Sidearmnation Podcast - A Unique Baseball Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On this episode we have former college baseball player and drummer for the band Thrice Riley Breckenridge...Riley comes on the show to talk about his college baseball career at Pepperdine, type of player, transition to music, baseball&music, having his own podcast, baseball writing, getting own baseball card, clothing line Classic Grit
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On this episode we have professional sidearm pitcher Bryan Perez...Bryan comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, college career, signing as free agent with the Astros, Indy ball, baseball in the DR, coaching
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On this episode we have former Montreal Expos infielder now Boston Red Sox scout Josh Labandeira....Josh comes on the show to talk about his college career, summer ball in Canada with the Moose Jaw Millers, grind in the minors, MLB debut, college coaching career, now scouting with the Red Sox
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On this episode we have the mobility chick Tracy Tanguay....Tracy comes on to talk about all things mobility wise for athletes, breath work, nutrition, being a multi-sport athlete.
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On this episode we have former MLB manager and International baseball coach John McLaren....John comes on to talk about his playing career, transition to coaching, coaching in Jays system, MLB manager, coaching in WBC with USA/China, international coaching with Canada, Italy, Poland, managing in the Baseball United league
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On this episode we have former Milwaukee Brewers bullpen catcher/AAA player Marcus Hanel....Marcus comes on the show to talk about his grind in the minors, playing in Canada - Welland/Calgary Cannons, life of a bullpen catcher, coaching now
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On this episode we have International baseball coach Pete Caliendo...Pete comes on the show to talk about his college career, transition to coaching, national team coaching with USA/Belgium/Bulgaria, Indy ball, clinics in over 50+ countries, host of the baseball podcast Baseball Outside the Box, Italy baseball tours
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On this episode we have former Toronto Blue Jays OF Paul Hodgson...Paul was the second ever Canadian player for the Jays (first homegrown/signed)...Paul comes on to talk about his grind in the minors, MLB debut, playing Men's league in the Maritimes (with Spaceman Lee), scouting for the Jays, almost coaching in the USSR.
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On this episode we have former MLB RHP Jay Jackson....Jay comes on the show to talk about his college career (two-way), grind in the minors, MLB debut, playing in Japan, winter ball, relief pitching, transition to coaching, creating the SMILE Zone app
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On this episode we have Detroit Tigers RHP Dugan Darnell...Dugan comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the show, going the Div 3 route, not starting pitching til Sr. year, having to go the Indy ball route, MLB debut, relief pitching.
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On this episode we have MLB/International sidearm RHP Zac Grotz....Zac comes on the show to talk about his college career, grind in the minors including having to go the Indy ball route, MLB debut, arm slot story, sidearm pitching, playing for USA at the Premier 12, International career.
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On this episode we have International baseball/softball player/coach Sarah Edwards....Sarah comes on the show to talk about her college career, playing pro softball internationally, playing on Team USA baseball, coaching pro baseball in Taiwan/Japan, new Women's Pro Baseball League starting this season.
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On this episode we have NY Mets sidearm RHP Alex Carrillo....Alex comes on the show to talk about his incredible journey to the show, college career (Juco/NAIA), grind in the minors (Indy ball/Mexico), MLB debut, sidearm pitching, relief pitching
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On this episode we have former MLB RHP Brandon Brennan,,,Brandon comes on the show to talk about his college career, grind in the minors, MLB debut, arm slot story, International baseball in Taiwan/Mexico
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On this episode we have musician Jared Hart...Jared comes on the show to talk about his love for baseball, HS catching career, collecting baseball cards, getting to be in the Allen&Ginter Topps set, NY Yankees
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On this episode we have former MLB LHP Dana Eveland...Dana comes on the show to talk about his college career, MLB debut, playing with 10 MLB teams, representing USA at the Premier 12, sidearm pitching, playing in Korea/Mexico
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On this episode we have NY Mets sidearm LHP Joe Jacques...Joe comes on the show to talk about his college career, grind in the minors, MLB debut, sidearm pitching, relief pitching
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On this episode we have Dodgers utility player Ryan Fitzgerald....Ryan comes on the podcast to talk about his unique journey to the show, college career, Indy ball, making MLB debut at 30, 0.00 ERA in 2 IP in the bigs, sidearm arm slot as infielder
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On this episdoe we have former MLB RHP DJ Johnson...DJ comes on the show to talk about his incredible journey to the show, college career as a hitter, grind in the minors, having to go the Indy ball route, playing in Japan/Mexico
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On this episode we have the founder of Tread Athletics former White Sox sidearm LHP Ben Brewster, along with 2 tread sidearm coaches Nash Bryan and Cam Mayer. They come on the show to talk some sidearm pitching, how Tread started, Ben playing with Jose Cuas as an infielder in college.
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On this episode we have former MLB RHP Tony Barnette....Tony comes on the show to talk about his college career, grind in the minors, time over in Japan, MLB debut, sidearm pitching, now scouting for Japan league.
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On this episode we have Ray Brown....Ray comes on the show to talk about his college career, time with the Royals, transition to coaching, coaching in the Oceania's, time in Canada, pitching mechanics
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On this episode we have former Team Canada infielder/current Washington Nationals scout Ron Tostenson....Ron comes on the show to talk about his college career, time in Expos system, including the Calgary Expos, time with Team Canada, transition into scouting, what scouts look for with players.
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On this episode we have former MLB LHP Jerry Blevins....Jerry comes on the show to talk about his college career, grind in the minors, MLB Debut, sidearm pitching, relief pitching, transition to analyst, creating Field of Dreams bourbon
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On this episode we have former minor leaguer turned actor Casey Sander....Casey comes on the show to talk about his minor league career, type of player, battling thru injuries, moving on to play college football, transition to acting, playing with Hollywood all-star baseball team that played the Silver Bullets Women's team
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On this episode we have former Team Canada Junior National Team OF and CFL football player Javier Glatt....Javier comes on the show to talk about his baseball career, time with Team Canada, being a two sport athlete at UBC, football career, type of player.
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On this episode we have former Team Canada/Reds AA RHP Brett Gray....Brett comes on the show to talk about being a position player in college, transition to pitching, Indy ball, striking out 25 in Frontier League game, signing with the Reds, representing Team Canada, sidearm pitching
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On this episode we have former MLB RHP Braden Bristo....Braden comes on to talk about his college career, grind in the minors, MLB Debut, the cutter, his pitching site Fitruvian.
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On this episode we have former MLB LHP Bobby Cramer... Bobby comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the bigs, college career, having to go the Indy ball route, MLB debut, playing overseas, sidearm pitching
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On this episode we have former AA/Team Canada RHP Tim Dell....Tim comes on the show to talk about his college career, playing for Team Canada, grind in the minors, playing for the Brewers replacement team in Spring Training, sidearm pitching
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On this episode we have 40 year old college baseball player Aaron Rouselle....Aaron comes on the show to talk about his incredible journey, playing college basketball, battling cancer, joining a juco at 40, type of player, the mental part of the game
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On this episode we have former MLB submarine RHP Brad Ziegler....Brad comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, low slot pitching, grind in the minors, MLB debut, MLB scoreless innings streak
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On this episode we have former AAA submarine RHP Andy Mitchell...Andy comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, college career, submarine pitching, grind in the minors, winter ball, time as a hitter in rookie ball
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On this episode we have pro boxer turned college baseball player Anthony Young...Anthony comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to playing college baseball at 37, ran high level track in HS, played college football, pro boxing career, now college baseball career.
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On this episode we have former baseball player turned Javelin thrower Marten Gasparini....Marten comes on the show to talk about his athletic journey, baseball in Italy, signing with the Royals at 16, time in the minors, transition to track and field.
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On this episode we have former MLB LHP Brian McNichol....Brian comes on the show to talk about his baseball journey, college career, Cape Cod league, interesting call-up story, MLB debut, winter ball
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On this episode we have former MLB LHP Danny Boone....Danny comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the show, college career, getting drafted 5 times, MLB debut, getting signed again out of Senior Men's league as a knuckleball pitcher, pitching again in bigs with Orioles at 36
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On this episode we have West Indies national cricket player Kieran Powell...Kieran comes on the show to talk about his journey into the baseball world, training for 6 months in Florida for baseball, tryouts with several MLB teams including a couple offers, time with West Indies cricket, baseball/cricket similarities
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On this episode we have former MLB sidearm RHP Aaron Northcraft....Aaron comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, MLB debut at 31, getting called up 7 years earlier and not getting in game, making opening day in 2020 but season cancelled, relief pitching
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On this episode we have pro RHP Joe Van Meter....Joe comes on the show to talk about his 15 year pro ball journey, starting out as a hitter in college, transition to pitching, grind in the minors, playing Internationally all over the world.
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On this episode we have pro RHP James Meeker....James comes on the show to chat about his unique journey to the MLB, being a dual player in college, having to go the Indy ball route, playing winter ball, putting up video game numbers, MLB debut.
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On this episode we have pro sidearm RHP Brad Case....Brad comes on the show to chat about his college career, arm slot story, sidearm pitching, grind in the minors so far
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On this episode we have former MLB RHP/Pitching coach/NY Mets Manager Mickey Callaway....Mickey comes on the show to talk about his college career, grind in the minors, MLB debut, playing over in Asia, transition to coaching, time with the Mets.
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On this episode we have NY Yankees AA Strength & Conditioning coach Isiah McDonald...Isiah comes on the show to talk about growing up in Grand Forks BC Canada, college/WCBL career, strength/mobility stuff, journey to the Yankees, Grand Forks Invitational.
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On this episode we have Texas Rangers Sidearm RHP Nolan Hoffman...Nolan comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, college career including being a two way player in juco, sidearm pitching, grind in the minors so far
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On this episode we have MLB/Japan LHP Bryan Sammons...Bryan comes on the show to talk about his college career, grind in the minors, having to go the Indy ball route, MLB debut, playing in Japan this season.
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On this episode we have former AAA/baseball globetrotter sidearm RHP Ryan Kussmaul....Ryan comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, playing 12 seasons of non stop baseball with winter ball in all 4 of the top countries, life in Indy ball.
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On this first episode of our 5th season we have a special guest Evan Katz....Evan is a baseball writer, podcaster, coach, scout and a sidearm RHP. Evan comes on the show to talk about his incredible baseball journey. Starting baseball at the age of 45, making his pro ball debut at 61 in the Pecos League, some awesome Boston Red Sox stories.
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On this episode we have Texas Rangers RHP Grant Anderson....Grant comes on the show to talk about his college career, arm slot story, sidearm pitching, grind in the minors, MLB debut
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On this episode we have former MLB LHP Jeff Francis....Jeff comes on the show to talk about his college career at UBC, getting drafted in the 1st round, MLB Debut, getting to pitch in the World Series, playing for Team Canada.
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On this episode we have part 2 of podcast with former MLB OF Dann Howitt....Dann talks about his connection with Canada with parents being from there, facing sidearm pitching, stories with Oakland A's and Jose Canseco, time with the Calgary Cannons
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On this episode we have former MLB OF Dann Howitt - Part 1....Dann comes on the show to talk about growing up with Canadian parents, college career, grind in the minors, being 6'7 not 6'5, MLB debut, time with the Oakland A's, winning a World Series with them
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On this episode we have Canadian National team RHP Alli Schroder....Alli comes on the show to chat about her journey to the National team, being the first girl to college baseball in Canada in the CCBC, Women's baseball, potential pro league, transitioning to softball for college, life as a wildland firefighter!
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On this episode we have Rays sidearm RHP Kevin Kelly....Kevin comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, college career, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, relief pitching
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On this episode we have former Phillies RHP Larry Colton....Larry comes on the show to talk about his college career, time in the minors, MLB debut/only game in the show, playing for the Portland Mavericks aka The Battered Bastards of Baseball, transition to writing career.
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On this episode we have former NFL punter Tommy Parks....Tommy comes on the show to talk about his college career playing both football and baseball at Mississippi St, NFL debut, playing football in Taiwan, minor league baseball career, Indy ball, sidearm pitching, strength training
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On this episode we have actor John Minch...John comes on the show to talk about his college career, time in the minors, type of player, transition to acting, being in baseball movies like Little Big League, baseball from catching perspective
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On this episode we have former NBA player Erick Strickland....Erick comes on the show to chat about his baseball career, getting drafted out of HS, time with the Marlins org., being multi-sport athlete, NBA debut, time in Canada
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On this episode we have Ernest Ohandza, Cameroon's first professional baseball player...Ernest comes on the show to chat about his baseball journey, baseball in Africa, getting drafted in Baseball United, type of player.
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On this episode we have former NHL Defenseman Noah Welch....Noah comes on the show to chat about his HS baseball days, Red Sox fan growing up in Boston, getting drafted by the Penguins in HS, playing Hockey at Harvard, NHL debut, playing over in Sweden for 7 seasons, 2018 Olympics, sports now being part owner of The Dome an indoor facility in Red Deer.
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On this episode we have former pro boxing Heavyweight champion Lou Savarese...Lou comes on the show to talk about his baseball career, had workout with the NY Yankees, boxing career, facing guys like Tyson/Foreman/Holyfield, acting career.
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On this episdoe we have Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame WR OJ McDuffie...OJ comes on the show to chat about his baseball career, playing both football/baseball at Penn State, getting drafted by the California Angels, football career, playing for legendary coaches Paterno & Shula.
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On this episode we have former MLB OF Adron Chambers....Adron comes on the show to talk about his college football/baseball career, MLB debut, winning a World Series in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals, playing winter ball, time in Indy ball in Canada, transition to coaching.
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On this episode we have former Houston Astros OF Terry Puhl....Terry comes on the show to chat about growing up getting signed out of Melville Saskatchewan, grind in the minors, MLB Debut, time with the Astros, transition to coaching, coaching Team Canada at the 2008 Olympics.
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On this episode we have former professional RHP Shaun Garceau....Shaun comes on the show to talk about getting drafted out of HS, grind in the minors, time in Indy ball, International baseball, overcoming some off-field battles, transition to coaching/owning a baseball facility.
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On this episode we have former MLB Sidearm RHP Brandon Puffer....Brandon comes on the show to talk about his grind in the minors, Indy ball, MLB debut, sidearm pitching, winning World Series with the Red Sox, connecting with each other thru a letter I sent to Puff in Jail, transition to coaching.
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On this episode we have the founder of the Throw the Ball Foundation - Erik the Underdog....Erik comes on the show to talk about his love of baseball, immigrating from Ireland, love for the Chicago Cubs, Throw the Ball foundation, Sidearm pitching, nutrition.
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On this episode we have former MLB catcher Bill 'Moose' McGuire....Bill comes on to talk about his college career, time with the Calgary Cannons, MLB debut, transition to coaching, transition to umpiring, the Moose nickname.
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On this episode we have former MLB veteran catcher Gregg Zaun....Gregg comes on the show to talk about his baseball career, MLB debut, winning a World Series with the Marlins, time with the Jays, catching side of the game, transition to coaching.
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On this episode we have the one and only Bill "Spaceman" Lee.... Bill comes on to talk baseball, pitching, MLB Debut, his time in Canada, playing Cuba/Soviet Union...life lessons!
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On this episode we have former MLB OF Brandon Barnes... Brandon comes on the show to chat about his journey to the show, getting recruited more as a Football player in HS, grind in the minors, MLB Debut, hitting for the cycle, playing in Korea, new project Athlete Narrative
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On this episode we have pro LHP Ryan Bollinger .... Ryan comes on the show to talk about his unique journey, getting drafted out of HS as a hitter, transition to pitching, Indy ball, signing with the Yankees out of Germany, getting called up with the Yankees, playing in Australia/Taiwan.
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On this episode we have pro manager of the Boise Hawks Gary Van Tol....Gary comes on the podcast to chat about his baseball career, hockey career, time playing with Team Canada, playing in Netherlands, coaching career, pro baseball.
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On this episode we have former pro LHP Joe Sergent...Joe comes on the show to chat about his college career, time in Marlins system, Indy ball, transition to coaching, baseball in USA vs Canada
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On this episope we have former Rays RHP Andrew Gross... Andrew comes on the show to chat about his college career, arm slot story, sidearm pitching, playing in WBC, playing winter ball, starting Sidearm Specialist
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On this episode we have Minnesota Twins LHP Kody Funderburk....Kody comes on the show to talk about his college career as a two-way player, time with the Okotoks Dawgs, grind in the minors, MLB debut, relief pitching.
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On this episode we have former MLB RHP Bo Schultz....Bo comes on the show to talk about his college career, transition to a sidearm pitcher than back to over top, MLB Debut in Australia, time with Jays, playing in World Port Tournament
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On this episode we have RHP Ralph Garza... Ralph comes on the show to chat about his college career, arm slot story, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, playing winter ball.
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On this episode we have 15 year pro LHP Pete Hartmann. Pete comes on the show to chat about his college career, journey in the minors, arm slot story, Indy ball, playing winter ball/Italy, pitching/bullpen mindset.
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On this episode we have former pro LHP Joe Testa. Joe comes on to talk about his college career, time in affiliated ball with Twins/Nationals, arm slot story, playing winter ball, Italy, Indy ball.
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On this episode we have Milwaukee Brewers LHP Darrell Thompson....Darrell comes on the show to talk about his college career, playing Div 3/summer ball, having to go the Indy ball route, playing in World Baseball Challenge in Canada, signing with the Brewers
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On this episode we have former MLB LHP Marc Rzepczynski....Marc comes on the show to talk about his college career, MLB Debut, winning a World Series, the mental side of pitching.
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On this episode we have current college catcher Alexia Jorge. Alexia comes on the show to chat about her journey to playing collegiate baseball, playing for the USA Women's National Team, softball vs baseball for girls, catching part of the game, calling pitches.
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On this episode we have former Team Italy RHP Alex Maestri. Alex comes on the show to talk about his baseball journey, getting signed by the Cubs, representing Italy in WBC, playing in Japan/Korea/Australia/Mexico, transition to coaching, DSL with the Pirates, starting baseball glove company Dominate
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On this episode we have MLB LHP Jake Fishman. Jake comes on to talk about sidearm pitching, getting drafted out of Div 3 Union College, MLB Debut, representing Israel at both the Olympics and World Baseball Classic.
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On this episode we have current Milwaukee Brewers LHP Justin King... Justin comes on the show to chat about his college career, his transition from hitter to pitcher, adversity from injuries, playing winter ball in Australia, playing in Arizona Fall League
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On this episode we have Team USA Olympic curler John Shuster. John comes on the show to talk about his juco baseball career, being a knuckleball pitcher, playing catch with Tim Wakefield, getting his own baseball card, curling career.
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On this episode we have 2014 World Longdrive Champion Jeff Flagg. Jeff comes on the show to chat about his baseball career, playing college at Mississippi State, playing in the Minor League system with the NY Mets, transition to Long Drive golf and winning the World Longdrive Championships almost a year later.
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On this episode we have Savannah Bananas RHP Christian Dearman. Christian comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, college career, Indy ball, Banana ball!
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On this episode we have former MLB RHP Jason Simontacchi....Jason comes on the show to talk about his incredible journey to the show, getting drafted out of NAIA, had to go to Indy ball and Italy beforehand, going to the Olympics, MLB debut, transition to coaching, going full circle with Italy coaching with them at WBC.
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On this episode we have former MLB RHP Matt Maysey. Matt comes on the show to talk about growing up in Canada, moving to Texas in HS, grind in the minors, MLB debut, playing international baseball, bullpen mindset.
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On this episode we have former NHL player Morris Mott. Morris is also a member of both the Manitoba and Saskatchewan baseball Hall of Fames. Morris comes on to chat about his baseball career, hockey career, playing in the Olympics, getting to face Satchel Paige.
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On this episode we have former college sidearm pitcher and International coach Matt Kruse. Matt comes on to talk about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, transition to college coaching, coaching the Swiss National team
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On this episode we have former AAA INF and creator of Oppotaco Hyung Cho. Hyung comes on the show to talk about his college career, minor league baseball, Inter-County league, coaching career with Team Canada, Oppotaco, what infielders look for in their pitching teammates.
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On this episode we have former White Sox sidearm RHP Jack Hardy... Jack comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, time in Canada/including meeting his wife there, son Matt getting up to AAA and representing Panama at the WBC
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On this episode we have former professional QB Gibran Hamdan. Gibran comes on the show to chat about his sports career, playing both sports at Indiana Univ, playing baseball for the 15u USA national team, almost playing for the Pakistan WBC team, playing in the NFL, NFL Europe, CFL
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On this episode we have former AAA LHP Quintin Torres-Costa. Quintin comes on the show to chat about baseball in Hawaii, college career, arm slot story, pro career, playing winter ball in Australia.
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On this episode we have former AAA LHP Will Flynt. Will comes on the show to talk about his incredible career playing all over the world. Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, Netherlands, playing Indy ball, sidearm pitching, now managing in the Northwoods League.
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On this episode we have former MLB RHP Cody Eppley. Cody comes on the show to talk about his college career, MLB debut, arm slot story, sidearm pitching, playing winter ball all over.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have former Canadian pro LHP Brant Stickel....Brant comes on the show to chat about growing up in small town Alberta, playing college ball in the States/Canada, signing with the Dodgers out of Indy ball, playing winter ball in Venezuela, sidearm pitching.
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On this episode we have former MLB RHP Ray Chadwick. Ray comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the show, getting drafted in University but playing football/basketball instead, drafted as an infielder then converted to a pitcher, MLB debut, time playing in Canada, playing over in Italy, coaching career in Canada.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have former MLB LHP Clayton Richard. Clayton comes on the show to talk about playing both football/baseball in college, getting drafted, arm slot story, dealing with injuries, hitting 3 HR's in the show.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have former NHL player Bob Bourne. Bob comes on the show to chat about his baseball career. Growing up in Saskatchewan, signing with the Houston Astros, playing ball with Clark Gillies, hockey career including winning 4 Stanley Cups.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have former college baseball player turned actor Tony Todd. Tony comes on the show to chat about his baseball/football career, how he got the part of Mickey Scales in Little Big League, growing up with Charlie Sheen who loves baseball, baseball in Japan.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have former AAA/Team Canada C Emerson Frostad. Emerson comes on the show to talk about his baseball career, growing up in Calgary, playing for Ed Cheff at LC State, playing for Team Canada, Olympics, switching from 3B to C, winter ball in Hawaii.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have WBSC Technical Commissioner Shari Reiniger. Shari comes on to chat about Women's baseball, her role with WBSC, being involved with WBC/Olympics, two-sport athlete in college, baseball in Alberta/Canada
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have former Phillies and current Team Canada RHP Phillippe Aumont. Phillippe comes on the show to talk about his journey to the show, getting drafted in the first round out of HS by the Mariners, MLB debut, playing for team Canada all over the world, velocity.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode, we have Alberta baseball legend, former PBA head coach Blair Kubicek "Kubi"...Kubi comes on to talk about his career in baseball, coaching in both USA/Canada, how the Prairie Baseball Academy in Lethbridge started, dropping down some of his former players, what he looks for recruiting wise in players.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have former Toronto Blue Jays utility player Simon Pond. Simon comes on the show to chat about his baseball career, getting drafted by the Expos out of HS, long 10 yr grind in the minors before MLB debut, Olympics in 2004, facing sidearm pitchers.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have former NHL player and Edmonton Riverhawks owner Randy Gregg. Randy comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the NHL via University of Alberta/Japan, time with Edmonton Oilers, baseball career growing up, Edmonton Riverhawks, baseball injuries, multi-sport athletes.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have comedian Juan Forno come on the show. Juan talks about growing up with the game of baseball, playing with Okotoks Dawgs growing up, college baseball career, transition to comedy, brothers playing college baseball.
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On this episode we have former MLB/NBA player Mark Hendrickson. Mark comes on the show to chat about his multi-sport career, MLB debut, getting drafted 6 times in MLB draft, sidearm pitching, being a pitching coach.
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On this episode we have former pro RHP now long drive golfer Sean Johnson. Sean comes on the show to chat about his college baseball career, getting drafted out of Juco, Indy ball, transition to long drive golf, playing hockey growing up.
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On this episode we have former MLB utility player Eric Owens. Eric comes on the show to chat about being a baseball/football player in college, getting drafted, MLB debut, hitting the first ever hit at Safeco Field, transition to hitting coach, facing sidearm pitchers.
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On this episode we have Seattle Mariners LHP Tayler Saucedo. Tayler comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, pitching, MLB debut, running into Ichiro at Spring Training, going the Juco/NAIA route.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have Seattle Mariners sidearm LHP Brennan Bernardino. Brennan comes on the show to chat about his unique journey to the show, college career, Indy ball, playing in Mexico, MLB debut, sidearm pitching, possible pro boxing career after baseball?
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On this episode we have former AAA RHP Reggie Rivard. Reggie comes on the show to talk about his journey to AAA from Bonnyville Alberta, college career, playing winter ball in Colombia/Venezuela, playing for Team Canada.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have Atlanta Braves sidearm LHP Daniel Young...Daniel comes on to chat about his college career at the University of Florida, sidearm pitching, time in Jays org., MLB debut.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have actor Daniel Salmons. Daniel plays Hall of Famer Tris Speaker in the movie War on the Diamond. War on the Diamond is a movie about former NY Yankees sidearm pitcher Carl Mays who threw a pitch and killed Cleveland Indians player Ray Chapman. Daniel was also a sidearm LHP in HS.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have a former teammate of mine Jon Huizinga. Jon comes on the show to chat about his pro career, sidearm pitching, signing with the Brewers at the age of 34, becoming pitching guru at Fuel Factory, spending time in Sedona AZ.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have SF Giants RHP Spencer Bivens. Spencer comes on the show to talk about his incredible journey on getting signed by the Giants, his unique college career, going to France after college, Indy ball, playing in the Arizona Fall League.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have Seattle Mariners RHP Penn Murfee. Penn comes on the show to talk about his college career as a hitter at Vanderbilt, transitioning to a pitcher, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, 2022 playoff run, playing winter ball in DR.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have KC Royals RHP Jose Cuas...Jose comes on the show to chat about his incredible journey to the show out of Indy ball, sidearm pitching, originally being a position player, drafted out of HS by the Jays, MLB debut
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have recently signed with the Milwaukee Brewers RHP Kaleb Bowman. Kaleb comes on to chat about pitching from multiple arm slots, college career, playing International ball in Canada/Australia/Germany.
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Geoff Freeborn
On this episode we have former Orioles/Guardians A ball RHP Tad Powers. Tad comes on the show to talk about submarine pitching, going to high school in Alberta, playing ball in Canada, time over in Australia playing ball, starting a baseball card company in Australia and then a possible future movie in Australia.
On this episode we have LA Angels minor league coach Trevor Nyp. Trevor comes on the show to chat about his college career in both USA/Canada, journey to becoming coach with the Angels, importance of throwing from multiple angles in the infield.
On this episode we have former NHL player Joe Watson come on the show. Joe comes on to talk about both his hockey and baseball career, almost signing with the NY Yankees, winning 2 Stanley Cups, scoring a goal vs Vladislav Tretiak, should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame?
On this episode we have Chicago White Sox minor league position player Riley Jepson. Riley comes on the show to talk about getting signed out of the Pioneer League, playing college ball/summer ball in both Canada/USA, facing sidearm pitchers, growing up playing hockey.
On this episode we have former MLB RHP Lou Pote. Lou comes on the show to chat about his career, grind in the minors, MLB debut, member of 2002 World Series, playing alongside Michael Jordan in Arizona Fall League.
On this episode we have Canadian icon, creator of BodyBreak Hal Johnson come on the show. Hal comes on the show to chat about his college career, which included playing against Tony Gwynn, playing for the Canadian National team, creating Body Break, facing sidearm pitchers.
On this episode we have pro MMA fighter and former collegiate baseball Kale Moniz. Kale comes on the show to chat about his baseball career, transition to MMA, baseball in Hawaii, watching baseball in Japan.
On this episode we switch it up and have former NHL hockey player Mike Kennedy come on the show. Mike comes on to chat some baseball. Mike chats about his love for baseball, playing ball in Grade 12 at Notre Dame SK, getting to take BP at Rogers Centre, making it to the NHL on a different path out of UBC.
On this episode we have former AAA LHP Mark Czarkowski. Mark comes on the show to chat about his college career, getting drafted in 52nd round, making it to AAA, time with the Calgary Cannons, sidearm pitching.
On this episode we have former MLB/NFL player Josh Booty. Josh comes on the show to chat about his unique journey to make it as an elite athlete in both sports, MLB debut, facing low slot pitchers, winning MLB networks knuckleball competition/getting invite as knuckleball pitcher with the Diamondbacks.
On this episode we have former MLB RHP Aaron Myette come on the show. Aaron comes on to chat about pitching, college career, MLB debut, playing for Team Canada, now coaching the Women's national team.
On this episode we have former MLB LHP Joe Thatcher. Joe comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, getting signed out of Indy ball, MLB debut, bullpen mindset.
On this episode we have pro boxer Drew Dwelly. Drew comes on the show to chat about his collegiate baseball career at Barry University, transition to boxing, team sport vs individual sport, facing sidearm pitchers.
On this episode we have former Canadian National team LHP/pitching coach Harold Northcott. Harold come on the show to talk about his college career, international career both playing and coaching, sidearm pitching, baseball in Alberta.
On this episode we have former SF Giants OF Tony Torcato. Tony comes on the show to chat about his journey to the show, MLB debut, playing over in Italy, playing Indy ball, currently managing in Indy in the Oregon Mavericks League.
On this episode we have Pittsburgh Pirates International scout Tom Gillespie. Tom comes on the show to chat about his journey over to Europe, baseball in Europe/Africa, scouting side of the game, sidearm pitching.
On this episode we have Croatian RHP/coach Jimmy Summers. Jimmy is a baseball globetrotter, playing against 30+ countries and played in the European Championships for 4 decades! Jimmy comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, European baseball, playing baseball in Croatia during the war!
On this episode we have former Toronto Blue Jays RHP Chris Smith. Chris comes on the show to chat about his incredible journey to the show. Making it to the bigs out fo the Pecos league, MLB debut, playing winter ball, not starting to pitch til Sr. yr in college at Kentucky Wesleyan.
On this episode we have former pro sidearm LHP Russ Burroughs. Russ has been an instructor at several of our SN pitching camps. Russ comes on the show to talk sidearm pitching, playing Indy ball, playing in Canada, coaching summer ball, and even some curling talk.
On this episode we have Calgary comedian and host of the Walk Off Podcast Scott Belford. Scott comes on to chat about his baseball career in Grande Prairie, love for the Blue Jays, the Walk Off Podcast, sidearm pitching.
On this episode we have former MLB veteran LHP Joe Beimel come on the show. Joe talks about his college career, MLB debut, signing with the Padres at 44 in 2021, loogy role, bullpen mindset, dropping down sidearm.
On this episode we have former MLB utility player Benny Distefano. Benny is the last MLB left-handed catcher. Benny comes on the show to talk about his career, MLB debut, story of becoming lefty catcher, getting drafted by the Jays, playing Japan, playing for the Calgary Cannons.
On this episode we have current free agent, former Red Sox/Diamondbacks LHP Robby Scott. Robby comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, having to go the Indy ball route after college, playing for Jose Canseco with Yuma, MLB debut, playing winter ball in Mexico and Puerto Rico.
On this episode we have Oakland A's LHP Kirby Snead. Kirby comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, journey to the show, MLB debut, playing college ball at University of Florida, his time with the Jays.
On this episode we have Boston Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck. Tanner comes on to chat about his low 3/4 arm slot story, MLB debut, starting/relieving, drafted by Jays 12th round out of HS, college career, getting AB last season.
On this episode we have NY Mets RHP, Tom Hackimer. Tom comes on the show to chat about sidearm pitching, bullpen mindset, weighted balls, grind in the minors, college career.
On this episode we have NY Mets RHP Jake Reed. Jake comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, little unconventional dropping down story - throwing 100mph, MLB debut, bullpen mindset, getting an AB last season.
On this episode we have Boston Red Sox RHP John Schreiber. John comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, his journey to the show, MLB debut, drafted out of NAIA, bullpen mindset, ski-jumping.
On this episode we have SF Giants submarine RHP Tyler Rogers. Tyler comes to chat about his arm slot story, submarine pitching, his journey to the show, MLB debut, bullpen mindset, lefty twin brother Taylor.
On this episode we have Colorado Rockies RHP Justin Lawrence. Justin comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, his journey to the show, MLB debut, throwing 100 from that slot, representing Panama in a future WBC.
On this episode we have David Burns the founder of Baseball Jobs Overseas. David comes on to chat about BBJO, baseball in Europe, his playing career in Austria, baseball in Canada.
On this episode we have Chicago Cubs RHP Eric Yardley. Eric comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the show out of indy ball, the Pecos League, MLB debut, sidearm pitching and even some curling talk.
On this episode we have Chicago Cubs RHP Scott Effross. Scott comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, bullpen mindset, possibly the last relief pitcher to get an RBI sac fly now, even a little curling!
On this episode we have Marlins RHP Cody Mincey. Cody talks about his unique journey getting signed by the Marlins at the age of 29 out of Indy ball, playing winter all over the world, pitching from multiple arm slots.
On this episode we have former MLB LHP and now pitching coach for the Chinatrust Brothers in Taiwan - John Foster. John comes on to talk about his baseball journey, playing and coaching, MLB debut, baseball in Asia, playing in England and playing for the famous Ed Cheff at NAIA powerhouse Lewis-Clark State.
On this episode we have former MLB pitcher, former Blue Jays pitching coach and now Marlins minor league pitching coach Bruce Walton. Bruce comes on to talk some pitching, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, time in Canada, Roy Halladay's story of changing arm slot.
On this episode we have former WWE/pro wrestler now actor, former Detroit Tigers minor league catcher Derick Neikirk come on the show. Derick talks about his college/pro career, the catchers mindset, how to deal with pitchers, his transition to pro wrestling, getting to watch baseball in Japan while wrestling over there.
On this episode we have MLB veteran sidearm RHP Steve Cishek. Steve's comes on to chat sidearm pitching, relief pitching mindset, college career, representing USA at WBC, even some hockey talk.
On this episode we have former Great Britain National team manager Stephan Rapaglia. Stephan comes on to chat about his pro career, coaching career, baseball in Europe, Indy ball, sidearm pitching.
On this episode we have free agent/Orioles 2021 RHP Mickey Jannis. Mickey comes on the show to chat about his journey to the show, making his MLB debut at 33, Indy ball, transition to being a knuckleball pitcher.
On this episode we have former San Diego Padres AA LHP Dustin Pease. Dustin comes on to chat some sidearm pitching, getting signed out of Indy ball, transition to coaching career, starting LokationNation.
On this episode we have former 13 year pro RHP now Canadian Women's National team pitching coach Anthony Pluta. Anthony comes on talk about his career, signing out of HS, throwing upper 90's, Indy ball, moving onto coaching, baseball in Canada/USA, neuroscience and using brain waves to determine athletic performance.
On this episode we have Calgary FMBA legend Trevor Ulmer coming on. Trevor comes on to chat sidearm/submarine pitching, how to be successful at throwing muffins to plate, being a member of Team Canada in Hong Kong, member of Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame.
On this episode we have former Olympic gold medalist from the 2006 Olympics in Skeleton Duff Gibson. Duff comes on to chat about his incredible story, winning a gold at 39! After trying to go to Olympics in several other sports. Importance of being a multi-sport athlete, baseball coaching experience with Team Canada at the Ripken World Series.
On this episode former pro English cricket player Ian Pont comes on the show. Ian talks about his journey into the baseball world. Tryouts with several MLB teams, getting to go to Spring Training with the Philadelphia Phillies, baseball in Great Britain, playing baseball in South Africa, getting recruited to throw javelin in Olympics.
On this episode we have the Ageless Arm Rodney Tafoya come on. Rodney chats about his incredible baseball journey, playing in Mexico, playing in Canada in Prairie League at 33, playing in Pecos league 47-57, playing pro ball in 5 decades, beating Satchel Paige's record of pitching in NBC World Series at 57 and the road to 500 W's!
On this episode we have a very special guest, former Tampa Rays LHP 'the Rookie" Jim Morris. Jim talks about his incredible true story that inspired the Disney Movie. Battling thru several adversities to reach his goal of making the MLB.
On this episode, we have former Dodgers/Blue Jays org., Team Canada 1B/LF Greg Morrison. Greg talks about his college career and getting drafted out of the National Baseball Institute, batting .448 in the Pioneer League, playing for Team Canada, taking over the Medicine Hat Mavericks in the WCBL, hitting approach vs low slot pitchers.
On this episode we mix it up and have former Olympics gold medalist in curling Kevin Martin come on the show. Kevin talks some baseball and his Senior men's baseball playing days for the Loughheed Wildcats. We also discuss the mental part of sports and what made Kevin so successful.
On this episode Scott Richmond comes on the show to chat about his unique journey to the show. Scott didn't play college ball til he was 21, got signed out of Indy ball and made it to the show the following year. Scott has represented Canada several times Internationally including recently at the Olympic qualifier.
On this episode current KC Royals minor league pitching coach/former Brewers LHP Mitch Stetter comes on to chat about low slot pitching, MLB debut, transition to coaching, college career, playing on team with 3 sidearm lefties!
On this episode, Team Israel Olympic RHP Shlomo Lipetz comes on the show to talk about his journey to the Olympics at 42, sidearm pitching, growing up playing baseball in Israel, starting college career in the States at 21, Israel Pro Baseball League that only lasted a season.
On this episode former CFL WR Brock Ralph comes on to chat about his baseball and football career, getting drafted twice by the Baltimore Orioles, the importance of being a multi-sport athlete.
On this episode Dan comes on to chat about his career. Going from Frontier league to AAA in one season, pitching/bullpen mindset, baseball/golf transition, creating Wave pitching method.
On this episode RJ Swindle comes on to talk about his journey to the show, MLB debut, making it out of Indy ball, representing Canada internationally including 2008 Olympics, getting an RBI vs Randy Johnson!
On this episode former NY Mets RHP Jeff Innis comes on to chat about his journey to the show, MLB debut, low slot pitching, bullpen mindset, downhill skiing.
On this episode former Red Sox 1B Lars Anderson comes on to chat about his world travels in baseball, playing in Japan, Australia and Germany. Chat about his MLB debut, starting the bat company Birdman Bats, becoming a DJ now, state of the game now/how to make more interesting, facing low slot pitchers, pitching in AA dropping down with sidearm knuckleballs.
On this episode Josh Hejka comes on to talk sidearm pitching. Josh has attended a couple of our Sidearmnation Pitching camps and was signed in 2019 out of Indy ball by the NY Mets.
On this episode baseballdudes.com creator comes on to chat about his career, MLB debut, playing in Asia, transition to coaching, baseball mindset, dropping down a couple times in winter ball!
On this episode former MLB RHP DJ Carrasco comes on to talk about pitching with multiple arm slots, signing with the Pirates for a $1, MLB Debut, grind in the minors, playing International baseball, coaching in New Zealand, working with new company Yakkertech.
On this episode we have former AAA INF Caonabo Cosme come on the show. Cosme talks about his time in the minors, transition to coaching, facing sidearm/submarine pitchers, pitching in AAA, baseball in the Dominican Republic, baseball in Canada.
On this episode Matt Miller comes on to talk about his incredible journey to the MLB. Matt made his MLB debut at 31. Played several years of Indy ball before finally getting the call!
On this episode Eddie comes on for Part 2 - we chat about Indy ball vs playing in Europe, European talent/signing too young, getting older/slowly joining sidearmnation, pitching mindset, future luge/skeleton athlete?
Former teammate of mine, Eddie Aucoin comes on the show to chat about his unique baseball career, playing for the famous King and his Court fastball team, starting his indy ball career at 27 (tryout wearing cargo shorts), signed by the Blue Jays at 30, winter ball in Colombia (magical pain shots), European baseball in Sweden, Germany, Holland.
On this episode Randy comes on to chat about his arm slot story, MLB debut, winning a World Series with the Yankees, being a LOOGY, bullpen mindset, troubles facing Curtis Granderson, finding out Randy is deep down a Canadian!
On this episode Jordy Alexander comes on to talk about his unique story of getting drafted out of Indy ball, college career, playing International baseball in Mexico/Colombia, pitching mindset, coaching career and possible future Aerial Skier!
On this episode, we have current Boston Red Sox RHP Austin Brice come on the show. Austin chats to us about his transition to becoming a sidearm pitcher, MLB debut, starting vs relieving, pitching mindset, bullpen mindset, being first MLB player born in Hong Kong!
On our podcast pilot episode (I was happy the equipment worked lol) - my brother Jeremy "Sportsfreak" Freeborn comes on the show to chat baseball, where Sportsfreak came from, scorekeeping/broadcasting career, Olympic baseball, Lawn Bowling.
On this episode former Red Sox LHP/current pitching coach at University of Nevada-Reno Abe Alvarez comes on to talk about his arm slot story, mixing up his arm angles, MLB debut, college career at Long Beach St, playing for Team USA, playing in Italy, coaching career.
Part 2 - Steve talks about attempting to throw sidearm with Padres Org., being catch partner with Ben Rowen, pitching mindset, perceived velocity, pitchers are best athletes, and even some golf/long drive golf talk!
Part 1 - Steve comes on to talk about his amazing journey to the Big Leagues. Steve was a former Indy ball player. He was out of baseball, coaching HS baseball but his arm started to feel better again. Signed by the Mariners at 27 yrs old, Steve made his MLB debut that same season!
The founder of yougoprobaseball John Madden comes on the show to talk about his story, sidearm/submarine pitching, minor league baseball, bullpen mindset, the baseball days with no technology.
Josh comes on the show to talk about his career. Josh was a member of our SN team that played in the World Port Tournament in Holland in 2019. Probably the opposite of sidearmnation with his high arm slot but it's still unique! We chat about perceived velocity, MLB debut, college career, international baseball, being the opening day starter in 2015, possible future in biathlon?
On this episode Drew chats about his career, playing in Australia, playing a season of collegiate volleyball, Indy ball, getting to face former MLB'ers, almost hitting a bomb off me lol
Pat comes on the episode to chat about his uniqueness in being ambidextrous and also sidearm with both arms, MLB debut, playing for Team Italy and baseball in Europe.
On this episode Richard comes on to talk about his story on dropping down, sidearm pitching, his MLB debut, his college career, possible future as an Olympic skier!
On this episode Adam joins us to talk about his story on dropping down, sidearm pitching, winning the World Series last year, hitting in college, twin left-handed brother Hoby Milner and even a little long drive golf, Adam was a former teammate of long drive champ Jeff Flagg.
On this episode we have former NHL player Paul Manning. Paul was drafted by the NY Yankees out of HS. We chat about his baseball career, multi-sport athletes, growing up in Red Deer Alberta, Ken Griffey Jr and even some long drive golf!
Brian Moran comes on the show and talks about his story on dropping down, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, facing his brother Colin Moran, MLB Uncles BJ and Rich Surhoff, college ball at University of North Carolina. Brian signed with the Rays shortly after the episode.
in this episode Ben comes on and talks about submarine pitching, his MLB debut, meeting Chad Bradford, being a part of 10 MLB organizations, perceived velocity from low slot and being a big hockey fan!
Trevor talks to us about his story on dropping down at University at North Carolina, MLB Debut in Toronto, grind of minor leagues "embracing the suck", growing up in Rhode Island. Great story on making it to the show as a 36th round draft pick!
Brent Cooper joins the show to chat about his playing career. Sidearmnation has put together 3 semi-pro teams for Grand Forks Invitational, World Baseball Challenge, World Port Tournament. Brent is only player to play on all 3. Brent talks about all 3 tournaments, out hitting Jose Canseco in BP, coaching Mike Soroka, coaching with Bill Spaceman Lee in Cuba, eating space cakes in Holland.
In this episode Trevor talks about his story on dropping down, MLB Debut, how hitting fungos can help you, looking forward to playing for new organization, wanting to be film critic before baseball, coming back from injury.
Former Milwaukee Brewers OF Jim Rushford talks to us about his journey from Indy ball to the show, MLB debut in hometown of Chicago, meeting Sammy Sosa, time in Indy and various winter leagues. Jim was a dual player in college and pro ball. Great story of never giving up!
On this episode Hoby talks to us about his story on dropping down, being a LOOGY, his MLB debut, playing for Augie Garrido at University of Texas, father Brian playing in MLB straight out of HS with the Jays, rooming with 3 Canadians in Clearwater.
On this episode former Brewers and now Rangers org. RHP Tim Dillard talks about his story on dropping down. We also chat about his MLB debut striking out Aaron Boone. Getting drafted as a catcher, time in Indy ball, social media following, mental side of playing in Minors, Taco Bell with George Lucas.
Ryan Thompson of the Tampa Rays talks to us about his dropping down story, sidearm pitching mechanics, college career, MLB Debut, World Series run, coming back from Tommy John and possibly a future in curling!
Roy Smith - Former MLB Sidearm pitcher (2001-2002 Cleveland Indians)
We discuss his career, story of dropping down, almost making 2000 Team USA Olympic team, Indy ball, playing as a rookie with David Ortiz in Mariners Org.
Call to the Bullpen - 9 Random Questions
If Roy could be an Olympian in any sport: Beach Volleyball