It's Brewin at McEwen: A USF Baseball Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The It's Brewin at McEwen Podcast is your #1 fan-sourced hub for everything about the University of South Florida (USF) Baseball team that competes in the NCAA's Division 1 American Athletic Conference. Including interviews with players, former players, and other members of the USF Baseball community. GO BULLS!
In this episode, the full Brewin Crew gets together for the first episode in nearly a month. The guys spend some time in the beginning of the show talking about USF Football and the upcoming matchup with Tulane. The majority of the show is dedicated to an update on the USF Baseball Alumni currently playing professional baseball. The guys go player by player in alphabetical order through all of the Pro Bulls.
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - catching up since the last show
3:17 - talking USF Football
13:20 - talking USF Baseball alumni in professional baseball. The following #ProBulls were discussed during the show in this order (alphabetical by last name): Austin Adams, Nelson Alvarez, Drew Brutcher, Nick Davila, Tommy Eveld, Jimmy Herget, Jack Jasiak, Orion Kerkering, Carmine Lane, Brad Lord, Shane McClanahan, Hunter Mink, Joaquin Monque, Coco Montes, Andrew Perez, Carson Ragsdale, Phoenix Sanders, Peter Strzelecki, Collin Sullivan, and David Villar.
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In this episode, Mark and Matt catch up with USF Baseball’s Director of Player Development, Chris Cates. Coach Cates played in Omaha as a college player for Louisville, played 5 years in professional baseball, and after retiring from playing he’s been a coach at the college level for 12 years. Here’s what the guys talked about with Coach:
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Welcome Coach Cates
5:01 - his Tampa roots
8:08 - his playing career at Louisville
13:55 - what playing in Omaha was like
18:27 - lessons from 5 years of playing pro baseball
24:25 - a common trait in guys that make the MLB
27:57 - post playing, the coaching journey
41:14 - recruiting future Bulls in Puerto Rico
46:08 - traits of successful college players
51:34 - being back at USF, his hometown team
59:56 - working for Coach Hannahs as Director of Player Development
Hosts:
Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans)
Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls)
Guest:
Chris Cates (@chrcates)
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In this episode, Matt and Adam catch up with USF legend Jim Louk. Since 1983, he’s been the voice of USF Athletics calling basketball, baseball, football games, and more on radio and TV. The guys ask Jim about his observations and memories from calling over 40 years of USF Baseball and other Bulls sports:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Welcoming Jim to the show
4:49 - MLB Bulls that Jim called college games for
5:20 - Ross Gload as a Bull, 10 year MLB vet
7:56 - Scott Hemond as a Bull, 7 year MLB vet
9:17 - legendary USF coaches Eddie Cardieri and Robin Roberts
13:40 - why he’s grateful for a certain Shane McClanahan moment
14:30 - the nastiest pitcher he saw in 40+ years of calling USF games
16:49 - Jim’s most memorable USF athletics moments
17:27 - Drew Brutcher’s Super-Regional game tying home run
20:47 - USF Men’s basketball memories
27:15 - USF Football memories and Lee Roy Selmon
39:48 - how Jim came to USF and stayed here for 40+ years
47:12 - the buzz around USF Athletics heading into 2024-2025
Hosts:
Adam Cartwright (@Adam12James)
Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls)
Guest:
Jim Louk (@USFJimLouk)
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In this episode, Matt and John catch up with Daniel Cantu. Daniel played at USF from 2019-2023 as a 1B/OF. During the 2021 season, Daniel helped the Bulls win their first conference tournament championship since 1995 and he was named the Most Outstanding Player of that tournament. He also helped the Bulls make it to the school’s first ever Super-Regional that year. He had 1 year of baseball eligibility left (due to COVID) after he graduated from USF in 2023 with a degree in Health Sciences and decided to take his talents to Tallahassee for a 1 year stint with FSU. During this past season, he helped the Noles earn a top 8 national seed and a trip to Omaha as their starting first baseman. Here’s what the guys talked about:
0:00 – Intro
1:10 – catching up with Daniel
5:32 – his grad season at FSU
8:01 – “The Animals” fan group at FSU
10:37 – his approach to hitting
12:30 – what was it like playing against USF
14:15 – how his team made it to Omaha
16:35 – what was it like playing in Omaha?
24:02 – the decision to retire from baseball
26:16 – what career will he pursue instead
30:49 – what life is like after baseball
35:10 – his thoughts on USF Baseball & an FSU transfer
38:43 – closing thoughts
Hosts:
John Kaplan (@johnnykii)
Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls)
Guest:
Daniel Cantu (@daniel_cantu33)
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In today's episode, John and Matt catch up with Brad Lord, a 2022 USF Baseball Alum and current pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization. Brad (age 24) is having a breakout season and has one of the lowest ERAs in all of minor league baseball (2.11 ERA in 111 IP). He recently was moved into the Nationals "Top 30 prospects" list and is currenty at Triple-A in Rochester. Topics discussed include:
-reflecting on his time at USF
-the day he got drafted
-learning to be a professional pitcher
-how he's transformed his game as a pro
-advice for up and coming pitchers
-his thoughts on the future of USF Baseball
And much more!
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In today’s episode, Mark sits down with Jeff Davis who played at USF Baseball from 1971-1973 and then spent almost two decades working for USF as an Assistant Coach, Interim Head Coach, Assistant Athletic Director and Interim Head Athletic Director until he moved on in 1989. Topics discussed include:
· Playing for USF Baseball in the program’s very early years
· Coaching under Robin Roberts, USF’s 3rd Head Coach and MLB Hall of Famer
· Helping USF Baseball make its first ever NCAA Tournament in 1982 as a Coach
· Navigating USF Athletics through financial struggles in 1985
· Thoughts on the current state and direction of USF and USF Athletics
And much more!
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In today’s episode, the guys sit down with new USF Baseball Head Coach, Mitch Hannahs. Topics discussed include:
· Why he wanted to come to USF
· Building out his assistant coaching staff
· His approach to building a successful baseball team and program
· Goals for the upcoming season
· What he looks for in recruits
And much more!
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On this weeks episode, Adam and John sit down with special guest Andrew Perez (2016-2018 USF Baseball LHP). Andrew gives an update on his pro ball season in Mexico and the trio discuss topics such as the new USF Baseball coaching staff, USF athletics facilities (past, present, and future), and Andrew’s fun stories from his time as a Bull!
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In this episode, Matt and Adam sit down and discuss new Head Coach, Mitch Hannahs’ assistant coaches and their first recruits. They also share their thoughts on this year’s CWS!
In today’s episode Mark sits down with USF Baseball alum, Jarrett Eaton (2021-2022). Jarrett helped the Bulls make it to their first ever NCAA Super-Regional in 2021. During the 11 postseason games that season, Jarrett batted .368 with a .968 OPS and 9 RBIs. In the Regional Championship game vs. South Alabama which the Bulls won 6-4, he went 3 for 3 with 3 RBIs.
Topics discussed in today’s show include what Jarrett has been up to since his USF playing days, the hiring of Mitch Hannahs as USF Baseball’s new Head Coach, and the College World Series in Omaha which is starting this weekend. Jarrett played in Omaha as a freshman with Auburn in 2019 and we talked about what it’s like to be there from a player’s perspective.
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Link to Coach Hannahs introductory press conference - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mitch-hannahs-introductory-press-conference/id1638981774?i=1000659057205
In today’s episode, Adam sits down with special guest and current #ProBull Andrew Perez! Andrew updates Bulls fans on playing professionally in Mexico and his experiences there, his work with younger players, NIL culture in college baseball and the state of USF baseball as we search for a new head coach. Andrew also gives his thoughts on a few of the coaching names that have been floated around on social media!
In this episode, Mark (@USFBaseballFans), Adam (@Adam12James), and John (@JohnnyKII) recap the season, reflect on the Mohl era, and talk about the open Head Coach position.
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - season recap
6:53 - tip of the cap to Billy Mohl
12:00 - key traits needed in new Head Coach
27:20 - Mike Silva is a great candidate
31:15 - Joe Urso would be elite
32:57 - Alex Sogard a strong option
36:31 - Discussing those 3 names
38:41 - Brewin Crew’s appeal to Joe Urso
43:12 - a couple more names to consider
In today's episode Mark recaps last night's 7-2 win over UNF and looks ahead to a big weekend of baseball at The Red. The Bulls are set to face UAB and if they win the series, they will advance to play in the AAC Championship in Clearwater next week. If they lose the series, their season will be over. Tune in to hear everything you need to know before this week's pivotal matchup!
In today’s episode, Matt and Adam talk about the last two weekend series, stars of the week, Matt’s stats, conference standings and picks for next week, Name that Bull, and brief preview of the Mid week game vs UNF.
In this episode Mark sits down with Jared Plummer of @ECUJungle to talk some college baseball as we look ahead to the series between the Bulls and Pirates in Greenville, NC this weekend.
0:00 - Introduction
1:52 - welcoming Jared of @ECUJungle onto the show
4:16 - how has ECU been so consistent over the years?
10:25 - what to know about ECU's squad for this weekend
27:28 - the inspirational story of Parker Byrd
33:10 - what is "The Jungle"?
In today's episode, Matt and Adam recap the weekend series with FAU which saw the Bulls win 1 of the 3 games. They also dive into their Stars of the Week, key stats to know, look into the AAC standings, pick winners for this weekend's AAC games, and finish off with "Name that Bull".
In this edition of Thirsty Thursdays, Mark and John are joined by Richard Pereira who covers FAU athletics for the "Inside the Burrow" podcast to talk about the upcoming series between the Bulls and the Owls. Mark and John also dive a little deeper into the matchup, talk about the Bulls' recent results, and give their "Picks to Click" for the upcoming weekend.
0:00 - Talking the FAU/USF series with Richard Pereira
15:05 - Mark and John's thoughts on the upcoming series
21:36- Discussing the past couple of weeks and how the Bulls can get right
35:32 - Picks to click for the upcoming weekend
In this episode, Matt and Adam recap the weekend series vs Rice, review AAC pick ‘em results and make their picks for next weekend, dive into Matt’s noteworthy stats, and do another Name That Bull segment!
We have a jam packed show for you today.
Mark and John sat down with Coach Mohl and discussed the season so far, players who have stood out lately, finding consistency with the pitching staff, and some key injury updates.
At the 26:40 mark, Adam and Matt deliver their weekend recap!
0:00 – Introducing Coach Mohl
2:28 – Coach’s take on the Tulane series
6:20 – Two players that have excelled since our last chat with Coach
10:00 – How he’s preparing the team for the 8 game homestand
14:53 – How he’s addressing the pitching issues of the past weekend
19:01 – Coach provides injury updates
22:40 – Cut for the Cure on April 28th
25:00 – Coach’s message to fans ahead of the homestand
26:40 – Matt & Adam give a weekend recap
30:58 – Matt & Adam look across the AAC
34:41 – Name that Bull
John dives into several different USF Baseball (20-13, 6-3) topics as the team prepares to head to New Orleans for a big series with Tulane.
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Bethune Cookman recap
5:27 - Tulane weekend preview
9:01 - State of the Bulls
11:48 - John power ranks our top bullpen arms
20:03 - Other team news and thoughts
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Adam and Matt recap the first conference series sweep of the season, share their stars of the week, look across the AAC, get into their "Name That Bull" and "Pick 'Em" segments and look ahead to the midweek matchup.
Mark recaps the midweek game vs Stetson, gives out his mid-season accolades and previews Wichita State.
Accolades (starts at the 4:36 mark) (offense and defense):
Standout senior
Rookie of the Year
Breakout player
Most improved
MVP
Best moment of the season
Best win of the season
Adam and Matt recap a tightly contested AAC series in Charlotte, give their stars of the weekend, look ahead to midweek action and more!
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We hope to see you at The Red this weekend and at the Saturday tailgate!
John and Mark break down the midweek win over Bethune Cookman and look ahead to a road test at Charlotte.
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Bulls escape Daytona Beach with a win
5:35 - Bulls lead the AAC in a key stat
9:11 - 3 players that are trending up
12:23 - How the Bulls can beat Charlotte
17:43 - The SoFlo Rodeo takes on baseball
Adam and Matt break down the first weekend of conference play, look ahead to the upcoming week, talk about some pro bulls and introduce a new segment to the show:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Weekend Recap
17:45 Stars of the weekend
24:02 Midweek preview
29:51 Pro Bull Update
33:02 “Name That Bull”
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Mark and John catch up on everything that has gone on with USF Baseball since the last show 6 games ago. Topics discussed include their observations from the games they attended in person this past week, the biggest takeaways and themes of the season so far and a preview of Memphis.
Mark and Matt sit down with Coach Mohl to get an inside look at the USF Baseball season 15 games in (9-6 record).
Topics discussed include the team’s biggest strengths and weaknesses so far, player injury updates, what goes into strategic decisions and much more!
Mark and John sit down to catch up on the midweek games and look ahead to the weekend. Also, Adam provides an update on USF Softball.
0:00 – Intro
1:35 – Reaction to the midweek wins
13:33 – Previewing this weekend vs NC A&T
20:48 – Shout outs – Bulls that are impressing early in the season
30:43 – Rest of season outlook
39:52 – USF Softball This Week
In this episode Matt and Adam react to a tightly contested weekend series at UCF and look ahead to the midweek games which feature in state matchups at UNF and Jacksonville.
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This was recorded on 2/29/24 but we still want to post because it was a fun conversation. Sorry for the delay on this one. We had some technical difficulties but have it resolved going forwards. John, Adam and Matt have a spirited conversation on all things USF Baseball and why they hate UCF.
In this episode the guys react to a historic weekend for USF Baseball which saw the team win 4 straight games by a margin of 10 runs or more for the first time in program history.
Also, starting at 26:51, Mark sits down with Brett Nevitt @brettpn to talk about the upcoming matchup with FSU.
Talking some USF Softball and thoughts on USF Baseball’s weekend series with Marist.
0:00 - Intro
2:07 - USF Softball analysis and thoughts
9:04 - USF Baseball’s opponent: Marist
14:30 - Thoughts on USF Baseball heading into the weekend
25:50 - USF fan support is growing in all sports, how can it translate to baseball?
Matt and Adam discuss USF Baseball’s opening weekend games and also look around the AAC to see how the weekend went for the conference:
0:00 - USF’s opening weekend
14:14 - Shout out to Parker Byrd of ECU
17:40 - Talking AAC Baseball
24:37 - USF’s player of the week
The guys preview the USF Invitational featuring 3 solid opponents and also the conference.
0:00 - Intro
1:46 - Start of show
4:58 - Conference preview - teams to watch
8:26 - Conference preview - player & pitcher of the year candidates from USF and other teams
21:15 - Opening Weekend - what are the guys looking to see from the Bulls?
30:33 - Opening Weekend - scouting report on the other 3 teams
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The guys caught up with Coach Mohl and discussed the upcoming season, which players have made a lot of progress in the off-season, what he looks for in pitching recruits, injury updates, the impacts of the new assistant coaches, and more.
0:00 - Intro
1:48 - Fan Questions: Breakout players, top newcomers, and more
22:09 - Preseason takes: "Lock it In", "Jury's Out", "Bold Predictions"
35:30 - Pro Bulls: an update on some Pro Bulls
The guys sat down with 2018 USF Baseball Alum and current Chicago White Sox Triple-A pitcher Andrew Perez:
0:00 – Intro
1:46 – Introducing our guest, #ProBull Andrew Perez
3:27 – How he came to USF and favorite memories playing for the program
12:27 – Biggest adjustment from college to professional baseball
16:42 – How he developed into a pro while playing for USF
28:45 – What made his USF teams so successful? (they made back-to-back Regionals)
32:15 – His connection with the current USF team and players in the pros
41:40 – Plans for the upcoming season
In today's episode, the guys break down their observations from the fall and discuss new additions to the roster. They also look ahead to what the starting lineup and pitching rotation could potentially look like in 2024. Also, a preview of opening weekend which will feature match-ups with 3 of the top 50 teams in the country.
0:00 – Intro
1:47 – Observations from fall
10:47 – New additions to the roster
18:33 – Starting lineup projections & discussion
27:40 – Pitching rotation projections & discussion
46:39 – Opening weekend tournament & season look ahead
Thank you for listening and Go Bulls!
The Brewin Crew is back with another episode of It's Brewin at McEwen: A USF Baseball Podcast. In today's episode, the guys are joined by USF Baseball Head Coach Billy Mohl. Topics discussed include:-what he's been upto this off-season-bringing new assistant coaches in-his expanded role with pitchers this season-what he looks for in recruits-reflecting on his journey in playing and coaching-how he navigates the changing landscape of college athletics-giving back and why it's important to him-seeing former players succeed in the MLB and in life- and much more!Thank you for listening and Go Bulls!
The Brewin Crew is back with another episode of It's Brewin at McEwen: A USF Baseball Podcast. Today the guys are back with the addition of a new co-host (Adam Cartwright). Mark and Matt were also on this show and although John couldn't join this one he will be back soon.The guys caught up on everything that has been going on with USF Baseball this off-season:
0:00 – Intro
1:47 – Catching up, new co-host added! (Adam)
4:23 – Reaction to the MLB Draft and impact to the Bulls
10:38 – Incoming recruits and transfers to watch out for
25:48 – Way too early starting lineup prediction
42:10 – Thoughts on the 2 new assistant coaches
45:26 – Pro Bulls (USF Baseball alumni shout outs)
49:02 – Thoughts on the 5 new teams in the conference
Thank you for listening and Go Bulls!
Matt and John break down the past week of USF Baseball including thoughts on the offense, the pitching staff, and how the team can come together to make a run in the conference tourny. The guys also break down their top 10 moments of the 2023 season so far.
We've got a great episode today featuring USF Softball's senior outfielder, Bailee Leistl. We talk about the USF Softball season and her career at USF. In the USF Baseball segment, the guys get deep when it comes to looking ahead to the rest of the season.
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Bailee Leistl interview
25:20 - USF Baseball talk, time to bounce back
36:55 - Why we started It's Brewin at McEwen
39:25 - How the Bulls can find their "Why"
45:25 - What this team needs from their coaches right now
53:14 - Saying thank you to the team
57:32 - Looking ahead to Cincinnati
Mark and Matt give you their reaction to the past week. They also talk about the outlook for the rest of the Bulls' season, answer fan questions, and look ahead to UCF.
0:00 - Weekly review
13:29 - Rest of season outlook
23:39 - Answering fan questions
35:17 - Looking ahead to UCF
Thank you for listening and Go Bulls!
Today's episode features an interview with Bulls' Saturday starting pitcher, Hunter Mink. He’s been playing at a really high level and it was great to get some insight into how he’s finding success. The episode starts off with John, Matt, and Mark sharing their reactions and takeaways from the start of AAC play and looking ahead to this weekend's matchup with Houston:
0:00 - Intro and Conference Play Thoughts
19:10 - Player shout outs, looking at strong performances
26:55 - Houston Preview
36:55 - Hunter Mink interview
Today’s episode features Mark and Matt sharing their reaction to the 4 games since the last podcast. That includes the 3 game home series with VCU and the mid-week win over Bethune Cookman. They also look ahead to conference play which starts this weekend.
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Overview of the week
3:24 - The offense is humming, hitter shout outs
12:45 - Redemption on defense
16:12 - What needs to improve on defense
20:43 - Highlighting good pitching performances
25:17 - Fan question - conference play outlook
31:04 - Previewing the UCF series
Be sure to join us for our watch party for Sunday’s game at 1 PM at Paddy Wagon irish pub at 2711 University Square Dr. near the USF campus. A portion of all proceeds go to support NIL opportunities for USF student athletes through the Fowler Avenue Collective.
Today's episode features a visit from Bulls' senior first baseman Daniel Cantu. We get to catch up with him on how the season is going. Also, members of the Fowler Avenue Collective got to join us live and ask their questions as well.
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Fowler Ave Collective NIL
6:21 - Daniel Cantu on the show
19:27 - Daniel Cantu answers fan questions
35:53 - Mark, Matt & John season analysis
47:56 - Rafi Betancourt has arrived
51:30 - Conclusion
The Bulls are home this weekend for a 3 game series with VCU. Be sure to be there and Pack The Red!
Bulls on the Farm is a new series started by one of our hosts (Matthew) as a way to feature USF Baseball commits who will be coming to Tampa within the next year or two. This series will be a supplement to our normal weekly show.
Get to know USF baseball commits Anthony Saleeba and Corey Kling. Our host, Matthew Giardino, asks the guys about their interests off the field, how their senior year of high school baseball is going, and learns more about why they chose USF and what they’re doing to prepare for college baseball.
Today’s episode features Mark, Matt, and John giving their reactions to week 4 which saw the Bulls split with 2 wins and 2 losses. The Bulls beat Pittsburgh and then lost a road series to Long Beach State.
0:00 - Overview of the prior week
1:59 - Small ball. The good and bad.
4:08 - Game management decisions
8:10 - Pitching rotation shapes up
16:01 - What’s wrong with the offense?
20:17 - Elite defense in the infield
24:07 - Stanton Leuthner time?
27:14 - The week ahead
35:15 - Bold predictions
The show was recorded on Monday night, March 13th, 2023. Next up for the Bulls is a midweek series at home with Dartmouth which features 2 games. Also the Bulls play a 3 game home series this weekend against Army.
Today’s episode features Mark, Matt, and John giving their reactions to seeing the lineup take shape, getting to see more of the pitching staff, and looking ahead to week 3. We also answer some fan questions at the end.
0:00 - Intro & week recap
2:56 - Recapping the position players
10:44 - Recapping the pitchers
17:09 - Fan questions
23:11 - What has impressed the most about the team so far this season?
The show was recorded on Monday night, February 27th, 2023. Next up for the Bulls is a trip to Tally to take on FSU on Wednesday, March 1st. Then the Bulls are back home for a weekend series vs. Northeastern starting on Friday at 6:30 PM.
Today’s episode features Mark, Matt, and John giving their reactions to opening weekend, breaking down what they saw from the pitching staff and position players, and answering fan questions that were submitted on social media (follow @usfbaseballfans).
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Opening weekend recap and reactions
15:23 - Diving into the pitching staff a bit more
21:30 - Answering fan questions
37:48 - Closing thoughts, looking ahead to UF
The Bulls won the season opener on Friday night 8 to 7, but then dropped the final two games of the series.
The show was recorded on Monday night, February 20th, 2023 but once you read this it will be Tuesday and that means the Florida Gators are in town for a huge match up at The Red. The game with the Gators tonight is the first in a stretch of 5 games in 6 days for the Bulls.
Today’s episode features John and Mark previewing the pitching staff for the upcoming 2023 season.
Intro and overview - 0:00
Starting rotation - 3:01
Closer/Set-up Man - 17:08
Middle relief - 27:39
Closing thoughts - 41:00
In today’s episode we cover every pitcher on the roster and break down what type of roles we think they’ll be in and the impact they might be able to have on this season.
Today’s episode features Matt and Mark previewing the upcoming 2023 season. We’re breaking our season preview into 2 parts. Today’s episode is focused on position players and the next episode will be focused on pitchers. In addition to previewing each position in the field, we also cover the overall outlook for the offense this season and answer some fan questions.
0:00 - intro
1:01 - preview of the infielders
18:47 - preview of the outfielders
30:48 - preview of the offense as a whole
43:38 - Fan mail
Get to know USF Baseball players Caleb Pundsack and Tanner Mink. We talk about their journeys to USF, Caleb’s path as an underdog, Tanner’s transition from position player to pitcher, how the team spends time together off the field, how the coaching staff has helped them develop, and some players on the team who have looked impressive in the pre-season. Also, stay tuned until the end as we’ve added in a new segment that might just become a staple of our show going forwards. We’ll need you, the listeners, to vote on the results!
Get to know USF Baseball players Ethan Brown and Jackson Cothren. Topics discussed include coming from JUCO to D1, the culture being built within USF Baseball, country music, favorite hangouts near USF, and a preview of the pitching staff.