Hawkeye Baseball Talk

Some baseball talk, quick hits, and of course, conversation with Burke Granger of D1baseball.com and 2080 baseball on the Iowa Hawkeyes in Columbus taking on Ohio State and Maryland. A 3-1 outcome for the Hawks and Burke helps break it all down with a preview added on! Don't miss out!

Andrew Brown and Quinn O'Brien breakdown the University of Iowa's baseball team as they battled a three-game slate in their home opener against Nebraska. Joining the run is big bat and outfield extraordinaire Ben Norman! From the secret to his catch her around the country to the power between the both teams, don't miss out on another action-packed edition of Hawkeye Baseball Talk.  

From the minds of High & Tight, Andrew Brown and Quinn O'Brien break down the Iowa Hawkeye baseball team alongside the voice of the diamond Hawks in Zach Mackey. They break down players of the weekend and what they liked from the double-header series' against Nebraska and Ohio State.

National Scouting Supervisor for Perfect Game USA Brian Sakowski joins the show to break down the BIG Ten baseball conference preview and what the Iowa Hawkeyes might look like for a potential postseason run in 2021!

A new and exciting league is on the horizon as Major League Baseball and Prep Baseball Report help to usher in the MLB Draft League. We talk all about the league from logistics to teams, players to scouts, all with the president of the league in Kerrick Jackson. We also dip into the history of Jackson's 22 years in the game. From scouting to coaching and now the MLB Draft League, we cover a lot of ground so come join us!

We sit down with former Hawkeye and current assistant pitching coach for the Cincinnati Reds, Eric Jagers. We chat about his story, his obstacles, and his triumphs. We can new perspectives and philosophies which have made him successful! That plus an interesting question on Christmas Day!

We get the chance to sit down and chat a baseball journey with Iowa Hawkeye baseball commit Douglas Taylor, 2023 Newman baseball grad. We chat his story and his journey leading up to the Hawks, his passion and drive for the game, go-to pitch, and even a highly debated topic. 

Rob Allison of PBR Iowa stops by the show to discuss the atmosphere of baseball recruiting for high schoolers in Iowa. We also chat the impacts of the JUCO ruling and chat the Hawkeyes in another exciting episode. 

Newman Catholic baseball star Max Burt officially made his commitment to Iowa Hawkeye baseball. We chat about his decision, his passion for the game of baseball, and more behind what has helped him get to where he is now - a future member of Iowa Hawkeye Baseball!

We chat with NextStep Sports Director David Conrad about what the recruiting scene looks like for high school baseball players in the state of Iowa. We also break down the recent JUCO decision and how that impacts the rest of college baseball from high school players looking to sign all the way to the future impacts at the D1 level. All that and more in this exciting episode! 

A big event coming on up as Uncommitted Night gives another chance to those not already on a collegiate team to get mire eyes in them. We highlight that and more with Iowa Sticks coach Evan Romanchuck. 

We sit down with the University of Iowa Baseball assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator Marty Sutherland to talk about his thoughts on the first few weeks of practice, what two extra intersquad scrimmages really mean for Iowa baseball, and talk on some exciting players for the upcoming season ahead. 

We chat with University of Iowa baseball infield extraordinaire and strong bat Brendan Sher. We chat about his journey from the cancellation of the normal college season, to wading through uncharted in summer ball, and finding his way to the Des Moines Peak Prospects organization. We also ask a highly debated question that brings a passionate response from Sher himself. 

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If you are looking for a local baseball organization that is high class, check out the Des Moines Peak Prospects! From the high school ranks to the collegiate levels, a lot of high caliber talent on the field spearheaded by coach Eric Evans. The 2020 seasons have been impacted by COVID-19 but the Collegiate Summer League  has moved on and fans were treated to the games being played at Principal Park.  Join our conversation about the history of the organization and what things have been like amid COVID-19 and more!

Catch the season finale doubleheader on Saturday, August 8 inside the confines of Principal Park. 

Rob Allison of Prep Baseball Report Iowa joins the show to chat the upcoming PBR Futures Games August 1-3. We'll chat which Iowa based stars will be showcased on the national stage and more! Check it out today!

Former University of Iowa pitching star Cole McDonald, now a member of the Huston Astros organization, stops by to chat the abrupt cancellation of the 2020 MiLB season, how it impacts him, his plans, and more!

Peyton Williams became the first freshman since 2017 to earn collegiate All-American status as a freshman. We sat down to chat with him on earning the honor and the craziness that was the 2020 season. 

Rob Allison of Prep Baseball Report Iowa joins the show as we chat which Iowa-based baseball stars could end up in the 2020 MLB draft and what will the Iowa high school baseball season look like this year? 

Wayne McDonnell Jr. of Forbes Sports Money stops by to chat the logistical and practical sides of a shortened 2020 MLB Draft. From things you didn't know to things you may not have thought of, Wayne McDonnell breaks it all down right here!

The Sandlot conversation Part 2: 

Why the 1960's? What was the song originally selected instead of Wipeout? What's the funniest scene? What are the dirty details behind the carnival ride scene? We break down things you might not have know from the iconic film with creator David Mickey Evans!