1186 | the pod - official podcast of the university of virginia baseball program by Virginia Baseball

Last Updated: July 17, 2026
The official podcast of the University of Virginia baseball program. Behind the scenes with coaches, student-athletes, former players and staff telling the stories behind one of the most successful college baseball programs in the country. Winners of the 2015 National Championship.
Some Postseason Prognostication with Bobby Moranda
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College baseball analyst Bobby Moranda — the former longtime head coach at Western Carolina and a one-time UVA assistant under Dennis Womack —joins the podcast to discuss the Wahoos' postseason resume as Monday's selection show approaches.

Another Quality Start from Jay Woolfolk
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Right-hander Jay Woolfolk joins the latest edition of 1186: The Podcast to discuss the Wahoos' late-season surge, this past weekend's sweep of Miami, life as a fourth-year baseball player after final exams and more.

Coach Mac brings a 'playoff' mentality to the pod
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Associate head coach Kevin McMullan returns to the podcast to discuss the mentality the Hoos need to bring to make a final postseason push as the calendar turns to May, memories of when the 2015 team found itself in a similar situation down the regular season stretch, and more.

Aidan Teel brings his energy to the podcast
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Come for discussion of the various roles - everyday centerfielder to relief pitcher to squirt gun target - Aidan Teel has filled in his time at UVA. Stay for the story of the time his brother Kyle put Aidan's head through a wall.

Brian O'Connor on the Wahoos' big weekend
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With his team fresh off a three-game sweep of Stanford — capped by a walk-off win that marked No. 900 for his head coaching career — Brian O'Connor rejoins the pod to discuss his ballclub as the calendar turns to April.

Episode 21: Jake McCarthy checks in from Arizona
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Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy joins the 1186: The Podcast to discuss the start of the big league season, his perspective on being part of the UVA baseball community since his early high school days, whether he ever considered playing two sports at UVA and more.

Episode 20: Jack O'Connor is back on the bump
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He's back on the mound, and now he's on the podcast. Junior right-hander Jack O'Connor joins the show to discuss his recent return from last spring's season-ending injury, his experience growing up as a UVA baseball fan, why he chose his current entrance music and more.

Episode 19: Infielder Eric Becker joins the show
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The Wahoos' shortstop and leadoff hitter, sophomore Eric Becker, joins the podcast to discuss his new roles and responsibilities this spring, his experiences in a UVA uniform, how he wound up at Virginia and more.

Episode 18: Jacob Ference joins from Puerto Rico
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Preseason All-American catcher Jacob Ference joins the show from sunny Puerto Rico, where the Wahoos will open the season this weekend with three games, beginning Friday afternoon against Michigan.

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 17 with Aaron Fitt
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National college baseball writer Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball.com joins the pod this week to elaborate on why that outlet has the Hoos at No. 2 in its preseason rankings, his memories of covering UVA baseball throughout the Brian O'Connor era and more.

1186 | The Podcast — Episode 16 with Brian O'Connor
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With practice now underway - and the Wahoos' February 14 season opener in Puerto Rico against Michigan fast approaching - head coach Brian O'Connor rejoins the podcast to discuss the latest with the UVA baseball team.

1186 | The Podcast — Episode 15 with Ernie Clement
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UVA Baseball Hall of Fame infielder Ernie Clement — a Gold Glove finalist at third base for the Toronto Blue Jays this season — joins the pod.

1186 | The Podcast — Episode 14 with Brian O'Connor
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Head coach Brian O'Connor makes his latest visit to 1186 | The Podcast to discuss fall ball, Tony Bennett's recent retirement and more.

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 13 with Kevin McMullan
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Associate head coach Kevin McMullan is back to discuss the start of fall ball this weekend and his days competing in Fun Fridays.

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 12 Season in Review with Brian O'Connor
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The head coach joins the 1186 crew to take a look back at a historic 2024 season. Coach O'Connor talks about what the offseason entails for the Cavaliers and talks about the USA Baseball experience he went through as a coach in 2018 and what it will be like for rising sophomores Henry Ford and Eric Becker.

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 11 with Pitching Coach Drew Dickinson
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The story of the 2024 Charlottesville Regional was the performances on the mound by Cavalier pitchers. On this week's episode the 1186 crew chats with pitching coach Drew Dickinson to get his thoughts as UVA sits two wins away from the College World Series.

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 10 with 2015 National Champion Kenny Towns
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Kenny Towns aka "Mr. June" joined the podcast. As the 2024 Cavaliers embark on their NCAA Tournament journey its only fitting to have UVA's all-time leader in NCAA Tournament games played, hits, and RBI weigh in on his experiences. And of course we discussed "The Play".

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 9 - Head Coach Brian O'Connor Preview the ACC Tourney
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Head Coach Brian O'Connor drops by to chat with the 1186 crew about the upcoming ACC Tournament in Charlotte.

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 8 With Assistant Coach Matt Kirby
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Assistant Coach Matt Kirby has done it all for the Hoos in 13 years on staff and joins the 1186 crew for this week's episode. He dives into the his new role, looks back at past experiences and his journey to UVA.

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 7 with Griff O'Ferrall & Anthony Stephan
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Fresh off final exams, third years Griff O'Ferrall and Anthony Stephan become the first active player players to join the 1186 crew. 

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 6 with UVA Baseball Hall of Famer John Hicks
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Former UVA All-American and current student assistant coach John Hicks joined the 1186 crew. Hicks was a fourth round MLB draft pick of the Seattle Mariners in 2011 and spent over a decade playing professional baseball including six years in the big leagues with the Mariners, Tigers and Rangers. Hicks is expected to graduate with his degree from UVA this spring and has been serving on the Cavaliers coaching staff this season. 

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 5 The Midway Point with Brian O'Connor
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Head coach Brian O'Connor returns to show to give a state of the union for the program as the team nears the midway point of the 2024 season. Virginia has won 21 of its 25 games this season and travels to No. 11 Duke this weekend for a three-game ACC series.

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 4 with Andrew Abbott
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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.

1186 | The Podcast - Episode 3 with Kevin McMullan
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Virginia's associate head coach Kevin McMullan joins the show for the first time. McMullan is one of the longest tenured assistant coaches in the country and has been recognized as college baseball's top-assistant coach three times by Baseball America.

1186 | The Podcast - Episode II with Ryan Zimmerman
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Our first podcast guest is none other than Ryan Zimmerman, the only player to have his jersey retired in Virginia baseball program history.

1186 | The Podcast - Inaugural Episode w/ Brian O'Connor
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In the first episode of 1186 The Pod, we chat with head coach Brian O'Connor who will begin his 21st season at the helm of the Virginia Baseball Program. 

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