Chasing the Game is a storytelling podcast about the players who live through baseball’s hardest truths — the slumps, the cuts, the injuries, the doubt, and the quiet moments where walking away feels easier than grinding forward. Each episode follows a high school, college athlete or coach as they navigate the journey behind the jersey — the failures that shaped them, the pressure they carry, and the fight to keep chasing the game they love. If you’re a parent, coach, or player who knows baseball is a game of survival, this is your story too.
In this episode of Chasing the Game, we sit down with Randy Lewandowski—a man who’s spent more than 30 years building a career in baseball from the ground up.
From his early days as an intern to leading the Indianapolis Indians, Lewandowski shares what it takes to grow within the game, adapt through change, and lead an organization that’s become a staple in the community.
This conversation goes beyond the front office.
It’s about patience in a fast-moving world…
leadership when no one’s watching…
and the long game it takes to build something that lasts.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to stay in the game—this one’s for you.
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23 Mar 2026
Cooper Collins: From Vincennes to Team USA
Cooper Collins is quickly becoming one of the top catchers in the Class of 2027. A Team USA standout and Texas A&M commit, Collins credits his development to competing with the Indiana Bulls, where his game behind the plate took off. In this episode of Chasing the Game, he shares his journey from small-town Indiana to the national stage, the responsibility of leading a pitching staff, and what’s ahead as his career continues to climb.
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5 Mar 2026
Chasing the Game- Dan Held, Indiana Bulls President
On this episode of Chasing the Game, we sit down with Dan Held, president of the Indiana Bulls, one of the top travel baseball organizations in the Midwest. Held discusses how the Bulls built their reputation for developing high-level talent and helping players reach the next level of the game.
We talk about the growth of travel baseball in Indiana, what truly separates elite programs from the rest, and how recruiting has evolved in today’s landscape. Held also shares his philosophy on player development, the importance of culture within an organization, and what young athletes—and their parents—should know if they want to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
It’s a great behind-the-scenes look at the modern youth baseball world and what it really takes to chase the game. ⚾
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20 Feb 2026
Aiden Smith: From Shelbyville to the SEC
Shelbyville High School standout Aiden Smith joins Chasing the Game to talk about his journey from Indiana high school baseball to committing to Kentucky and the SEC.
We dive into the recruiting process, what separated Kentucky from the rest, how Indiana baseball continues to rise, and what it takes mentally and physically to prepare for college baseball at the highest level.
If you’re a player chasing that next step — or a parent navigating recruiting — this episode delivers real insight from someone living it.
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13 Feb 2026
Inside Indiana Baseball: Cooper Trinkle on Recruiting, Rankings & The Future of the Game
Indiana baseball continues to grow — and few people see it closer than Cooper Trinkle of Prep Baseball Report Indiana.
On this episode of Chasing the Game, Cooper joins Phil Sanchez to break down the evolution of high school baseball in the Hoosier State, how recruiting has changed in the NIL and transfer portal era, and what college coaches are really looking for right now.
They dive into player development, exposure events, rankings, the rise in velocity across the state, and why Indiana continues to produce high-level talent year after year.
If you're a player, parent, or coach navigating today’s recruiting landscape — this is one you won’t want to miss.
🎙️ Chasing the Game — where Indiana baseball stories live.
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9 Feb 2026
Inside IU Baseball: Recruiting, Growth, and the Ripple Effect of Winning
On this episode of Chasing the Game, we sit down with Zach Weatherford, recruiting coordinator and hitting coach for Indiana Hoosiers baseball.
We talk about expectations for the upcoming season, how baseball in Indiana continues to grow at every level, and what the recruiting process really looks like for high school players and families. Zach also explains how success in one program — like Indiana football — creates momentum across the entire athletic department, including baseball.
A must-listen for players, parents, coaches, and anyone chasing the game in Indiana.
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2 Feb 2026
Shaping the Game with Noblesville Head Baseball Coach Justin Keever
Justin Keever has been a steady force in Indiana high school baseball for more than two decades. As the head coach at Noblesville High School since the 2004–05 season, he’s built the Millers into a perennial contender, highlighted by a 2014 state championship and a reputation for developing players the right way.
In this episode of Chasing the Game, Coach Keever joins the show to talk about building a winning culture, the evolution of Indiana high school baseball, and his role on the Executive Council of the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association. We also dive into the ongoing discussions surrounding potential changes to the IHSAA baseball playoff format—and what those changes could mean for players, coaches, and communities across the state.
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21 Jan 2026
Lincoln Hoffman: Playing for Something Bigger
Some players chase stats.
Some chase scholarships.
Lincoln Hoffman is chasing something far more meaningful.
On this episode of Chasing the Game with Phil Sanchez, we sit down with the Westfield High School baseball player whose motivation was forged far from the diamond.
Inspired by his sister Londyn’s fight against cancer — and her strength as a two-time survivor — Lincoln turned family adversity into purpose, launching Play for the Ones Who Can’t, a fundraiser that’s already making an impact well beyond the game.
This is a conversation about perspective, resilience, and what happens when an athlete realizes the game is just part of the story.
Lincoln Hoffman isn’t just playing baseball.
He’s playing for something bigger.
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