This week on What's Up Pitch? I have a conversation with Larry Larson, play-by-play broadcaster for the Peoria Chiefs.
Larry gets to experience baseball from a different perspective, behind the microphone. We talk about his journey into broadcasting, what goes into calling a baseball game, and what it's like being around Minor League Baseball.
There is a lot more to broadcasting than just calling balls and strikes.
New Guest. New Conversation. Every Tuesday. No time limit.
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0:00 - First Pitch - GAME TIME.
4:52: On Deck - THROUGH THE GOOD AND BAD.
12:30: Dead Center - PLAYERS ARE PEOPLE.
21:52: Batter's Box - THE COMPETITION FOR THE 1ST JOB.
39:20: Hot Corner - STORYTIME.
49:00- Mound Visit - BE THERE.
50:05: Closer- THAT'S THE BALL GAME.
20 Oct 2026
Life After the Pros: Kyle Padgett’s Pivot
This week on What's Up Pitch? I have a conversation with Kyle Padgett.
Kyle was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 18th round of the 2005 MLB Draft. Baseball was a big part of his life, but like many players, there comes a time when you have to figure out what's next.
Kyle might be done playing baseball, but he still has big dreams and plenty he wants to accomplish in the game.
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0:00 First Pitch - Game Time.
05:24 ON DECK - Cape Cod summer.
16:25 DEAD CENTER - Is it time to leave?
35:25 BATTER'S BOX - Time to work.
45:51 HOT CORNER - Bigger Purpose.
1:21:08 MOUND VISIT - Time for reflection.
1:33:25 CLOSER - That's the Ball Game.
13 Oct 2026
Analytics vs. The Eye Test: What's Really Happening to Baseball?| The Baseball Nerd
This week on What's Up Pitch?, I sit down with Pete the Baseball Nerd.
Pete looks at baseball a little differently than I do. He's big on numbers and analytics. I grew up with certain stats, and now there are all these new ways to evaluate players.
We're talking chase rate, arm speed, bat speed, and other stats that are new to me. Meanwhile, I'm still looking at ERA and batting average.
But this podcast isn't about numbers. So instead of breaking down stats, we talk about different issues in baseball and how the game has changed.
Trust me, this isn't a conversation about numbers. It's just a different way of looking at the game.
New Guest. New Conversation. Every Tuesday. No time limit.
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Timestamps
0:00 First Pitch
0:13 Manny Machado looks at the scoreboard and is confused
3:45 Pete creates new stats
25:16 There is Money in ball, and it happen in real time
42:40 Salary Floor or Salary Cap
1:00:30 First baseball stat you should learn
1:07:54 Closer
6 Oct 2026
The Dark Side of Baseball: What They Don't Tell You| Drew Stankiewicz
Drew and I talked about playing well and still not getting your name in the lineup. He shared how he handled it and what he wishes he’d done differently.
We also got into nine years on an air mattress, getting drafted by voicemail, and celebrating a championship in Puebla.
Appreciate Drew taking the time to talk with me.
Instagram: @drewstankie175
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0:00 Introduction
3:53 Puebla championship parade
9:26 Draft notification by voicemail
38:45 Bat flips need respect
1:00:10 Control what you can control
29 Sept 2026
What a College Baseball Coach Looks for in Recruits | Jake Lindmeier
It’s Tuesday. A new guest. A new conversation.
This time I sit down with Jake Lindmeier, Assistant Baseball Coach at Andrew College in Cuthbert, Georgia.
Follow Jake Lindmeier on Instagram: @jakelindy2021 & @catchingwithcheese
Jake was previously an assistant coach at Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch, Texas and was also the bullpen catcher when the Texas Tailgaters came to Frisco in 2025.
We talk about his path through baseball, coaching, and what changes for a player when they make the jump from high school baseball to playing at the college level.
No Stats. No Scripts. Just a conversation about baseball and everything that comes with it.
TimeStamps
0:00- Introduction
04:12 — What Coaches Look for in Recruits (Good Days vs. Bad Days)
10:46 — The "Suck Less" Coaching Mindset
12:51 — Freshman Reality Check: Blending In vs. Standing Out
23:36 — The 1% Rule: 14 Minutes & 24 Seconds a Day
25:38 — Bat Flips, Celebration Culture & Passion in Baseball
22 Sept 2026
Making the Rangers, Living With Teammates, and Life in Mexico | Nick Gardewine
A new Tuesday, A new conversation, A new Guest.
This time I sit with Nick Gardewine.
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0:00- Introduction
00:15 – The Surprise MLB Call-Up & Bullpen Prank
05:25 – Making the Debut & Facing Albert Pujols
24:10 – Minor League Realities: The Best & Worst Stadiums
47:27 – Debunking the "Show and Go" Myth
55:42 – The Grind: Minor League Pay & Living in a Laundry Room
15 Sept 2026
How the Rangers Develop Young Pitchers | Zach Woolard
I have a conversation with Zach Woolard, who is a Texas Rangers Minor League Baseball Pitching Coach.
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00:00 - Introduction & Pitching in the Complex League
05:35 - Coaching in the Dominican Republic & The Same-Day Passport Call
13:50 - Translating Data & Pitching Analytics to Players
23:08 - A Day in the Life of a Minor League Pitching Coach
34:12 - Advice for College Pitchers Entering Pro Baseball
8 Sept 2026
Did Free Agency Change Baseball Rivalries? | Brian Rushing — Part 2
I continue the conversation with the Voice of the Hickory Crawdads Brian Rushing.
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1 Sept 2026
Chasing the Majors as a Baseball Broadcaster | Brian Rushing — Part 1
Part 1 with my interview with Brian Rushing. The Voice of the Hickory Crawdads who are the single A team of the Texas Rangers.
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24 Aug 2026
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