Episode 10, Season 3 – Richard previews the NAIA Opening round at Kingsport TN where Cumberland U will take on 4 tough opponents. Richard then describes how the double elimination 9 game maximum tournament works. Richard then names the 15 Aussie’s who will be playing in the NAIA Opening round before finishing the podcast with his ‘BigGuess’ as to each of the tournament winners!
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps to be uploaded later
Episode 9, Season 3 – Richard recaps the magnificent achievements of Cumberland University as they go 4-1 towin the Mid-South Conference Tournament securing an automatic bid into the NAIAopening round. Richard then predicts who he believes will be the 46 NAIA opening round teams just hours before it is officially released by the NAIA in their 2025 Selection show!
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps to be uploaded later
Episode 8, Season 3 – What a finish to the regular season for 2025 for Cumberland U, TN! From their largest win of the season against Freed-Hardeman to the hysteria of a 7th inning walk off win against the #7 Patriots. Richard goes in depth into the final 7 games of the season including the game that will never be played. Richard then pays tribute to Australian Pitcher, Kailen Hampson. Kailen's pitching was the only thing that stopped the Phoenix from sweeping the Patriots!
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps to be uploaded later
Episode 7, Season 3 – Richard examines the first 7 games played by the Phoenix in April before previewing thefinal 7 games of the season. To finish the episode Richard reviews the top 2 teams from every conference. One team is still undefeated in 2025!
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Introduction Katie Pinker
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:52) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:04) Content of the episode
(2:02) Cumberland U TN still receiving votes in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll
(2:53) Headlines for each of the 7 CU games in April
(3:30) Scores for each game played in April so far for CU
(4:48) Breaking down CU’s inning by inning totals over the first 43 games in Feb, March and April
(9:03) CU’s position in the NAIA Mid-South Conference
(10:23) Previewing Cumberland University’s last 3 series for 2025
(12:29) Go listen to Cumberland University interviews by Randy Sallis including interviews with Quinlan Wiley, Dylan and Jason Larue, Drew Dalton-Akiwumi and Rafael Garcia
(14:36) Top 2 Teams for each NAIA Conference introduction
(14:55) NAIA American Midwest Conference
(15:55) NAIA Appalachian Athletic Conference
(16:52) NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference
(17:42) NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Conference
(18:36) NAIA Continental Athletic Conference
(19:37) NAIA Crossroads League
(20:26) NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference
(21:20) NAIA Great Southwest Athletic Conference
(21:20) NAIA HBCU Athletic Conference
(22:20) NAIA Heart of America Athletic Conference
(24:12) NAIA Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
(25:03) NAIA Mid-South Conference
(25:25) NAIA North Star Athletic Association Conference
(26:26) NAIA Red River Athletic Conference – Undefeated team in here!!
(28:37) NAIA River States Conference
(29:24) NAIA Sooner Athletic Conference
(30:10) NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference
(31:05) NAIA The Sun Conference
(31:59) NAIA Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
(34:35) Recap of Episode
(36:21) Acknowledgements
Episode 6, Season 3 – March is done and Richard reviews the Phoenix’s last 4 games. Having followed Lewis Clark State and Friends University in 2024, Richard checks in on their 2025 seasons. Richard takes us back to TN to examine Cumberland Universities April schedule in what will be a month that will make or break the Phoenix.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps to be finalised really soon
Episode 5, Season 3 – It takes a team. Richard acknowledges all 39 Cumberland University players and their contribution to the first 25 games of the season! Richard names the 24players from Australia that he has found who are playing NCAA Div 1 ball in 2025. Back to Cumberland University, TN where Richard is pleased to hear Coach Ryan Hunt’s thoughts on the importance of balancing pitching between conference and mid-week games. Richard describes the importance of being in the top 25 Coaches Poll. Finally, Richard chooses some key highlights from games 26 to 32.
Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps to be finalised
Bonus Episode, Season 3 – Classic Catch by Phoenix Short Stop Drew Dalton-Akiwumi with excellent commentary from Chris Slaughter and Randy Sallis of the Cumberland SportsNetwork. This catch became the number 1 play of the day in the USA on Friday March 21st, 2025. What a privilege to be covering Cumberland University Baseball in 2025!
Timestamps
(0:00) Introduction Katie Pinker
(0:16) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(0:49) Drew Dalton-Akiwumi Classic Catch. Commentary Randy Sallis and Chris Slaughter of Cumberland Sports Network
(1:25) This catch went number #1 in the USA that day!
(1:59) See it again! Drew Dalton-Akiwumi Classic Catch. Commentary Randy Sallis and Chris Slaughter of Cumberland Sports Network
(2:34) Acknowledgements
Episode 4, Season 3 – Richard describes what Cyclone Alfred did and didn’t do in Brisbane Australia before locating Australia’s 27th NAIA player for 2025. Two Australian player reviews - Jacob Walker and Takumi Kimoto. As Richard expected, Cumberland University TN receive votes! Richard then describes their big headlines, including a no hitter and two chaotic plays that make Baseball just a great sport to watch. Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps to come
Episode 3, Season 3 – Richardhighlights the new trailer for the podcasts and shares positive podcast beforetalking about how Brisbane is in the path of Cyclone Alfred. Its then Cumberland,Cumberland and more Cumberland with Richard going into detail as to whyCumberland U will receive votes in the first NAIA poll of the year. Richardthen looks at the last 7 games in an 8 game winning streak before jumping intothe most impressive stats of the year at Cumberland University TN.
Each individual episodehas one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference,each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richardconsiders the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps to be uploaded later
Episode 2, Season 3 – Richard is thrilled to see Brisbane player Johnny Lemm go long in Texas in his third Div 1 game for Southern Illinois University. Jumping across to Tennessee, Richard reviews the 6 games Cumberland played against UNOH and Indiana Tech. Richard points out some key moments in each series and then gives an overview ofscoring for and against for Cumberland University, TN, in their first 10 games of the season. Richard then previews the game against University of Tennessee Southern and predicts a Cumberland U, TN victory.
Richard reveals the 26 Australians playing NAIA Baseball in 2025, before reviewing Australian players, Riley Light, Josh Ledgard, Darcy Barry and Marcus Graham. Timestamps withclickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richardconsiders the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Introduction Katie Pinker
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:52) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:06) Content of the episode
(1:33) State of Texas
(2:04) State of Illinois
(2:27) John Lemm goes long – Southern University Illinois includingAustralian player review for John Lemm
(6:40) State of Tennessee
(7:02) Last 6 games played by Cumberland University TN
(8:22) Key moment Cumberland University TN v UNOH – Preston Welchelgoes clutch!
(9:28) Cumberland University TN v Indiana Tech series overview
(10:50) Commentary compilation of Randy Sallis and ChrisSlaughter of Game 2 of Cumberland U TN v Indiana Tech
(13:21) Analysis of first 10 games for Cumberland University TN
(15:12) Preview Cumberland University TN v University Tennessee Southern
(16:41) 26 Australian players playing NAIA in 2025 – Oliver Davies, Tommy Stanton, Charlie Collins, Brett Allen, Rhys Fairweather, Jake Green, Sean Maple, Josh Jedretich, Trent Buchan, Cooper Morgan, Mitchell Thomas, Zac Gommersall, Josh Ledgard, Ryoto Kusmoto, Connor Hickey, Tyson Noel,Ethan Stacy, darcy Barry, Riley Light, Andrew Hurrelbrink, Riley Watson, MarcusGraham, Jacob Walker, Adam Harris, Kailen Hamson and Stuart Tharle.
(22:00) Australian player review Riley Light, CumberlandUniversity TN
(23:40) Australian player review Josh Ledgard, University ofNorthwestern Ohio
(24:32) Australian player review Darcy Barry, Dakota StateUniversity SD
(26:39) Australian player review Marcus Graham, MissouriBaptist University MO
(29:54) Summary of episode and concluding comments
(31:51) Acknowledgements
Episode 1, Season 3 – Richard looks at the Cumberland University TN roster and upcoming season in detail including the highlights of their opening four games. Richard highlights the achievements of four Australian Juco Div III players and Richard recaps the 2024 NAIA and NCCAA 2024 World Series. Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:21) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:53) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:10) Content of the episode
(1:55) Welcome to Season 3 including how podcast has evolved and the main themes for Season 3 including why Richard is following Cumberland University TN / Reviewing Australian College Players / Educate about College Baseball
(8:41) Recap of NAIA 2024 World Series
(10:49) Recap of NCCAA 2024 World Series
(12:58) State of Tennessee
(13:18) Cumberland University TN 2025 Roster and Schedule
(15:34) Cumberland University TN 4 games series against Indiana University Kokomo
(17:59) Cumberland University TN playing highlights
(21:14) Preview Cumberland University TN to play Northwestern University OH
(23:01) Let’s talk Australian Players
(23:57) State of Massachusetts
(24:23) Will Lumley Australian player at Bunker Hill Community College MA
(24:56) Abe Squire Australian player at Bunker Hill Community College MA
(25:58) State of New York
(26:20) Sam Lee Australian player at Kingsborough Community College NY
(27:44) Stephen Pearson Australian player at Kingsborough Community College NY
(29:20) Summary of episode and concluding comments
(30:53) Acknowledgements
Episode 20, Season 2 – After a sneak preview the episode dives straight into the amazing feat of Australian College player, Travis Bazzana, being selected as the overall #1 pick in the 2024 MLB draft. Richard explains his absence and decides to continue where he left off, exploring the outcome of the 2024 NAIA Opening round. This discussion includes the outstanding post season efforts of a number of Australian players. In the usual Brisbane segment, Richard reviews Sean Turnell's book 'An Unlikely Prisoner'. Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Sneak preview of episode 20, Season 2.
(0:33) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College BaseballPodcast
(0:44) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(1:16) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:29) Travis Bazzana (Australian College player) goes #1 inMLB draft
(5:46) Australian MLB greats – Graeme Lloyd / David Nilsson / Grant Balfour / Liam Hendriks
(6:36) Travis Bazzana elevates Australian player Credentials
(7:24) Content of this episode
(9:44) What’s happening in Brisbane – Sean Turnell. Richard’s review of Sean’s book ‘An Unlikely Prisoner’
(13:34) NAIA 2024 Opening Round
(14:33) Fayette MO Bracket Results
(15:26) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Josh Ledgard
(16:19) Hattiesburg MS Bracket Results
(17:03) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Connor Hickey
(18:01) Kingsport TN Bracket Results
(18:58) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Cayden Nicoletto.Cayden transfers to NCAA Div 1.
(21:48) Lawrenceville GA Bracket Results
(23:36) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Ethan Stacy.
(25:02) Lewiston ID Bracket Results
(28:02) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Jake Green.
(29:38) Lincoln NE Bracket Results
(30:39) Shreveport LA Bracket Results
(31:58) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Koby Roberts.
(33:22) Upland IN Bracket Results
(34:42) Australians in NAIA Play Off – Mitchell Thomas and Sean Maple
(36:22) Waleska GA Bracket Results
(37:17) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Brett Allen
(38:56) Williamsburg KY Bracket Results
(40:36) Australians in NAIA Play Off – Nicholas Johnstone, Cooper Morgan, Kailen Hamson
(43:06) Podcast Summary and closing comments
(44:37) Acknowledgements
Episode 19, Season 2 – The episode starts with Richard talking about how many teams he selected correctly to get an opening round at large berth (almost perfect). Richard then previews each of the 10 brackets for the NAIA Opening Round and selects the 10 teams that he believes will advance to the 2024 Avista NAIA World Series!
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is Collegiate Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:52) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:08) Content of this episode
(1:35) How did Richard’s selections for the NAIA Opening Round go?
(2:25) Number of teams in NAIA Opening Round on a Conference by Conference basis
(3:21) How many #1 seeds are there from each NAIA Conference?
(4:43) Who do the Coaches Poll selectors expect to go through to the Avista NAIA 2024 World Series? And which of those ten does Richard agree with?
(6:37) How many teams are playing in their first NAIA Opening Round in 2024?
(7:33) Preview of 2024 NAIA Opening Round - Bracket by Bracket including Richard’s selection to win Bracket (Fayette / Hattiesburg / Kingsport / Lawrenceville / Lewiston)
(12:31) Preview of 2024 NAIA Opening Round - Bracket by Bracket continued (Lincoln / Shreveport / Upland / Waleska / Williamsburg)
(20:07) Podcast Summary
(21:15) Acknowledgements
Episode 18, Season 2 – With NAIA Conference tournaments completed we already know which 32 teams that have qualified for the NAIA Opening Round tournaments. 14 At Large berths remain which will be announced by the NAIA Selection Show on 9 May 2024 at 4pm CST. But Richard will make his predictions as to who those 14 teams will be - prior to the announcement by about 6 hours! It is daring but fun to see how close Richard will get!
Also in this episode Richard reviews the final 8 May 2024 Coaches’ Poll and compares it to the rankings and predictions from the NAIA Preseason Coaches’ Poll that was undertaken way back on 22 January 2024. Richard also walks through the 32 teams that have already secured an opening round berth by way of automatic bid. Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is Collegiate Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:52) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:04) Content of this Episode
(2:08) Why try and predict the 14 teams that need ‘at large berths’ to make the NAIA Opening Round in 2024?
(4:00) Final Top 25 NAIA Coaches Poll for 2024. Published 8 May 2024
(10:01) How did 32 teams make the 2024 NAIA Opening Round prior at the end of Conference Tournament play?
(15:28) What are Richard’s 14 ‘at large berth’ predictions for the 2024 NAIA Opening Round and why?
(18:57) Summary of Episode and concluding comments
(20:30) Acknowledgements
Episode 17, Season 2 – The episode starts with shoutouts and then we dive into the detail of the Regular Season Champions. It includes team results and a comparison to the 2023 season. Conference Tournaments are discussed before you learn how automatic bids and at large berths occur for the 10 Brackets of the NAIA Opening Round. Finally the latest NAIA Coaches Poll will be discussed. This episode is packed with learning and information! Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is Learn. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:52) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:04) Content of this Episode
(1:47) Recording from Brisbane Australia – what is happening?
(3:02) Shoutout Jamie Roberts father of Koby Roberts (Australian Player)
(4:02) Shoutout Jamie Womack Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Bushnell University, OR
(4:29) Shoutout Tommy Richards Head Baseball Coach, Bushnell University, OR
(4:38) Shoutout Teren Kowatsch Sports Reporter Lewiston Tribune and Moscow – Pullman Daily News, ID
(5:44) Shoutout Jake Taylor Head Baseball Coach, Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston,ID
(6:41) Shoutout Randy Sallis, Play by Play Announcer Cumberland University, TN
(7:25) Who are the 2024 NAIA Regular Season champions? How do they compare with 2023?
(11:10) What are the records of the 2024 NAIA Regular Season Champions?
(16:04) How does each conference get allocated NAIA Opening Round automatic bids?
(20:59) How many teams compete from each conference in the 2024 NAIA Conference Tournament Rounds?
(22:48) How many teams can compete in the NAIA Opening Round? How do “At large berths”work?
(25:11) Who are the hosts and where are NAIA Opening Round Brackets and are they the same as 2023?
(29:10) What 15 teams have already made the NAIA Opening Round as at 2 May 2024 and why?
(31:46) Where are the teams placed in the latest NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll on 24 April 2024?
(41:02) Summary of Episode and concluding comments
(42:05) Acknowledgements
Episode 16, Season 2 – In shoutouts Richard shares more information about Australian Player, Christopher Nielsen from Trinity Christian College, Illinois before discussing what two Californian Universities have decided to close for good. Richard reviews Lewis Clarke State College's last 18 games including their current 12 game winning streak. Richard reviews six exceptional Australian players who are the final players in the group of 26 Australian’s playing NAIA Ball in 2024! (Part 5 of 5). Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is Collegiate Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:53) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:04) Content of this Episode
(1:38) From Brisbane, Australia. What is Anzac Day?
(3:16) Shoutout Randy Sallis, Chris Slaughter and all at Cumberland U TN
(3:27) Shoutout Jake Taylor and Alisha Alexander Lewis Clark State College ID
(3:42) Shoutout Christopher Nielsen Trinity Christian College, IL (Australian Player further review)
(7:31) Invitation for any College player to let me know about their story including parents and family members
(8:40) NAIA California Pacific Conference has two Universities close permanently.
(10:08) Learn a little about the State of Idaho
(11:37) Lewis Clark State College Baseball Review last 18 games
(11:55) KOZE commentary LCS sweeps Eastern Oregon University
(12:14) LCS v Oregon Institute of Technology University series including Owl Sports Network Coverage and Mike Samford play by play commentary
(14:15) KOZE Radio commentary LCS sweeps College of Idaho
(14:54) KOZE Radio commentary LCS v #2 LSU Shreveport including Australian Pitcher - Jake Green’s save
(15:38) KOZE Radio commentary LCS sweeps #2 LSU Shreveport
(15:56) LCS v University of British Columbia
(16:38) LCS review continued
(18:25) LCS Head Coach Jake Taylor Baseball brief description how LCS are playing
(21:21) Thanking KOZE Radio Sports AM 950 Lewiston (Brian Danner and Randy Isabel), permission for use from LCS Alisha, Alexander (SID)
(22:31) LCS game scores for last 18 games
(24:00) LCS Batting stats – LCS players mentioned include Charlie Updegrave, Dominic Signorelli, Brandon Cabrera, Nick Seamons, Carter Booth, Jake Sheward, Pu’ukani DeSa, Jake Gish, Jakob Marquez, Magnum Hofstetter, Leo Rivera, Alex Sol, Evan Overmars, Bulla Ephan and Noah Weintraub.
(26:56) LCS Pitching stats – LCS players mentioned include Cameron Smith, Decker Stedman, Hiroyuki Yamada, Jake Green, Landon Webb, Jantzen Lucas, Jadon Williamson, Tucker Grote, Eli Takalo, Drake George.
(31:29) LCS pitcher Drake George threw a whole game
(31:46) LCS Pitching stats continued – LCS players mentioned include Shane Spencer, Jace Hanson, Dallas McGill, Zachary Ediger, Brennen Faber and Kolby Solomon.
(33:32) Six Australian players reviewed
(33:49) Koby Roberts Kansas Wesleyan University KS (Australian Player Review)
(35:41) Ethan Stacy Bushnell University OR (Australian Player Review)
(37:38) Tommy Stanton Master’s University CA ( Australian Player Review)
(38:46) Seth Sweet-Chick Cumberland University TN (Australian Player Review)
(40:54) Seth Sweet-Chick Cumberland University TN (Australian Player Review) part of Interview with Randy Sallis Commentator Cumberland University TN
(43:02) Mitchell Thomas Missouri Baptist University MO (Australian Player Review)
(44:32) Riley Watson Wayland Baptist University TX (Australian Player Review)
(47:04) Twenty Six Australian Player Reviews episode locations – player by player
(49:22) Summary of Episode and concluding comments
(51:30) Acknowledgements
Episode 15, Season 2 – Time to catch up with the latest rankings for the NAIA (10 April 24), NCCAA (16 April 2024) and NJCAA or Juco Div 1, 2 and 3 (15 Apr 2024). Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is Collegiate Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:53) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:08) Content of this episode
(1:24) G’day from Brisbane Australia. New contact email. New Podcast Platforms.
(4:04) NAIA Top 25 as at 10 April 2024. Receiving Votes
(5:50) NAIA Top 25
(8:16) NAIA Top 10
(9:06) NAIA Top 5
(10:00) NCCAA Top as at 16 April 2024. Receiving Votes
(11:00) NCCAA Top 10
(11:48) NCCAA Top 5
(13:33) Juco Div I as at 15 April 2024. Receiving Votes.
(16:40) Juco Div I Top 20
(18:33) Juco Div I Top 10
(19:26) Juco Div I Top 5
(20:40) Juco Div II as at 15 April 2024. Receiving Votes.
(21:54) Juco Div II Top 20
(23:56) Juco Div II Top 10
(25:16) Juco Div II Top 5
(26:42) Juco Div III as at 15 April 2024. Receiving Votes.
(27:27) Juco Div III Top 15
(29:07) Juco Div III Top 5
(30:27) Summary of Episode and concluding comments
(31:50) Acknowledgements
Episode 14, Season 2 – After shoutouts, Richard continues his analysis of roster sizes. NCCAA is examined and then compared with the NAIA . Richard unpacks the 2024 Season of the Asbury University Eagles KY then reviews six Australians having stellar College careers (Part 4 of 5).
Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is Learn. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:52) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:05) Timestamps or Clickable Links or Chapters
(2:12) Content of this Episode
(3:00) Welcome from Brisbane including Brisbane GBL Grand Final
(5:35) Shoutout Paul Light and Sally Light parents of Cumberland TN player Riley Light
(5:57) Embrace Chinwag College Baseball Podcast, the level of attention blows my mind
(6:29) Shoutout Jason Parkerson Facebook Public Group Cumberland baseball 2023 & 2024 Season
(7:13) Shoutout Baseball Head Coach Cumberland TN, Ryan Hunt
(7:33) Shoutout Randy Sallis and Chris Slaughter Cumberland TN Baseball Commentators
(8:28) Shoutout Kyle Allen Cumberland TN Assistant Athletic Director
(8:42) Shoutout Baseball Head Coach Adam Neisius Friends University KS
(9:01) Shoutout Baseball Head Coach Jake Taylor, Lewis Clark State ID
(9:10) Shoutout Alisha Alexander Lewis Clark State ID Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information
(9:33) Thank you to Chinwag College Baseball Podcast Listeners
(10:34) How big are NCCAA Roster sizes in 2024?
(12:29) In 2024, how many players in total play NCCAA Baseball?
(13:21) How many teams from different divisions play NCCAA Baseball in 2024 as dual affiliates?
(20:35) How do NAIA Roster sizes compare with NCCAA Roster sizes in 2024?
(23:13) Unpacking Asbury University Baseball Season in 2024 so far
(23:26) Learn a little about the State of Kentucky
(24:34) Asbury Baseball coverage inspired Richard to start Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(26:51) Noah Brown, Josh Head, Jackson Cole, Andrew Billington, Quinn Nobles, Trevor McNaughton, Matthew Johnson
(29:07) Kaden Dugle, Matthew Johnson, Quinn Nobles, Josh McNulty, Austin Akridge, Titus Cummings, Ryder Bunfill, Jackson Cole, Eli Wilder, Ryan Yates, Cayden Devine, Devin Walker, Brady Robeson
(31:03) Six Australian players reviewed
(31:32) Mark Bligh University of Northwestern MN (Australian Player Review)
(33:24) Kailen Hamson University of The Cumberlands KY (Australian Player Review)
(35:01) Cooper Morgan University of The Cumberlands KY (Australian Player Review)
(36:25) Kyle Morrison Florida Memorial University FL (Australian Player Review)
(38:49) Two Australian Baseball players (Kyle Morrison and Toby Pinker) have bought home College National Championship Rings in 2022 and 2023
(39:15) Back to Kyle Morrison review from Memorial University FL
(40:00) Cayden Nicoletto Columbia College MO (Australian Player Review)
(43:32) Christopher Nielsen Trinity Christian College IL (Australian Player Review)
(45:43) Summary of Episode and concluding comments
(47:13) Acknowledgements
Episode 13, Season 2 – Richard calculates how far each NAIA Conference is through their Conference Games. Richard examines the Top 110 NAIA Teams on a Conference by Conference basis before the NAIA Top 25 teams are revealed.
Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Opening Katie Pinker
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:53) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:03) Content of this episode
(1:34) Housekeeping and Contact Details
(2:07) Timestamps. What are they? How to use them to share the podcast
(4:28) How far are we into the NAIA season in terms of Conference play? Range is huge.
(6:52) Conference by Conference Coaches Polls as at 25 March 2024
(7:15) American Mid-West / Wolverine-Hoosier / The Sun / Appalachian / Southern States
(13:43) Sooner / California Pacific / River States / Cascade / Red River
(18:32) Chicagoland / North Star / Continental / Mid-South / Crossroads League
(20:59) Kansas Collegiate / Golden State / Heart of America / Great Plains / Gulf Coast
(24:56) Closing comments Conference by Conference Coach Polls as at 25 March 2024
(25:51) NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll as at 27 March 2024
(26:07) NAIA Teams Receiving Votes
(28:00) NAIA Top 25
(30:26) NAIA Top 10
(32:19) Summary of Episode and concluding comments Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(33:07) Acknowledgements
Episode 12, Season 2 - Richard walks through the 5th week of Coaches Polls for Juco Div 1 and the 3rd week of Coaches Polls for Juco Divisions 2 and 3. Polls dated 25 March 2024. NCCAA does not issue this week.
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Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Opening - Katie Pinker
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:53) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:06) Content of this episode
(1:20) Housekeeping and contact details
(2:16) JUCO Div 2 Rankings commences
(2:39) Received votes for JUCO Division 2
(3:49) Top 20 for JUCO Division 2
(5:43) Top 10 for JUCO Division 2
(7:55) JUCO Div 3 Rankings commences
(8:00) Received votes for JUCO Division 3
(8:30) Top 15 for JUCO Division 3
(10:10) Top 5 for JUCO Division 3
(11:23) JUCO Div 1 Rankings commence
(11:35) Received votes for JUCO Division 1
(12:29) Top 20 for JUCO Division 1
(14:23) Top 10 for JUCO Division 1
(16:31) Summary of Episode and concluding comments Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(17:26) Acknowledgements
