Episode Summary In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, Patrick Ebert and Burke Granger examine the performance of Big Ten baseball teams, West Virginia, and some of the top prospects in the Midwest. Episode Notes In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, Patrick Ebert and Burke Granger dive deep into the performance of Big Ten baseball teams, West Virginia, and some of the top prospects in the Midwest. They discuss standout performances, including UCLA's recent top 25 debut and Oregon's challenging month ahead. Burke shares his observations from Morgantown, West Virginia, highlighting key players from Arizona and West Virginia. Patrick provides insights from his trip to Evanston, Illinois, focusing on Northwestern's stellar infield defense and Illinois' powerful lineup. They also touch on Nebraska's struggles and potential for a turnaround. Stay tuned for upcoming coverage plans, with Burke heading to Ohio State vs. Oregon and Patrick traveling to see UCLA in West Lafayette. 00:00 Introduction 04:58 Personal Baseball Backgrounds 13:02 Big Ten Teams Performances 22:39 Weekend Series Highlights 24:42 Mental Fortitude and Statistical Standouts 25:16 Brendan Summerhill: A First Round Prospect 26:22 Mason White: Draft Potential and Performance 27:44 Chase Meyer: A Rising Star 31:44 Northwestern vs. Illinois: A Weekend Recap 33:54 Northwestern's Infield Defense and Key Players 39:35 Illinois: Strengths and Struggles 47:19 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts 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.