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Ep 3, Season 2 - How big are the NAIA Roster sizes? Financial troubles at Concordia MI and Australians playing NAIA Ball in 2024 (Part 1 of 5)
Chinwag College Baseball
02/23/24 • 38 min
Episode 3, Season 2 - We discuss why roster sizes have increased, what the average roster size is and ask the question 'what is a good roster size to be part of in NAIA Ball'? We discuss the troubles that Concordia Ann Arbor MI Cardinals are facing and how great leadership has seen the team start 5-0. We identify the 25 Australian's playing NAIA Ball in 2024 and discuss five of their individual College Baseball journeys in this first part of a 5 part series.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'College Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is 'Learn'.
Enjoy!
Teams / Coaches / Conferences / Affiliations mentioned in this podcast
NAIA, Concordia University Ann Arbor MI, MLB, MiLB, Texas College Tyler, American Midwest Conference, Appalachian Athletic Conference, California Pacific Conference, Cascade Collegiate Conference, Chicagoland Collegiate Conference, Continental Athletic Conference, Crossroads League, Golden State Conference, Great Plains Athletic Conference, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, Heart of America Athletic Conference, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, Mid-South Conference, North Star Athletic Conference, Red River Athletic Conference, River States Conference, Sooner Athletic Conference, Southern States Athletic Conference, The Sun Conference, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, Head Coach Zachary Johnston, Concordia University Wisconsin, Miami University Hamilton Ohio, USCAA, Bob Jones University Greenville South Carolina, NCAA Div III, Reinhardt University GA, Barton Community College KS, NJCAA Div I Region 6, Treasury Valley Community College Ontario OR, NWAC, Campbellsville University Campbellsville KY, Three Rivers Community College Bluff MO, Benedictine University Mesa AZ, McCook Community College NE, NJCAA Div I Region 9, Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston Idaho, North Iowa Area Community College Mason City Iowa, Head Coach Jake Taylor, Friends University Wichita KS, North East Community College NE, NJCAA Div II Region 11, Eastern New Mexico University Portales NM and NCAA Div II
Players mentioned in this podcast
Blake Weaver, Brett Allen, Trent Buchanan, Oliver Davies, Jake Green, Kobe Greenhalgh, Jett Hasegawa, Conor Hickey, Nicholas Johnstone, Jordan Kelly, Takumi Kimoto, Ryoto Kusmoto, Josh Ledgard, Riley Light, Sean Maple, Austin McClure, Cooper Morgan, Kyle Morrison, Cayden Nicoletto, Christopher Nielsen, Koby Roberts, Ethan Stacy, Tommy Stanton, Seth Sweet-Chick, Mitchell Thomas, Riley Watson
Ep 20, Season 2 (Finale) – Australian College player, Travis Bazzana, goes #1 in the 2024 MLB draft! Where has Richard been? Who won the NAIA Opening Rounds?
Chinwag College Baseball
07/18/24 • 45 min
Episode 20, Season 2 – After a sneak preview the episode dives straight into the amazing feat of Australian College player, Travis Bazzana, being selected as the overall #1 pick in the 2024 MLB draft. Richard explains his absence and decides to continue where he left off, exploring the outcome of the 2024 NAIA Opening round. This discussion includes the outstanding post season efforts of a number of Australian players. In the usual Brisbane segment, Richard reviews Sean Turnell's book 'An Unlikely Prisoner'. Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Sneak preview of episode 20, Season 2.
(0:33) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College BaseballPodcast
(0:44) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(1:16) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:29) Travis Bazzana (Australian College player) goes #1 inMLB draft
(5:46) Australian MLB greats – Graeme Lloyd / David Nilsson / Grant Balfour / Liam Hendriks
(6:36) Travis Bazzana elevates Australian player Credentials
(7:24) Content of this episode
(9:44) What’s happening in Brisbane – Sean Turnell. Richard’s review of Sean’s book ‘An Unlikely Prisoner’
(13:34) NAIA 2024 Opening Round
(14:33) Fayette MO Bracket Results
(15:26) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Josh Ledgard
(16:19) Hattiesburg MS Bracket Results
(17:03) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Connor Hickey
(18:01) Kingsport TN Bracket Results
(18:58) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Cayden Nicoletto.Cayden transfers to NCAA Div 1.
(21:48) Lawrenceville GA Bracket Results
(23:36) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Ethan Stacy.
(25:02) Lewiston ID Bracket Results
(28:02) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Jake Green.
(29:38) Lincoln NE Bracket Results
(30:39) Shreveport LA Bracket Results
(31:58) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Koby Roberts.
(33:22) Upland IN Bracket Results
(34:42) Australians in NAIA Play Off – Mitchell Thomas and Sean Maple
(36:22) Waleska GA Bracket Results
(37:17) Australian in NAIA Play Off – Brett Allen
(38:56) Williamsburg KY Bracket Results
(40:36) Australians in NAIA Play Off – Nicholas Johnstone, Cooper Morgan, Kailen Hamson
(43:06) Podcast Summary and closing comments
(44:37) Acknowledgements
Episode 14, Season 2 – After shoutouts, Richard continues his analysis of roster sizes. NCCAA is examined and then compared with the NAIA . Richard unpacks the 2024 Season of the Asbury University Eagles KY then reviews six Australians having stellar College careers (Part 4 of 5).
Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is Learn. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:52) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:05) Timestamps or Clickable Links or Chapters
(2:12) Content of this Episode
(3:00) Welcome from Brisbane including Brisbane GBL Grand Final
(5:35) Shoutout Paul Light and Sally Light parents of Cumberland TN player Riley Light
(5:57) Embrace Chinwag College Baseball Podcast, the level of attention blows my mind
(6:29) Shoutout Jason Parkerson Facebook Public Group Cumberland baseball 2023 & 2024 Season
(7:13) Shoutout Baseball Head Coach Cumberland TN, Ryan Hunt
(7:33) Shoutout Randy Sallis and Chris Slaughter Cumberland TN Baseball Commentators
(8:28) Shoutout Kyle Allen Cumberland TN Assistant Athletic Director
(8:42) Shoutout Baseball Head Coach Adam Neisius Friends University KS
(9:01) Shoutout Baseball Head Coach Jake Taylor, Lewis Clark State ID
(9:10) Shoutout Alisha Alexander Lewis Clark State ID Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information
(9:33) Thank you to Chinwag College Baseball Podcast Listeners
(10:34) How big are NCCAA Roster sizes in 2024?
(12:29) In 2024, how many players in total play NCCAA Baseball?
(13:21) How many teams from different divisions play NCCAA Baseball in 2024 as dual affiliates?
(20:35) How do NAIA Roster sizes compare with NCCAA Roster sizes in 2024?
(23:13) Unpacking Asbury University Baseball Season in 2024 so far
(23:26) Learn a little about the State of Kentucky
(24:34) Asbury Baseball coverage inspired Richard to start Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(26:51) Noah Brown, Josh Head, Jackson Cole, Andrew Billington, Quinn Nobles, Trevor McNaughton, Matthew Johnson
(29:07) Kaden Dugle, Matthew Johnson, Quinn Nobles, Josh McNulty, Austin Akridge, Titus Cummings, Ryder Bunfill, Jackson Cole, Eli Wilder, Ryan Yates, Cayden Devine, Devin Walker, Brady Robeson
(31:03) Six Australian players reviewed
(31:32) Mark Bligh University of Northwestern MN (Australian Player Review)
(33:24) Kailen Hamson University of The Cumberlands KY (Australian Player Review)
(35:01) Cooper Morgan University of The Cumberlands KY (Australian Player Review)
(36:25) Kyle Morrison Florida Memorial University FL (Australian Player Review)
(38:49) Two Australian Baseball players (Kyle Morrison and Toby Pinker) have bought home College National Championship Rings in 2022 and 2023
(39:15) Back to Kyle Morrison review from Memorial University FL
(40:00) Cayden Nicoletto Columbia College MO (Australian Player Review)
(43:32) Christopher Nielsen Trinity Christian College IL (Australian Player Review)
(45:43) Summary of Episode and concluding comments
(47:13) Acknowledgements
Episode 13, Season 2 – Richard calculates how far each NAIA Conference is through their Conference Games. Richard examines the Top 110 NAIA Teams on a Conference by Conference basis before the NAIA Top 25 teams are revealed.
Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Opening Katie Pinker
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:53) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:03) Content of this episode
(1:34) Housekeeping and Contact Details
(2:07) Timestamps. What are they? How to use them to share the podcast
(4:28) How far are we into the NAIA season in terms of Conference play? Range is huge.
(6:52) Conference by Conference Coaches Polls as at 25 March 2024
(7:15) American Mid-West / Wolverine-Hoosier / The Sun / Appalachian / Southern States
(13:43) Sooner / California Pacific / River States / Cascade / Red River
(18:32) Chicagoland / North Star / Continental / Mid-South / Crossroads League
(20:59) Kansas Collegiate / Golden State / Heart of America / Great Plains / Gulf Coast
(24:56) Closing comments Conference by Conference Coach Polls as at 25 March 2024
(25:51) NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll as at 27 March 2024
(26:07) NAIA Teams Receiving Votes
(28:00) NAIA Top 25
(30:26) NAIA Top 10
(32:19) Summary of Episode and concluding comments Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(33:07) Acknowledgements
Ep 12, Season 2 - March 25, 2024 Juco Div 1, 2, 3 Coaches Polls
Chinwag College Baseball
03/28/24 • 18 min
Episode 12, Season 2 - Richard walks through the 5th week of Coaches Polls for Juco Div 1 and the 3rd week of Coaches Polls for Juco Divisions 2 and 3. Polls dated 25 March 2024. NCCAA does not issue this week.
Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Opening - Katie Pinker
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:53) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:06) Content of this episode
(1:20) Housekeeping and contact details
(2:16) JUCO Div 2 Rankings commences
(2:39) Received votes for JUCO Division 2
(3:49) Top 20 for JUCO Division 2
(5:43) Top 10 for JUCO Division 2
(7:55) JUCO Div 3 Rankings commences
(8:00) Received votes for JUCO Division 3
(8:30) Top 15 for JUCO Division 3
(10:10) Top 5 for JUCO Division 3
(11:23) JUCO Div 1 Rankings commence
(11:35) Received votes for JUCO Division 1
(12:29) Top 20 for JUCO Division 1
(14:23) Top 10 for JUCO Division 1
(16:31) Summary of Episode and concluding comments Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(17:26) Acknowledgements
Bonus Ep - Riley Light, Seth Sweet-Chick and Takumi Kimoto from Cumberland University TN Thank Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
Chinwag College Baseball
03/27/24 • 1 min
Bonus Episode, Season 2 - Three Australian College players from Cumberland University, TN give Chinwag College Baseball a Shoutout! Thank you to Randy Sallis from Cumberland University Network for arranging!
Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others. Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(00:04) Riley Light #34 Cumberland University TN Baseball
(00:09) Seth Sweet Chick #9 Cumberland University TN Baseball
(00:16) Takumi Kimoto #19 Cumberland University TN Baseball
(00:21) Shoutout Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(00:28) Tune into Cumberland University TN Baseball
(00:33) Aussie Baseball Recruits checkout Cumberland University TN Baseball
(00:39) Thank you Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(00:47) Thank you Reily Light #34 Cumberland University TN Baseball
(00:49) Thank you Seth Sweet Chick #9 Cumberland University TN Baseball
(00:52) Thank you Takumi Kimoto #19 Cumberland University TN Baseball
(00:54) Special Thanks to Randy Sallis from Cumberland University Network
(00:57) Thank you Cumberland University Network
(01:02) Conclusion Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
Episode 11, Season 2 – Richard discusses the progress of Cumberland University TN before exploring what makes the Baseball program so special. Richard then dissects Lewis Clark States’ last 14 games before reviewing Friends University KS and Head Coach Adam Neisus 600th Career victory. All games discussed up to the end of play on the 22nd of March 2024.
Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Timestamps
(0:00) Katie Pinker Introduction Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast
(0:53) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome
(1:05) Content of this episode
(1:31) All Collegiate Games discussed up to end of play March 22, 2024
(1:48) Brisbane GBL Grand Final (Best of 3) Surfers Paradise v Redlands
(2:31) Former College Player – Ricky Deeble formerly of Gateway CC AZ & Shawnee State, OH
(3:16) Former College Player – Tyson Zamora formerly of Arizona Western AZ
(4:01) Brisbane GBL Grand Final
(4:20) Housekeeping
(5:02) Shoutout Head Coach Kory Hartman, University of Northwestern Ohio Australian Baseball player, Josh Ledgard
(5:35) Shoutout Head Coach Jake Taylor, Lewis Clarke State, Lewiston ID
(6:00) Shoutout Head Coach Adam Neisius, Friends University KS
(6:34) Shoutout Commentator Randy Sallis, Cumberland University, TN
(6:46) Chinwag College Baseball Podcast Good Luck wishes to Cumberland University TN
(8:03) Shoutout to Randy Sallis and Cumberland University TN players Riley Light, Seth Sweet-Chick and Takumi Kimoto
(9:31) Shoutout to Kyle Allen, Cumberland UniversityTN
(9:50) Cumberland University TN
(10:23) Cumberland University TN player Ian Krump and Ryan Hunt, Head Coach Cumberland University TN
(11:26) Riley Light, Dee Triplett, Preston Welchel, Ian Krump, Brandon Boxer, Justin Boggs, Ethan Torres, Brennyn Abendroth, Jake Green
(13:00) What makes Cumberland University TN Baseball special?
(14:03) Cumberland University TN support Australian Baseball players and recognise former Australian players Gavin Hockey and Lyndon Hockey
(14:45) Former Cumberland University TN Head Coach Woody Hunt
(15:10) Interview with President of Cumberland University TN
(15:23) Randy Sallis, Chris Slaughter and Kyle Allen
(15:45) NAIA should hold Cumberland University TN out as a program others need to aspire too
(16:13) Cumberland University Baseball Podcast on Spotify
(17:14) GoCumberlandAthletics.com
(17:46) Thunder from Downunder Riley Light
(18:50) Lewis Clark State College Baseball
(21:50) Drake George, Brandon Cabrera, Jake Gish, Dominic Signorelli, Pu’ukani De Sa, Bulla Ephan, Carter Booth, Jace Hanson, Charlie Updegrave, Shane Spencer, Decker Stedman, Nick Seamons, Tucker Grote, Zachary Ediger, Jadon Williamson
(28:22) Head Coach Jake Taylor really pleased with play
(29:22) Pu’ukani De Sa, Brandon Cabrera, Nick Seamons, Jake Gish, Drake George, Decker Stedman
(30:02) Drake George, Shane Spencer, Jadon Williamson, Tucker Grote, Decker Stedman, Jake Green, Head Coach Jake Taylor
(32:01) Drake George is like an MLB Ace
(32:18) Jantzen Lucas, Cameron Smith, Jace Hanson, Zachary Ediger, Nick Seamons, Dominic Signorelli, Jake Gish, Pu’ukani De Sa, Brandon Cabrera, Charlie Updegrave, Jack Sheward, Carter Booth, Drake George, Shane Spencer, Jadon Williamson, Tucker Grote, Jake Green, Decker Stedman
(35:01) Friends University KS, Head Coach Adam Neisius 600 Wins
(37:11) Daniel Jaime, Francisco Moscoso, Brett Black, Carlos Rodriguez, Buster Hardman, Nijai Armbrister, Niquan Benjamin, Melwin Perez, Tyler Godfrey, Zeke Hanson
(39:20) Summary of Episode and concluding comments
(40:46) Acknowledgements
Ep 8, Season 2 - March 11, 2024, Coaches Polls - JUCO Div 1, 2 and 3
Chinwag College Baseball
03/12/24 • 18 min
Episode 8, Season 2 - Richard walks through the JUCO Div 1, 2 and 3 Coaches Poll issued 11 March. Note NCCAA not due out again until 19th March. NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll released on 13 March when we will also look at Top teams for each Conference.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Episode 7, Season 2 – In this episode we start with the thank you shoutout. We then head back to Cumberland U TN who have an 11 game winning streak. Friends University from Kansas sweep their opponents. Concordia AA MI get great news and we congratulate and explore 5 more Australians playing NAIA Ball in 2024.
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
Episode 10, Season 3 – Richard previews the NAIA Opening round at Kingsport TN where Cumberland U will take on 4 tough opponents. Richard then describes how the double elimination 9 game maximum tournament works. Richard then names the 15 Aussie’s who will be playing in the NAIA Opening round before finishing the podcast with his ‘BigGuess’ as to each of the tournament winners!
Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy!
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How many episodes does Chinwag College Baseball have?
Chinwag College Baseball currently has 38 episodes available.
What topics does Chinwag College Baseball cover?
The podcast is about Baseball, Podcasts and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on Chinwag College Baseball?
The episode title 'Ep 13 Season 2 – How far are we into the NAIA season in terms of Conference play? The March 25, 2024 Top 110 NAIA Teams Conference by Conference then March 27, 2024 NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chinwag College Baseball?
The average episode length on Chinwag College Baseball is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chinwag College Baseball released?
Episodes of Chinwag College Baseball are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Chinwag College Baseball?
The first episode of Chinwag College Baseball was released on Apr 4, 2023.
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