About this episode
In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert dive into all things Midwest College Baseball. They discuss the unpredictable weather and its impact on game schedules, share personal anecdotes related to travel challenges, and review recent Big Ten series, including Southern Miss vs. Marshall. The duo also presents their midseason awards for the Big Ten, including Player, Pitcher, Newcomer, and Freshman of the Year. Additionally, they highlight standout teams like UCLA and Iowa, offering predictions for the rest of the season. Join Burke and Patrick for an insightful look at midseason developments and upcoming coverage plans. 00:00 Welcome to B1G Baseball and Beyond 00:44 Weather Challenges in Midwest Baseball 02:18 Southern Miss vs. Marshall Series Recap 03:25 Standout Performances: JB Middleton and Marshall Pitching 10:58 West Coast Teams Dominate the Big Ten 16:54 Midseason Player Awards Discussion 24:59 Top Left-Handed Pitchers in the Big Ten 25:45 Emerging Pitcher of the Year Candidates 26:33 Midseason Newcomer and Freshman of the Year 34:47 Indiana's Standout Freshmen 37:47 Team and Coach of the Year 44:44 Big Ten Regular Season Predictions 47:03 Upcoming Series 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 .