Show notes
In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we check in with Head Baseball Coach Rob Schrier from Rhodes College. During this interview we cover Coach Schrier's DIII baseball playing career, his path into coaching, his time in Travel and Club baseball, and his 21 years as an assistant on the Rhodes staff before being named Head Coach just one season ago.We also recap Rhodes' 2026 season including the team's 30-17 overall record, 13-8 conference record and #35 National Ranking. Looking ahead to 2027 we discuss roster losses and additions, impact players to watch, team strengths, Rhodes' rise into the national conversation, recruiting, the Rhodes brand of baseball, and why potential recruits should consider the program.00:00:00-Introduction00:03:49-About Coach Griffiths00:05:51-Off-Season Activities00:07:05-The Path to Coaching00:09:35-2026 Season Recap00:14:42-Holes to Fill Going into 202700:23:13-Key Transfers and New Faces00:20:02-Strengths as a Team00:21:13-Non-Conference Scheduling00:23:07-Waiting 21 Years for a Head Coach Role00:26:34-Learning as an Assistant00:27:31-The Changing Travel Ball Landscape00:29:57-Building a Winning Culture Over Time00:33:57-The Rhodes Brand of Baseball00:34:39-The Rhodes Recruiting Pitch00:36:31-Lightning Round