Talking Vanderbilt Baseball with Aria Gerson
04/09/25 • 25 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Aria Gerson of The Tennessean to talk Vanderbilt baseball. They discuss the pitching staff being bolstered by the steps forward for Cody Bowker, Sawyer Hawks and Connor Fennell, the recent hot hitting of Jonathan Vastine, the breakout performance of Riley Nelson and much more.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:58 Vanderbilt's Sweep of Florida
02:38 Florida's Struggles Analyzed
05:15 Vanderbilt's Pitching Highlights
13:46 Vanderbilt's Offensive Performance
16:59 Jonathan Vastine's Improvement
18:15 Riley Nelson's Unexpected Impact
20:20 Brodie Johnston and Freshman Challenges
23:14 Upcoming Series Against Oklahoma
24:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Aria Gerson of The Tennessean to talk Vanderbilt baseball. They discuss the pitching staff being bolstered by the steps forward for Cody Bowker, Sawyer Hawks and Connor Fennell, the recent hot hitting of Jonathan Vastine, the breakout performance of Riley Nelson and much more.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:58 Vanderbilt's Sweep of Florida
02:38 Florida's Struggles Analyzed
05:15 Vanderbilt's Pitching Highlights
13:46 Vanderbilt's Offensive Performance
16:59 Jonathan Vastine's Improvement
18:15 Riley Nelson's Unexpected Impact
20:20 Brodie Johnston and Freshman Challenges
23:14 Upcoming Series Against Oklahoma
24:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Highway to Hoover is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at Academy.com.
Subscribe to the Highway To Hoover Podcast: Apple | Spotify
Learn more about SEC Extra: https://d1ba.se/SEC-Extra-Info
Follow SEC Extra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/D1SECExtra
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Previous Episode
SEC Baseball Weekend 8 Recap
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 8 around the SEC. They begin by discussing what on earth happened between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Knoxville, but then move on to breaking down other top series like Auburn's hard-fought series win over rival Alabama and Texas scoring yet another marquee series win, this one over Georgia.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:57 Recap of Tennessee vs. Texas A&M
06:22 Arkansas, Auburn, and Alabama Highlights
16:36 Texas Longhorns' Impressive Season
24:30 LSU Dominates Oklahoma
30:37 Kentucky vs. Ole Miss: Tightest Series Ever
34:33 Florida's Struggles and Vanderbilt's Rise
40:06 Mississippi State's Crucial Win Over South Carolina
45:35 Arkansas Dominates Missouri
48:07 Looking Ahead: Arkansas vs. Georgia
49:17 Conclusion: SEC Baseball Midseason Review
Highway to Hoover is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at Academy.com.
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Learn more about SEC Extra: https://d1ba.se/SEC-Extra-Info
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Next Episode
SEC Baseball Weekend 9 Recap
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 9 around the SEC. They discuss Auburn's first sweep of LSU since 1988, the blockbuster series between Georgia and Arkansas delivering in a big way, coming away impressed with both teams in Tennessee's series win over Ole Miss and much more.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:52 Sponsorship Message
01:18 Low-Scoring Games and Pitching Analysis
04:26 Auburn vs. LSU Series Recap
14:28 Georgia vs. Arkansas Series Recap
22:41 Ole Miss vs. Tennessee Series Recap
27:37 Player Highlights and Transfer Portal Success Stories
29:40 Oklahoma's Impressive Win Against Vanderbilt
32:16 Vanderbilt's Struggles and Potential
37:40 Texas vs. Kentucky: A Tale of Close Games
44:17 Mississippi State's Dominant Pitching Against Alabama
48:25 Texas A&M and Florida Sweeps
55:21 Missouri's Struggles and Potential Upsets
58:03 Conclusion and Upcoming Games
Highway to Hoover is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at Academy.com.
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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