While the Iowa Baseball squad gets ready to begin their 2018 campaign in Kissimmee, FL this weekend, we here at Black Heart Gold Pants are also getting gearing up for the start of college baseball. Yesterday, we ran a piece on Iowa’s 2018 schedule. Our season preview continues with a look at the infield.
Rick Heller has a difficult job to do in 2018. The most popular topic of conversation this offseason has been about how Iowa will need to replace their entire starting rotation. It’s a huge deal - Iowa won 39 games on their way to being crowned Big Ten Tournament Champions last year, largely off the strength of their stellar pitching staff.