35 min
1186 | The Podcast - Episode 4 with Andrew Abbott 1186 | The Pod - Official Podcast of the University of Virginia Baseball Program
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Former Virginia Cavalier and current Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott joins the show. He pitched for the Hoos from 2018 to 2021 and was integral in UVA's run to the 2021 College World Series. Abbott struck out 327 batters in his four years in Charlottesville, the second most ever by a UVA pitcher.
Episode Details
The 1186 crew touches on the weekend in Miami and looks to the week ahead that includes five home games and a Hawaiian shirt giveaway (0:00-3:30). Andrew recounts his fond memories of playing Wake Forest that included a 16-K, no-hit performance (3:31-5:08). His decision to come back to UVA after COVID shortened draft and the impact it had on the rest of his career (5:09-9:30). Andrew describes his recruitment path to UVA (9:31-14:35). Continuing the postseason tradition in 2021 and his experience in the College World Series (14:36-17:00). His prespective on Coach O'Connor's leadership and how the 2021 CWS run transpired (17:01-22:10). Life so far as a professional baseball player for the Reds and the story of his MLB debut (22:11-25:40). UVA's role in his preparation for the big leagues (25:41-26:58). Run ins with fellow Pro Hoos (26:59-29:30). Abbott talks about his recent impact on the current team and his gift to the program (29:31-31:03). Andrew's storied high school swimming career (31:04-31:50). Some Cincinnati Reds trivia (31:51-33:35). His free time playing golf and his brief UVA hitting career (33:36-35:53)
Former Virginia Cavalier and current Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott joins the show. He pitched for the Hoos from 2018 to 2021 and was integral in UVA's run to the 2021 College World Series. Abbott struck out 327 batters in his four years in Charlottesville, the second most ever by a UVA pitcher.
Episode Details
The 1186 crew touches on the weekend in Miami and looks to the week ahead that includes five home games and a Hawaiian shirt giveaway (0:00-3:30). Andrew recounts his fond memories of playing Wake Forest that included a 16-K, no-hit performance (3:31-5:08). His decision to come back to UVA after COVID shortened draft and the impact it had on the rest of his career (5:09-9:30). Andrew describes his recruitment path to UVA (9:31-14:35). Continuing the postseason tradition in 2021 and his experience in the College World Series (14:36-17:00). His prespective on Coach O'Connor's leadership and how the 2021 CWS run transpired (17:01-22:10). Life so far as a professional baseball player for the Reds and the story of his MLB debut (22:11-25:40). UVA's role in his preparation for the big leagues (25:41-26:58). Run ins with fellow Pro Hoos (26:59-29:30). Abbott talks about his recent impact on the current team and his gift to the program (29:31-31:03). Andrew's storied high school swimming career (31:04-31:50). Some Cincinnati Reds trivia (31:51-33:35). His free time playing golf and his brief UVA hitting career (33:36-35:53)
35 min