games in 2024How to cure the lack of home runs from 2023 Who’s the next Ben Metzinger?Can Isaac Humphrey bounce back?Projecting the 2024 lineups Why Louisville has to make the tournament in 2024 The State of Louisville Podcast Network is powered by Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. BourbonFormer Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr & Mrs delivered to your front door! Visit Seelbachs.com/collections/mr-mrs-bourbon to buy now!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In part 5 of 3rd & Central's Offseason Diamond Dialogues, former Louisville Cardinal infielder and current Cleveland Guardians prospect Christian Knapczyk joins Matt and Aaron to talk about life as a Card, pursuing a career in the majors, NIL, 2024 and much more.Pre-Interview:Looking at the 2024 Louisville baseball scheduleHow important it is to get off to a strong start in FloridaWhat to watch for early in the season, differences from 2023 seasonNon-conference strengths and weaknessesLooking at a new foeWhat the roster will look like on the mound and in the fieldWhere does everyone fit?A bold ACC prediction from AaronThoughts on Louisville’s 2024 team captainsCards in the Pros updatesInterview with Christian Knapczyk Life after LouisvilleDealing with a unique route to the start of professional baseballThe recruiting process and Louisville being a dream schoolA great story about committing to Louisville twiceGetting to work and follow the older guys examplesReturning the favor to the young fellasRemembering the first home run in 2022Inside the mind of a great hitterHow to attack hittingThe snow game & “the best play I’ve ever made in my life”Favorite games while at LouisvilleThe draft process and the eventual selection by ClevelandThe feelings of being on an official baseball cardHow hard is it to sign that many cards?What’s the process of determining the perfect signatureBenefiting from NIL.. but with a little workOutlook on the 2024 CardsVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Follow 3rd & Central, Matt, and Aaron on Twitter3rd & Central: https://twitter.com/3rdCentralPodMatt: https://twitter.com/MattSefcovicAaron: https://twitter.com/Ajturn22Find the show on YouTube Youtube.com/@thestateoflou Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In part 4 of 3rd & Central's Offseason Diamond Dialogues, new Louisville baseball pitcher Sebastian Gorgora joins Matt and Aaron to talk all things ball. From his decision to hit the portal and his recruitment, to a JUCO baseball conversation, to getting adjusted to Louisville, Sebastian details his offseason, the last few years of his baseball career at Wright State, and much more. Plus, don't miss an extended convo on facilities and the happenings around College Baseball.Pre-InterviewStadium upgrades update - Looks at what other programs are doingClimate of college baseball and how it’s changingWhat is a pitching lab? How will it impact winning college baseball games and recruiting?National Signing Day updateWhich incoming signee has the biggest impact right awayWho excites you?What UofL did that’s unheard of in recruitingInterview with Pitcher Sebastian Gongora The moment at Wright State that sticks out the mostHow did COVID impact baseball careerGoing from JUCO to walk-on to LouisvillePortal experiences - DMs for daysWhy LouisvilleOne thing that made Sebastian a perfect fit at LouisvillePlaying ball in AZFavorite things so far about LouisvilleWho has stood out this fallWho is Sebastian Gongora as a pitcher and a playerWhat excited Gongora about the Cards the most in 2024The Omaha ChallengeVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Follow 3rd & Central, Matt, and Aaron on Twitter3rd & Central: https://twitter.com/3rdCentralPodMatt: https://twitter.com/MattSefcovicAaron: https://twitter.com/Ajturn22Find the show on YouTube Youtube.com/@thestateoflou Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt and Aaron are back for part 3 of Offseason Diamond Dialogues with Louisville baseball commit Jake Gregor. Learn more about Jake's time at St. X, what to expect at IMG Academy and why he chose the Cards and what he's looking forward to most. Off season catch up - exhibition baseball + trip to the Dominican RepublicImpact of playing against former major leaguersHow the landscape of college baseball is changing right before our eyes; What one team is doing to shake things up.. Do you agree?What does it mean for the future of CBBA recruit you need to know in CBBDoes Baby Prince Fielder intrigue you?Cards in the Pros update from AaronInterview w/ Jake Gregor (Louisville baseball commit)What was it about Louisville baseball?Hometown connection and what that meansConnecting with the rest of the classFavorite memories of playing 3 years at St. XBig baseball opportunityLouisville to IMGCloseness in the recruiting class, building strong bondsChallenges of moving from Louisville to FloridaWeighing going to college vs. other opportunitiesGet to know Jake Gregorr off the diamondThoughts on N.I.L and expectations on collegeVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Follow 3rd & Central, Matt, and Aaron on Twitter3rd & Central: https://twitter.com/3rdCentralPodMatt: https://twitter.com/MattSefcovicAaron: https://twitter.com/Ajturn22Find the show on YouTube Youtube.com/@thestateoflou Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a new offseason series "Diamond Dialogues" hosts Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner sit down with a variety of Louisville baseball guests. In part 2, the guys are joined by current Louisville baseball player JT Benson. Learn more about the hometown kid, including playing multiple sports, deciding on Louisville, adjusting to playing for Dan McDonnell, turning into a veteran, and what's ahead in 2024 following a disappointing season. Plus, some insight into NIL for baseball players, what JT enjoys doing during his down time and much more. Visit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/ManscapedUse code "PINKSEATS" at check out for 20% off - https://www.manscaped.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a new offseason series "Diamond Dialogues" hosts Matt Sefcovic and Aaron Turner sit down with a variety of Louisville baseball guests. In part 1, the guys are joined by one of the best pitchers in program history - Kade McClure. From his journey to Louisville, including a near transfer story, to playing in one of the best rotations in the country, to getting drafted and climbing the ranks of professional baseball - Kade shares the details of his baseball story and has a little fun talking grilling and reality TV. You won't want to miss this!Visit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/ManscapedUse code "PINKSEATS" at check out for 20% off - https://www.manscaped.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The guys are back and joined by one of the top recruits in the 2023 recruiting class, Catcher Zion RosePreviewing the 2024 roster, why Zion decided on Louisville, what he is already learning from fellow teammates, and just how good the Cards can be this season.Plus, we dive into who left, who is back, and who is coming in as part of a loaded freshman and transfer classes.Comment and subscribe or no practice facility expansion! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt and Aaron return after a hiatus to talk through the busy activity taking place through the offseason for Dan McDonell and the Louisville baseball program. Start with a quick recap of the 2023 season and why the Cards ultimately missed toturnament play. Then, dive into the players leaving the program through the portal as well get to know the new guys coming in as well as an in-depth preview of who could be selected and where in the 2023 MLB Draft. Finally, the guys discuss the future of the program, including McDonnell's comments on facilities, and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy