In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Patrick Ebert and Burke Granger dive into last week's Major League Baseball draft. Specifically, they highlight key picks from the Big Ten, including Mitch Voit and Devin Taylor, and delve into standout Midwest players from non-Big Ten schools. The discussion also covers summer activities, the impacts of drafted players on college teams, and predictions for upcoming seasons. 00:00 Welcome to B1G Baseball and Beyond 00:26 Shoutout to Academy Sports 00:59 Catching Up on Summer Activities 01:39 Reflecting on the College World Series 03:30 Weather Complaints and Summer Heat 05:34 Diving into the MLB Draft 06:34 Top Big 10 Draft Picks 07:32 Favorite Big 10 Players in the Draft 23:18 Surprise Draft Picks 27:03 Surprising Draft Picks and Player Commitment 27:45 Big 10 Draft Highlights: Maryland's Success 30:42 UCLA's Fortuitous Draft and Future Prospects 33:19 Iowa's Draft Struggles and Future Outlook 35:29 Indiana's Draft Losses and Rebuilding Efforts 38:08 Top Midwest Draft Picks Outside the Big 10 39:36 Notable Midwest Players and Their Draft Journeys 45:24 Wisconsin's Draft Highlights and Personal Reflections 51:18 Final Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up B1G Baseball and Beyond is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
