B1G, Baseball & Beyond: Analyzing Early Season Action in the Big Ten and Midwest

In the second episode of B1G, Baseball & Beyond, Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert delve into the recent performances and future outlooks of several Big Ten baseball teams. They highlight Oregon's dominant victories and breakout players, USC's strong pitching staff, and UCLA's consistent performance. Patrick shares his observations from the DeLand Classic in Florida, evaluating Iowa and Notre Dame's squads. The episode also touches on promising non-Big Ten Midwest teams like Kansas and Kansas State. Additionally, the hosts discuss their upcoming in-person coverage plans, with Patrick considering traveling to either Minneapolis or New Orleans and Burke planning to attend Penn State vs. Indiana at State College. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Oregon's Dominance 02:13 USC's Strong Start and Key Players 03:57 UCLA's Pitching Power 05:51 Minnesota vs. Purdue: A Preview 12:04 Kansas and Kansas State: Teams to Watch 17:07 In-Person Observations from Florida 19:29 Iowa's Pitching Evolution 26:03 Notre Dame's Pitching Highlights & Frosh Lineup 31:44 Upcoming Games and Weather Concerns 34:10 Big Ten Play and Coaching Insights 36:34 Conclusion and Listener Appreciation The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors —your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball! D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .