Maryland Pitching Coach Jimmy Jackson on NIL, the Transfer Portal & Changes in Recruiting | Ep. 190

When Jimmy Jackson first joined Dugout Dish in 2023, he was the pitching coach at JMU and the college baseball world looked very different. Now the pitching coach at Maryland, Jimmy returns to talk with Andy and Keith about everything that has changed since — the 5-for-5 eligibility rule, the explosion of NIL, and the rise of the transfer portal — and how those changes have reshaped the way his program recruits and builds a roster. What we cover: • What has changed in college baseball since Jimmy's first appearance on the podcast as JMU's pitching coach in 2023 • The 5-for-5 eligibility rule and how it is affecting rosters, playing time, and recruiting decisions • The explosion of NIL in college baseball and what it means for programs and players • The rise of the transfer portal and how it has changed the way staffs build their rosters • How these rules and more have changed the way Maryland goes about recruiting • What the college baseball landscape is likely to look like over the next few years • Why the 2028 recruiting class is moving slower than classes in years past, and what that means for families of 2028 recruits • Jimmy's opinions on the transfer portal as a whole Whether your son is a 2028 recruit wondering why things feel slow or a younger player trying to understand the new rules of college baseball — this episode gives you a Big Ten coach's view of where recruiting stands right now and where it is headed. New episodes of Dugout Dish drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss recruiting and development intel that could change your player's future. Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Diamond College Showcase Camps - www.diamondcollegeshowcase.com