Turn a Pair Baseball Podcast host Chris MacLean takes a trip around the bases with a new guest each episode. Join us as we dive in to the back story to some of baseball's most memorable events. We'll meet the players, the writers, announcers and many more that experienced it all in and around the diamond.
Episode 119: Luisa Gauci - Green River College//Driveline Baseball
Luisa's Mom signed her up for baseball at 12 because it was more convenient than softball. Baseball isn't very popular in Australia so her Mom didn't know the difference between the two.
The error proved to be a blessing. Luisa fell deeply in love with the game and has pushed well beyond the societal limits that have been placed on girls and woman in the game of baseball.
At 20 years old Luisa has made the roster at Green River College; not as a novelty but as a key member that will contribute to the overall success of the team. She lives baseball 24 hours a day. When she's away from the field, she's at Driveline where she works as the Baseball Technologies Coordinator. She gets to play with all the really cool data and technology offered at Driveline.
In our conversation she tells her incredible story, and shares tips to improve strength, bat speed and enhance arm care.
Twitter - @luisagauci
IG - luisagauic_
Derrik Watson grew up in Stl dreaming of one day playing basketball for John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. He's a pro now, but baseball is his sport. He met Coach Cal, and he shares the pivotal moment in his life on this show.
Derrik has been grinding his way through baseball. After graduating from Hazelwood Central High School, he made his way to Southwest Illinois College and eventually Murray State. After 4 years in college the Colorado Rockies selected Derrik in the 25th round of the 2017 draft. His numbers have improved every year from his freshman year of college to now.
Baseball Reference:
Position: Relief Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-2, 175lb (188cm, 79kg)
Team: Colorado Rockies (minors)
Born: August 21, 1994 (Age: 26-240d) in St. Louis, MO us
Draft: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 25th round of the 2017 MLB June Amateur Draft from Murray State University (Murray, KY).
School: Murray State University (Murray, KY)
Full Name: Derrik J. Watson
Twitter/IG:
@dwatson746_
Reagan grew up in a house full of athletes. His Mom, Dad and Sister all played sports at the collegiate level. Competition is fierce in the Todd household. Family card nights got intense during the Covid lockdown.
Reagan fell in line with the family tradition of playing a sport in college. After walking off the High School state semi finals game with a grand slam, he went off to Arizona State. He eventually made his way to Colorado Mesa University before being drafted in the 32nd round of the 2018 draft by his hometown Rockies. He's working his way up the system as a high leverage asset out of the bullpen.
When he's not making life difficult for MiLB hitters, he's running his own business; a recruiting service for potential college athletes. We talk all about his venture in the episode. Check out his business (www.toddurichrecruiting.com)
Reagan is the 4th graduate of Regis Jesuit High School out of Aurora, Colorado to join the show.
Twitter - @ReaTodd
IG - reagan_todd13
Baseball Reference:
Positions: Pitcher and Rightfielder
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
6-3, 218lb (190cm, 98kg)
Team: Colorado Rockies (minors)
Born: August 30, 1995 (Age: 25-224d) in Centennial, CO us
Draft: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 32nd round of the 2018 MLB June Amateur Draft from Colorado Mesa University (Grand Junction, CO).
High School: Regis Jesuit HS (Aurora, CO)
Schools: Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ), Colorado Mesa University (Grand Junction, CO)
Full Name: Reagan John Todd
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