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Boshamer Bulletin's Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub are joined weekly by former and current players, coaches and other special guests to discuss all things UNC baseball.

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United States

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Boshamer Bulletin's Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub are joined weekly by former and current players, coaches and other special guests to discuss all things UNC baseball.

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@patjames24

Language:

English

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8284501847


Episodes
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MLB Draft Recap, Plus Checking in on 2 UNC Summer Standouts

7/30/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub recap the 2022 MLB Draft and examine its effects on the Tar Heels’ 2023 roster. Pat also shares his takeaways from seeing left-hander Dalton Pence and catcher Eric Grintz — both of whom have put together fantastic summers in the Coastal Plain League — and the guys discuss the addition of Vanderbilt transfer Nelson Berkwich.

Duration:00:51:18

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UNC MLB Draft Preview with Baseball America's Carlos Collazo. Plus, Checking In on Tar Heels in Summer Leagues, Pros

7/14/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub are joined by Baseball America Draft writer Carlos Collazo to preview the 2022 MLB Draft, which gets underway Sunday in Los Angeles. Collazo discusses which current Tar Heels might be selected — from Davis Palermo and Mac Horvath to Danny Serretti and Angel Zarate — as well as the statuses of a pair of recruits in Brooks Brannon '22 and Walker Jenkins '23. Pat and Kyle also take a look at how a few Tar Heels are performing in the Majors and Minors before diving into how a few current players are faring in summer ball.

Duration:01:11:01

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Wrapping Up the 2022 UNC Baseball Season, Plus Previewing Summer Ball and the 2023 Tar Heels

6/17/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub discuss the Tar Heels’ Super Regional showing and put a bow on the 2022 season. They also reflect on Caden O'Brien, Danny Serretti and Angel Zarate’s careers; break down Vance Honeycutt’s sensational freshman season; and briefly examine what UNC’s 2023 roster might look before taking a look at summer assignments.

Duration:00:39:27

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UNC-Arkansas Super Regional Preview. Plus, Vance Honeycutt on Growing Up a Tar Heel, Making Adjustments and His Incredible Catch vs. Georgia

6/10/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, North Carolina star freshman Vance Honeycutt joins UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub to talk about following in his parents’ footsteps to Chapel Hill, the adjustments he’s made over the course of the season, which of his teammates he’s learned the most from, his ridiculous catch against Georgia and so much more. Kyle also breaks down the crazy Chapel Hill Regional and previews this weekend’s UNC-Arkansas Super Regional.

Duration:00:26:59

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Chapel Hill Regional Preview. Plus, Brandon Schaeffer on His Wild UNC Recruitment, Adjusting to ACC and His Historic ACCT Start

6/2/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, North Carolina pitcher Brandon Schaeffer joins Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub to discuss the crazy story of how he almost didn’t end up a Tar Heel, his early-season struggles, his historic ACC Tournament start and so much more. Pat and Kyle also break down the Chapel Hill Regional, UNC’s pitching plans, what’s made Max Carlson so effective recently and the importance of last season’s regional appearance for this year’s Tar Heel team.

Duration:00:54:48

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UNC's Dominant Run to the ACC Tournament Title, Plus Initial Thoughts on the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional

5/31/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub discuss North Carolina’s run to its eighth ACC Tournament title, how Tournament MVP Vance Honeycutt could become college baseball’s biggest star in years, the importance of Brandon Schaeffer’s return to preseason form, Max Carlson’s ace-like mindset and more. Pat and Kyle also give their initial thoughts on the Chapel Hill Regional, UNC not receiving a top-eight national seed and what’s shaping up to be an incredible NCAA Tournament.

Duration:00:40:52

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Alberto Osuna's Heroics, Mike Fox's Jersey Retirement and the Tar Heels' Massive Sweep of Florida State

5/24/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub discuss North Carolina’s monumental sweep of Florida State, Alberto Osuna’s clutch hitting, Mike Fox’s big night, the Tar Heels’ steadily improving defense and much more. The guys then analyze UNC’s chances of hosting a regional and break down the ACC Tournament before Kyle makes his case for why Vance Honeycutt should’ve been the ACC Freshman of the Year.

Duration:00:59:33

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Takeaways From UNC's Series Win Over Wake Forest, FSU Series Preview. Plus, Danny Serretti and Angel Zarate on Their Great Seasons, Careers

5/18/2022
On the latest episode of Bosh to the Bigs, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub are joined by fifth-year outfielder Angel Zarate and fourth-year shortstop Danny Serretti to discuss their sensational seasons, what they think makes each other so special, how their relationship has developed over time, their emotions heading into what could be their final three home games and more. Pat and Kyle also discuss UNC’s big series win over Wake Forest, preview the Florida State series and examine the Tar Heels’ postseason standing.

Duration:01:11:01

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Will Sandy's Impressive Outing, Shawn Rapp's Potential Move to the Rotation, Vance Honeycutt's Outstanding Week and More

5/13/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub discuss North Carolina’s wins over Gardner-Webb and Charleston Southern, promising performances by Caden O’Brien and Will Sandy, Alden Segui’s UNC debut, Vance Honeycutt and Mac Horvath’s brushes with history and much more. The guys then preview the Tar Heels’ big weekend series against Wake Forest and talk about the team’s postseason outlook.

Duration:00:41:16

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Max Carlson Sets Tone, Bullpen Shows Signs of Life and UNC Leaves Raleigh with a Huge Series Win

5/10/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub discuss the Tar Heels’ crucial series win over N.C. State; clutch relief performances by Connor Bovair, Gage Gillian and Davis Palermo; timely contributions by Vance Honeycutt and Alberto Osuna and much more. The guys then talk about the Tar Heels’ midweek games against Gardner-Webb and Charleston Southern and how the team can build off its first series win in almost two months.

Duration:00:32:15

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Mac Horvath on His Journey From Minnesota to UNC, Freshman Struggles, Recent Breakout and Much More

5/6/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, North Carolina third baseman Mac Horvath joins Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub to talk about growing up playing baseball in Minnesota, overcoming slumps, his red-hot bat, bowling and more. Pat and Kyle also break down the Tar Heels' midweek win over Charlotte, preview the N.C. State series and discuss Daniel Bard and Zac Gallen’s great starts to the season.

Duration:00:52:49

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Starters Step Up, Lineup Stability and UNC's Standing Entering May

4/29/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub discuss the Tar Heels’ important win over Liberty, Max Carlson and Brandon Schaeffer’s encouraging outings, and Mikey Madej’s value to the lineup. The guys then look ahead to what awaits the Tar Heels after the much-needed exam break and how they can use it to finish strong.

Duration:00:30:08

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Alberto Osuna on His Journey From Walters State to UNC, His Recent Breakout, Cooking and More

4/22/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, North Carolina slugger Alberto Osuna joins Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub to talk about his journey from Walters State to UNC, the key behind his recent success, his favorite Berto bomb, growing up in the kitchen and more. Pat and Kyle also break down the Tar Heels' midweek win over Campbell and preview the Virginia series.

Duration:00:58:59

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Talking UNC's Red-Hot Lineup, Potential Pitching Changes and More from the Georgia Tech Series

4/19/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub reconvene to talk about North Carolina’s recent offensive surge, Brandon Schaeffer’s solid start, pitchers who could be in for role changes and more from the Georgia Tech series. The guys also discuss Tuesday’s game against Campbell, the state of the ACC and where the Tar Heels stand with 18 games left in the regular season.

Duration:00:43:20

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Mikey Madej Talks Journey from Purdue to UNC, Learning Left Field and More

4/15/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, North Carolina’s Mikey Madej joins Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub to talk about his journey from Purdue to Northwest Florida State College and eventually to UNC, how playing football has helped him in his move to left field and much more. Pat and Kyle also break down the Tar Heels' midweek loss to North Carolina A&T and preview the Georgia Tech series.

Duration:00:44:35

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Talking Alberto Osuna’s Big Weekend, Davis Palermo’s Continued Development and More From UNC’s Trip to Louisville

4/12/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub sit down to recap North Carolina’s up-and-down series at Louisville. They also discuss Davis Palermo’s evolution into one of UNC’s best pitchers, the significance of Alberto Osuna’s three-homer, 10-RBI weekend and much more.

Duration:00:37:35

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San Francisco Giants Prospect Brandon Martorano on His Journey to UNC, the Tar Heels' 2018 CWS Team, His Pro Career Thus Far and More

4/8/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub are joined by former North Carolina standout and current San Francisco Giants prospect Brandon Martorano. On the eve of his second season with the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels, Martorano discusses the Tar Heels’ run to the 2018 College World Series, what it’s like playing against his former teammates in Minor League ball, how the improvements he made in 2020 led to a breakout 2021 and much more. Pat and Kyle also reflect on UNC’s loss to South Carolina, preview the Louisville series and wrap up with a few notes on other Tar Heels on Opening Day rosters in the Major and Minor Leagues.

Duration:00:59:53

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Talking Eric Grintz’s Big Day, Recent Rotation Issues and More From UNC’s Series Loss to Virginia Tech

4/6/2022
On the latest episode of the Bosh to the Bigs podcast, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and Kyle Straub look back on North Carolina’s series loss to Virginia Tech. They also discuss the importance of Brandon Schaeffer’s Sunday save, the team’s recent lack of innings from its starters as well as Eric Grintz’s performance and what it might mean for his role going forward. The guys then preview UNC’s annual trip to Charlotte to face South Carolina before discussing storylines surrounding a few pro Tar Heels entering the 2022 season.

Duration:00:36:30

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Talking Alberto Osuna, Hunter Stokely and More from UNC’s Win Over UNCW

4/1/2022

Duration:00:24:32

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Recapping the Miami Series, Discussing How the Tar Heels Might Respond

3/29/2022
Coming off North Carolina’s sweep at the hands of Miami, Boshamer Bulletin’s Pat James and UNC broadcaster Kyle Straub convene to talk about the highs and lows of the series, from Max Carlson’s stellar start to the Tar Heels’ struggles with runners in scoring position. They then preview Tuesday’s game against UNCW before discussing Andrew Miller’s retirement from Major League Baseball.

Duration:00:18:10