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The Pod is back after a 4 week hiatus, I start with a brief recap of what we missed, Gianni Bloom joins us to talk about his transition to coaching in pro ball with the Miami Marlins Org, and then we round up the recent homestand with Gaucho Analytics and Aaron Parker.
UCSB sits tied for 3rd in the BigWest (8-4) and in the top 20 of the RPI (18) and is 22-10 overall heading into this crucial road matchup with UC Davis.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Ep111: Bob Brontsema, UConn & LBSU Sweeps, Roundup
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
The Gauchos record back to back sweeps to open their home slate (finally back at Caesar!) vs Connecticut and Long Beach St. Tacking on the Villanova win, the Gauchos have won 7 games in a row to sit at 12-5 (3-0 BW). This week we sit down with Bob Brontsema to discuss the previous 2 weeks and the importance of finishing the sweep. We finish the pod with the Roundup, featuring Aaron Parker.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Ep110: Jessada Brown, Oregon Roundup
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
UCSB goes up to Eugene and takes 2 of 3 games from the Ducks, the loss Sunday snapped a 7-game winning streak vs Oregon after winning the first 2 games of the series. The Gauchos followed up the big series with with a 10-1 win over Villanova in LA on Tuesday night to move to 6-5 on the season. This week we spoke with Junior OF Jessada Brown about his breakout performance and draft our best players of the week with Gaucho Analytics and Aaron Parker.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Ep109: Brendan Durfee, Jackson Flora, Week 2 Roundup with AP
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Gauchos continue to be road warriors splitting their 4 games with Sacramento St and Pepperdine to go to 3-4 on the young season. The offense is beginning to show its teeth and we welcomed Ryan Gallagher back to the mound over the weekend in his 1st appearance since the 2022 Stanford Regional. We have pregame interviews with Brendan Durfee and Jackson Flora from Sacramento and then Aaron Parker guest stars in the Weekend Roundup with Dev and Isaiah. UCSB heads to Eugene, OR this weekend for 3 games against the Ducks beginning Friday at 4p.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Ep108: Campbell Series, Aaron Parker & Week 1 Draft
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
UCSB returns to California following a Week 1 dual with a quality opponent in Campbell having lost 2 of 3. The Gauchos did make a big splash on Opening Day however, posting a 20-8 win and belting 3 home runs. The weekend games were entertaining back and forth affairs that fell in favor of the home side. This week we start out with game highlights, followed by our pregame interview from Saturday with Jr C Aaron Parker and we finish the pod with our Week 1 roundup with UCSB Analytics.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Ep107 2024 Season Preview: HC Andrew Checketts, Junior Trio, POY Picks
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
The 2024 College Baseball Season is finally upon us as the Gauchos travel to North Carolina to take on the Campbell Fighting Camels to kick off the year on Friday. We begin with Head Coach Andrew Checketts breaking down the construction at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium as well as the '24 schedule and depth chart. Next (45:45) we run it back with the Junior Trio of Zander Darby, LeTrey McCollum & Justin Trimble who first appeared on this podcast in 2022 as the Freshman Trio. Then we finish the pod with preseason player of the year picks with the Analytics Crew & Gianni Bloom. We are looking forward to another great season of podcasting and Gaucho Baseball.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Ep106: The Hammerheads
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
To celebrate the upcoming 2024 UCSB Baseball Alumni Weekend we brought in 3 personalities to discuss the famous Hammerheads. Coach Al Ferrer, All-American Bill Geivett, and Hammerhead Leader Casey Gorman join the pod to reminisce and tell the stories. The Hammerheads were a student run group of super fans who began attending Gaucho Baseball games down the stretch of the 1983 Conference Championship season. Led by Gaucho Men's Volleyball Captain, Casey Gorman, the group brought a unique and tangible energy to games which made opponents fear playing on the road in Santa Barbara. During their heyday, the Hammerheads helped root on the talented loaded teams who won 172 games between '83 & '86 and 2 conference titles under Coach Ferrer. The spirit of the Hammerheads was rekindled in 2012 by Gorman and have dedicated their efforts to fundraising scholarship funds for the Gauchos while having fun on the side.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Ep:105 The Newcomers, Durf JFlo & Rex
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
On today's episode we introduce 3 new Gauchos; 4th year transfer C/1b Brendan Durfee, Fr. OF/1b Rex Deangelis, and Fr. RHP Jackson Flora. The trio, who are coincidentally roommates, have been displaying their talent on the diamond this Fall and were excited to sit down and showcase their personalities for this episode.
Durfee comes to UCSB after 3 years and 2 regional appearances for Cal Lutheran (DIII), is a strong left handed bat who should get some innings behind the plate and at 1b in 2024. Rex Deangelis, from Canby, OR, has been a top performer in his class this Fall both offensively and defensively and may crack the starting lineup in his first season as a Gaucho. Jackson Flora, Pleasanton, CA, joins an already talented pitching staff and will compete with the veterans for innings this year.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Ep104: Cory Lewis
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Twins minor leaguer and former Gaucho standout RHP Cory Lewis joins the podcast this week carrying some impressive hardware after an outstanding 1st year of pro ball. Lewis was named the Twins Minor League Pitcher of the Year after helping to lead the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a Midwest League Championship in 2023. Our conversation revolves around his success this summer, the 5 pitch arsenal, and how he got his famous nickname 'The General' - special guest appearances by Assistant Coach Dylan Jones and Gianni Bloom.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Ep103: Marcos Castanon
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Marcos Castanon just finished up his 2nd full year of pro ball playing in the San Diego Padres organization. Marcos was one of the Gauchos best hitters in his time at UCSB and this year hammered 39 doubles between High A and AA which was 4th among all Minor League players in 2023. Castanon helped the Lake Elsinore Storm win the 2022 California League Title and hit in the middle of the order for the AA San Antonio Missions' playoff run in '23. A first time guest on the podcast, Castanon shares his enthusiasm for hitting and improving his skills on the infield.