Ep. 36 - Rick O’Dette’s Florida Southern Takeover: How the Mocs are Becoming a D2 Powerhouse Again

What a turnaround. In just one season, Rick O’Dette has taken Florida Southern from an 18-30 team in 2023 to a 24-7 powerhouse, fresh off a series win over then-No. 1 Tampa. Now ranked No. 4 in our D2 Baseball rankings, the Mocs are putting up elite numbers—8.5 runs per game, 4.16 ERA, and a top-2 national ranking in stolen bases per game.We sit down with Coach O’Dette to break down how he’s built this winning culture, his journey through 24 years of D2 coaching, and what’s next for Florida Southern.🔥 What’s driving this turnaround? 🔥 How does O’Dette develop high-level talent? 🔥 What’s the mindset going into the second half of the season?