Jamie Plunkett
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Now up at Base 12: A War Refresher & Midweek Chaos
Breaking down the first look at WAR/WARc standings for the conference and taking a look at the chaos that took place in the midweek.
Breaking down the first look at WAR/WARc standings for the conference and taking a look at the chaos that took place in the midweek.
A WAR Refresher and Midweek Storylines
Big 12 chaos is in full swing.
base12sports.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Now up at Base 12: A War Refresher & Midweek Chaos
Breaking down the first look at WAR/WARc standings for the conference and taking a look at the chaos that took place in the midweek.
Breaking down the first look at WAR/WARc standings for the conference and taking a look at the chaos that took place in the midweek.
NEWS: TCU is in conversations with head coach Sonny Dykes on a contract extension, per AD Mike Buddie.
Buddie mentioned the talks in his newsletter, The Buddie System:
"We are currently in talks to extend Coach Dykes' contract, and I will have more to share on that very soon."
Buddie mentioned the talks in his newsletter, The Buddie System:
"We are currently in talks to extend Coach Dykes' contract, and I will have more to share on that very soon."
February 18, 2026 at 5:42 PM
NEWS: TCU is in conversations with head coach Sonny Dykes on a contract extension, per AD Mike Buddie.
Buddie mentioned the talks in his newsletter, The Buddie System:
"We are currently in talks to extend Coach Dykes' contract, and I will have more to share on that very soon."
Buddie mentioned the talks in his newsletter, The Buddie System:
"We are currently in talks to extend Coach Dykes' contract, and I will have more to share on that very soon."
Frogs Insider is excited to partner with Anduno!
Owned and operated by a former TCU student-athlete, Anduno is focused on helping athletes through the recovery process.
This week, for every TCU jacket sold, they'll provide a backpack and a massage gun to TCU swimming.
Owned and operated by a former TCU student-athlete, Anduno is focused on helping athletes through the recovery process.
This week, for every TCU jacket sold, they'll provide a backpack and a massage gun to TCU swimming.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Frogs Insider is excited to partner with Anduno!
Owned and operated by a former TCU student-athlete, Anduno is focused on helping athletes through the recovery process.
This week, for every TCU jacket sold, they'll provide a backpack and a massage gun to TCU swimming.
Owned and operated by a former TCU student-athlete, Anduno is focused on helping athletes through the recovery process.
This week, for every TCU jacket sold, they'll provide a backpack and a massage gun to TCU swimming.
🎙️Frogs Insider Ep. 171🎙️
@thecoachmelissa.bsky.social and I discuss TCU baseball's opening weekend, and the recent big wins by men's and women's hoops.
Plus, a new partner!
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🟢 bit.ly/4aADS8B
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=EH1b...
#GoFrogs | #FrogballUSA
@thecoachmelissa.bsky.social and I discuss TCU baseball's opening weekend, and the recent big wins by men's and women's hoops.
Plus, a new partner!
🍎 apple.co/4kDmdBP
🟢 bit.ly/4aADS8B
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=EH1b...
#GoFrogs | #FrogballUSA
Frogs Insider Podcast Ep. 171: A Week of Wins for TCU Athletics
YouTube video by Frogs Insider
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February 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
🎙️Frogs Insider Ep. 171🎙️
@thecoachmelissa.bsky.social and I discuss TCU baseball's opening weekend, and the recent big wins by men's and women's hoops.
Plus, a new partner!
🍎 apple.co/4kDmdBP
🟢 bit.ly/4aADS8B
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=EH1b...
#GoFrogs | #FrogballUSA
@thecoachmelissa.bsky.social and I discuss TCU baseball's opening weekend, and the recent big wins by men's and women's hoops.
Plus, a new partner!
🍎 apple.co/4kDmdBP
🟢 bit.ly/4aADS8B
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=EH1b...
#GoFrogs | #FrogballUSA
The long, winding college baseball season has begun. Here's what we learned about TCU on opening weekend.
Monday Manager: The Season Has Begun
TCU opened the season with a 2-1 weekend at the Shriners Children's College Showdown, which included wins over Vanderbilt and Arkansas before a Sunday evening loss at the…
247sports.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
The long, winding college baseball season has begun. Here's what we learned about TCU on opening weekend.
TCU stumbled on Sunday night, falling to Oklahoma in the Shriners Children's College Showdown finale, 12-2.
#GoFrogs | #FrogballUSA
#GoFrogs | #FrogballUSA
TCU falls to Oklahoma in Shriners Finale, 12-2
ARLINGTON, TX – TCU faltered on Sunday night in Arlington, falling to Oklahoma in run rule fashion, 12-2 in seven innings. The Frogs looked sluggish out of the…
247sports.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:50 AM
TCU stumbled on Sunday night, falling to Oklahoma in the Shriners Children's College Showdown finale, 12-2.
#GoFrogs | #FrogballUSA
#GoFrogs | #FrogballUSA
Chase Brunson struck early and Noah Franco slammed the door shut late as No. 10 TCU took down No. 7 Arkansas on day two of the Shriners Children's College Showdown.
#FrogballUSA | #GoFrogs
#FrogballUSA | #GoFrogs
Brunson, Franco Lead TCU to 5-4 Win over No. 7 Arkansas
ARLINGTON, TX – Noah Franco put together a dominant performance in relief for TCU, as the Horned Frogs took down No. 7 Arkansas, 5-4, on day two of the Shriners…
247sports.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Chase Brunson struck early and Noah Franco slammed the door shut late as No. 10 TCU took down No. 7 Arkansas on day two of the Shriners Children's College Showdown.
#FrogballUSA | #GoFrogs
#FrogballUSA | #GoFrogs
Freshman Lucas Franco introduced himself to the Frog faithful in a big way on Friday, as TCU took down Vanderbilt in the season opener, 5-4.
#FrogballUSA | #GoFrogs
#FrogballUSA | #GoFrogs
TCU Tops Vanderbilt Behind Big Freshman Debut from Lucas Franco, 5-4
ARLINGTON, TX – TCU opened their 2026 campaign with a ranked win, beating No. 23 Vanderbilt, 5-4. A pair of solo home runs and a costly Vanderbilt error paved…
247sports.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Freshman Lucas Franco introduced himself to the Frog faithful in a big way on Friday, as TCU took down Vanderbilt in the season opener, 5-4.
#FrogballUSA | #GoFrogs
#FrogballUSA | #GoFrogs
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With college baseball's season starting tomorrow, there's no better time to sign up for Base 12 than right now!
In-depth big 12 analysis and commentary, completely free, directly to your inbox.
In-depth big 12 analysis and commentary, completely free, directly to your inbox.
BASE 12 | Jamie Plunkett | Substack
Big 12 Baseball Stats and Analysis. Click to read BASE 12, by Jamie Plunkett, a Substack publication.
base12sports.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
With college baseball's season starting tomorrow, there's no better time to sign up for Base 12 than right now!
In-depth big 12 analysis and commentary, completely free, directly to your inbox.
In-depth big 12 analysis and commentary, completely free, directly to your inbox.
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It all begins tomorrow. Let's talk ball.
Opening weekend offers a tremendous amount of opportunity for teams across the Big 12.
Opening weekend offers a tremendous amount of opportunity for teams across the Big 12.
The Opportunity of Opening Weekend
It's time to talk about actual baseball games, and the opportunities they present for teams around the Big 12.
base12sports.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
It all begins tomorrow. Let's talk ball.
Opening weekend offers a tremendous amount of opportunity for teams across the Big 12.
Opening weekend offers a tremendous amount of opportunity for teams across the Big 12.
TCU baseball has big expectations for itself this season. It all begins tomorrow.
Get ready with this Shriners Children's College Showdown Primer (FREE). 👇👇👇
Get ready with this Shriners Children's College Showdown Primer (FREE). 👇👇👇
TCU Baseball Opens Season Against SEC Foes in Shriners Children's College Showdown
TCU's baseball season begins on Friday afternoon at Globe Life Field, where the Horned Frogs will face off against three SEC opponents as part of the Shriners Children's…
247sports.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
TCU baseball has big expectations for itself this season. It all begins tomorrow.
Get ready with this Shriners Children's College Showdown Primer (FREE). 👇👇👇
Get ready with this Shriners Children's College Showdown Primer (FREE). 👇👇👇
substack was down earlier, so if you haven't given this a ready yet...about 1,300 words on the impact of Tony Pluta's injury on Arizona's season.
You can't simply "replace" Tony Pluta, but Arizona has the unenviable task of having to try.
On the trickle-down effect of Pluta's season-ending injury and who the Wildcats might turn to now.
On the trickle-down effect of Pluta's season-ending injury and who the Wildcats might turn to now.
"Replacing" Tony Pluta
What does the Tony Pluta injury mean for Arizona?
base12sports.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
substack was down earlier, so if you haven't given this a ready yet...about 1,300 words on the impact of Tony Pluta's injury on Arizona's season.
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You can't simply "replace" Tony Pluta, but Arizona has the unenviable task of having to try.
On the trickle-down effect of Pluta's season-ending injury and who the Wildcats might turn to now.
On the trickle-down effect of Pluta's season-ending injury and who the Wildcats might turn to now.
"Replacing" Tony Pluta
What does the Tony Pluta injury mean for Arizona?
base12sports.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:47 PM
You can't simply "replace" Tony Pluta, but Arizona has the unenviable task of having to try.
On the trickle-down effect of Pluta's season-ending injury and who the Wildcats might turn to now.
On the trickle-down effect of Pluta's season-ending injury and who the Wildcats might turn to now.
⚾️The Flyover League Ep. 3⚾️
Noah and I dive into our Big 12 preseason superlatives and discuss teams that can win the league and make a run to Omaha.
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🟢 bit.ly/3O7Y5eD
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zRX...
Noah and I dive into our Big 12 preseason superlatives and discuss teams that can win the league and make a run to Omaha.
🍎 apple.co/3OzJ2u8
🟢 bit.ly/3O7Y5eD
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zRX...
The Flyover League Ep. 3 | Preseason Awards & Omaha Potential
YouTube video by The Flyover League
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February 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM
⚾️The Flyover League Ep. 3⚾️
Noah and I dive into our Big 12 preseason superlatives and discuss teams that can win the league and make a run to Omaha.
🍎 apple.co/3OzJ2u8
🟢 bit.ly/3O7Y5eD
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zRX...
Noah and I dive into our Big 12 preseason superlatives and discuss teams that can win the league and make a run to Omaha.
🍎 apple.co/3OzJ2u8
🟢 bit.ly/3O7Y5eD
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zRX...
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Our long national nightmare is over. It's college baseball's opening week.
We're kicking things off with our Preseason Big 12 Awards & Lists. Who made the cut?
We're kicking things off with our Preseason Big 12 Awards & Lists. Who made the cut?
Preseason Big 12 Teams and Awards
Who made the lists?
base12sports.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Our long national nightmare is over. It's college baseball's opening week.
We're kicking things off with our Preseason Big 12 Awards & Lists. Who made the cut?
We're kicking things off with our Preseason Big 12 Awards & Lists. Who made the cut?
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Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year:
🏆Brady Ballinger, Kansas
🏆Brady Ballinger, Kansas
February 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year:
🏆Brady Ballinger, Kansas
🏆Brady Ballinger, Kansas
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Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Pitcher of the Year:
🏆Tommy LaPour, TCU
🏆Tommy LaPour, TCU
February 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Pitcher of the Year:
🏆Tommy LaPour, TCU
🏆Tommy LaPour, TCU
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Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Newcomer of the Year:
🏆Dawson Montesa, West Virginia
🏆Dawson Montesa, West Virginia
February 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Newcomer of the Year:
🏆Dawson Montesa, West Virginia
🏆Dawson Montesa, West Virginia
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Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year:
🏆Lucas Franco, TCU
🏆Lucas Franco, TCU
February 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Base 12's Preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year:
🏆Lucas Franco, TCU
🏆Lucas Franco, TCU
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If you're a college baseball fan, or more specifically, a fan of a Big 12 college baseball team, please subscribe to Base 12!
Just a reminder - subscribing to Base 12 is completely FREE!
Head over today and get locked in, with up-to-date Big 12 storylines and analysis directly in your inbox. Do it today, and get the WVU team preview tomorrow morning before anyone else.
Head over today and get locked in, with up-to-date Big 12 storylines and analysis directly in your inbox. Do it today, and get the WVU team preview tomorrow morning before anyone else.
BASE 12 | Jamie Plunkett | Substack
Big 12 Baseball Stats and Analysis. Click to read BASE 12, by Jamie Plunkett, a Substack publication.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
If you're a college baseball fan, or more specifically, a fan of a Big 12 college baseball team, please subscribe to Base 12!
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TEAM PREVIEW: WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS
Coming off a program-best 44-win season, what will the Mountaineers do for an encore? Could a third Big 12 title in the last four years be within reach?
Coming off a program-best 44-win season, what will the Mountaineers do for an encore? Could a third Big 12 title in the last four years be within reach?
Team Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers
Checking in on the West Virginia Mountaineers.
base12sports.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:36 PM
TEAM PREVIEW: WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS
Coming off a program-best 44-win season, what will the Mountaineers do for an encore? Could a third Big 12 title in the last four years be within reach?
Coming off a program-best 44-win season, what will the Mountaineers do for an encore? Could a third Big 12 title in the last four years be within reach?
If you're a college baseball fan, or more specifically, a fan of a Big 12 college baseball team, please subscribe to Base 12!
Just a reminder - subscribing to Base 12 is completely FREE!
Head over today and get locked in, with up-to-date Big 12 storylines and analysis directly in your inbox. Do it today, and get the WVU team preview tomorrow morning before anyone else.
Head over today and get locked in, with up-to-date Big 12 storylines and analysis directly in your inbox. Do it today, and get the WVU team preview tomorrow morning before anyone else.
BASE 12 | Jamie Plunkett | Substack
Big 12 Baseball Stats and Analysis. Click to read BASE 12, by Jamie Plunkett, a Substack publication.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
If you're a college baseball fan, or more specifically, a fan of a Big 12 college baseball team, please subscribe to Base 12!
🎙️Talking #FrogballUSA with Kirk Saarloos🎙️
I sat down with TCU head coach Kirk Saarloos to talk about the upcoming season, the Big 12's perception issues, and the Lupton stadium renovation on the horizon.
🍎 bit.ly/4qh36P9
🟢 bit.ly/3ZSBoNV
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xw8...
#GoFrogs
I sat down with TCU head coach Kirk Saarloos to talk about the upcoming season, the Big 12's perception issues, and the Lupton stadium renovation on the horizon.
🍎 bit.ly/4qh36P9
🟢 bit.ly/3ZSBoNV
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xw8...
#GoFrogs
Talking FrogballUSA with TCU Baseball Head Coach Kirk Saarloos
YouTube video by Frogs Insider
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February 6, 2026 at 2:53 PM
🎙️Talking #FrogballUSA with Kirk Saarloos🎙️
I sat down with TCU head coach Kirk Saarloos to talk about the upcoming season, the Big 12's perception issues, and the Lupton stadium renovation on the horizon.
🍎 bit.ly/4qh36P9
🟢 bit.ly/3ZSBoNV
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xw8...
#GoFrogs
I sat down with TCU head coach Kirk Saarloos to talk about the upcoming season, the Big 12's perception issues, and the Lupton stadium renovation on the horizon.
🍎 bit.ly/4qh36P9
🟢 bit.ly/3ZSBoNV
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xw8...
#GoFrogs
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During media events for the Shriners Children's Showdown and Amegy Bank Series, five Big 12 coaches addressed everything from freshman contributors to the portal to a familiar frustration: the Big 12’s lack of national respect come selection time.
Five Big 12 Head Coaches Discuss Upcoming Season
Five Big 12 coaches discuss the upcoming Shriners Children's College Baseball Showdown and Amegy Bank College Baseball Series, their squads, and the season ahead.
base12sports.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM
During media events for the Shriners Children's Showdown and Amegy Bank Series, five Big 12 coaches addressed everything from freshman contributors to the portal to a familiar frustration: the Big 12’s lack of national respect come selection time.
Three Horned Frogs earned Baseball America Preseason All-American Honors ahead of the 2026 season, while two more Frogs made preseason watch lists for Pitcher of the Year and Freshman of the Year.
Three Horned Frogs Earn Baseball America Preseason All-American Honors
Baseball America has released its preseason All-American lists, and three TCU Horned Frogs made the cut. Noah Franco, Sawyer Strosnider and Chase Brunson were all named…
247sports.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Three Horned Frogs earned Baseball America Preseason All-American Honors ahead of the 2026 season, while two more Frogs made preseason watch lists for Pitcher of the Year and Freshman of the Year.