Former South Carolina Gamecocks star Joey Pankake joins Whole Lotta Glove for this week's all-brand-new episode! Joey shares his incredible journey through South Carolina baseball, touching on his rise from Easley, SC, to becoming a star for the Gamecocks and navigating the storied Clemson rivalry. From backyard baseball dreams to playing in Omaha, Joey opens up about pivotal moments, including his recruiting process, his breakout seasons, and unforgettable matchups with Clemson. He reflects on life lessons learned under legendary coaches, his time in the SEC, and the grind of pro ball with the Detroit Tigers organization.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:48 - High School Career

06:24 - Recruiting Process

07:47 - Freshman Year at South Carolina

10:51 - Playing with National Championship Team

12:45 - Transition from Freshman to Sophomore Year

14:38 - Memories from 2013 Super Regional

16:50 - Experience on 2014 Team

19:27 - Lessons Learned from Early Career

21:15 - Getting Drafted

22:09 - Transitioning Positions in Baseball

23:23 - Minor League Experiences

25:35 - Retirement from Baseball

26:30 - National Pancake Day Celebration

27:40 - Significance of Last Name

28:48 - Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) in Sports

31:34 - Current State of USC Baseball

33:18 - Reasons for Staying in Columbia

34:15 - Business Lessons from Baseball Career

35:43 - Indoor Golf League

36:37 - Hunting Adventures

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