On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn to talk about the rosters at Kentucky, LSU, South Carolina and Missouri. They discuss the catching competition at Kentucky, the depth of pitching options available at LSU, South Carolina’s sizable incoming transfer class, Missouri’s new-look infield and much more.

00:00 Show Intro and Teams

01:27 Water Heater Detour

03:34 Format and Kentucky Setup

04:15 Kentucky Infield Battle

08:26 Kentucky Catcher Reset

12:09 Kentucky Bullpen Wild Cards

16:39 LSU Outlook for 2027

17:02 LSU New Look Outfield

21:24 LSU Rotation Options

26:53 LSU Bullpen and Closers

32:17 South Carolina’s New Era Begins

33:29 Gamecocks Returning Impact

34:02 Returning Arms Overview

35:14 Brandon Stone Coaching Fit

36:09 Rotation Newcomers Breakdown

39:57 Jordan Stephens Starter Case

42:30 Lineup Centerpiece Candidates

47:42 Missouri Reset Infield

51:35 Seojun Oh Spotlight

53:42 Missouri Outfield Options

56:50 Tigers’ Rotation Candidates

01:00:06 Freshman Arms Key Leap

01:02:13 Series Wrap And Resources

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