Join Zeke & Zonk as they delve into college baseball with Baylor's head coach Mitch Thompson. They discuss the evolving landscape of college baseball, the importance of education, and the exciting developments at Baylor, including new facilities and partnerships.

In this episode, they cover:

• The impact of NIL and transfer portal on college baseball
• The importance of education and life skills for student-athletes
• Facility upgrades and investments at Baylor
• The competitive landscape of the Big 12 conference
• Use of analytics and technology in coaching

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to College Baseball and Mitch Thompson
02:56 Baylor Bears Season Overview and Challenges
05:54 The State of College Baseball: NIL and Transfer Portal
09:05 The Importance of Education in College Sports
12:03 Tice Armstrong's Historic Performance
15:08 The Growth and Popularity of College Baseball
18:04 Facilities and Donations: The Impact of Chip and Joanna Gaines
21:17 Future Developments in Baylor Baseball
23:59 Big 12 Conference Overview and Competition
27:30 The Evolution of College Baseball Competitiveness
29:36 The Role of Analytics in Modern Baseball
35:40 Facing High-Performance Pitching
36:48 The Big 12 Tournament Transition
39:19 A Journey from Goodland to Coaching Success
44:18 Insights from Recent College Baseball Tournaments