Best Kevin Cron Podcasts (2024)

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Mike Lieberthal On Being An Undersized Catcher 55:14

15d ago55:14

55:14

Longtime Phillies backstop Mike Lieberthal joins the pod to discuss surviving as an undersized catcher in the minor leagues, sitting behind Darren Daulton and Benito Santiago, facing Smoltz, Glavine and Maddux, having a front row seat to the 1999 Fenway Park ASG, seeing the rise of steroids in baseball and playing under Larry Bowa and Terry Francon…

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Nathan Kirby On Dealing With Multiple Surgeries As A Pro 59:41

1M ago59:41

59:41

Former UVA and Brewers lefthander Nathan Kirby joins the pod to discuss pulling his name out of the 2012 draft, throwing a no-hitter in college, closing out the 2015 CWS and dealing with multiple surgeries as a professional. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co…

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Kevin Cron On Going From The Bigs To Playing In Japan 1:17:31

1M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

Kevin Cron joins the podcast and discusses setting the Arizona high school record for home runs, turning down the Mariners as a third-round pick, playing in the 2014 CWS at TCU, going from the big leagues to playing in Japan and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://re…

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Josh Kusnick On Being A MLB Agent 59:22

2M ago59:22

59:22

Former MLB Agent Josh Kusnick joins the latest episode of 'From Phenom to the Farm' to discuss becoming an agent as a college student, signing future big leaguers out of junior college and why he doesn't like the draft. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…

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Jesse Goldberg-Strassler On Two Decades In Pro Baseball 1:15:24

2M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Longtime Lansing Lugnuts broadcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler joins the podcast to discuss his two decades working in all levels of pro baseball, crafting a broadcasting style, his 2022 big league call-up and seeing great players like Bo Bichette, Vlad Jr. and Mike Trout come through the Midwest League. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.c…

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Clinton Hollon On His Journey Back To Sobriety 44:15

3M ago44:15

44:15

*Trigger warning for drug abuse* Former Blue Jays farmhand Clinton Hollon joins the podcast to discuss going from second-round pick to life as a drug addict, and how he’s working his way back to life and baseball. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr…

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Jeremy Affeldt On Struggling To Find A Big League Role 1:22:32

3M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Former Giants LHP Jeremy Affeldt joins the podcast to discuss struggling to find a big league role, how to pitch in Colorado, Giants World Series runs and facing star hitters in the postseason. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt…

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Dominic Cotroneo On Broadcasting Baseball 1:00:17

4M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Dominic Cotroneo currently handles stats & research on the Brewers broadcast and hosts their postgame call-in show. On this episode, he discusses starting in broadcasting as a high schooler, how calling pickleball or water polo can help calling baseball, advice he received from his dad (A's broadcaster Vince Cotroneo) and talks a little golf broadc…

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Brian Reinke On How Parents Can Help Their Kids Succeed In College Baseball 50:00

5M ago50:00

50:00

Brian Reinke is the head baseball coach at Galveston College. He talks sports parenting in the upper levels of amateur baseball, the mental preparedness needed to succeed in college and how parents can help, the dos and don'ts for parents during recruiting and how a parent's behavior can reflect on their child when it comes to collegiate evaluation…

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Aiden McIntyre On How Parents Can Help Their Kid In-Between Lessons 35:41

5M ago35:41

35:41

Former A's righthander Aiden McIntyre is a pitching instructor and content creator. He discusses how parents can help their kid in-between lessons, the importance of developing a player's own work ethic, how to make the car ride home a positive experience and why parents should avoid circumventing a coach. Support this podcast at — https://redcircl…

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Lane Adams On Sports Parenting 32:16

6M ago32:16

32:16

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ former big league outfielder Lane Adams joins to talk all things sports parenting, including red flags, dealing with failure and how to handle the car ride home. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr…

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Chuckie Fick On Dos And Don’ts Of Sports Parenting 29:37

6M ago29:37

29:37

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ Chuckie Fick returns to talk over some dos and don’ts of sports parenting. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Ryan Lavarnway On Leading Division 1 In Hitting, Converting To Catching And More 50:39

7M ago50:39

50:39

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm’ Ryan Lavarnway discusses his journey from the Ivy League to the big leagues. He talks finding motivation from coaching, working to stick behind the plate as a professional, and the joys of playing for Team Israel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Adv…

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Bryce Fehmel On Converting To Pitching, OSU's Back To Back Trips To Omaha & More 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ former MiLB righthanded pitcher Bryce Fehmel joins to discuss his career. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Trey Wilson On The MiLB Broadcaster Grind, Broadcasting Multiple Sports & More 1:03:45

8M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm’ Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson joins to walk through his journey through MiLB from the play-by-play booth. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co…

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Looking Ahead At The 2024 Hall Of Fame Ballot With Matt Eddy 47:20

8M ago47:20

47:20

On the latest episode of From Phenom to the Farm, Baseball America’s Matt Eddy and podcast host Kyle Bandujo took a look at the first time eligible players on the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot, how they stacked up as prospects, and their chances of making it to Cooperstown. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donation…

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Richie Shaffer On The Difference Between A Hitter And A Swinger & His New Book 'The Slugger Journal' 43:41

9M ago43:41

43:41

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm’ Richie Shaffer returns to talk mentally elite hitting and his new book, ‘The Slugger Journal.’ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Colby Halter On His Experience In 2023 CWS And Hopes and Expectations For His Pro Career 1:04:54

9M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ former Florida infielder and new A’s draftee Colby Halter joins to talk through his college career and expectations for life as a professional. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h…

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Jim Morris On Making 13 Trips To The CWS And Two National Championships And Much More 1:05:38

10M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Hall of Fame Miami and Georgia Tech coach Jim Morris walks through his storied college baseball coaching career. He talks recruiting future big league All Stars, his thoughts on the transfer portal and NIL, and how he pitched A-Rod on helping Miami build a new baseball stadium. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm…

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Aiden McIntyre On Making His Debut In Triple-A, Adding 10 MPH As a Professional To His Fastball & More 1:07:21

10M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm’ former A’s farmhand Aiden McIntyre joins to walk through his journey in going from junior college walk-on to firing 95mph fastballs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci…

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Ryan Ripken On Growing Up The Son Of An MLB Legend, Transferring Out Of An SEC School And More 1:02:09

11M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ Ryan Ripken joins to walk through his career in pro baseball. Growing up the son of a legend, rediscovering his love for baseball in junior college, and filling us in on where the best place to eat crabs in Baltimore is. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donat…

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Jake Lindgren On Choosing Mississippi State Over An Offer With The Cubs, Undergoing Two Tommy John Surgeries & More 1:01:04

11M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Jake Lindgren on turning down a tempting offer from the Cubs to go to Mississippi State, making it to the show less than a year after being drafted, mentally dealing with two TJ surgeries and much more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt…

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Jared Koenig On Going From The Pecos League to the Big Leagues 1:02:31

11M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm’ Padres lefthander Jared Koenig joins to walk through his career from the Pecos League to the big leagues, getting drafted but not being offered a contract and much more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br…

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Burl Yarbrough On MiLB Changed In The '90s, His Four-Decade Long Career & More 48:21

12M ago48:21

48:21

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ San Antonio Missions president Burl Yarbrough joins to walk through is career in a MiLB front office. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Ryan McGee On The 2008 College World Series, Life As A MiLB Intern & More 1:01:21

1y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the podcast to discuss his life as a MiLB intern, and a trip down memory lane in covering the 2008 College World Series. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Jonathan Perrin On The New Minor League CBA, What The Beginning Of The Season Is Like & More 41:32

1y ago41:32

41:32

Jonathan Perrin touches on what Opening Day and the first few weeks of breaking camp are like for minor leaguers, how the new CBA will help players and much more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Chris Betts On Dealing With Injuries, MiLB All-Star Games And Being A Catcher 51:59

1y ago51:59

51:59

This week's guest is long-time MiLB catcher Chris Betts. Chris discusses draft uncertainty, things you can work on while rehabbing from an injury, and what you can't work on. He explains what it feels like winning a minor league home run derby and the importance of having a good agent. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-…

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Kevin Pucetas On Learning The Art Of A Knuckleball, Pitching In The Futures Game And More 57:17

1y ago57:17

57:17

Kevin Pucetas on going from 17th round Division 2 pitcher to a Futures Game participant, the importance of sticking to your identity on the mound, being the last cut of Spring Training and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht…

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John Manuel and JJ Cooper Take A Trip Down Baseball America Memory Lane 1:39:59

1y ago1:39:59

1:39:59

Minnesota Twins scout John Manuel and Baseball America Editor in Chief JJ Cooper join for a stroll down BA memory lane. They talk about the 2005 draft, being very wrong on Justin Verlander, and their favorite draft pop-up guys. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle…

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Darnell McDonald On His Time With The Red Sox, Turning Down A Texas Football Scholarship And More 48:40

1y ago48:40

48:40

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ former big league outfielder and current NESN Red Sox analyst Darnell McDonald joins to walk through his career. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Daniel Moskos On Pitching For Team USA, Draft-Day Pressures, Coaching For The Cubs & More 58:14

1+ y ago58:14

58:14

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ Cubs associate pitching coach Daniel Moskos joins to discuss his playing career and future in coaching. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Zack Kelly On Being Released Twice, Making It To The Big Leagues, His Outlook And More 1:27:31

1+ y ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Zack Kelly joins to walk through his career from undrafted free agent to big leaguer. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Baseball America

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James Ramsey On Working As Georgia Tech's Associate Head Coach, His Philosophy On Leadership And More 1:15:52

1+ y ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Georgia Tech Associate Head Coach James Ramsey joins to walk through his stellar college career, becoming a rare senior 1st round pick, his time in pro ball, philosophies on leadership as a player and coach and much more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…

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Tyler Ladendorf On Junior College Stardom, Getting Traded In His First Season & More 1:14:15

1+ y ago1:14:15

1:14:15

Tyler Ladendorf on making it back to the big leagues after five years, junior college stardom and being named a "hitting fellow" for the Cubs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Preston Morrison On Having One Divison 1 Offer, Pitching In Omaha & More 1:25:00

1+ y ago1:25:00

1:25:00

Preston Morrison on going from four-time All-American to an 8th-round senior sign, winning Mountain West Pitcher of the Year as a freshman and pitching in Omaha in back to back seasons. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red…

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Daniel Herrera On Learning A Screwball In College, Playing For Dusty Baker & More 2:13:28

1+ y ago2:13:28

2:13:28

Daniel Herrera on having one Division 1 offer out of high school, learning a screwball in college, going from pro baseball player to pro artist and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Ron Shelton On Watching Future HOFers With The Orioles And Writing Sports Movies 51:16

1+ y ago51:16

51:16

Former Orioles farmhand and the director of "Bull Durham" and "Tin Cup" Ron Shelton joins the podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Baseball America

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Past Guests Join To Tell Their Playoff Stories 34:16

1+ y ago34:16

34:16

The latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm’ is a compilation of previous guests, including Dontrelle Willis, Chad Durbin and Chris Colabell , discussing their experiences competing under the bright lights and intensity of postseason baseball. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries…

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Simon Rosenblum-Larson On Pitching At Harvard, Founding More Than Baseball & More 1:03:47

1+ y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Donate to help with Hurricane Ian relief here: volunteerflorida.org. Simon Rosenblum-Larson on pitching at Harvard, the enhanced importance of every Ivy League conference game, working conditions in the minor leagues and much more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redci…

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Trevor Hildenberger On Switching to Sidearm, Being Ready To Give Up Baseball During College & More 1:09:55

1+ y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Trevor Hildenberger on struggling with finances in the minors, life in the big league bullpen and how improved conditions in the minors will help the sport of baseball. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac…

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Sam Demel On Being Traded And Promoted On The Same Day, Playing For Jim Schlossnagle At TCU & More 1:01:37

1+ y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Sam Demel on adjusting from a college bullpen to a professional bullpen, preparing for life after baseball while still playing, being traded and called up to the show on the same day and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http…

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Kiko Garcia On The Little League World Series, Playing On Team USA & More 1:04:55

1+ y ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Kiki Garcia on playing in the Little League World Series, playing on Team USA at 14-year-old and his decision to step away from baseball after college. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Devin Mesoraco On Dealing With Struggles, Catching DeGrom & More 1:46:51

1+ y ago1:46:51

1:46:51

Devin Mesoraco on playing in the Futures Game, dealing with injuries and catching peak Jacob DeGrom. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Baseball America

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Kayla Lombardo On The Little League Softball World Series & Her Role With Softball America 52:42

2y ago52:42

52:42

Kayla Lombardo on her experience playing in the Little League Softball World Series, bouncing around the diamond during college and her long-term hopes for the sport of softball. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.…

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Chris Colabello On Going Undrafted, Playing Seven Years In Indy Ball, Fighting To Clear His Name & More 2:13:21

2y ago2:13:21

2:13:21

Chris Colabello on witnessing the Jose Bautista playoff bat flip first hand, the disappointment of going undrafted & fighting to clear his name and save his reputation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac…

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Past Guests (Including Michael Roth, Russ Ortiz and Yonder Alonso) On Playing At The College World Series 37:09

2y ago37:09

37:09

Past guests detail their experiences playing in Omaha at the College World Series. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Baseball America

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Blake Allemand On Going From Walk-On To Four-Year Starter, Incorporating Switch-Hitting & More 1:06:55

2y ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Blake Allemand on earning a preferred walk-on spot at his dream school, his favorite road SEC crowds to play against, life as a utility guy in the minors and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Sam Wolff On Growing As A Pitcher, The Difference Between AA And AAA Hitters & More 1:18:57

2y ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Sam Wolff on getting recruited from South Dakota, growing as a pitcher at each of his three college stops, finding the right time to hang it up & much more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Danny Black On Speed Changes, Nearly Quitting The Sport & Learning Work Ethic In Juco 1:31:38

2y ago1:31:38

1:31:38

Danny Black on playing in the final CWS at Rosenblatt Stadium, how having speed changes your approach at the plate, nearly quitting baseball after his senior year of HS & much more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc…

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Ryan Dempster On His 16-Year Career, Being Traded, Learning From Greg Maddux & More 1:31:11

2y ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Ryan Dempster joins the latest episode to discuss his 16-year MLB career, being traded during his first professional season, lessons learned from picking the brain of Greg Maddux and much more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt…

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