UT Tyler’s Bryce Jewell on Finding His Groove, Chasing Another World Series Run, and Playing Free

On this episode of East Texas Sports Now, UT Tyler Patriots baseball senior Bryce Jewell joins the show after a monster weekend at the plate against Sul Ross State. The former Bullard Panther breaks down what it felt like to be in the zone during a series in which he hit over .500, piled up 12 RBI, scored 7 runs, drew 3 walks, was hit by two pitches, stole bases, and helped lead UT Tyler to a key sweep. Jewell talks about the mental side of baseball, why he views the sport as a “failure sport,” and how confidence, freedom, and staying loose at the plate can make all the difference when a hitter catches fire. He also discusses UT Tyler’s strong 33-9 season, what has helped the Patriots come together as a team, and how the group has learned to handle the pressure of a schedule made up entirely of Lone Star Conference baseball games. The conversation also looks at UT Tyler’s push toward the postseason, the lessons carried over from last year’s Division II College World Series appearance, and why the Patriots believe they belong among the top programs in the country. Jewell also reflects on the support he continues to receive from Bullard, why playing close to home matters to him, and what his future could look like after baseball, including coaching and possibly pursuing fire school. Also in this episode, the show highlights Wills Point pro angler Jeff Sprague’s top-10 finish at Redcrest and reacts to Tyler Reddick’s historic NASCAR start after another win at Kansas Speedway.