Video | Notre Dame 3B/RHP Jack Brannigan on Goals, Preseason Hype & Next Step
2021 was a breakout season for Notre Dame 3B/RHP Jack Brannigan as he impressed with his bat and glove, but also on the mound in limited action. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder started all 47 games and finished the year batting .295 with six home runs, 29 RBI, 51 hits, 31 runs and eight steals.
On the mound, Brannigan recorded three saves and seven strikeouts in 4.0 innings.Brannigan expects to have a bigger role on the mound this year with his fastball that sits at 95-96 mph.
The Illinois native spoke on Tuesday as the Irish start the season next weekend.
0:00 - What motivates the team heading into the 2022 season
0:38 - How to get to the next step following a Super Regional appearance
1:08 - Where he wants to improve in his own game in 2022
1:33 - On working on his pitching
1:48 - Where he can improve as a pitcher with more reps
2:05 - Notre Dame’s roster makeup
2:38 - Veterans returning
2:53 - On how to prepare the youth to handle expectations of college baseball
3:35 - What it was like watching Mississippi State winning the National Title
4:17 - Versatility as a pitcher and infielder
4:48 - Proving last year wasn’t a fluke
5:17 - What he’s looking forward to the most next week as the season begins
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