Rally Caps: A College Baseball Podcast

We're running on empty in this one, folks. Ben is in Toronto doing god knows what and Marc was up until 6:30AM for some reason, so this is really a "what's left in the tank" sort of episode. We kick things off with an analysis of one of our pre-season players to watch: Jace Jung. We talk about how he's been tearing the cover off the ball as of late and how it was only a matter of time. After that we discuss the new top dog in the ACC (hint: it's the title of an old Will Smith song). We also talk SEC play and specifically Florida taking the series vs. Arkansas. Then it's on to highlighting some incredible player performances this past week: notably Kevin Parada of Georgia Tech and Connor Hjerpe of Oregon State. His real name is Cooper but just pretend like it's Connor for this episode. We jump around a bit to talk about some upsets here and there, and also have a discussion on snow baseball which is near and dear to both of our hearts. We close this quick episode out with our top 5 favorite stats in college baseball so far this year.

This episode, much like USF's right fielder Jackson Mayo, has a ton of range. Marc and Ben dive into another entertaining week of college baseball, beginning with the hottest team in the world right now... The Tennessee Volunteers. The two razz Chase Burns for having a really bad outing that was actually a really good outing, and talk about the other dominant performances from the Vols' starters. They also talk about Vanderbilt and the crazy new lights at their stadium which came back to bite them this weekend, though they did look cool after home runs. After a contractually obligated mention of Enrique Bradfield Jr., the duo stays on the topic of stolen bases and discusses a few instances of stealing home and how it can be a recipe for success. Then, unfortunately, you'll hear a phrase you hoped never to hear (hint: you may have an STD if you played against Oregon State this weekend), and why that is the case. After that Ben and Marc answer the question going through the minds of Longhorns fans everywhere: when is it okay to start worrying about Texas? Maybe Kevin Durant will come on the podcast to discuss. Following a brief eulogy for the undefeated Banana Hammocks of ETSU it's onto every team's worst nightmare... double digit hour bus rides. The two pay their respects to College of Charleston and Old Dominion who suffered the ill fate of having to drive 11 and 16 hours, respectively, back home after road series' this weekend. There's also talk of Notre Dame sweeping Florida State, and while on the topic of Christianity we have to mention an interesting thing that happened with Liberty's star player Derek Orndorff. Finally its onto talk of gatorade and coffee cocktails and imagining your family getting shot in the face, courtesy of the great Gary Vee. This was a fun one.

Marc and Ben recap what can only be described as a WILD weekend of college baseball. As they say, the real March Madness happens on the diamond and this weekend proved it. The two discuss the Texas vs. Texas Tech series at length, including the dramatic finishes to games one and two and the not-so-dramatic finish to the series. After that it's time to talk about the most anticipated series of the year so far: Tennessee vs. Ole Miss. The duo highlights Tennessee's pitching staff and it's red-hot offense, as well as tipping their (rally) caps to a podcast favorite Rebel. After that it's a rapid fire recap consisting of the undefeated ETSU yellow uniforms, an immaculate inning, back-to-back-to-back-to-back bombs, a four home run performance, Tommy Tanks, Big Ten baseball, and just about everything else that happened this weekend. The two also laugh about a certain team's mascot, which Marc confuses for something you might find in a Smurf brothel. The show finishes with our own personal top 10 team rankings, which have a lot in common but are also very different. Tune in to see who we picked! You can follow Rally Caps @RallyCaps_Pod on Twitter and @rallycapspod on Instagram You can follow Marc @GiraffeNeckMarc and Ben @Ben13Porter on Twitter and Instagram

Marc and Ben cover a ton of ground in this week's episode. As always the duo gets into everything that happened this past week in college baseball, including the best celebration of the week, a gravity-defying slide, and some brutal calls by umpires. They also discuss conference play starting and Arkansas continuing its win streak, Mississippi State being the most confusing team in the country, and JAKE GELOF IS SLUGGING WHAT??? The two discuss the dominant University of Virginia team and the only other team that might be able to hang with them down the road... Tennessee. Ben Joyce's should-be-illegal 104 mph fastball is discussed at length and, of course, Ben takes the opportunity to mention his hit against Shane McClanahan. We also talk about shirtless frat bros in the stands, what goes into college baseball scouting reports, and why we feel the need to apologize to Texas State fans. There's also a dog delay in there somewhere. It's another fun episode and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. You can follow Rally Caps on twitter (@RallyCaps_Pod) and instagram (@rallycapspod) You can follow Ben (@Ben13Porter) and Marc (@giraffeneckmarc)

Marc and Ben are back to recap a wild week of college baseball. In their first week without a guest in a long time, they dive into the Texas vs. Texas State midweek series and talk about everything that happened on the field as well as the implications of "Horns Down" and why some players might be driven to drinking in the bullpen. Next Marc shares his love for the SEC and talks about his alma mater, South Carolina, stealing a series from the then-top-ranked Texas. After Marc basks in the glory it's onto Zach Neto & Campbell (#RollHumps) vs. Derek Orndorff & Liberty, Arkansas's sweep of UIC, DBU's impressive sweep of podcast-favorite Southern Miss, and then the duo gets into the exciting west coast rivalry between UCLA and USC. After talking walk-off balks, the banana hammocks of ETSU, and some gushing over late-game small ball, it's time to answer some fan questions. The episode ends with a draft of the best division one players in the country -- let us know whose team you'd rather have! Follow Rally Caps on twitter (@RallyCaps_Pod), instagram (@rallycapspod), and find us on YouTube with a quick search Follow Marc everywhere @GiraffeNeckMarc Follow Ben everywhere @Ben13Porter

Jesse Cole is a former college baseball player who graduated from Wofford College in 2007 and currently owns and operates the Savannah Bananas: the most entertaining show on a baseball diamond. At a Bananas game you'll find players batting on stilts, sitting in the stands with fans, doing choreographed dances on the field, and announcing themselves as they walk up to the plate. You can find Jesse in the middle of the action, making the rounds in his Yellow Tuxedo doing everything he can to improve the fan experience. You can find the Savannah Bananas on the Banana Ball World Tour in multiple cities this spring. We can promise you this: after listening to him speak you'll want to attend a Bananas game. Jesse joins the show (34:14) after Marc and Ben recap this weekend of college baseball, focusing on the Shriners Children's College Classic, Mississippi State vs. Tulane, Miami vs. Florida, and Gonzaga vs. Oklahoma State. As usual the duo highlights some of the best performances of the week and the most exciting dugout antics and on-field celebrations. You can find Jesse Cole on social media @YellowTuxJesse You can find the Savannah Bananas at their website: thesavannahbananas.com and on TW/IG/TikTok: @thesavbananas You can find Marc on social media @giraffeneckmarc and Ben @Ben13Porter

Stephen Schoch (@bigdonkey47) is a former pitcher from the University of Virginia who pitched in the College World Series, went viral for a post-game interview, and consistently drew Kenny Powers and Al "The Mad Hungarian" Hrabosky comparisons. He currently covers college baseball on social media and has amassed a following of well over 50 thousand. Stephen joins Ben and Marc to discuss his time at UVA, what it's like to play on college baseball's biggest stage, and the trio breaks down all the excitement of this past weekend. You can follow Stephen Schoch on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok (@bigdonkey47, @stephen_schoch) You can follow Marc and Ben on Twitter and Instagram (@giraffeneckmarc, @ben13porter) You can follow Rally Caps on Twitter and Instagram (@RallyCaps_Pod, @rallycapspod) You can also find us on YouTube. Just search Rally Caps Podcast!

Brent Rooker is a former Mississippi State baseball player who is currently a member of the Minnesota Twins. In 2017 he was named National Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and won the SEC Triple Crown, becoming the first player to accomplish the feat since Rafael Palmeiro in 1984. Brent joins Ben and Marc to recap D1 college baseball's opening weekend and share some amazing stories about his time at Mississippi State. The trio talks about ballpark experiences, standout performances, their favorite uniforms, funny names, and much more. You can follow Brent Rooker on Twitter and Instagram @Brent_Rooker19 You can follow Ben and Marc on Twitter and Instagram @Ben13Porter and @GiraffeNeckMarc You can follow Rally Caps on Twitter and Instagram @RallyCaps_Pod and @rallycapspod

In the first ever episode Marc (@GiraffeNeckMarc) and Ben (@Ben13Porter) dive into their baseball backgrounds, some players and teams they're looking forward to watching this college baseball season, and what the future of the show might hold. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @RallyCaps_Pod and let us know what you're looking forward to this season!