In this edition of the Dedeaux Download podcast, part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows, Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith break down USC baseball's huge series sweep over Arizona State and the dynamic pitching effort from the Trojans to shut down a potent Sun Devils' offense.

But before the guys discuss the Trojans moving up to fourth place with a big Pac-12 series sweep, a special guest joins the podcast. USC director of player development Sergio Brown comes on the Dedeaux Download to talk about how the Trojans have been able to come together to produce a 30+ win season for just the second time since 2005.

Brown talks about his transition from an on-field assistant with several Big West schools, Arizona and San Diego State to becoming the Trojans' director of player development and what exactly that has entailed for him. He also discusses the role analytics play in his job and for the Trojans' players.

After a great conversation with Brown, Shotgun and Jack break down all the action from a 4-0 week and look at where the 31-20-1 Trojans stand in the Pac-12, sitting in fourth place heading into the final regular-season weekends remaining. They also look at USC's national RPI and what the Trojans chances of making the NCAA tournament are looking like.

Shotgun and Jack also discuss the upcoming week with the Trojans taking on Loyola Marymount across town on Tuesday before heading to Arizona to close out the regular season.

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