260 Dugout

DC is joined by Fort Wayne Tincaps pitcher Jamie Hitt, who was just named the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week. 

DC is joined by Saint Francis softball junior infielder Abby Robakowski to talk about becoming the new all-time home run leader, transferring to USF, the team breaking the single-season win record, and much more. 

DC is joined by Ben Keating from the NABF's Fort Wayne Devils to learn a little more about the team and the league. The 260 Dugout Podcast is sponsored by McMahon's Best One Auto, GSP Hitting & Old Fort Baseball Co.

DC is joined by Fort Wayne Tincaps manager Jonathan Matthews to preview the upcoming 2026 season, and Tincaps broadcaster Mike Maahs. 

DC is joined by former Carroll Charger and current first baseman for the #1 ranked Taylor Trojans, Jordan Malott to talk about his impressive season thus far, and much more. 

DC is joined by seniors Jacob Erb, Gray Stockwell, and head coach Nick Byall to preview the 2026 season for the Homestead Spartans. 

DC is joined by Snider Panthers junior star Isaiah Snavely, Brady Keck, Jack Mohrman, and head coach Josh Clinkenbeard to preview the upcoming season for the Panthers. 

DC is joined by Concordia Cadets senior players Carson Rupley, Drew Belschner, Lanard Foster Jr., Cooper Steele, and new head coach Randy Jackemeyer to preview the season. 

DC is joined by Dylan Todd, Malachi Williams, Evan DeJesus, head coach Connor Adams and assistant coach Caleb Graff to preview Bruins baseball for this season. 

DC broadcasts live from HS Baseball Media Day and chats with Jylenn Bounket, Colton Huddleston, Dylan Wilson, Khamarius Harris, and Legends head coach Joel Beghtel. 

DC is joined by DeKalb junior players; Malachi Webb, Miles Brockhouse, Drake Hall, Brady Vince, Dalton Cox, and DeKalb head coach Collin Bice to preview the 2026 season. 

DC travels to Derbyshire Field to chat with South Side players David Sandoval, Cameron Culver, and Archers head coach Matt Hille to preview the 2026 season. 

DC is joined by Manchester Spartans baseball coach Rick Espeset and pitcher Ty Layson to preview the upcoming 2026 season for the Spartans. 

DC is joined by Indiana Tech Warriors baseball coach Kip McWilliams to preview the 2026 season. 

DC Hendrix is joined by USF Softball coach Ryan Bolyn joins to preview the 2026 season, senior Lady Cougars pitcher (from Northrop) Alexa Huth joins as well. 

DC Hendrix is joined by The University of Saint Francis baseball coach Dustin Butcher, and senior baseball player Kasen Oribello to preview the upcoming 2026 season. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Logan Wiening of Old Fort Baseball Company to talk about some of his merchandise to celebrate the history of black baseball in Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne baseball historian Tim Tassler joins to talk about the history of Negro League teams visiting in Fort Wayne, black baseball in Fort Wayne, and more. 

DC Hendrix is back with Season 2 of the 260 Dugout Podcast. His first episode he was able to catch up with Andrew Saalfrank, former Heritage Patriots pitcher, who went to play at Indiana and is now with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Disclaimer: This chat occurred prior to Saalfrank's injury that sidelines him for 2026. 

DC is joined by Logan Wiening from the Old Fort Baseball Company to recap Season 1 of the podcast and recap 2025 for Old Fort Baseball Co., and more. 

DC Hendrix heads to Angola, Indiana, to cover Trine University softball and baseball with coach Don Danklefsen and Brett Radcliffe. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Murray State's Graham Kelham to reflect on pitching in the College World Series, playing for Saint Francis, and more. Homestead's Charlie Herr joins to talk about his recent college commitment to Indiana University, and much more. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Fort Wayne native, former Norwell star pitcher and MLB pitcher Jarrod Parker. Parker was drafted out of high school in the 2007 MLB Draft with the 9th overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also pitched for the Oakland Athletics before retiring due to injuries. He is now working with the Philadelphia Phillies. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Tom Davidson, who is the manager of the Fort Wayne Jackers (NABF) to learn more about the team and league. Davidson also coaches at Manchester University. Former South Side Archers baseball star/Indiana Hoosier pitcher Will Coursen-Carr joins (22:50) to talk about playing for the Jackers and what he's up to now. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Cooper Trinkle (Scouting Director of Prep Baseball Indiana) to talk about how he began covering Indiana high school baseball, highlight some kids from the Fort Wayne area, and much more. 

DC Hendrix is joined by area scout Newell Phebus. He also a recruiting coordinator for Glen Oaks College, and runs the Marucci Prospects Northern Indiana travel baseball team. He comes on to highlight a new fall baseball league that has hit the Fort Wayne area and talks about some of the 2-6-0 area kids he watched play. Parker Daugherty (Huntington North & Summit City Sluggers) was one of the players named as a player of the week and he joins the pod as well. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Fort Wayne Tincaps team president Mike Nutter to reflect on his time so far in Fort Wayne, how he got started working in the game of baseball, Fort Wayne Wizards, the process of switching to the Tincaps, and much more. 

Hayden Jones from the 260 Baseball Club joins to reflect on growing up in a baseball family. Reflects on his time at Carroll High School, college career with Mississippi State and joining the Reds organization. Now he is a catching coach for Indiana Tech University and will be coaching the 15U Parkview Sports Medicine TinCaps travel team. 

DC Hendrix is joined by private pitching coach Blaine McRae to reflect on his days in Foster Park Little League, South Side, and Saint Francis Cougars. His journey to college ball is unlike others, but it has led him to becoming a pitching coach for players in and around the Fort Wayne area. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Fort Wayne native and Philadelphia Phillies scout Justin Munson to reflect on his baseball days in Fort Wayne, talks about how he became a scout, process joining the Phillies, things scouts look for in prospects, and much more. 

DC Hendrix is joined by his high school baseball coach Matt Harmon. He reflects on his days coaching at South Side High School, talks about coaching at Blackhawk Christian and the Georgetown 11U All-Star team he led to the state tournament in Brownsburg, plus more. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Homestead's Johnnie Ankenbruck to talk about winning the Johnny Bench Award (top HS catcher in Indiana), being forced to switch commitment from PFW to Huntington, and much more. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Ryan Woodward from IWBC (International Women's Baseball Center) to celebrate Women In Baseball Week and dig into some of the history of women's baseball in Fort Wayne, the WPBL debuting in 2026 & much more. 

DC Hendrix visits the GSP Hitting facility in Fort Wayne to chat with Justin Glass. They discuss all of the services GSP provides and have a candid conversation for parents, players, and organizations about travel baseball. 

DC heads to Hawley Field to recap the Snider Panther's 2025 baseball season. It was raining and pouring, so this podcast comes from the press box at the field. Junior (senior-to-be) Jack Mohrman, Sophomore (junior-to-be) Isaiah Snavely, and coach Josh Clinkenbeard join the 260 Dugout to recap 2025 and look ahead to 2026. 

DC is joined by former Carroll Chargers pitcher Jake Shirk. Jake was drafted in the 2024 MLB Draft in the 18th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is now in High-A with the Greensboro Grasshoppers and helped contribute to a perfect game on 4th of July. He reflects on his journey so far and much more. 

DC heads out to Canterbury Fields to chat with Reed Hayes (graduating senior headed to U Indy), upcoming juniors JP Rohrer, Noah Hayes, plus legendary coach Bubba McMahon joins the pod from the Canterbury dugout. 

DC is joined by Norwell baseball coach Christian Bohata and junior pitcher/outfielder Noah Schamerloh to recap the 2025 season, and much more. 

DC is getting ready for the Vintage Baseball Showcase in Fort Wayne on Saturday, June 28th at Lawton Park at 2pm. Also, Homestead's Luke Riha joins to recap his HS career, experience with travel ball and look ahead to his next chapter at Toledo, Midwest League Pitcher of the Week, Fort Wayne Tincaps pitcher Eric Yost joins the show. 

DC is joined by Mike Miller, coach of Brooks Construction for a bonus episode. The Junior League team (Ages 13-15) just won the city championship. Coach Miller talks about his team, what it means to win a city title as coach & much more. 

DC recaps his IHSAA Semi-State baseball experience in South Bend. Snider, Canterbury, and Norwell all fall. Former East Noble, Indiana Hoosier and current South Bend Cubs pitcher Brayden Risedorph joins the show live from Parkview Field. Tommy Schoegler from Parkview Sports Medicine joins to talk about the new youth travel baseball team PSM Tincaps, and more. 

DC takes a look at a few area teams playing in IHSAA Semi-State baseball this weekend and is joined by Fort Wayne native, former Blackhawk Christian Braves baseball player, Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodon and current head coach at Eastern Oklahoma State Dru Sebastian.

DC Hendrix is joined by Josh VanMeter in the 260 Dugout. He reflects on his playing years at Norwell, MLB, his baseball training opportunities with Parkview Sports Medicine, and much more. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Logan Wiening of Old Fort Baseball Co. to talk about the company, baseball in Fort Wayne, upcoming Vintage Baseball Showcase, and much more. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Indiana Tech men's baseball coach Kip McWilliams to talk about his 19-year journey as the coach of the Warriors, recaps the 2025 season, and much more. 

DC Hendrix is joined by World Baseball Academy's Caleb Kimmel to highlight WBA, their plans for the future, and much more. 

DC Hendrix is joined by Leo Lions baseball coach Gary Rogers to talk about winning his 600th game, reflects on his time as a player, some of his favorite baseball stories, the Leo Lions program, and much more. 

DC Hendrix brings a debut episode of The 260 Dugout Podcast. In his first episode, he is joined by former Northrop Bruins standout pitcher, who is now in Triple-A in the Chicago White Sox organization. He joins the dugout to discuss baseball in Fort Wayne, his journey to college and the pros.