1186 | The Pod – Episode 8 with Assistant Coach Matt Kirby

Fresh off final exams, third years Griff O'Ferrall and Anthony Stephan become the first active player players to join the 1186 crew.  Episode Details:  Final exams are over and its time to be just baseball players. Griff and Anthony talk about their last final exams and what its like as a baseball player moving forward (0:00-3:12). With an Omaha experience under their belts, the duo discuss what is like preparing for a possible return (3:13-4:38). The game after finals break is always an odd one because of the week off for finals (4:39-6:43). The team home run record fell for the third straight week. Were the guys aware of how close they were (6:44-8:00). Let's talk about home run celebrations. How do they come about? (8:01-11:40). Virginia baseball's reputation prior to getting to UVA and how Anthony and Griff got to UVA (11:41-16:20). The impact of transfers to UVA and how they get acclimated (16:21-20:43). Griff and Anthony dive into the topic of being a multi-sport athlete when you're young (20:44-24:45). The Fenway Park experience (24:46-28:05). Lessons learned on the 2023 road to Omaha (28:06-31:00)