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Carl, Cass, Zach, and Chris talk about a 2-2 week that started with promise and ended in disappointment
Carl, Cass, Zach, and Chris talk about a 1-3 week including a devastating series sweep at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes
s execution issues in frustrating weekendBy Carl James @jovian34 April 26th, 2026Indiana Baseball outhit Iowa Sunday, but dropped the game in part due to three errors and unearned runs. The 7-4 loss conclude a weekend series sweep at the hands of the Hawkeyes. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer after the game.Indiana travels to Louisville for the last midweek game of the season Tuesday at 6pm. See you at the Bart!YouTube:https://youtu.be/ZTKaDthGZqkAudio:
Carl, Cass, Zach, and Chris talk about a 4-1 non-conference week including a series win over Abilene Christian
s first win by a single run this season. Jackson Yarberry tossed 5.0 innings of scoreless relief allowing just 4 baserunners and striking out eight. Hogan Denny and Jake Hanley got on base three times, Caleb Koskie extended his hitting streak to 21 games including an RBI single in the bottom of the 8th to drive in what would be the winning run. The media met with Yarberry, Denny, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.Jackson Yarberry and Hogan DennyIndiana travels to Muncie Tuesday at 3pm for a mid-week against Ball State before diving back into Big Ten play Friday at home against Iowa. See you at the Bart!YouTube:https://youtu.be/9letisLu-kcAudio:
Carl, Cass, Zach, and Chris talk about a 2-2 week including a rough series loss at Maryland
Carl, Cass, and Chris talk about a 2-2 week including a B1G series win over Rutgers. David Welch joins to talk about the opening of the Minor League Baseball season for Hoosier alumni.
Jeff Mercer talks to the media as the Hoosiers attempt to end a 6-game skid with Rutgers coming to the Bart
s 3-1 week, and special guest David Welch discusses Hoosier alumni in the MLB ahead of opening day.
Jeff Mercer | Jake Hanley | Cooper MalamazianBy Carl James @jovian34 March 21st, 2026Indiana Baseball was down 4 runs before putting on a batting helmet Friday. Jake Hanley lead the charge in the comeback hitting 4-for-4 with a game tying home run. Cooper Malamazian added three hits, including the teams only triple this season. Once IU had the lead in the 6th, Gavin Seebold dominated with 6 strikeouts in a 12-out save. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer, Hanley, and Malamazian after the contest.The Hoosiers and Gophers continue the series today, Saturday, at 2pm. See you at the Bart!YouTube:https://youtu.be/IyW5mRabNs0Audio:
Carl and Cass discuss surprising announcement from the Big Ten Conference about a bizarre new 2026 Tournament format
Coach Mercer addresses bright spots and the middle inning breakdowns that lead to the Hoosiers 9-4 opening day loss in Chapel Hill
ProBall Hoosiers is making his second appearance on Talking Hoosier Baseball as he participated in our All-Time Draft with Jeremy Gray back in 2020. We are welcoming David Welch to THB for the first time.
Chris, Zach, and Cass discuss a road series win to close out the regular season and preview the B1G Tourney
Chris, Carl, and Cass discuss a rivalry series win to close out the home portion of the season.
t get the big hit to drive in multiple runs. Head coach Jeff Mercer met with the media following the contest.Indiana and Purdue will play a nationally televised rubber match at 4pm Sunday. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Zach, Chris, Carl, and Cass discuss a week of ups and downsBy Carl James @jovian34 April 22nd, 2025Indiana had an eventful week. Tuesday saw the Hoosiers drop another close game, this time in the final home midweek game against Indiana State. The bats didn’t do enough to overcome several balls finding holes in a big middle inning. The Hoosiers were down 6 to 1 going into the bottom of the 8th on Friday in the series opener with Maryland and showed that they are more than capable of staging a comeback and grinding out a win in a close game. Will Moore got on in the 8th after Cooper Malamazian cut the lead to 1 run with a two-run bomb. Moore scored on a two-out infield single by Korbyn Dickerson. Tyler Cerny, representing the winning run, got to third base on an errant pickoff throw with no outs. The sacrifice opportunity was squandered by two strikeouts. That brought back up Moore, who got into a two-strike count of his own but went the other way for a line drive single to walk it off. For his weekend efforts Moore was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.In steady rain on Saturday Cole Gilley and Grant Holderfield were ineffective in a pair of disastrous early innings that lead to Maryland evening up the series on Saturday.Despite seemingly being outplayed, Maryland managed to tie the Easter Sunday rubber match at three runs in the bottom of the sixth before an onslaught lead by an historic 3-hit, 3-walk, reached base in all appearances day by Devin Taylor, who called game in the bottom of the 8th inning with a 3-run bomb to clinch the run-rule and give Indiana the series win.YouTube:Audio:
s. Ben Grable opened the game on the mound with 4 innings of 1-run baseball. Dickerson, Grable, and head coach Jeff Mercer met with the media following the contest.Indiana next faces a re-match with Ball State, this time at Victory Field in Indianapolis, for a Wednesday 6pm first pitch. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
s record breaking home runBy Carl James @jovian34 April 19th, 2025With the rain pouring down in the 2nd and 3rd innings, Hoosier pitching gave up 14 runs as Maryland cruised to a run-rule victory at Bart Kaufman Field on Saturday. After a rain delay things settled down on the mound, and Devin Taylor hit his 48th career home run eclipsing the program mark. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.Indiana and Maryland will play a rubber match for the series at 12 noon Eastern on Easter Sunday at Bart Kaufman Field. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Will Moore | Ryan Kraft | Jeff MercerBy Carl James @jovian34 April 19th, 2025Indiana roared back from a 6-1 middle 8th inning deficit to win 7-6 on a Will Moore walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning. Ryan Kraft handled the bulk of the pitching load with four innings of solid middle relief. The media met with Moore, Kraft, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.Indiana and Maryland continue the series today, Saturday April 19th at 2pm Eastern. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Ryan Kraft | Cooper Malamazian | Jeff MercerBy Carl James @jovian34 April 16th, 2025The media spoke with senior pitcher Ryan Kraft, freshman shortstop Cooper Malamazian, and head coach Jeff Mercer following practice and scrimmage on Wednesday.Ryan Kraft and Cooper MalamazianIndiana welcomes the Maryland Terapins to Bart Kaufman Field, Friday April 18th at 6pm Eastern. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Zach, Chris, Carl, and Cass discuss a series loss at IllinoisBy Carl James @jovian34 April 14th, 2025Indiana went on the road this weekend and picked up their fourth series loss out of six in conference play. Only by the fact that their series wins have both been sweeps are the Hoosiers still on the right side of .500 baseball in conference play.As it broke down, it was the Friday night game that was the decider. Saturday was a convincing win for the Hoosiers and Sunday was even more convincing for Illinois. It was Friday where Hoosier pitching was good enough, but the bats were in between on timing.YouTube:Audio:
evened the series at Illinois on Saturday with an all round great performance, including another dominant turn from righty grad student Cole Gilley and a multi-hit day from freshman Hogan Denny. The media spoke with Gilley, Denny, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.Hogan Denny and Cole GilleyIndiana and Illinois will conclude the series today, Sunday April 13th at 2pm Eastern time with a rubber match. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
4-game winning streak was snapped Friday night as Illini righty Tyler Schmitt held the Hoosiers to just one run in 7 innings. Devin Taylor joined the Hoosier career 200-hit club and Ryan Kraft was excellent in middle relief. The media spoke with head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.Indiana and Illinois resume the series today, Saturday April 12th at 4pm Eastern. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Beyond Midseason Newcomer of the Year. That same podcast gave honorable mentions to Taylor and Dickerson for potential Player of the Year, Cole Gilley for Newcomers, Jake Hanley and Cooper Malamazian for freshman honors.And in program news - bidding is out for new turf at the Bart, hopefully to be installed this summer.YouTube:Audio:
Deron Swanson | Joey Brenczewski | Jeff MercerBy Carl James @jovian34 April 9th, 2025The Hoosiers completed a stretch of four games in three days winning all four with 7-5 win over Ball State on Tuesday night. Lefty Deron Swanson earned the win with 4.1 innings of scoreless middle relief. Joey Brenczewski got on base 3 times. The media spoke with Swanson, Brenczewski, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.Indiana heads to Champaign for a three game series at Illinois starting Friday at 7pm Eastern. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Korbyn Dickerson | Caleb Koskie | Jeff MercerBy Carl James @jovian34 April 7th, 2025The Hoosiers put on show of complete and utter domination on Monday, sweeping the double header over Michigan State by a combined score of 32-4, concluding a series sweep as well. Hoosier hitters were relentless and pitchers just kept throwing strikes. Korbyn Dickerson now leads the B1G in RBIs and Caleb Koskie collected 6 RBIs in his first ever collegiate start. The media met with Dickerson, Koskie and head coach Jeff Mercer following the series finale.Korbyn Dickerson and Caleb KoskieIndiana concludes the 9-game homestand Tuesday at 6pm against Ball State. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Devin Taylor | Ryan Kraft | Jeff MercerBy Carl James @jovian34 April 6th, 2025The Hoosiers managed to collect four earned runs against Michigan State ace lefty Joseph Dzierwa, who had only given up 6 earned runs all season before this outing. Devin Taylor had three hits as part of the Hoosier effort to get the lead. Senior Gavin Seebold got the win with a 2 earned run 5 inning performance. Ryan Kraft held the lead in the sixth and the seventh. The media met with Taylor, Kraft and Mercer.Devin Taylor and Ryan KraftIndiana concludes the series with a Monday noon doubleheader. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Jake Stadler | Korbyn Dickerson | Jeff MercerBy Carl James @jovian34 April 2nd, 2025The Hoosiers committed 5 errors and allowed three late unearned runs as they fell at home to no. 18 Louisville. After the Tuesday night game, the media spoke with head coach Jeff Mercer. On Wednesday, following practice, the media met with Stadler, Dickerson and Mercer.Korbyn Dickerson and Jake StadlerIndiana continues the long home stand Friday at 6pm (time weather permitting) when Michigan State comes to Bart Kaufman Field for a three-game weekend series. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Zach, Chris, Carl, and Cass discuss a 2-2 week with a home series lost in a rubber match late inning meltdown.By Carl James @jovian34 March 31st, 2025It was a frustrating week for Indiana Baseball which lost its third Big Ten weekend series of the season. What really made it frustrating was that the Hoosiers were four innings away from winning the rubber match against USC with a 9-run lead. The gang talks about that, some great plays, a ton of offense, and even a new occasional Red Belt award named for famous game winning ball-hawk Brent Tonsoni.YouTube:Audio:
t hold onto a 9-run lead after 5 innings as USC slowly came back and took over with a two-run homer in the top of ninth. USC went on to defeat Indiana 13-12. Head coach Jeff Mercer met with the media following the loss.After two days off, Indiana welcomes no. 18 Louisville on Tuesday at 6pm for a midweek tilt at home. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
s. Cooper Malamazian went 4 for 8 with two doubles and three RBIs. Cole Gilley and Pete Haas combined to strike out 15 Trojans in 7.2 innings of the second game. The media met with Cerny, Malamazian, and Jeff Mercer following the contest.Cooper Malamazian and Tyler CernyThe two teams will play a rubber match to decide the series at 12pm ET on Saturday. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Grant Holderfield | Jake Hanley | Cole Gilley | Tyler Cerny | Jeff MercerBy Carl James @jovian34 March 26th, 2025The Hoosiers run ruled Bellarmine on Tuesday night. Indiana used 7 pitchers, each with one shut-out inning while the bats put up 13 runs including a Tyler Cerny inside-the-park home run and a Cooper Malamazian grand slam. Cole Gilley got the win with one inning in the first and Grant Holderfield pitched a clean inning in the middle of the contest.Jake Hanley and Grant HolderfieldAfter the Tuesday night game, the media spoke with Holderfield, first baseman Jake Hanley, and head coach Jeff Mercer. On Wednesday, following practice, the media met with Gilley, Cerny and Mercer.Cole Gilley and Tyler CernyIndiana continues the long home stand Friday at 6pm when Southern California comes to Bart Kaufman Field for the first of a three-game weekend series. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Zach, Carl, and Cass discuss a 2-2 week.By Carl James @jovian34 March 24th, 2025It was a mixed week for Indiana Baseball. They extended their win streak to 6 games with a midweek win at home over Evansville and taking the opener of the weekend series at now no. 24 UCLA. The Hoosiers were unable to win the series, however, losing Saturday and Sunday in late innings. UCLA’s deep and accurate pitching had Indiana hitters mostly making weak contact. In no game on the weekend did Indiana amass 10 hits. Hoosier pitching, however continues to improve, holding UCLA to just one run on Friday, and then keeping the rest of the games close.YouTube:Audio:
s potent offense at bay much of the day with a high off-speed mix inducing a lot of week contact. Indiana ran out a lot of arms including senior Ryan Kraft, played excellent defense, and kept it close. A late 4-4 was broken with a solo shot by junior outfielder Devin Taylor in the 7th and a two-run blast by freshman Cooper Malamazian in the 8th.After the game, the media spoke with Malamazian, Kraft, and head coach Jeff Mercer.Cooper Malamazian and Ryan KraftIndiana next travels to Los Angeles for their first B1G series on the west coast as they take on a very hot UCLA team currently leading the conference standings. See You at the Bart!YouTube:https://youtu.be/07Fp4MlpyDwAudio:
s announcement of going to a 1-starter pitching model. There are pros and cons to such a model. It mostly worked in 2023. Can it help the Hoosiers win in big series like at UCLA this coming weekend?YouTube:Audio:
Gavin Seebold | Korbyn Dickerson | Jeff MercerBy Carl James @jovian34 March 16th, 2025Indiana completed a series sweep of Ohio State on Sunday, winning two of the three games by run-rules, including this one by a score of 14-3 in just 7 innings. Korbyn Dickerson became the first Hoosier since Matthew Ellis in 2023 to get to 10 season home runs before the end of March. Hoosier pitching struck out 12 batters, getting most of their outs via the strikeout. Gavin Seebold played fireman allowing just one run in his 2.1 innings of middle relief.After the game, the media spoke with Seebold, Dickerson, and head coach Jeff Mercer.Gavin Seebold and Korbyn DickersonIndiana next welcomes 2024 Super Regional team the Evansville Purple Aces to Bart Kaufman Field on Tuesday at 6pm. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Andrew Wiggins | TJ Schuyler | Jeff MercerBy Carl James @jovian34 March 5th, 2025Indiana got in a huge 9-2 hole and just missed coming back late, losing to Northern Kentucky 13-11. Right fielder Andrew Wiggins, Catcher TJ Schuyler, and Head Coach Jeff Mercer took questions from the media following the game on Tuesday night.Indiana heads to Happy Valley to open up Big Ten play at Penn State Friday evening. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Cass, Carl, and Chris discuss a 3-2 week with a lot of offense.By Carl James @jovian34 March 3rd, 2025Indiana Baseball followed up a disapointing home opener with a 3-1 weekendYouTube:Audio:
s and host Stetson, starting with a Friday double-header. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Cass, Carl, Zach, and Chris discuss a nice turnaround weekend at the USA Baseball complex.By Carl James @jovian34 February 25th, 2025Indiana Baseball turned things around in Cary, North Carolina with a 3-0 weekendYouTube:Audio:
and discuss what happened and what it means for the larger season going forward. We also preview the USA event in Cary, North Carolina, this upcoming weekend.YouTube:Audio:
Outfield and Pitching plus the first three opponentsBy Chris Feeny @iubase17 February 11th, 2025Indiana Baseball is just 3 days away from opening the season in Surprise, Arizona. Zach Horwitz, Chris Feeny, and Cassady Palmer mix it up on the Hoosiers pitching and outfield, where there is talent but still a lot of questions on roles.YouTube:Audio:
Ryan KraftThe program is planning one more media session next week before the team flies to Arizona. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Podcast Season kicks off with lots of offenseBy Carl James @jovian34 February 3rd, 2025Indiana Baseball is just 11 days away from opening the season in Surprise, Arizona. Carl James, Zach Horwitz, Chris Feeny, and Cassady Palmer mix it up on the Hoosiers position players, a group expected to score a lot of runs in 2025.The @SeeYouAtTheBart gang will record one more preview next Monday, this time focused on pitching.YouTube:Audio:
A mix of veterans and freshmen take questionsBy Carl James @jovian34 January 30th, 2025Indiana Baseball is just over two weeks away from opening the season in Surprise, Arizona. On Wednesday after practice at Bart Kaufman field the media caught up junior shortstop Tyler Cerny, freshman first baseman Jake Hanley, senior pitcher Drew Buhr and freshman pitcher Brayton Thomas.Drew Buhr and Brayton ThomasTyler Cerny and Jake HanleyThe program is planning two more media sessions in advance of opening weekend. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Aydan Decker-PettyJeff MercerThe program is expected to meet with the media weekly in advance of opening weekend. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
later this month. We will pass along dates and times when they are available. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
s Chris Feeny met with head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.Indiana next plays Saturday October 5th at 1pm, hosting Big 12 program Cincinnati in the final exhibition against an outside opponent this season. The game is free and open to the public. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
s action. The game will be at 11am ET on Big Ten Network. See You at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Carl and Chris discuss a series loss at Nebraska plus preview Michigan and discuss Seniors in advance of senior day.By Carl James @jovian34 May 15th, 2024The Indiana University Baseball team competed hard in a tough road series, pitching really well, but fell short dropping the series to Nebraska two game to one.Seniors to be recognized:Sam MurrisonMorgan ColopyTy RybarczykDrew BuhrNate Ball (manager)Ty Bothwell (recognized in 2023)Seti ManaseJack MoffittCarter Mathison (junior graduating in the summer)For information on the Hoosier Ticket Project that Chris discussed, you can visit the Hoosier Ticket Project website or email info@hoosierticketproject.orgVideo:Audio:
Carl, Cass, and Chris discuss a crazy comeback series win in West LafayetteBy Carl James @jovian34 May 6th, 2024; WIUX radio call intro by Ben Haller; Probability overlay from 6-4-3 Charts and D1Baseball.comThe Indiana University Baseball team accomplished something that has eluded the program since 2002 - they won a weekend series in West Lafayette. It is also the first road series victory in the series for either team since the opening of Alexander and Bart Kaufman Fields in 2013.It sure wasn’t easy for the Hoosiers. Indiana made four errors and two costly base running mistakes on the way to a 7-4 Friday night defeat. On Saturday and Sunday the Hoosiers failed to score at all in the first six innings of either game.On Saturday, Purdue starter Luke Wagner was excellent, giving up only one hit and facing the minimum, thanks to a double play through six innings. The Hoosiers ran him after two hits in the seventh and scored 6 in that inning including a Carter Mathison three-run blast. The pitching duo of Connor Foley and Ty Bothwell were back and held Purdue to just two runs on the day as the Hoosiers ran away with the game 10-2.On Sunday the Hoosiers again scored in only the seventh and ninth innings, but it was much closer. Indiana was crushing the ball all day but couldn’t seem to find outfield grass. Brock Tibbitts and Carter Mathison finally broke through with back to back hits in the ninth, opening the flood gates of three walks, and infield hit and an error to take the lead. Redshirt freshman pitcher Jacob Vogel pitched the final 4.0 scoreless innings to seal the win.For information on the Hoosier Ticket Project that Chris discussed, you can visit the Hoosier Ticket Project website or email info@hoosierticketproject.orgVideo:Audio:
Carl, Cass, and Chris discuss a home series sweep over the Scarlet KnightsBy Carl James @jovian34 May 3rd, 2024The Indiana University Baseball team went 3-0, sweeping Rutgers at the Bart this past weekend. This is the second series sweep for the Hoosiers this season, the first at home and the first in conference play. Oh.. and the Hoosiers did this all without the services of ace starter Connor Foley or Brock Tibbitts.Friday the Hoosiers threw a trio of bullpen arms for three innings each who held a very potent Rutgers offense to three runs. Brandon Keyster, Julian Tonghini, and Brayden Risedorph held the Scarlet Knights at bay while Joey Brenczewski, Cal Sefcik, and Nick Mitchell did damage at the plate against a legit Friday night starter to give the Hoosiers an 8-3 win.Saturday the Hoosiers clinched their fourth straight conference series win. Devin Taylor racked up 11 total bases and the Hoosier offense kept the Hoosiers ahead when Ty Bothwell handed the ball to Drew Buhr who was lights out for 5 innings.Sunday, the Hoosiers swept the series in run-rule fashion needing only two pitchers with Aydan Decker-Petty carrying a bulk of the workload in the win. Taylor, Sefcik, and Mitchell all hit long balls along with Tyler Cerny hitting a grand slam and Carter Mathison hitting his 40th home run as a Hoosier.For information on the Hoosier Ticket Project that Chris discussed, you can visit the Hoosier Ticket Project website or email info@hoosierticketproject.orgVideo:Audio:
Media meets with Taylor, Decker-Petty, and Mercer following 18-6 win at home on Sunday to sweep the Rutgers seriesBy Carl James @jovian34 April 28th, 2024Indiana did the one thing that they struggled with on Saturday, they did damage right after a mid-inning pitching change and cashed in big on RBI opportunities. Devin Taylor continued his torrid weekend going 2 for 4 with a double and a homer. Aydan Decker-Petty earned the win in 4.2 innings allowing no hits, earned runs, or walks. The media met with Taylor, Decker-Petty, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.Aydan Decker-Petty and Devin TaylorIndiana travels to West Lafayette to face Big Ten leading Purdue. The Hoosiers only trail Purdue and Illinois by one game, but Nebraska and Michigan are also within just one game with three weeks to go. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Media meets with Buhr, Mitchell, and Mercer following 12-6 series clinching win at home on SaturdayBy Carl James @jovian34 April 28th, 2024Indiana bats came alive against a quintet of Rutgers pitchers to clinch a fourth straight B1G series victory on Saturday. Drew Buhr got the win on the mound with 5.0 innings of scoreless relief. Devin Taylor had two home runs and a triple from the lead-off spot. Both teams played stellar defense, including right fielder Nick Mitchell who made a leaping grab up against the right field wall in the top of the seventh inning. The media met with Buhr, Mitchell, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.Drew Buhr and Nick MitchellThe Hoosiers and Scarlet Knights are back at it today, Sunday 11am on BTN. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Media meets with Brenczewski, Tonghini, and Mercer following 8-3 win at home on FridayBy Carl James @jovian34 April 27th, 2024With Connor Foley still not ready to go from injury, Indiana had a bullpen day against Rutgers ace Justin Sinibaldi. A trio of bullpen arms put combined to put up ace numbers with 3.0 innings of work each, while the Hoosier hitters worked Sinibaldi, lead by Joey Brenczewski who went 2 for 4 with a three-run homer in the first inning. Julian Tonghini allowed no runs in his three innings of work, and that includes not allowing an inherited runner to score from third with no one out in the fourth inning. The media spoke with Brenczewski, Tonghini, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.Joey BrenczewskiJulian TonghiniThe Hoosiers and Scarlet Knights are back at it Saturday at 2pm. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Carl, Cass, and Chris discuss a road series win over Minnesota and a midweek tieBy Carl James @jovian34 April 25th, 2024The Indiana University Baseball team won it’s third straight B1G series this past weekend in Minneapolis. Ty Bothwell was electric as Indiana cruised to victory in the series opener on Saturday. Friday’s freeze-out turned Sunday into a double header. The first game was a disaster for the Hoosiers who struggled in most facets of the game and suffered their 4th run-rule style loss of the season. The Hoosiers had very short memories as they jumped out to a three-run lead on the third batter of the second game and controlled the game the rest of the way.Tuesday’s anticipated in-state matchup on the big stage of Victory Field in Indianapolis was unfortunately washed out by rain. The game moved to Wednesday in Muncie. The Hoosiers were down 7-1 top of the 8th. 3 runs in the 8th and 9th forced extra innings. No one scored the rest of the way and the game was called a tie for darkness after 12 innings. Hoosier bullpen arms held the Cardinals scoreless for the last 5 innings.For information on the Hoosier Ticket Project that Chris discussed, you can visit the Hoosier Ticket Project website or email info@hoosierticketproject.orgVideo:Audio:
Carl, Cass, and Chris discuss comeback series win over Penn StateBy Carl James @jovian34 April 17th, 2024The Indiana University Baseball team was staring another home series defeat in the eyes in the middle of the second inning on Saturday. Having been blown out on Friday, the Nittany Lions had just lit up Connor Foley for 8 runs and the Hoosier ace was already out of the game. Then a historic comeback ensued capped with Devin Taylor taking home on a wild pitch to give the Hoosiers a 10-9 victory. A dominant win on Sunday clinched the series. However a mid-week setback against Evansville has the Hoosier RPI down to 80th in the country.For information on the Hoosier Ticket Project that Chris discussed, you can visit the Hoosier Ticket Project website or email info@hoosierticketproject.orgVideo:Audio:
Media meets with Mercer following 5-4 midweek loss at home on TuesdayBy Carl James @jovian34 April 17th, 2024Last night Indiana had a relatively successful staff day on the mound, holding a veteran Evansville hitting group to just 5 runs, but head coach Jeff Mercer was not pleased with the opportunities the Hoosier bats failed to capitalize on in the middle innings. Indiana went on to lose 5-4. The media met with Mercer following the game.The Hoosiers travel to Minneapolis for a confernce series agianst Minnesota starting Friday evening. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Media meets with Brenczewski, Decker-Petty, and Mercer following Sunday's dominant series rubber match win over Penn State.By Carl James @jovian34 April 14th, 2024Indiana dominated Penn State in every aspect of the 12-3 game on Sunday. Joey Brenczewski had 4 hits, two of them home runs including a grand slam, and 7 total RBIs. Aydan Decker-Petty allowed only one run in a 4.1 -inning save. After the game the media spoke with Brenczewski, Decker-Petty, and head coach Jeff Mercer.Aydan Decker-Petty and Joey Brenczewski (Carl James for iubase.com)The Hoosiers welcome Evansville to Bloomington on Tuesday at 6pm. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Media meets with Buhr, Wiggins, and Mercer following Saturday comeback walk-off win over Penn State.By Carl James @jovian34 April 13th, 2024Indiana staged their biggest comeback victory in 14 years, turning an 8-0 second inning deficit into a 10-9 walk-off win. Drew Buhr pitched 4.1 shutout innings in the middle of the game striking out 8. Tyler Cerny's third hit tied the game. Andrew Wiggins drove in three runs, going 2-3 and getting on base three times. After the game the media spoke with Buhr, Wiggins, and head coach Jeff Mercer.The Hoosiers will attempt to win the series in the rubber match at 1pm Sunday. Ty Rybarczyk, Ethan Phillips, Julian Tonghini, Grant Holderfield, and Ryan Kraft should all be available to pitch. See you at the Bart!Drew Buhr and Andrew WigginsYouTube:Audio:
Media meets with Mercer following Friday blowout loss to Penn State.By Carl James @jovian34 April 13th, 2024Indiana failed in most aspects of play Friday night, allowing 7 home runs to Penn State, and struggling against Penn State's Friday ace Travis Luensmann, who was able to control his stuff. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.The Hoosiers will attempt to even up the series behind ace Connor Foley 2pm Saturday. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
iubase.com reporter Zach Horwitz joins Carl, Cass, and Chris with a discussion following a B1G road series winBy Carl James @jovian34 April 11th, 2024The Indiana University Baseball team took 2 out of 3 games in College Park this past weekend. Brock Tibbitts missed the trip with an injury that will likely sideling him for three to four more weeks. The See You at the Bart gang discuss what the Hoosiers did right, and what they still need to do.For information on the Hoosier Ticket Project that Chris discussed, you can visit the Hoosier Ticket Project website or email info@hoosierticketproject.orgVideo:Audio:
Media meets with Mercer, Stadler, and Brenczewski to preview home series vs. Penn State.By Carl James @jovian34 April 11th, 2024Coming off a huge series win at Maryland, Indiana is preparing for the stretch run as it attempts to return to the postseason. With the injury to junior catcher/first baseman Brock Tibbits, catcher Jake Stadler and first baseman Joey Brenczewski are in the lineup every day and both had a great weekend in College Park. On Wednesday the media met with head coach Jeff Mercer, Stadler and Brenczewski.Indiana Welcomes Penn State to Bloomington starting at 6pm Friday. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
iubase.com reporter Zach Horwitz joins Carl, Cass, and Chris with a mid-season discussionBy Carl James @jovian34 April 4th, 2024The Indiana University Baseball team had a 3-2 week including splitting a 4-game series with Butler and flipping the script on Indiana State in a big comeback midweek win on Tuesday. Note: this podcast has been edited on April 5, 2024 to remove erroneous (out of date) information about Ball State. That preview was removed entirely. I apologize for the error.Video:Audio:
Media meets with Mercer, Bothwell, and Taylor following 11-2 victory Friday at the BartBy Carl James @jovian34 March 30th, 2024Coming off an anemic showing offensively in Indianapolis, the Hoosiers came back to Bloomington and evened the four game series with a dominating performance from the offense and a very special performance from lefty grad student Ty Bothwell who went 8 innings giving up only two runs. Four Hoosiers had multi-hit days including Devin Taylor who went 2 for 5 on the day with a home run and three runs batted in. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer, Bothwell, and Taylo following the game.Ty Bothwell and Devin Taylor (Carl James)Indiana and Butler play two more today, Saturday starting at 2pm to wrap up the last non-conference series. See you at the Bart!YouTube:Audio:
Carl, Cass, and Chris discuss the disappointing open of Big Ten (B1G) play.By Carl James @jovian34 March 28th, 2024The Indiana University Baseball team had a 2-2 week dropping the opening B1G series at home to Illinois before dominating Middle Tennessee in a Tuesday midweek.Video:Audio:
Media meets with Oliver, Rybarczyk, and Mercer following 12-5 victory Tuesday at the BartBy Carl James @jovian34 March 28th, 2024Right-handed pitcher Ty Rybarczyk was electric going one time through the batting order, facing the minimum in the first three innings to earn the win against Middle Tennessee on Tuesday. Freshman second baseman Jasen Oliver had a career day going 4 for 5 with two home runs. The media met with Oliver, Rybarczyk, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.Jasen Oliver and Ty RybarczykIndiana next travels to Indianapolis to start a four-game series with Butler. The first game is at Butler on Thursday at 5p, the others will be in Bloomington at Bart Kaufman Field. Those include a Friday evening game at 5pm and Saturday double header at 2pm. Indiana Baseball will not play on Easter Sunday.YouTube:Audio:
Media meets with head coach Jeff Mercer following 15-8 loss at the Bart to conclude the Illinois seriesBy Carl James @jovian34 March 25th, 2024Indiana's first set of pitchers out of the gate were not competitive and the rubber match felt all but over by the third inning when the Hoosiers trailed 12-0. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.Indiana has a lot of innings to cover with five non-conference games in a five day stretch from Tuesday to Saturday. This starts with hosting Middle Tennessee on Tuesday at 4pm. See you at the Bart.YouTube:Audio:
Media meets with Joey Brenczewski, Connor Foley, and head coach Jeff Mercer following 8-1 win at the Bart to even up the Illinois seriesBy Carl James @jovian34 March 23rd, 2024Connor Foley pitched a 7 inning, shutout gem on Saturday. While it took a little while to get going, the Hoosier offense came through as well. First baseman Joey Brenczewski went 2 for 4 and made several tough catches at first base. The media met with Brenczewski, Foley, and Mercer following the contest.YouTube:Audio:
Media meets with head coach Jeff Mercer following 9-1 loss at the Bart to open up Big Ten (B1G) playBy Carl James @jovian34 March 23rd, 2024The Indiana Hoosiers fell into a familiar pattern Friday. Despite pitching 5 scoreless frames to start the game, and two to end the game, one disastrous 8-run spelled doom as they open up play 0-1 in the Big Ten. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.YouTube (Audio only as video had problems):Audio:
Josh, Carl, Cass and Chris chat before B1G play startsBy Carl James @jovian34 March 22nd, 2024Josh is back to give his thoughts along with Carl, Cass, and Chris previewing the open of Big Ten (B1G) play. The B1G Pick 'em is back, including the first picks from reporter Zach Horwitz.Video:Audio:
Media meets with Foley, Pyne, and Mercer previewing the open of Big Ten (B1G) playBy Carl James @jovian34 March 22nd, 2024The Indiana Hoosiers are 11-10 on the season playing a lot of high scoring games. Indiana and Illinois start their series at Bart Kaufman Field at 6pm tonight.Connor Foley and Josh PyneVideo:Audio:
Media meets with Taylor, Phillips, and Mercer following series clinching 15-7 win at the BartBy Carl James @jovian34 March 16th, 2024The Indiana Hoosiers dominated most of the day, defeating Belmont 15-7. Devin Taylor had two extra base hits, including a three-RBI double. Tyler Cerny belted a home run and Nick Mitchell drew four walks on the day. Ethan Phillips earned his second win in as many days, this time with a three inning start allowing only one run. The media met with Taylor, Phillips, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.Devin Taylor and Ethan PhillipsVideo:Audio:
Media meets with Tibbitts, Cerny, and Mercer following 15-10 win at the BartBy Carl James @jovian34 March 16th, 2024The Indiana Hoosiers came back from a 5-0 deficit in a back-and-forth affair, defeating Belmont 15-10 and forcing a Sunday rubber match. Tyler Cerny and Brock Tibbitts each had two hits including home runs. The media met with Cerny, Tibbitts, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.Brock Tibbitts and Tyler CernyVideo:Audio:
Media meets with head coach Jeff Mercer following 9-3 loss at the BartBy Carl James @jovian34 March 16th, 2024The Indiana Hoosiers scored one-third of the runs the Bruins put up on Friday, despite getting more baserunners in the game. Indiana hitters left 10 men on base. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.Video:Audio:
Chris, Cass, and Carl discuss a week of pitching troubles after the Hoosiers go 1-4 allowing 59 runsBy Carl James @jovian34 March 15th, 2024Video:Audio:
Media meets with head coach Jeff Mercer following 16-6 loss at the BartBy Carl James @jovian34 March 14th, 2024The Indiana Hoosiers were run ruled off their own field Wednesday night by Illinois State 16-6. Indiana pitching attacked the zone and Redbird bats made consistent solid contact. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.Video:Audio:
Media meets with Pyne, Mitchell, and Mercer after doubleheader split with Troy at the BartBy Carl James @jovian34 March 11th, 2024The Indiana University Baseball team split a doubleheader, losing the Troy series Sunday two games to one. The Hoosiers won the morning contest 10-7 and lost the afternoon rubber match 15-11. Josh Pyne broke out of a small slump to get five hits on the day and Nick Mitchell continued his solid two weeks at the plate since returning from injury. Pyne, Mitchell, and head coach Jeff Mercer met with the media following the double header.Josh Pyne and Nick MitchellVideo:Audio:
Media meets with Tibbitts, Stadler, and Mercer after 8-1 loss to Troy at the BartBy Carl James @jovian34 March 9th, 2024The Indiana University Baseball team dropped the opener of the Troy series Saturday by a score of 8-1. The Hoosiers struggled against Trojan pitcher Luke Lyon getting only 5 hits on the day. The only Hoosier run was a lead-off homer off the bat of Nick Mitchell. The only multi-hit contributor was Brock Tibbitts, and other two hits came from catcher Jake Stadler and DH Andrew Wiggins. Stadler, Tibbitts, and head coach Jeff Mercer met with the media following the game.Brock Tibbitts and Jake StadlerVideo:Audio:
Josh, Chris, Cass, and Carl discuss a "weird" week of college baseballBy Carl James @jovian34 March 7th, 2024Video:Audio:
Media meets with Tonghini, Tibbitts, and Mercer after 11-5 midweek win at the BartBy Carl James @jovian34 March 7th, 2024The Indiana Hoosiers soundly defeated the Northern Kentucky Norse 11-5 yesterday. The Hoosiers were paced offensively by a 4 for 4 day from junior Brock Tibbitts and home runs from Jake Stadler and Andrew Wiggins. Ethan Phillips earned the win on the mound as the opener and Julian Tonghini earned his second save of the season with a 3.2 inning close. The media met with Tonghini, Tibbitts, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the contest.Brock Tibbitts and Julian Tonghini - photo by Carl James for iubase.comVideo:Audio:
Chris, Cass, and Carl discuss a 3-1 week for the number 20 Hoosiers and preview the Frisco ClassicBy Carl James @jovian34 February 29th, 2024The number 20 Indiana Hoosiers are coming of their first true road, three-game, series sweep since 2007. The Hoosiers lead the whole way in Waco, TX, against the Baylor Bears. Tuesday was a different matter. Purdue Fort Wayne, out of the Horizon League, with a 2023 record of 13-43 came to Bart ready to play and upset the Hoosiers by a score of 9-6.Video:Audio:
Head Coach Jeff Mercer met with the media following the Hoosiers' 12-6 win over the RedHawks on TuesdayBy Carl James @jovian34 February 22nd, 2024YouTube (Audio Only):Audio:
Carl and Cass discuss week 1 as the 3-1 Hoosiers crack the top-25 after Baseball at the BeachBy Carl James @jovian34 February 22nd, 2024Video:Audio:
Connor Mathison, Julian Tonghini, and Jeff Mercer met with the media following the Hoosiers 9-3 win over George Mason at Baseball at the BeachBy Carl James @jovian34 February 18th, 2024CONWAY, SC - Indiana Baseball defeated the George Mason Patriots 9-3 on Sunday, finishing second out of the four teams at the Baseball at the Beach Tournament with a 2-1 record on the weekend behind only number 12 Duke. Centerfielder Carter Mathison and first baseman AJ Shepard each had home runs. The victory was sealed with a nine out save by Julian Tonghini. After the game the media met up with Mathison, Tonghini, and head coach Jeff Mercer.Video:Audio:
AJ Shepard and Jeff Mercer met with the media following the Hoosiers 7-2 win over host Coastal Carolina at Baseball at the BeachBy Carl James @jovian34 February 17th, 2024CONWAY, SC - Indiana baseball took down number 18 Coastal Carolina 7-2 on the road. Sophome starter Connor Foley pitched 4 scoreless innings, and grad student Ty Bothwell pitched five giving up only two unearned runs. The Hoosiers got big offensive output with key hits by Devin Taylor and homers by Brandon Burckel and AJ Shepard. The media caught up with Shepard and head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.YouTube:Audio:
Jeff Mercer met with iubase.com following a 6-3 loss to number 12 Duke on opening day at Baseball at the BeachBy Carl James @jovian34 February 16th, 2024CONWAY, SC - The Hoosiers dropped the opening game of the season 6-3 to number 12 Duke in Conway, South Carolina. The Hoosiers got a tremdous start from Brayden Risedorph and home runs from Carter Mathison and Tyler Cerny. Iubase.com caught up Head Coach Jeff Mercer following the game.YouTube:Audio:
Carter Mathison, Brayden Risedorph, and Jeff Mercer meet with the media before heading to Baseball at the BeachBy Carl James @jovian34 February 14th, 2024YouTube (audio only):Audio:
Cass, Carl, and Chris break down the first four opponents and the Hoosiers themselves.By Carl James @jovian34 February 13th, 2024 - photo of Devin Taylor by Zach GreeneVideo:Audio:
Indiana Baseball's Pitching Coach sat down with Chris and Carl for a pre-season discussionBy Carl James @jovian34 February 9th, 2024 - photo of Connor Foley by Zach GreeneVideo:Audio:
Nine days ahead of opening day at the beach, Indiana Baseball Head Coach Jeff Mercer met with the mediaBy Carl James @jovian34 February 7th, 2024 - photo of practice by Zach GreeneJeff Mercer took questions from the media covering topics like roster construction, the competition for first base, high expectations, and facing left handed pitching.The Hoosiers face number 12 Duke a week from Friday at Coastal Carolina.Video:Audio:
Carl, Cass, and Chris give an early preview of the Hoosier Baseball team heading into the first official team practice.By Carl James @jovian34 January 28th, 2024 - photo of practice by Zach HorwitzVideo:Audio:
A youth group of Hoosiers won a 12-inning exhibition with the Great Lake Canadians on Tuesday 22-1. Coach Mercer spoke with iubase.com after the gameBy Carl James @jovian34 October 13th, 2023Video:Audio:
Head Coach Jeff Mercer discusses 19-8 fall exhibition road win at Notre DameBy Carl James @jovian34 October 8th, 2023Video:Audio:
Josh, Cass, Chris, and Carl discuss the entire 2023 baseball season from Auburn to Lexington and most stops in-between.
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Indiana was selected for the NCAA Tournament as an at-large bid with a 3-seed in the Lexington Regional. Chris, Cass and Carl discuss.By Carl James @jovian34 June 1st, 2023Video:Video is processingAudio:
Whalen, Glasser, and Mercer discuss losing to Michigan and being eliminated from the B1G Tourney at Charles Schwab Field + Tracy Smith comments on facing Indiana for the first time in the other dugout.Recording by Cassady Palmer @crpalmer0627 May 27th, 2023OMAHA, NE - On Friday, Bobby Whalen scorched a home run and Phillip Glasser busted out of a slump with a three-hit day, but it was not enough to stave off elimination as the Hoosiers lost to Michigan Friday in the Big Ten Tournament. After the game the media met with Whalen, Glasser, and head coach Jeff Mercer. Media including iubase.com's Cassady Palmer also spoke with former Indiana Head Coach and current Michigan Head Coach Tracy Smith.The Hoosiers will learn their NCAA Tournament seeding and regional assignment on Monday at 12 noon, and then will be back in action on Friday, June 2nd. IUBASE.com will provide updates on the selection and preview regionals in the coming week. See You at the Bart.YouTube:Audio:
Sinnard, Tibbitts, and Mercer discuss losing to Iowa at Charles Schwab FieldRecording by Cassady Palmer @crpalmer0627 May 25th, 2023OMAHA, NE - Luke Sinnard put on a gutsy performance with a quality start of no earned runs in six innings. Brock Tibbitts lead the hitters with a 2-RBI double. Sinnard left the game with a lead, but the Hoosiers struggled in all aspects in the final three innings and ended up dropping the game 9-4, being sent into the loser's bracket. Sinnard, Tibbitts, and head coach Jeff Mercer took questions from the media, including iubase.com's Cassady Palmer after the game.The Hoosiers are back in action at 3pm ET Friday as they play an elimination game against Tracy Smith's Michigan Wolverines at Charles Schwab Field. Cassady Palmer will continue to have coverage from Omaha. See You at the Bart.YouTube:Audio:
Serruto, Whiteaker, and Mercer discuss first round victoryRecording by Cassady Palmer @crpalmer0627 May 23rd, 2023OMAHA, NE - Indiana Baseball accomplished a feat that has eluded them since the days of Kyle Schwarber and Joey DeNato. They won the opening game of the Big Ten (B1G) Tournament today, edging out 7-seeded Illinois by a score of 4 to 3. Catcher Peter Serruto managed a pitching staff day behind the plate and lead the Hoosier hitters with the bat. Freshman pitcher Evan Whiteaker held onto the lead through 4.1 innings of work. iubase.com's Cassady Palmer joined the media that spoke with Serruto, Whiteaker, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.Indiana will be back in action on Thursday at 3pm ET against 3-seed Iowa in a winner's bracket game. Cassady Palmer will continue to have coverage on site from Charles Schwab Field. See You at the Bart.YouTube:Audio Podcast:
B1G Pick'em Champ Cass along with Chris and Carl discuss Indiana reaching 40 wins on the season and preview the B1G TournamentBy Carl James @jovian34 May 22nd, 2023Video:Audio:
Mercer, Whalen, and Hayden discuss win in home finaleBy Carl James @jovian34 May 17th, 2023In a total team effort last night, Indiana took and methodically held on to a lead all game to defeat Evansville 6-2 and improve to an astonishing 26-4 at home on the year. Ethan Phillips got the win with 4 innings of work, allowing only one run to score. Luke Hayden earned the save with 4 innings of work on the back end, also giving up just one run. Tyler Cerny paced the Hoosier bats with three hits, while Brock Tibbitts and Bobby Whalen each added a pair of hits. After the game, the media spoke to head coach Jeff Mercer, Whalen and Hayden.Bobby WhalenLuke HaydenThe Hoosiers travel to East Lansing for a three game series at Michigan State. The entire series will be on B1G Network with Thursday and Friday games at 8pm Eastern, and Saturday's game at 3pm Eastern. While this year's home slate is concluded, a day will come when we will See You at the BART.Video:AUDIO:
Mercer and Jessee discuss series opening rout of rival PurdueBy Carl James @jovian34 May 13th, 2023Indiana came in with questions last night about how quickly in a weekend series they could their bats going. Despite facing a Friday pitcher in Khal Stephen who had been very effective against Big Ten hitters, the Hoosier bats got off to a fast start with four runs on a pair of homers in the first inning. They added three more homers in the fourth. When all was said and done every Hoosier in the starting lineup had at least one hit and seven of them homered. Hunter Jessee hit two home runs in one inning and Phillip Glasser tied a Big Ten (B1G) record by scoring six times in one game. Following the game the media spoke with head coach Jeff Mercer and Jessee.Indiana and Purdue are back at it for game 2 at 1pm. The Hoosiers are tied with Maryland in the B1G standings (though we list the Hoosiers as second due to the head-to-head tiebreaker rules). One more Indiana win would also clinch a berth in the B1G Tournament. See You At The BART!Video:Audio:
Glasser Mercer discuss this week's home rivalry B1G SeriesBy Carl James @jovian34 May 11th, 2023 - game photo by Zach GreeneIndiana is in second place, two games ahead of the visiting Boilermakers who match up with the Hoosiers in a three game series starting Friday. Purdue is 5-1 so far on Friday's in the Big Ten (B1G), while Indiana is only 2-4 to open league series. The Media met with senior shortstop Phillip Glasser and Head Coach Jeff Mercer on Thursday to preview the series.First pitch on Friday, weather permitting will be at 6pm. See You at the Bart!Video:Audio:
Mercer, Tibbitts, and Risedorph discusses midweek road victoryBy Carl James @jovian34 May 10th, 2023CINCINNATI, OH - Indiana traveled to Xavier on Wednesday in an RPI Quad-1 matchup. Brock Tibbitts paced the Hoosiers with a pair of two run bombs in his first two at bats. Pitching performances by Ty Bothwell, Connor Foley, and Brayden Risedorph allowed the Hoosiers to hold on for an 8-6 victory. After the game, the media met with Risedorph, head coach Jeff Mercer, and Tibbitts.Brayden Risedorph (Carl James)Brock Tibbitts (Carl James)As it is Finals week at IU-Bloomington, Indiana has no midweek game and will travel to Evanston, Illinois, on Friday for a series with Northwestern. Video:Audio:
Special Guest Ryan Kraft joins Cass, Chris, and Carl to discuss Indiana's road sweep in EvanstonBy Carl James @jovian34 May 10th, 2023Video:Audio:
Mercer discusses this week's road B1G SeriesBy Carl James @jovian34 May 3rd, 2023 - game photo by Zach GreeneAfter getting swept by Maryland, the Indiana University baseball team will travel to Evanston, Illinois, for a series at Northwestern. Indiana will then travel to Xavier for a newly scheduled midweek matchup on Wednesday May 10th. The media met with coach Mercer to preview the series, discuss how the team plans to move on from the Maryland series and challenging themselves with an extended road trip.Video:Audio:
Special Guest Brock Tibbitts joins Cass, Chris, and Carl to discuss Indiana getting swept by Maryland and the path forwardBy Carl James @jovian34 May 3rd, 2023Video:Audio:
Mercer and Taylor discusses series finale lossBy Carl James @jovian34 April 30th, 2023Indiana took their first lead of the weekend on Sunday, but couldn't hold on and lost 14-8 to complete Maryland's sweep of the weekend. Devin Taylor made a lot of hard contact including two massive homeruns. Hoosier pitching just couldn't keep the Terrapin bats at bay. The media spoke with head cocah Jeff Mercer and Taylor following the game.As it is Finals week at IU-Bloomington, Indiana has no midweek game and will travel to Evanston, Illinois, on Friday for a series with Northwestern. Video:Audio:
Mercer and Glasser discusses Saturday defeat and series lossBy Carl James @jovian34 April 29th, 2023Maryland is at last looking like the conference powerhouse that the national media were predicting that they would be. The Terrapins are crushing the baseball and today's Maryland starter, Kyle McCoy was excellent at inducing weak contact. Maryland defeated Indiana 16-2, clinching the weekend series and taking sole possession of the league lead.Josh Pyne was the only Hoosier with a multi-hit day, one of those an RBI single, and Carter Mathison hit his second home run of the weekend driving in the Hoosiers only other run of the game. After the contest, the media spoke with Head Coach Jeff Mercer and shortstop Phillip Glasser.Video:Audio:
Mercer and Serruto discusses series opener lossBy Carl James @jovian34 April 28th, 2023The Indiana Hoosiers dropped the series opener with Maryland tonight by a score of 13-2. The Hoosiers two runs came off solo shots by Carter Mathison and Tyler Cerny. Mathison also walked and added a triple. Wes Burton retired the first seven batters he faced in relief. Senior catcher Peter Serruto went one for three today. After the game, the media met with Head Coach Jeff Mercer and Serruto.The series with Maryland will resume at a new time – 12noon Saturday. See you at the Bart.Video:Audio:
B1G Pitcher of the Week Ethan Phillips is the special guest as Cass, Chris and Carl discuss the first place HoosiersBy Carl James @jovian34 April 27th, 2023 - photo of team by Zach GreeneVideo:YouTube link is also audio only due to a technical error.Audio:
Mercer discusses Marquee B1G SeriesBy Carl James @jovian34 April 27th, 2023 - game photo of Jeff Mercer by Zach GreeneThe 31-11 Indiana Hoosiers hold a 1-game lead on the Maryland Terrapins in the Big Ten (B1G) conference standings. These teams will play three games this weekend starting Friday at 6pm at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer to discuss the upcoming series.Video:Audio:
Foley earns the save to hold a one-run victoryBy Carl James @jovian34 April 25th, 2023 - photo of Connor Foley pitching by Zach GreeneMUNCIE, IN - Ball State responded to both times Indiana tried to pull away in a very competitive road midweek game. With a 1-run lead in the 8th inning, Connor Foley took the mound and got six straight outs to seal victory number 31 for the Hoosiers on the year. Adrian Vega was the winning pitcher allowing just one run in 2.1 innings of middle relief.Offensively the team was lead by Josh Pyne with two doubles and Bobby Whalen who reached base three times with a double, a single, and a walk. Following the game, the media met with Foley and head coach Jeff Mercer.Next up the Hoosiers return to the Big Ten (B1G) play in a clash of the top two teams in the league when the Maryland Terrapins come to Bloomington starting Friday at 6pm. See You at the BART!Video:[in process]Audio:
Indiana dominates Ohio to complete the series sweepBy Carl James @jovian34 April 23rd, 2023Despite not capitalizing on every opportunity, the Indiana Baseball team took care of business, defeating the Ohio Bobcats 9-2 completing a weekend sweep. The Hoosiers improved to 30-11 on the year, lead by a three-hit effort from sophomore third baseman Josh Pyne. Bobby Whalen and Devin Taylor contributed home runs. Freshman righty Ethan Phillips picked up the win with 3.2 innings of scoreless and hitless middle relief, while Freshman righty Brayden Risedorph completed a three-inning scoreless save. After the game the media met with head cocah Jeff Mercer as well as Pyne and Risedorph.Josh PyneBrayden RisedorphNext up the Hoosiers travel to Muncie for more MAC-tion, this time on the road at Ball State for a single midweek game at 3pm Tuesday. Then the comes the series likely to decide the lead in the Big Ten when Maryland comes to Bloomington starting at 6pm Friday.Video:Audio:
Indiana routs Ohio to claim the series and extend win streak to six gamesBy Carl James @jovian34 April 23rd, 2023It was not a competitive day at Bart Kaufman Field yesterday. The Indiana Hoosiers dominated the Ohio Bobcats in a 17-2 rout clinching the weekend series. Luke Sinnard allow two runs in seven innings, both from solo home runs. He produced a 1-2-3 inning in his final inning of work. Tyler Cerny drove in six on the day, including two home runs. Josh Pyne paced the Hoosiers with 4 hits on the day. After the game the media spoke with head coach Jeff Mercer, Cerny, and Sinnard.Indiana has one more game with Ohio, Sunday at noon.Video:Audio:
Indiana holds off a second straight ninth inning comeback to extend their winning streak to five games. Connor Foley slams the door.By Carl James @jovian34 April 22nd, 2023Indiana baseball used a monster home run off the bat of Devin Taylor as well as some great hitting by Brock Tibbitts, Phillip Glasser, and Bobby Whalen to get a big lead in the non-conference series opener vs. Ohio. Ryan Kraft appeared human for the first time in several outings, but left with a lead, and Connor Foley got the final three outs to earn his first career save. After the game the media met with head coach Jeff Mercer, Tibbitts, and Foley.Despite not playing a conference series, losses by Nebraska and Maryland put Indiana into first place in the Big Ten (B1G) standings. The Ohio series continues Saturday at 1pm. Hoosier ace Luke Sinnard will be on the bump.Video:Audio:
Bobby Whalen is the special guest as Cass, Chris and Carl discuss the first place HoosiersBy Carl James @jovian34 April 13th, 2023 - photo of Bobby Whalen hitting by Zach GreeneVideo:[Upload pending]Audio:
Jeff Mercer gives an update on the season so far and previews the series at IllinoisBy Carl James @jovian34 April 13th, 2023 - photo of Weatherford, Mercer, and Whalen by Zach GreeneThe Indiana Hoosiers take on the Illinois Fighting Illini Baseball team in Champaign, Illinois this weekend. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer to discuss the season so far and preview the road series.Video:Audio:
Peter Serruto has 4 hits, Bobby Whalen 3 RBI's in the marquee series clincher to put the Hoosiers in sole possession of first place in the B1G standingsBy Carl James @jovian34 April 10th, 2023 - photo of Peter Serruto running by Zach GreeneIn a real grind-it-out game, the Hoosiers stayed close with stellar defense and finally broke out the bats for a big 8th inning to win the rubber match and the series on Easter Sunday. Peter Serruto lead the team with four hits, Bobby Whalen drove in a tying run and the two winning runs plus made a stellar catch to save runs in the first inning. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer, Serruto, and Whalen following the game.Next up the Hoosiers host the Ball State Cardinals at 6pm on Tuesday, April 11th. See You at the BART!Peter SerrutoBobby WhalenVideo:Audio:
Mercer, Colopy, and Sinnard speak with the media following Indiana's walk-off extra-inning victory over Iowa forcing a Sunday rubber matchBy Carl James @jovian34 April 8th, 2023In perhaps the greatest pitchers' duel ever at Bart Kaufman Field, Indiana and Iowa were scoreless into the 10th inning. Luke Sinnard had pitched six shutout innings striking out a dozen Hawkeyes. Indiana had all of one hit up to that point. Morgan Colopy, an eighth inning substitution, pull a fly ball off of the left field foul poll with Carter Mathison on base to get the walk-off win. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer, Colopy, and SInnard following the game.The Iowa series wraps with an Easter Sunday rubber match at 12 noon. See You at the Bart!Video:Audio:
Glasser and Mercer discuss series opening loss at the BartBy Carl James @jovian34 April 8th, 2023 - photo of Phillip Glasser on deck by Zach GreeneIndiana dropped to 20-10 (5-2 B1G) being dominated by Iowa's ace, Brody Brecht, in his best outing of the year so far. The Hoosiers were only able to muster 1 run on four hits, losing the series opener 7-1. The media spoke with Head Coach Jeff Mercer and shortstop Phillip Glasser following the game.The Hoosiers have a quick turn-around with a 12 noon first pitch for game 2 on Saturday. That contest will be televised on the Big Ten Network. See You at The Bart!Phillip Glasser (Carl James)Video:Audio:
Glasser, Kraft, and Mercer discuss B1G Series at the Bart this weekendBy Carl James @jovian34 April 6th, 2023 - photo of Phillip Glasser in batting helmet by Zach GreeneThe 20-9 Hoosiers are set to host an Iowa Hawkeye team with big expectations, but coming off of a home series loss to Maryland. Today the media met with Sophomore pitcher Ryan Kraft, Senior shortstop Phillip Glasser, and head coach Jeff Mercer to discuss the upcoming match-up.The series starts Friday at 6pm with Saturday and Sunday games at 12 noon. The Saturday game will be televised on Big Ten Network. See You at the Bart.Video:Audio:
Cass, Chris, Carl discuss the B1G leading Hoosiers - plus Peter Serruto stops in to give his thoughtsBy Carl James @jovian34 April 6th, 2023 - photo of Peter Serruto at catcher by Zach GreeneVideo:[Upload in progresss]Audio:
Cass, Chris, Carl discuss the B1G opening week sweep and a 15-0 record at the BARTBy Carl James @jovian34 March 31st, 2023 - photo of Matthew Ellis hitting by Zach GreeneVideo:Audio:
Indiana travels to Happy Valley to take on Penn State in B1G play Friday, Saturday, and Sunday By Carl James @jovian34 March 30th, 2023Centerfielder Bobby Whalen and Head Coach Jeff Mercer discuss the upcoming series.Video:Audio:
Indiana remains unbeaten at homeBy Carl James @jovian34 March 28th, 2023Indiana had another successful staff midweek, holding Kent State to just 3 runs. Cooper Katskee had a critical 2.0 innings hit-less outing. The Hoosiers bats produced just enough offense to get a 4-3 victory. The Hoosiers were paced by multi-hit days from Phillip Glasser and Big Ten Player of the Week Brock Tibbitts. After the game the media met with Head Coach Jeff Mercer, Glasser, and Katske.Phillip GlasserCooper KatskeeVideo:Audio:
Indiana sweeps the Buckeyes in the double header and the seriesBy Carl James @jovian34 March 26th, 2023 - game photo by Zach Greene for iubase.comThe Hoosiers completed a doubleheader and Big Ten (B1G) series sweep on Sunday at the Bart against Ohio State. For the second straight day the Buckeyes jumped to a multi-run lead early, and for the second day the Hoosier bats responded. This time by putting up a crooked number and taking the lead in the bottom of the third inning. After the Hoosiers lost the lead again, Matthew Ellis had the big three run blast in the bottom of the seventh to put Indiana up for good. Luke Sinnard went 6 innings giving up four earned runs in a no-decision. Craig Yoho got the win after allowing an inherited run score the go-ahead run on two error pick-off play and then pitching two scoreless after the Hoosier responded again.In game two the Hoosiers jumped into the lead early in a tight game that was sealed by a 3.1 inning, 1-run save by Luke Hayden. After the doubleheader, the media met with Coach Mercer, Ellis, and Hayden.Matthew EllisLuke HaydenVideo:Audio:
Indiana spots the Buckeyes 6 runs in the first inning, then scores 14 unanswered to win the B1G openerBy Carl James @jovian34 March 25th, 2023 - game photo by Zach Greene for iubase.comIndiana had to score big on an elite Friday starter and have the bullpen keep the game manageable after Freshman Evan Whiteaker could not find the strikezone in the first inning which ended with the Hoosiers down 6-0. Gabe Levy allowed three inherited runners and two of his own to score in the first (one unearned), but then pitched three scoreless and thanks to some help from the Hoosier bats, Levy left with a lead and earned the win. Ryan Kraft pitched 4 scoreless and had to work out of multiple jams.Brock TibbittsRyan KraftBrock Tibbitts paced the Hoosier batters, going 3 for 4 with 4 runs batted in, including a home run. After the game the media spoke with head coach Jeff Mercer and Tibbitts.Video:Audio:
Indiana chops down the Sycamores thanks to an 11-run inningBy Carl James @jovian34 March 22nd, 2023In the final tune-up before conference season begins, The Hoosiers were in a pitcher's duel into the 7th inning when things got wild. Three hit-by-pitches, two walks, an error and six hits plated 11 Hoosiers in the frame after the stretch. Indiana staffed it on the mound with 11 Hoosier pitchers who mostly worked out of scattered trouble that included 8 walks and two hit-by-pitches, but only amounted to 5 runs.Brock Tibbitts and Carter Mathison paced the Hoosier bats with three hits each. All of Mathison's went for extra bases including a 430 foot home run. The media caught up with head coach Jeff Mercer and Mathison after the game.Carter MathisonVideo:Audio:
Indiana goes 8-1 in a 10-day stretchBy Carl James @jovian34 March 21st, 2023 - photo by Zach Greene for iubase.comCass, Chris, and Carl discuss the cold condensed weeks that saw the Hoosiers improve to 13-7 on the season. This show has the first group of B1G pick'ems.Indiana plays Tuesday home game at 5pm vs Indiana State. See You at the BART!Video:Audio:
Indiana walks off on Friday to complete the sweep of the EaglesBy Carl James @jovian34 March 17th, 2023In a 5-4 pitchers' duel the Hoosiers came out on top in walk-off fashion for the second time in three days. The Hoosiers now have two series wins on the year, both of them sweeps. Luke Sinnard was electric. He struckout 13 in 6 innings of work, giving up only two runs. Tyler Cerny scored the game winning run on an RBI double off the bat of Bobby Whalen. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer as well as Sinnard and Cerny following the game.Indiana gets three days off before a Tuesday home game at 5pm vs Indiana State. See You at the BART!Tyler Cerny (L) and Luke Sinnard (R)Video:Audio:
Indiana hits five home runs in one inning on the way to a dominant 23-5 victoryBy Carl James @jovian34 March 16th, 2023The Hoosier bats came alive on Thursday afternoon. While only the second biggest inning of the day, the fireworks were in the bottom of the fourth inning when Brock Tibbitts, Carter Mathison, Matthew Ellis, Josh Pyne, and Devin Taylor all hit home runs. Freshman Connor Foley was the winning pitcher in two innings of middle relief, and Ben Seiler earned his first save of the season, getting the final 12 outs surrendering only a single walk and no hits in his 4 innings of work. After the game the media spoke to head coach Jeff Mercer, and then Pyne and Ellis.The Hoosiers go for the sweep at 4pm Friday, weather permitting. See You At the Bart!Video:Audio:
Indiana walked off the Eagles in 10 innings WednesdayBy Carl James @jovian34 March 15th, 2023The Hoosiers battled on Wednesday to come back from a two-run deficit and defeat the Morehead State Eagles by a score of 6-5 with a Brock Tibbitts walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning. The Hoosiers had 14 hits, paced by three a piece from Tibbitts and Devin Taylor, who also had 2 home runs on the day, including the tying solo shot in the ninth. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer and Taylor after the game.Video:Audio:
Indiana got run ruled 12-2 by the Wildcats at Kentucy Proud Park - postgame media with MercerBy Carl James @jovian34 March 15th, 2023LEXINGTON, KY - The Hoosiers were outplayed in all facets of the game and were woodshed walked-off in the bottom of the 7th inning. The media caught up with head coach Jeff Mercer on the field after the game.credit to D1Baseball's Stephen SchochVideo:Audio:
Indiana completed their first series sweep since 2021 - postgame media with Mercer and CernyBy Carl James @jovian34 March 12th, 2023Indiana won a Sunday pitching duel with Bellarmine. Seti Manase, Evan Whiteaker, and Ryan Kraft combined for no earned runs surrenedered and Tyler Cerny paced the Hoosier bats with three hits including a triple. After the game, the media met with head coach Jeff Mercer and Cerny.Tyler CernyVideo:Audio:
Indiana clinched their first series victory - postgame media with Merecr and TaylorBy Carl James @jovian34 March 11th, 2023Devin Taylor and Phillip Glasser combined for 9 hits to pace the Hoosiers with another great start from Luke Sinnard and three scoreless innings from Ethan Phillips. The media met with Head Coach Jeff Mercer and Taylor following the game.Devin TaylorVideo:Audio:
Indiana took game 2 of the series in comeback fashion 9-7. Media spoke with Mercer and ColopyBy Carl James @jovian34 March 11th, 2023Morgan Colopy had a bounce back day at the plate, driving in the go ahead run in the comeback effort. The media including iubase.com spoke with Colopy and Head Coach Jeff Mercer after the game.Morgan ColopyVideo:Audio:
Indiana defeated Purdue Fort Wayne 15-1By Carl James @jovian34 March 7th, 2023Indiana Baseball improved to 6-6 on the season. Video:Audio:
Cass and Carl discuss another 1-2 weekend. Chris drops by to hand out some belts.By Carl James @jovian34 March 7th, 2023Photo of Phillip Glasser by Zach Greene for iubase.comIndiana Baseball went 1-2 on the weekend with losses to host East Carolina and Long Beach State at the Keith Le Clair Classic. The Hoosiers did pick up a win Saturday versus Georgetown out of the Big East.Video:Audio:
Cass, Carl, and Chris cover the first two weeks of the seasonBy Carl James @jovian34 March 2nd, 2023Indiana is 4-4 after two weeks dropping road series 1-2 to Auburn and Texas, but picking up a pair of home midweek wins against Miami (Ohio) and Butler.Video:Audio:
Mercer and Mathison discuss midweek 13-2 winBy Carl James @jovian34 February 28th, 2023Carter Mathison went 3-3 with two doubles and a triple, while 9 Hoosiers pitchers held the Bulldogs to only two total runs.Video:Audio:
Coach discusses defensive miscues and what the Hoosiers did in the their Friday night loss at AuburnBy Carl James @jovian34 February 18th, 2023Indiana dropped it's opening day matchup at Auburn 8-4. I caught up with coach by phone after the game. YouTube (logo plus audio):Podcast Audio:
Seiler, Whalen, Jessee and Mercer took questions ahead of the 2023 season opening seriesBy Carl James @jovian34 February 15th, 2023Graduate student lefty Ben "Bigs" Seiler will be Indiana's Friday night starter on the mound in Auburn. The media met with him as well as Head Coach Jeff Mercer, Junior outfielder Bobby Whalen, and Senior outfielder Hunter Jessee.Hunter JesseeVideo:Audio:
B1GCountry talks with Cassady about crushing baseballs and previews the upcoming seasonBy Cassady Palmer @crpalmer0627 February 11th, 2023He's hit the hardest recorded ball in the history of the College Trackman era. Matthew Ellis discusses this, catching a new crop of Hoosier pitchers, and steps up the rhetoric on his pool hall rivalry with Josh Pyne.Video:Audio:
The highly touted freshman outfielder and first baseman talks with the @SeeYouAtTheBart gangBy Carl James @jovian34 February 8th, 2023Video:Audio:
The Graduate Student Shortstop talks with Cass and Carl about the upcoming 2023 IU Baseball season.By Carl James @jovian34 February 8th, 2023Video:Audio:
Pyne, Glasser, and Mercer took questions on the first official day of practice for the 2023 seasonBy Carl James @jovian34 February 4th, 2023As the Indiana University Baseball team opened practice for the 2023 season on Friday, January 27th, Sophomore Third Baseman Josh Pyne, Graduate Student Shortstop Phillip Glasser, and Head Coach Jeff Mercer took questions from the media at Mellancamp Pavillion. Indiana will be returning starters at all but one position from a very potent offense. A new-look pitching staff lead by Ty Bothwell and a large group of experienced transfers will attempt to fix the command issues that plagued Indiana for much of the prior season.Head Coach Jeff Mercer - photo by Carl James for iubase.comVideo:Audio:
The second year pitching coach discusses how improved depth and work on game fundamentals will help the Hoosiers compete in 2023By Carl James @jovian34 January 29th, 2023Carl and Josh sat down with Indiana pitching coach Dustin Glant for a wide ranging discussion looking back on the opportunities IU pitchers had in 2022 and how he is working to improve strike-throwing in particular in 2023.Video:Audio:
Indiana University Baseball sophomore third baseman Josh Pyne joins the @SeeYouAtTheBart gangBy Cassady Palmer @crpalmer0627 January 30th, 2023With a knack for getting hits in critical two-out situations, Josh Pyne joins Cass and Chris for a 2023 pre-season discussion.Video:Audio:
Indiana University Baseball graduate transfer (Siena) pitcher Ben "Bigs" Seiler joins the @SeeYouAtTheBart gangBy Carl James @jovian34 January 22nd, 2023Known as "Bigs", Siena transfer Ben Seiler hails from Upstate New York and struck out 19 in a single college game. He's pursuing a Masters in Public Affairs at IU O'Neill and will be filling up the strike zone from the left side for the Hoosiers in the Spring. He connects with fellow New Yorker Chris plus Cass and Carl on Talking Hoosier Baseball.Video:Audio:
Indiana University Baseball graduate transfer (Davidson) pitcher Gabe Levy joins the @SeeYouAtTheBart gangBy Carl James @jovian34 January 21st, 2023Continuing our series of pre-season discussions, Cass and Carl chat with the Davidson grad transfer on bringing experienced strike-throwing to the mound at Bart Kaufman Field and pursing a graduate degree in data science.Video:Audio:
Indiana University Baseball senior outfielder Hunter Jessee returns to the podcastBy Carl James @jovian34 January 17th, 2023Hunter Jessee speaks with Cass and Carl to talk about hitting over .400 in B1G play, drawing walks, stealing home, and sporting a mustache.Video:Audio:
Indiana University Baseball Head Coach Jeff Mercer returns to Talking Hoosier Baseball to discuss the 2023 signing class, the state of the program, and to preview the upcoming 2023 season.By Carl James @jovian34 January 4th, 2023Video:Audio:
New-look Hoosier arms, returning bats discussed
By Carl James @jovian34 October 1st, 2022
Carl James and Chris Fenny discuss the Indiana University Baseball Fall exhibitions against Eastern Illinois and Indiana State.
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Mercer discusses pitching strength and an off day for the hitters as the Hoosiers wrap inter-squad play
By Carl James @jovian34 September 25th, 2022
Indiana Baseball played 14 innings of exhibition ball against host Indiana State in Terre Haute on Saturday. The Sycamores were victorious 8-7 in the scorecard, but the Hoosiers demonstrated what they wanted to with the pitching staff combining for 19 straight retired batter in the middle innings. Head Coach Jeff Mercer discusses this and other topics in an extensive postgame discussion with Chris Feeny and Carl James of iubase.com.
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Mercer discusses team development so far this Fall
By Carl James @jovian34 September 18th, 2022
Indiana defeated Eastern Illinois 24-12 in 14 exhibition innings. Head Coach Jeff Mercer spoke with iubase.com following the contest. Mercer discussed impressive performances from freshman Devin Taylor and sophomore Josh Pyne, pitching strategy, and the competition for the open second base position.
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The whole gang is here to summarize the 2022 season
by Carl James • @jovian34 • June 11th, 2022
Josh, Cass, Chris, and Carl got together via Zoom on June 4th to discuss the 2022 Hoosier season, recap the B1G Tournament and give our picks for the College World Series.
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Mercer and Pyne discuss statement win that eliminated no. 10 1-seed Maryland from the B1G Tourney
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May DATE, 2022
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - 8-seed Indiana eliminated no. 10 1-seed Maryland in a thrilling 11-inning victory on Saturday to advance to the B1G semi-finals late tonight against 2-seed Rutgers. Josh Pyne had a multi-hit game including the game winning 2-out single in the top of the 11th inning. Coach Mercer discusses what the win represents for his program and how senior Braydon Tucker accomplished the victory on the mound.
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Merecer, Glasser, and Brehmer meet with the media following Indiana's 8-1 win over Illinois on Friday
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May 27th, 2022
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - Bradley Brehmer pitched a complete game victory over Illinois on Friday to fend off elimination in the Big Ten (B1G) Tournament. Phillip Glasser contributed some clutch hitting and defense along the way. Both players joined head coach Jeff Mercer in speaking with the media Friday after the game.
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Reese Sharp and Jeff Mercer speak to the media following extra inning loss to no. 10 Maryland
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May 26th, 2022
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - Indiana came from behind to take a 10th inning lead, but lost on a walk-off hit-by-pitch in the bottom of the 11th inning. Indiana pitchers set a new record for strikeouts in a B1G Tournament game with 18. Reese Sharp was electric through 5.1 innings of relief work. He and coach Jeff Mercer took questions from the media following the game.
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Two All-B1G Freshmen sit down with iubase.com
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May 25th, 2022
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - The rain and postponed games on Wednesday allowed for iubase.com to get a sit down interview with two of Indiana's All Big Ten (B1G) freshmen. First baseman Brock Tibbitts and outfielder Carter Mathison sat down with Carl and Michael James in Omaha. They discussed their progress over the season, how they prepared to become B1G athletes, and what Hoosiers have helped them along the way.
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Cass and Chris preview the B1G Tourney with Carl who joins from Omaha
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May 25th, 2022
The Hoosiers are in the B1G Tournament. Chris and Cass discuss the challenge ahead and touch on the Hoosiers getting swept at Iowa. Carl joins this podcast from Omaha, Nebraska and tries to predict the weather which has already delayed the Hoosiers to at least Thursday morning. The crew also discusses the six Hoosiers awarded with All-B1G honors.
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Indiana's Mercer along with Penn State's Cooper, Rutger's Owens, and Illinois' Hartleb
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May 24, 2022
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - The eight Big Ten (B1G) coaches representing the teams at the 2022 B1G Tournament at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, met with the media (including iubase.com's Carl James) on Tuesday morning. The second group of coaches included Jeff Mercer of Indiana, Rob Cooper of Penn State, Steve Owens of Rutgers, and Dan Hartleb of Illinois.
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The gang discusses a 3-1 week with two comeback wins
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May 19th, 2022
Indiana is 25-27, 10-11 in the B1G and close to clinching a berth in the B1G Tournament. Cass, Chris, and Carl discuss this plus crowning a winner in the pick 'em contest and Chris discusses why he had to listen to the end of Friday's game on the radio in the parking lot.
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Mercer and Ellis discuss comeback win in final 2022 game at the BART
by Chris Feeny • @iubase17 • May 18th, 2022
It was a wild finish to the home slate at BART Kaufman Field. Matthew Ellis hit a grand slam to top off a 7-run eighth inning that gave the Hoosiers a 12-7 lead and eventual victory on Tuesday night. Head Coach Jeff Mercer and DH/catcher Ellis discuss the game and the last leg of the push to make the B1G Tournament with the series at Iowa starting Thursday.
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Mercer, Bothwell, and Doanes discuss DH split
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May 16th, 2022
Head Coach Jeff Mercer, left handed pitcher Ty Bothwell and second baseman Tyler Doanes take questions from the media following the double header split and series win against Minnesota on Sunday.
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Indiana scored 6 runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat Minnesota 8-6 on Friday night. by Carl James • @jovian34 • May DATE, 2022
Head Coach Jeff Mercer discussed the resilience of the team. The media also asked questions of two of the big hitters on the day: centerfielder Bobby Whalen and third baseman Josh Pyne.
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Cass and Chris cover the Hoosiers' third straight series win in B1G play
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May 12th, 2022
Indiana Baseball moved up to 7th in the B1G standings with a series win in Ann Arbor over the weekend. Cassady Palmer and Chris Feeny have the details and discuss what is left to do to get into the B1G Tournament.
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Hoosiers dropped midweek at no. 7 Louisville, 7-2
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May 11th, 2022
Indiana Baseball Head Coach Jeff Mercer took questions from the media following Indiana's 7-2 loss to no. 7 Louisville on Tuesday night.
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Indiana took 2 out of 3 from Illinois over the past weekend
by Carl James • @jovian34 • May 5th, 2022
Chris, Cass, and Carl discuss the Hoosier's second straight conference winning weekend. Detailed look at the remaining three weeks. Can Indiana play it's way into the B1G Tournament?
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Indiana goes 4-1 on the week and shows promise heading into second half of B1G play
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 29th, 2022
Cassady Palmer, Chris Feeny, and Carl James discuss a very promising week for the Indiana University Baseball team.
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Jeff Mercer, Tyler Doanes, and Ty Bothwell talk to the media following Indiana's 9-1 victory over Butler Tuesday
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 27, 2022
Indiana won the Victory Field game over Butler 9-1 on Tuesday. The media caught up with head coach Jeff Mercer. They also taked to Tyler Doanes who had a 4-RBI day, and the winning pitcher, Ty Bothwell, who pitched 5 relief innings giving up only one run and striking out eight.
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Head Coach Jeff Mercer speaks with the media following Indiana's 19-7 loss to Nebraska
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 24th, 2022
Indiana won the series, but dropped the finale Sunday despite scoring 7 runs on 10 hits.
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Jeff Mercer, Bobby Whalen, and Bradley Brehmer meet with the media after Indiana clinches the Nebraska series at Bart Kaufman Field
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 24th, 2022
Bobby Whalen went 4 for 5 and stole home plate, while Bradley Brehmer struck out 11 Cornhuskers on the way to a quality start and the win.
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Jeff Mercer, Jack Perkins, and Josh Pyne talk to the media after Indiana's 8-7 win over the Cornhuskers Friday night
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 23, 2022
Jack Perkins went 6.2 innings to get the win, and Josh Pyne had a multi-hit game including a monster three-run home run.
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Carl and Cass discuss the 1-4 road week at Rutgers and Cincinnati area
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 22, 2022
While out-hitting and getting one more run than opponents on the week, Indiana Baseball went 1-4 on the week and most importantly dropped to 2-7 in the B1G. Can IU get back into the B1G Tourney picture? What about the continued impressive performance from IU freshmen? Also Cass now leads B1G Pick 'em.
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Cass and Carl cover a lot of ground looking back on rivalry week
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 14th, 2022
Indiana went 1-2 in West Lafayette and had an exciting come from behind win in Terre Haute. Cassady Palmer and Carl James discuss the week and sneak a peak into the coming series with B1G leading Rutgers.
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Coach Mercer discusses Indiana State win and preparing for B1G leading Rutgers
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 13th, 2022
Indiana University Baseball Head Coach Jeff Mercer met with the media ahead of the Hoosier's trip to Piscataway, New Jersey, to face the B1G leading Rutgers Scarlett Knights. The discuss was wide ranging after a series loss at Purdue and exciting midweek comeback win at Indiana State.
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Head Coach Jeff Mercer discusses both hitting and pitching woes following 17-0 rout at the hands of rival Purdue
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 10th, 2022
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - Aside from getting 6 innings from starter Jack Perkins, not a lot went right for the Hoosiers to open the Purdue series at Alexander Field. Coach Mercer discussed this postgame.
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@SeeYouAtTheBart gang chat on the Northwestern series loss
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 8th, 2022
Carl, Cass, and Chris discuss the state of the season as the Hoosiers drop to 11-16 (1-2 B1G). There is some lively discussion on offense for the past week and pitching overall. Red Belts are awarded and B1G Pick 'em enters week 3.
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Before the Hoosiers head to West Lafayette for rivalry weekend, head coach Jeff Mercer took questions from the media
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 6th, 2022
The Hoosiers are still trying to figure out pitch location, and much of this media session focused on the pitching which is 27th in the nation in outs by strikeouts, but is also leading Power-5 schools in hit-by-pitch totals.
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iubase.com had an exclusive postgame interview with Jeff Mercer after the Hoosiers 8-4 loss in Evansville on Tuesday
by Carl James •@jovian34 • April 6th, 2022
EVANSVILLE, IN - Coach Mercer stressed that Indiana was competitive in the game as they outhit Evansville 10-6, but lost the contest 8-4.The game featured a solid mid-game performance from pitcher Ty Bothwell and the first time at the plate for Ethan Vecrumba since returning from injury.
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Jeff Mercer speaks with the media following the 13-6 loss to Northwestern
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 3rd, 2022
Indiana Baseball dropped to 1-2 in the B1G standings after losing the Sunday rubber match to Northwestern 13-6 on Sunday. The media caught up with head coach Jeff Mercer after the game.
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Jeff Mercer discusses hitting struggles against Northwestern starter
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 2nd, 2022
Indiana lost to Northwestern 7-6, scoring all 6 runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and bringing the winning run to the plate. Head Coach Jeff Mercer took questions from the media and the focus was on the lack of production in the other eight innings.
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Mercer, Doanes, and Glasser talk to the media following Indiana's 5-4 victory to open B1G play
by Carl James • @jovian34 • April 1st, 2022
Indiana won it's third straight 1-run game on Friday. Head Coach Jeff Mercer talk a lot about toughness in his postgame interview with the media. Middle infielders Tyler Doanes and Phillip Glasser also spoke with reporters.
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@SeeYouAtTheBart gang discuss the series win over Evansville
by Carl James •@jovian34 • March 31st, 2022
Indiana needed a double header sweep to win the Evansville series on a frigid Sunday. The Hoosiers accomplished that with two one-runs wins. Chris, Cass, and Carl discuss the weekend and make predictions for Week 2 of B1G play.
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Braydon Tucker and Jeff Mercer take questions from the media ahead of the Northwestern Series
by Carl James •@jovian34 • March 31st, 2022
Big Ten play starts on Friday. Right-handed pitcher Braydon Tucker and head coach Jeff Mercer spoke with the media on Wednesday to preview the opening series with Northwestern.
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Mercer and Brehmer talk with the media after Sunday's doubleheader sweep of Evansville
by Carl James •@jovian34 • March 27th, 2022
Bradley Brehmer got Indiana off on the right foot with a 1-hit, 0 run, 6 inning start in game 1. Great bullpen performances from Grant Holderfield, Ryan Kraft, and Braydon Tucker allowed the Hoosiers to win both games by 6-5 scores. Head Coach Jeff Mercer and Brehmer spoke with the media, including iubase.com's Garrod Creech and Carl James after the game.
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Jeff Mercer talks with the media following Indiana's 17-14 loss to the Purple Aces on Friday
by Carl James •@jovian34 • March 25th, 2022
Jeff Mercer extended Grant Holderfield and Braydon Tucker after a shorter than usual start from staff ace Jack Perkins. Mercer discusses what happened and why 14 runs from Indiana's potent offense wasn't enough to open the series with a win.
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Mercer, Perkins, Whalen,and Eliis #BigCountry speak to the media
by Carl James • @jovian34 • March 24th, 2022
Indiana University Baseball hosted a media session on the eve of the final non-conference series of the season. Indiana will face Evansville at Bart Kaufman Field starting Friday at 5pm. Head coach Jeff Mercer, catcher Matthew Ellis (#BigCountry), starting pitcher Jack Perkins, and centerfielder Bobby Whalen took questions on the season so far.
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The @SeeYouAtTheBart gang is all here to discuss the current skid
by Carl James • @jovian34 • March 24th, 2022
The Hoosiers drop to 8-12 follow a 1-3 series loss to Xavier at Bart Kaufman Field. Josh, Cass, Chris, and Carl discuss the pitching struggles and launch the B1G pick 'em with the first week on conference picks.
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Mercer discussed the pitching struggles the team has faced so far in 2022
by Carl James • @jovian34 • March 20th, 2022
Indiana split a doubleheader with Xavier on Sunday. Head Coach Jeff Mercer met with the media, including iubase.com reporter Garrod Creech after the second game.
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Jeff Mercer talks with the media after Indiana comes up short 12-10 on Saturday vs Xavier
by Carl James •@jovian34 • March 19th, 2022
Indiana drops to 7-11 on the season and 0-2 in the Xavier series. Indiana struggled on the mound in the middle innings. Head coach Jeff Mercer discusses this with the media including iubase.com's Garrod Creech and Carl James.
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Coach Mercer reflects on 7-9 loss to Xavier in opening of the series
by Carl James • @jovian34 • March 17th, 2022
Indiana had a great start from Jack Perkins and another great opening series game offensively, but the struggles of the bullpen caught up to the Hoosiers again and Xavier tool game one of the series 9-7 on Thursday evening. Head Coach Jeff Mercer met with the media after the game.
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Indiana went 3-3 since last we podcasted
by Carl James • @jovian34 • March 17th, 2022
Chris, Cass, and Carl chat about the home victories and road defeats over the past week and a half. Discussions around hitting statistics, free bases, and one particular hit batsmen are featured.
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Mercer, Holderfield, Jessee discuss Indiana's 20-7 midweek win over the Wildcats at the BART
by Carl James • @jovian34 • March 16th, 2022
Indiana had an offensive onslaught last night defeating Kentucky out of the SEC 20-7, scoring in every inning, with 23 hits, 6 home runs, and nine doubles. Talking Hoosier Baseball caught up with Head Coach Jeff Mercer, as well as left handed pitcher Grant Holderfield who gave up no runs in a 3.2 inning save, and designated hitter Hunter Jessee who went three for four with two home runs.
A schedule change is in effect for the coming Xavier series to avoid Friday rainy weather. The series at Bart Kaufman field will start Thursday at 6pm. It will resume with one game Saturday at 12 noon and conclude with a Sunday noon doubleheader. Per IU Athletics,
Parking for the weekend will remain the same, with lots around Bart Kaufman Field remaining open for patrons to park. There will be no access to Lot 13 due to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.
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Mercer and Ellis took questions from the media following IU's win on Wednesday
by Carl James •@jovian34 • March 9th, 2022
Indiana University Baseball Head Coach Jeff Mercer and catcher Matthew Ellis spoke with the media following Indiana's 12-2 win on Wednesday night. Ellis served as DH in the game and hit two home runs to bring his season total to 7.
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Carl talks with Cass about her weekend covering the Hoosiers in Springfield
by Carl James • @jovian34 • March 7th, 2022
Indiana took two out of three games against Missouri State over the weekend. Cassady Palmer was there and talks about what she saw on the weekend.
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Mercer and Brehmer discuss series clinching rubber match
by Cassady Palmer • @crpalmer0627 • March 6th, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, MO - Head Coach Jeff Mercer and senior pitcher Bradley Brehmer talk with iubase.com after Indiana clinched the series with a 10-4 victory over Missouri State on Sunday.
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Ellis and Mercer discuss Hoosiers evening up series with Missouri State on Saturday
by Cassady Palmer • @crpalmer0627 • March 6th, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, MO - Indiana dominated Missouri State on Friday. Head coach Jeff Mercer and catcher Matthew Ellis (two home runs) spoke with iubase.com after the game.
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Coach Mercer discusses disastrous fifth inning that leads to Hoosiers dropping the series opener 9-7
by Cassady Palmer • @crpalmer0627 • March 4th, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, MO - iubase.com's Cassady Palmer had an exclusive post-game interview with head coach Jeff Mercer following a 9-7 loss to the Missouri State Bears on Friday evening.
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Carl, Chris, and Cass discuss the 2-2 week and celebrate baseball at the Bart
by Carl James • @jovian34 • March 3rd, 2022
The Hoosiers went 1-2 in Round Rock and opened the Bart to some fireworks in a midweek win over Miami (OH) in front of a record setting home opening crowd at Bart Kaufman Field. The @SeeYouAtTheBart panel of Carl James, Chris Feeny, and Cassady Palmer discuss the team performance with runners on base, long balls, and how does a 2-5 start fit into the broader historical picture.
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Mercer, Hayden, and Tibbitts spoke with the media after the 15-2 Hoosier win over Miami (Ohio)
by Carl James • @jovian34 • March 1st, 2022
Hoosiers celebrate home run - photo by Lisa Bradley The Hoosiers dominated Miami (OH) in front of record home opening crowd. Media including iubase.com's Garrod Creech asked questions of Head coach Jeff Mercer, freshman pitcher Luke Hayden, and freshman infielder-catcher-outfielder Brock Tibbitts.
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The @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang are together to discuss Hoosier newcomers and pitching command struggles as the Hoosiers open up the season 0-3 at Clemson
by Carl James •@jovian34 • February 21st, 2022
CLEMSON, SC - Talking Hoosier Baseball had the whole gang in person at the season opener in Clemson, SC. Indiana got swept by Clemson as Hoosier pitching struggled to throw strikes all weekend. New Hoosiers shined at the plate and on defense in particular.
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Mercer discusses bullpen control issues that lead to a 19-4 loss at Clemson
by Carl James •@jovian34 • February 19th, 2022
CLEMSON, SC Indiana's bullpen took over with a 4-1 lead and two outs in the fourth inning. By the time the game was over, a total of 22 free passes had been issued and Clemson came out on top 19-4, clinching the opening series. Coach Mercer discusses his take on what happened and the plan on how to salvage a win on Sunday.
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Mercer pleased with many aspects of the Hoosier's execution in the opening 9-0 loss to Clemson
by Carl James •@jovian34 • February 19th, 2022
CLEMSON, SC - iubase.com got an exclusive on the field interview with Indiana University Head Baseball Coach Jeff Mercer and designated hitter Matthew Ellis. Indiana dropped the game 9-0, but managed to strikeout 17 Tigers.
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Mercer, Doanes, and Modugno take media questions
by Carl James •@jovian34 • February 16th, 2022
The Indiana University Baseball team got two days of outdoor practice this week before embarking on a trip south to take on Clemson of the ACC. After practice today, head coach Jeff Mercer, infielder Tyler Doanes, and starting pitcher John Modugno took questions from the media including iubase.com reporter Garrod Creech. Coach Mercer announced that Modugno would be the starting pitcher on Friday and Jack Perkins would be on the bump Saturday.
First weekend rotation 😏#IUBase pic.twitter.com/JsSBE28dZm — Indiana Baseball (@IndianaBase) February 16, 2022
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iubase.com has a 2022 Indiana University Baseball preview
by Carl James •@jovian34 • February 8th, 2022
Hoosier Baseball opens the season in less than two weeks at Clemson. Head Coach Jeff Mercer has significant changes in his staff and players. He talks about competition for key roles, how leaders are emerging, and what prepping for the opening weekend entails.
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Indiana Baseball outscored John A Logan 10-6 in 13 innings of exhibition baseball Friday night
by Carl James •@jovian34 • September 18th, 2021
iubase.com had the exclusive postgame interview with Jeff Mercer getting some insights after Indiana's first outside competition in 2021-22.
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@SeeYouAtTheBart Gang discusses the 1-3 Bloomington Pod weekend and what post season hopes remain
by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 28th, 2021
The Indiana Hoosiers extended their losing streak to five games before getting a shutout win from the bullpen staff on Monday. Chris, Cass, Josh, and Carl discuss this and more including making a case for the Hoosiers in the post season and preview of the Maryland series.
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Coach Jeff Mercer, John Modugno, and Grant Richardson met with the press via Zoom after Indiana's 2-0 victory over Ohio State on Monday night
by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 24th, 2021
The Hoosiers concluded the home slate of 2021 games tonight with a 2-0 shutout of Ohio State. After the game winning pitcher John Modugno, center fielder Grant Richardson, and Head Coach Jeff Mercer spoke with the media. It was a designated staff day with John Modugno the slated opener. Modugno pitched 4 innings of shutout ball giving up one hit, striking out three and walking none. Grant Richardson had a key hit in the eighth to set up the insurance run against Ohio State closer TJ Brock. Richardson also made an impressive catch in the third inning colliding with the center field fence to rob Marcus Ernst of extra bases. Head Coach Jeff Mercer then discussed the hitting approach, provided some self reflection, and gave credit to the players on what they’ve accomplished in the past two seasons impacted by COVID-19.
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Coach Jeff Mercer discusses Indiana's second straight complete game loss and five game losing streak with the media
by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 24th, 2021
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Coach Jeff Mercer took questions from the press following Indiana's 3-1 loss to Nebraska and elimination from the Big Ten title race. by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 23rd, 2021
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Coach Jeff Mercer took questions from the media after Indiana's 8-5 loss to Nebraska
by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 22nd, 2021
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@SeeYouAtTheBart Gang discuss the third place Hoosiers and the final stretch
by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 20th, 2021
The Indiana Hoosiers lost a key series in Ann Arbor to Michigan then a home midweek to Illinois. Now the Hoosiers will play host to a four-game Big Ten pod with Ohio State and Nebraska. Chris, Cass, and Carl discuss this and more.
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@SeeYouAtTheBart Gang discuss the wild Piscataway pod and upcoming clash in Ann Arbor between Michigan and no. 21 Indiana
by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 13th, 2021
The Indiana Hoosiers held up to their ranking going 3-1 in New Jersey. Now ranked no. 21 by D1 Baseball, Jeff Mercer's team is head for another huge road challenge against preseason favorite Michigan.
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Jeff Mercer talks to the media before series at Michigan
by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 12th, 2021
Head coach of no. 21, Jeff Mercer, discusses the 3-1 week in New Jersey and looks ahead to Michigan.
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@SeeYouAtTheBart Gang discuss the series win over Iowa and taking the B1G lead.
by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 6th, 2021
24 Indiana scored 24 runs between Saturday and Sunday to claim the weekend series. The Hoosier now the lead the B1G and schedule only gets tougher. Josh, Cass, Carl and Chris break it all down.
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Jeff Mercer talks to the media before Rutgers "pod"
by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 6th, 2021
Indiana Head coach Jeff Mercer discusses his Big Ten leading #24 Hoosier Baseball program.
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Coach Jeff Mercer, catcher Collin Hopkins, and pitcher Gabe Bierman discuss Indiana's 12-8 victory over Iowa via Zoom to attending press by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 2nd, 2021
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Coach Jeff Mercer, third baseman Cole Barr, and designated hitter Tyler Van Pelt discuss Indiana's 12-6 victory over Iowa via Zoom to attending press by Carl James •@jovian34 • May 1st, 2021
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@SeeYouAtTheBart Gang discuss the sweep over the Gophers.
by Carl James •@jovian34 • April 29th, 2021
Indiana outscored Minnesota 39-5 on the weekend to climb into second place in the Big Ten standings. Carl, Cass, Josh, and Chris discuss the weekend and look ahead to the final five week stretch against the league's best.
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@SeeYouAtTheBart Gang discuss series road win over Northwestern and debate on bullpen usage.
by Carl James •@jovian34 • April 22nd, 2021
It was a winning weekend for the Hoosiers whose arms continue to impress. Cass, Chris, and Carl discuss this and get into a debate on how long to go with middle relief.
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A shortened weekend sweep, a walk-off, and a no-no are the topics for the full @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang
by Carl James •@jovian34 • April 15th, 2021
Chris, Cass, Josh, and Carl talk about Collin Hopkins Friday walk-off homer and the McCade Brown/Braydon Tucker combined no-hitter against Illinois on Saturday.
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The @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang discuss the sweep at the hands of the Buckeyes
by Carl James •@jovian34 • April 8th, 2021
Josh, Chris, and Carl discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly that was the past week in Columbus and look ahead to the coming weekend at home against Illinois.
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The @SeeYouAtTheBart gang discuss the B1G leading Indiana Baseball team ahead of Ohio State
by Carl James •@jovian34 • April 1st, 2021
Cass, Chris, and Carl reflect on Indiana Baseball's fourth weekend of the 2021 series with a series win on the road at Michigan State. There are Hoosier Highlights, Red Belts, and the same question asked again (with a handoff to Coach Mercer from his presser for a different perspective).
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The @SeeYouAtTheBart gang cover an up and down weekend and rivalry series win at the BART
by Carl James •@jovian34 • March 25th, 2021
Cass, Chris, and Carl reflect on Indiana Baseball's third weekend of the 2021 with a series win over rival Purdue. There are Hoosier Highlights, Red Belts, and the same question asked again (with a little more updated info).
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The @SeeYouAtTheBart gang discuss a wild weekend at the BART
by Carl James •@jovian34 • March 18th, 2021
Coach Jeff Mercer tests positive for COVID-19, two doubleheaders, McCade Brown strikes out almost everyone, Grant Richardson hits the walk-off bomb, someone orders the "CODE RED", and Jeremy Houston squeeze bunts for the sweep. The panel of Chris, Josh, and Carl discuss this and more. Cass pops in from Florida to talk stats.
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The @SeeYouAtTheBart gang break down opening weekend in Minneapolis.
by Carl James •@jovian34 • March 11th, 2021
The Hoosiers went 3-1 on the week. Josh, Carl, Cass, and Chris take questions, name highlights, give out some belts, and just enjoy that B1G Baseball is back.
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The @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang get a unique treat hearing from the man who helps get the Hoosiers ready physically
by Carl James •@jovian34 • February 25th, 2021
Indiana University Athletic Performance Coach for Baseball, Men's & Women's Diving, Track & Field Will Alli gives some great insight on the work student athletes put in to generate results on the field.
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The @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang posed questions to the IU Baseball program leader
by Carl James •@jovian34 • February 19th, 2021
Indiana University Baseball Head Coach Jeff Mercer talks with the full Talking Hoosier Baseball panel about his team as they prepare to take the field on March 5th.
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The preseason All-American chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang
by Carl James •@jovian34 • February 14th, 2021
Center Fielder Grant Richardson drew a lot of national attention with his brief 2020 campaign. He joins Josh, Chris, Cass and Carl to discuss the upcoming season and the expectations in front of both him personally and the Hoosier team.
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The graduate transfer first baseman chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang
by Carl James •@jovian34 • February 6th, 2021
Jordan Fucci added a huge bat for Indiana University Baseball as a graduate transfer in Spring 2020. With the COVID exemption he's elected to come back for another year as a Hoosier. Jordan took some time this week to chat with Josh, Chris, Cass and Carl.
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The lefty starting pitcher chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang
by Carl James •@jovian34 • January 30th, 2021
Tommy Sommer has emerged as both key anchor of the weekend rotation and leader for Indiana University Baseball. Tommy took some time this week to chat with Cass and Carl.
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Chris Feeny covers the 2021 Indiana University Baseball signees and verbal commits for @SeeYouAtTheBart.
by Carl James •@jovian34 • November 15th, 2020
It's a great time to be a Hoosier! IU Football is top-10 and 4-0. Women's basketball just picked to win the B1G. Hoosier Baseball has just inked it's best recruiting in history, and the best in the conference. Chris has all of the details in this Talking Hoosier Baseball update including some late breaking schedule news.
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The freshman righty from Columbus chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang
by Carl James •@jovian34 • November 15th, 2020
Casper Clark is in his first semester on campus after a nice summer at Grand Park. He talks about this and more with a panel of Cass and Carl. He even turns the tables by asking a question of our panel.
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The righty bullpen arm chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang + a quick update from Coach Mercer
by Carl James •@jovian34 • November 9th, 2020
Matt Litwicki was on fire in the short 2020 season and made a national splash in summer ball in Georgia. He talks about this and more with a panel of Chris, Cass, Josh, and Carl. Carl also catches up briefly with Indiana University Baseball Head Coach Jeff Mercer discussing fall workouts.
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The Hoosier outfielder chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang + a quick update from Coach Mercer
by Carl James •@jovian34 • November 1st, 2020
Hunter Jessee made his mark in the COVID-abreviated 2020 season. The outfielder from Ohio talks about this and more with a panel of Cass, Josh, and Carl. Carl also catches up briefly with Indiana University Baseball Head Coach Jeff Mercer discussing fall workouts.
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The John A Logan transfer and middle infielder chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang by Carl James •@jovian34 • October 25th, 2020
Indiana University Baseball has had a lot of success recruiting from the junior college ranks and especially John A Logan Community College. The latest success story has been middle infielder Cooper Trinkle who worked his way into a key role in the abbreviated 2020 Hoosier Baseball season. He talks about this and much more with the full Talking Hoosier Baseball panel.
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The Hoosier closer chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang by Carl James •@jovian34 • October 18th, 2020
Indiana University Baseball's anchor at the back end of the bullpen, Connor Manous and his wicked 12-6 curveball have another season in Cream and Crimson. The now IU graduate talks about this and other topics with a panel of Chris, Cass, and Carl.
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The junior outfielder, catcher, and infielder chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang by Carl James •@jovian34 • October 13th, 2020
Drew Ashley is the piece Coach Mercer can put anywhere on the field and has established is place at the top of the order. Oh and he makes his mark in the classroom and lab as well. He joins a panel of Josh, Cass, and Carl to talk Hoosier Baseball and more.
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The reigning B1G Coach of the Year chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang by Carl James •@jovian34 • October 11th, 2020
Jeff Mercer made a statement in his first season as Indiana University Baseball coach. A B1G Title, B1G Coach of the year and a record 10 MLB Draft picks. His 2021 recruiting class is, on paper anyway, the best in program history. He joins a panel of Josh, Cass, and Carl to talk about the Hoosier Baseball program.
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The senior shortstop chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang by Carl James •@jovian34 • October 4th, 2020
Jeremy Houston has a chance to become the first Indiana University Baseball player to ever play in four NCAA regionals. COVID-19 shortend his 2020 senior season, but the NCAA granted him another shot in 2021. He joins a panel of Josh, Cass, and Carl to talk Hoosier Baseball and more.
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The COVID-Redshirt Freshman lefty chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang by Carl James •@jovian34 • September 28th, 2020
Ty Bothwell is entering his third season on the IU campus and is working to make an impact. He sits down via Zoom with a panel of Cass, Josh, and Carl to talk about everything from pitch mixes to summer league in Georgia toreptiles.
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The Sophomore pitching prospect chats with the @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang by Carl James •@jovian34 • September 21st, 2020
McCade Brown is very high on many MLB Draft boards coming into his third season in a Hoosier uniform. He sits down via Zoom with a panel of Cass, Josh, and Carl.
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The @SeeYouAtTheBart Gang hangs out (virtually) with IU's assistant director of academics and certification.
by Carl James •@jovian34 • September 9th, 2020
In addition to putting an end to the 2020 college baseball season, COVID-19 has necessitated changes in the way IU student athletes pursue their education. This podcast episode is designed to give us all some insight on that and more. Tyler was on with a panel of Josh, Carl, and Carl.
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