In the second episode of B1G, Baseball & Beyond, Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert delve into the recent performances and future outlooks of several Big Ten baseball teams. They highlight Oregon's dominant victories and breakout players, USC's strong pitching staff, and UCLA's consistent performance. Patrick shares his observations from the DeLand Classic in Florida, evaluating Iowa and Notre Dame's squads.

The episode also touches on promising non-Big Ten Midwest teams like Kansas and Kansas State. Additionally, the hosts discuss their upcoming in-person coverage plans, with Patrick considering traveling to either Minneapolis or New Orleans and Burke planning to attend Penn State vs. Indiana at State College.

00:00 Introduction

00:38 Oregon's Dominance

02:13 USC's Strong Start and Key Players

03:57 UCLA's Pitching Power

05:51 Minnesota vs. Purdue: A Preview

12:04 Kansas and Kansas State: Teams to Watch

17:07 In-Person Observations from Florida

19:29 Iowa's Pitching Evolution

26:03 Notre Dame's Pitching Highlights & Frosh Lineup

31:44 Upcoming Games and Weather Concerns

34:10 Big Ten Play and Coaching Insights

36:34 Conclusion and Listener Appreciation

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