It's Brewin at McEwen: A USF Baseball Podcast

In this episode, the full Brewin Crew gets together for the first episode in nearly a month. The guys spend some time in the beginning of the show talking about USF Football and the upcoming matchup with Tulane. The majority of the show is dedicated to an update on the USF Baseball Alumni currently playing professional baseball. The guys go player by player in alphabetical order through all of the Pro Bulls.

0:00 - Intro

1:10 - catching up since the last show

3:17 - talking USF Football

13:20 - talking USF Baseball alumni in professional baseball. The following #ProBulls were discussed during the show in this order (alphabetical by last name): Austin Adams, Nelson Alvarez, Drew Brutcher, Nick Davila, Tommy Eveld, Jimmy Herget, Jack Jasiak, Orion Kerkering, Carmine Lane, Brad Lord, Shane McClanahan, Hunter Mink, Joaquin Monque, Coco Montes, Andrew Perez, Carson Ragsdale, Phoenix Sanders, Peter Strzelecki, Collin Sullivan, and David Villar.

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In this episode, Mark and Matt catch up with USF Baseball’s Director of Player Development, Chris Cates. Coach Cates played in Omaha as a college player for Louisville, played 5 years in professional baseball, and after retiring from playing he’s been a coach at the college level for 12 years. Here’s what the guys talked about with Coach:

0:00 - Intro

1:09 - Welcome Coach Cates

5:01 - his Tampa roots

8:08 - his playing career at Louisville

13:55 - what playing in Omaha was like

18:27 - lessons from 5 years of playing pro baseball

24:25 - a common trait in guys that make the MLB

27:57 - post playing, the coaching journey

41:14 - recruiting future Bulls in Puerto Rico

46:08 - traits of successful college players

51:34 - being back at USF, his hometown team

59:56 - working for Coach Hannahs as Director of Player Development

Hosts:

Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans)

Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls)

Guest:

Chris Cates (@chrcates)

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In this episode, Matt and Adam catch up with USF legend Jim Louk. Since 1983, he’s been the voice of USF Athletics calling basketball, baseball, football games, and more on radio and TV. The guys ask Jim about his observations and memories from calling over 40 years of USF Baseball and other Bulls sports:

0:00 - Intro

1:10 - Welcoming Jim to the show

4:49 - MLB Bulls that Jim called college games for

5:20 - Ross Gload as a Bull, 10 year MLB vet

7:56 - Scott Hemond as a Bull, 7 year MLB vet

9:17 - legendary USF coaches Eddie Cardieri and Robin Roberts

13:40 - why he’s grateful for a certain Shane McClanahan moment

14:30 - the nastiest pitcher he saw in 40+ years of calling USF games

16:49 - Jim’s most memorable USF athletics moments

17:27 - Drew Brutcher’s Super-Regional game tying home run

20:47 - USF Men’s basketball memories

27:15 - USF Football memories and Lee Roy Selmon

39:48 - how Jim came to USF and stayed here for 40+ years

47:12 - the buzz around USF Athletics heading into 2024-2025

Hosts:

Adam Cartwright (@Adam12James)

Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls)

Guest:

Jim Louk (@USFJimLouk)

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In this episode, Matt and John catch up with Daniel Cantu. Daniel played at USF from 2019-2023 as a 1B/OF. During the 2021 season, Daniel helped the Bulls win their first conference tournament championship since 1995 and he was named the Most Outstanding Player of that tournament. He also helped the Bulls make it to the school’s first ever Super-Regional that year. He had 1 year of baseball eligibility left (due to COVID) after he graduated from USF in 2023 with a degree in Health Sciences and decided to take his talents to Tallahassee for a 1 year stint with FSU. During this past season, he helped the Noles earn a top 8 national seed and a trip to Omaha as their starting first baseman. Here’s what the guys talked about:

0:00 – Intro

1:10 – catching up with Daniel

5:32 – his grad season at FSU

8:01 – “The Animals” fan group at FSU

10:37 – his approach to hitting

12:30 – what was it like playing against USF

14:15 – how his team made it to Omaha

16:35 – what was it like playing in Omaha?

24:02 – the decision to retire from baseball

26:16 – what career will he pursue instead

30:49 – what life is like after baseball

35:10 – his thoughts on USF Baseball & an FSU transfer

38:43 – closing thoughts

Hosts:

John Kaplan (@johnnykii)

Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls)

Guest:

Daniel Cantu (@daniel_cantu33)

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In today's episode, John and Matt catch up with Brad Lord, a 2022 USF Baseball Alum and current pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization. Brad (age 24) is having a breakout season and has one of the lowest ERAs in all of minor league baseball (2.11 ERA in 111 IP). He recently was moved into the Nationals "Top 30 prospects" list and is currenty at Triple-A in Rochester. Topics discussed include:

-reflecting on his time at USF

-the day he got drafted

-learning to be a professional pitcher

-how he's transformed his game as a pro

-advice for up and coming pitchers

-his thoughts on the future of USF Baseball

And much more!

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In today’s episode, Mark sits down with Jeff Davis who played at USF Baseball from 1971-1973 and then spent almost two decades working for USF as an Assistant Coach, Interim Head Coach, Assistant Athletic Director and Interim Head Athletic Director until he moved on in 1989. Topics discussed include:

· Playing for USF Baseball in the program’s very early years

· Coaching under Robin Roberts, USF’s 3rd Head Coach and MLB Hall of Famer

· Helping USF Baseball make its first ever NCAA Tournament in 1982 as a Coach

· Navigating USF Athletics through financial struggles in 1985

· Thoughts on the current state and direction of USF and USF Athletics

And much more!

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In today’s episode, the guys sit down with new USF Baseball Head Coach, Mitch Hannahs. Topics discussed include:

· Why he wanted to come to USF

· Building out his assistant coaching staff

· His approach to building a successful baseball team and program

· Goals for the upcoming season

· What he looks for in recruits

And much more!

If you’re interested in volunteering to help A League of Their Own, a local baseball league for special needs adults you can reach out directly to Dennis Mueller whose email address is [email protected]. The league’s website, with information about donations is linked below:

https://www.alototampa.org/

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On this weeks episode, Adam and John sit down with special guest Andrew Perez (2016-2018 USF Baseball LHP). Andrew gives an update on his pro ball season in Mexico and the trio discuss topics such as the new USF Baseball coaching staff, USF athletics facilities (past, present, and future), and Andrew’s fun stories from his time as a Bull!

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In this episode, Matt and Adam sit down and discuss new Head Coach, Mitch Hannahs’ assistant coaches and their first recruits. They also share their thoughts on this year’s CWS!

In today’s episode Mark sits down with USF Baseball alum, Jarrett Eaton (2021-2022). Jarrett helped the Bulls make it to their first ever NCAA Super-Regional in 2021. During the 11 postseason games that season, Jarrett batted .368 with a .968 OPS and 9 RBIs. In the Regional Championship game vs. South Alabama which the Bulls won 6-4, he went 3 for 3 with 3 RBIs.

Topics discussed in today’s show include what Jarrett has been up to since his USF playing days, the hiring of Mitch Hannahs as USF Baseball’s new Head Coach, and the College World Series in Omaha which is starting this weekend. Jarrett played in Omaha as a freshman with Auburn in 2019 and we talked about what it’s like to be there from a player’s perspective.

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Link to Coach Hannahs introductory press conference - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mitch-hannahs-introductory-press-conference/id1638981774?i=1000659057205