CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Bill Decker, The Joseph J. O'Donnell '67 Head Coach for Harvard Baseball, joined Jon Morosi '04 and Chris Gimenez on MLB Network Radio's morning program The Leadoff Spot to discuss the Crimson's two 2023 MLB Draft picks, the Harvard baseball program, and more during a wide-ranging interview.

Interview Highlights

1:17 – Excitement for 2023 MLB Draft Picks
2:25 – Chris Clark Breakdown
3:34 – Jay Driver Breakdown
4:52 – The Harvard Baseball Experience
6:10 – Recruiting for Harvard Baseball
8:03 – Decker's 45-1 Team at Trinity in 2008
11:06 – Recruiting Multi-Sport Athletes
12:43 – The Changing Landscape of College Sports
14:22 – Current Alumni in MLB
16:00 – The Inaugural Ivy League Tournament in 2023
18:05 – Being the Head Coach of Harvard Baseball

Select Quotes from Coach Decker

"I am extremely happy for them. Both guys come from wonderful families. Both guys have great work ethics. Both guys went through COVID. Both guys continue to work hard. They've become leaders in and out of our clubhouse. They're just good people to be around." – Coach Decker on the Crimson's 2023 MLB Draft picks, Jay Driver and Chris Clark
 
"Within the Ivy League, we produce good ball players. We recruit good ball players, and we can develop them. Those kids get a world-class education and experience life at some of these prestigious schools. Once their baseball career is over, they go onto life after baseball. I think that's really the important thing – to make sure the foundation is there for the next 40 years of their lives." – Coach Decker on the Harvard Baseball experience
 
"We want to continue to develop an atmosphere on and off the field where guys can get along and push one another. They can also reach out to others because this thing shouldn't be all about baseball. You've got to let kids breathe. If you're a 24/7/365 guy, you'll never make it." – Coach Decker on Team Culture