The Biggest Turnaround in D1 College Baseball | Eddie Smith

This week we welcome Eddie Smith to the podcast. Eddie is the head baseball coach at Utah Valley University. No D1 college baseball program has seen a bigger turnaround than Utah Valley over the last three years. Before taking over the program in 2021, Utah Valley finished with a 10-47 record. This past 2023 season, they finished with a 34-27 record. In this episode, Eddie talks about his vision for the program, questions he asks recruits, the type of player he wants, and player development.

Timestamps for Eddie Smith 

[4:08] Achieving the Best Turn Around 

[5:28] The Process of Developing Hitters in the Fall 

[7:11] Hitters Hit Vs. Hitting Mechanics 

[9:38] Going About Swing Decisions

[11:18] Hitters Meeting 

[18:47] Helping Players on the Mental Side of the Game 

[24:16] Lesson Learned as a Head Coach 

[28:24] Specific Questions during the Recruitment Process

[31:00] SCC Facilities 

[34:30] Goals Vs. Dreams

[36:51] Thoughts about Scheduling 

[42:40] Planned Schedule for Next Year 

Follow Eddie Smith on Twitter: @CoachEddieSmith