In this episode of On the Clock, Tyler and Jared we’re joined by Blake Bowen, one of the top high school outfielders in the 2026 MLB Draft class, to break down his journey from Southern California prep standout to Oregon State commit. Bowen talks about growing up as a two-sport athlete, modeling his game after Mike Trout, navigating the grind of elite summer showcases and Team USA, and what it means to wear the red, white, and blue. He also dives into his approach at the plate, leadership philosophy, biggest lessons learned this summer, and his mindset heading into a highly anticipated senior season. Plus, Bowen shares the toughest arms he’s faced, his Mount Rushmore of outfielders, favorite walkout song, and plenty more.

Timestamps

00:27 – Intro & meet Blake Bowen

01:40 – Growing up in California & falling in love with baseball

02:55 – Playing at JSerra & competing in the loaded 2026 class

03:05 – Commitment to Oregon State & choosing the right program

04:10 – Balancing spring ball, summer showcases & travel

05:30 – Breakout summer & mental approach at the plate

06:20 – Friendships built through Team USA & travel ball

07:10 – Goals for senior season & competing every pitch

08:05 – Team USA experience & wearing the red, white, and blue

09:20 – Leadership style & leading by example

10:45 – Football background & life off the field

11:45 – Mount Rushmore of outfielders

13:05 – Walkout song & closing thoughts

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Machtolf joins the College Baseball Show for an in-depth Coach’s Corner interview, reflecting on his 23 seasons leading his hometown program. Machtolf breaks down Gonzaga’s veteran-led roster, fall ball takeaways, pitching development, leadership culture, and what makes this group hungry entering the 2026 season. He also discusses roster limits, two-way players, competing in the West Coast Conference for one final run, and the standards that have defined Gonzaga baseball for decades as the Zags prepare for another championship push.

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro & Coach Machtolf’s Gonzaga journey

2:20 – Fall ball takeaways & veteran leadership

4:10 – Offensive identity & internal competition

6:00 – Pitching staff outlook & young arms

7:35 – WCC competition & final year motivation

9:00 – Clubhouse leaders & team culture

10:45 – Roster limits, two-way players & recruiting philosophy

12:15 – What success looks like in 2026

14:45 – Culture, trust, and chasing a championship

18:00 – Game-day routines & offseason challenges

21:05 – Final thoughts & message to Zag Nation

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Oregon State pitching coach Rich Dorman joins Coaches Corner on the College Baseball Show to break down the Beavers’ return to Omaha, the challenges and benefits of navigating life as an independent, and what carries over into a loaded 2026 season. Dorman dives into Oregon State’s deep and talented pitching staff, the program’s long-standing pitching-and-defense identity, leadership within the locker room, strength and conditioning evolution, and how new facilities and pitching technology are shaping development in Corvallis. He also reflects on Beaver Nation, Goss Stadium’s home-field advantage, and the unfinished business driving this group forward as they chase another national championship.

00:00 – Intro & welcome

00:45 – How Rich Dorman arrived at Oregon State

02:50 – Transition from pro ball to college coaching

04:30 – Navigating independence & the road-heavy schedule

07:05 – Lessons from Omaha & postseason experience

09:10 – Returning pitching depth & weekend rotation strength

11:40 – Building arms under the new January practice rules

14:15 – Oregon State’s pitching & defense identity

17:05 – Strength, conditioning, and durability in modern college baseball

19:40 – Facilities, pitching lab, and player development tech

22:30 – Beaver Nation, Goss Stadium, and home-field advantage

25:00 – Leadership, culture, and chasing another national title

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