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

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