Whole Lotta Glove | Joey Pankake Talks South Carolina, National Pancake Day Homerun, and NIL

Former South Carolina Gamecocks star Joey Pankake joins Whole Lotta Glove for this week's all-brand-new episode! Joey shares his incredible journey through South Carolina baseball, touching on his rise from Easley, SC, to becoming a star for the Gamecocks and navigating the storied Clemson rivalry. From backyard baseball dreams to playing in Omaha, Joey opens up about pivotal moments, including his recruiting process, his breakout seasons, and unforgettable matchups with Clemson. He reflects on life lessons learned under legendary coaches, his time in the SEC, and the grind of pro ball with the Detroit Tigers organization.Be sure to subscribe to 1801 Media for more exclusive content with your favorite South Carolina Athletes, past & present. Underdog Fantasy is the BEST place for fantasy sports in 2025. Deposit now with code COURT for up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-Te7gJ7QxpOLearn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/...FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_...► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco...► YOUTUBE | / @1801mediacoCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:48 - High School Career06:24 - Recruiting Process07:47 - Freshman Year at South Carolina10:51 - Playing with National Championship Team12:45 - Transition from Freshman to Sophomore Year14:38 - Memories from 2013 Super Regional16:50 - Experience on 2014 Team19:27 - Lessons Learned from Early Career21:15 - Getting Drafted22:09 - Transitioning Positions in Baseball23:23 - Minor League Experiences25:35 - Retirement from Baseball26:30 - National Pancake Day Celebration27:40 - Significance of Last Name28:48 - Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) in Sports31:34 - Current State of USC Baseball33:18 - Reasons for Staying in Columbia34:15 - Business Lessons from Baseball Career35:43 - Indoor Golf League36:37 - Hunting Adventures#southcarolina #gamecocks #gamecockbaseball #baseball #mlb #sec