Top Transfer Hitters: Part II [D1 Daily]

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons continue their top transfer hitters discussion by evaluating several impact bats in the D1Baseball Top 10 Transfer Rankings and how their underlying data might translate at new programs. They discuss Jamie Laskofski’s move from William & Mary to North Carolina, noting strong barrel and contact indicators with potential power growth for a shortstop. They break down catcher Nate Savoie’s transfer to Texas A&M, highlighting elite exit velocities, high barrel rate, and prolific home run production. The show also covers Mikey Bell (Gonzaga to Georgia) as a doubles-heavy extra-base threat who could add homers in a better park, plus Washington’s Jackson Hotchkiss heading to Arizona State with top-tier hard-hit metrics despite an uneven year-to-year profile. They close on Travis Sanders (Baylor to Tennessee) as a productive hitter with swing-and-miss and ground-ball concerns, and Jake Hanley (Indiana to Georgia) as a physical left-handed bat with plate discipline and upside for a power jump. 00:00 Welcome Back! 00:03 Thank You AstroTurf! 00:35 Top Transfer Hitters: Part II 00:59 Jamie Laskofski: W&M to North Carolina 03:12 Nate Savoie: Clemson To Texas A&M 06:11 Mikey Bell: Gonzaga To Georgia 09:06 Jackson Hotchkiss: Washington to Arizona State 13:24 Travis Sanders: Baylor to Tennessee 16:41 Jake Hanley: Indiana to Georgia 19:58 Wrap Up Top Ten Transfer Hitters: https://d1baseball.com/transfers/top-50-transfer-hitters-countdown-top-10/ For athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/ Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like: T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU Retro-style jackets for every part of the season Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s. You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.com! Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans and coaches. Use code D1 to save on your first order at kerristoncoffee.com! SUBSCRIBE TO THE D1BASEBALL PODCAST Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.