NORMAN — Jake Irvin expected big things this season.
Irvin used his time last summer with the Team USA Collegiate National Team in tryouts and for an exhibition game to help set himself up for future success.
He picked the brains of coaches like UCLA's John Savage and Long Beach State's Troy Buckley to try to gain any advantage he could.
Irvin worked to hone his change-up and make it another plus pitch, as well as worked to get his body in optimal shape after a shoulder injury limited him at times last season.
The results were hard to argue with.