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Ballpark Hunter
by Marc Viquez
A podcast discussion on ballparks from the majors down to the amateurs. We talk about everything from the current trends to the grass.
Episodes
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North Missouri Naturals - Mike O'Haver
My guest this week is the owner and head coach of the North Missouri Naturals, Mike O'Haver. He discusses how he started the Natty's three years ago, his pursuit of a ballpark, and how they wound up in the MINK League in 2026.
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Pioneer Baseball League - Al Maulding
My guest this week is Al Maulding of the Pioneer Baseball League is my guest today and he shares his connection with Red Pocket Mobiles along with the day-to-day operations of the Pioneer Baseball League as they look to expand into Orange County, California, for the 2027 season.
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Hillsboro Hops - K.L. Wombacher
My guess this week is the President and General Manager at Hillsboro Hops Professional Baseball. He talks about his rise from an intern with the Yakima Bears 25-years-ago to the Hops brand-new stadium that opened this past season.
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Dyersville Dreamers - Chris GoodelL
My guest this week is the owner and president of the Dyersville Dreamers, Chris Goodell. The expansion club will play in the Northwoods League in the summer of 2027 at the Field of Dreams Ballpark. The baseball complex is quickly becoming a hub of all things baseball, and the local surroundings…
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Red Pocket Mobiles - Dmitri Young
My guest this week is a former MLB All-Star and manager of the Red Pocket Mobiles of the Pioneer League. Young's team just completed a 96-game road schedule, and he shares his experience with me on today's episode.
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Johnstown Mill Rats - George Lucas
My guest this week is the Play-by-Play and Media Relations Director of the Johnstown Mill Rats, George Lucas. He shares his career journey to the booth oft he Mill Rats, plus his experience in radio and broadcasting the ECHL. It is quite the show this week!
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Chicago White Sox - Are the $15 tickets worth sitting in the 500-Level?
I am solo this week as I discuss my visit to Rate Field to witness the Chicago White Sox smack back-to-back-to-back homeruns and then walk it off against the New York Mets. The South Side was electric on Friday night as over 31,000 fans went home happy. Plus, I talk about what it's like watching...
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Grand Forks Spitfires - Roberto Lemus
Roberto Lemus is my guest this week. He is the GM of the Grand Forks Spitfires of the Northwoods League softball team. Lemus tells us what it's like working for a softball team compared to a baseball team. You might be surprised by what he says; enjoy the listen.
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Thrillville Thrillbillies - Samuel Goldberg
We return after a few weeks off with Samuel Goldberg, the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Thrillville Thrilbillies of the Prospect League. Sam tells us about his first play-by-play gig in middle school and his journey from Harrisburg, Pa, to Danville, Va, to Southern Illinois.
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Ballpark Travel Recap!
It's been a month, but I am back with an update on where I have been. I have seen games in Indiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and I will tell you all about them this week on the show!
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Maine Beach Ball - Taylor McFarquhar
My guest this week is Taylor McFarquhar, the GM of Maine Beach Ball. A new concept this summer at The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach. The family-friendly style of summer collegiate baseball will mirror Bananaball, but feature 7-inning games, several in-between inning promotions, and plenty of...
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Region Razzles - Becky Mateja
My guest this week is Becky Mateja. She is the founder of NWI Fun Ball and will debut the Region Razzles this summer at Oil City Stadium in Whiting, Indiana. Fans will expect a whole lot of fun with a 7-inning game that includes baseball, softball, dodgeball, a dance off, and my personal...
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Gaz - Brit Does Baseball
My guest this week is Gaz, the host of a Brit Does Baseball. It is a podcast from London that talks about Major League Baseball from a British perspective. He tells me about where his love of the game started and where he sees the podcast heading for the future.
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Lakeville Loonatics - David Tebias & Thane Hathaway
My guest this week is David Tebias and Thane Hathaway of the Lakeville Loonatics. They are in the process of buidling a brand-new ballpark and debuting a new baseball team this summer in the Minnesota Baseball Association. They talk about the formation of the ball club, the design of the logo…
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Zebulon Devil Dogz - Caleb Whittemore
My guest this week is Caleb Whittemore, the GM of the Zebulon Devil Dogz, a new ball club in the Coastal Plain League. The roster is made up of a majority of players from Australia. Whitteore shares that ticket options will include $20 all-you-can-eat and there will be a fresh new look at the...
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Columbus Scrambled Dogs - Mike Jones
My guest this week is Mike Jones, Brand Experience Lead, at Heyo. He created the Scrambled Dogs alternative identity for the Columbus Clingstone which the team will wear three times this season. For Jones, it is a dream come true and he will share the design process along with his other works in...
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Grand Island Fighting Cranes - Sam Costa & John Voita
My guests this week are Sam Voita and John Costa from the Grand Island Fighting Cranes of the Diamond Baseball League. The newly formed summer collegiate league is looking to bring family fun to Ryder Park this summer begining in late May.
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Mid-State Melon Mashers - Carter Catlett
My guess today is Melon Catlett, founder of the Mid-State Melon Mashers, a new independent summer collegiate baseball club taking the field this summer in The Triad. Catlett explains where the name Melon Mashers comes from and how it will bring awareness to a cause he is deeply passionate about.…
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Joplin Jailbirds - Donovan Harns
On this episode of the Ballpark Hunter Podcast. Today, we have an exciting guest joining us—Donvan Harns, the General Manager of the Joplin Jailbirds! We’ll dive into his journey in career, the formation of the Jailbirds, and what fans can look forward to this season. So grab your earbuds and get...
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Craig Smith - Arizona Spring Training
Craig Smith is my guest this week to talk about his annual visits to Spring Training in Arizona, plus his quest to see a baseball game once a week in 2026. Can he do it?
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Crestwood League - Rocco Mossuto
In this episode of Ballpark Hunter, we sit down with Rocco Mossuto, the owner of the Crestwood League, a vibrant summer collegiate baseball league based in the south suburbs of Chicago. Rocco shares his passion for baseball and community engagement, discussing the unique aspects of the Crestwood...
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Long Beach Coast - Ena Patel
Ena Patel is my guest this week, and she is the president of the Long Beach Coast of the Pioneer Baseball League. Excitement is high as the team prepares for its first season at Blair Field. Patel discusses the reasoning behind the name and how the ball club will connect with the local populace.
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Michael Holsinger - Ballpark Traveling
Michael Holsinger is my guest this week, and he talks with me about how he fell in love with watching minor league baseball and where his travels hope to take him this spring and summer.
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Chuck Heeman - Boulder Flatirons
Chuck Heeman returns to the podcast for a third time to talk about the new Boulder Flatirons baseball club that will take the field in the Front Range League this summer. As always, he shares his expertise on running a league and what he hopes his legacy will be with his own club, the Western...
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Windy City T-Bolts New Look - Mike LaScherve
Windy City Thunderbolts GM Mike LaScherve is my guest this week to discuss his team's new branding that includes vibrant colors, eye-catching fonts, and a whole new style at Ozinga Field this season.
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Kalamazoo Growlers - Alex Kuehl
My guest this week is Alex Kuehl, the Director of Entertainment for the Kalamazoo Growlers. He is so assured that his team puts out great entertainment that he has challenged me to visit a game at any time this season, and that it would be a 5 out of 5 in atmosphere. Kalamazoo Growlers - Alex Kuehl
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Logovember 2025 - Favorite Logos, Part II
Jason Moragas joins me again as my guest, and the two of us discuss our favorite logos of the 2025 off-season.
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Logovember 2025 - Least Favorite, Part I
Jason Moragas joins me as my guest and the two of us discuss are least favorite logos of the 2025 off-season. We pick three that did not quite do it for us, but that is not to say that they are terrible logos, just not among our favorites this year.
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OKC 89ers Stolen Jerseys 1991
I am solo for today's episode, but I have a story to share about a time in 1991 when 28 Oklahoma City 89ers road jerseys were stolen, forcing the club to wear their batting practice tops for their first road trip. I also updated a few stadium visits and highlight a few new guests for the upcoming...
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Detroit Lakes Ligers - Brandon Johnson
Detroit Lakes Ligers manager Brandon Johnson joins the show to discuss the revival of the Ligers baseball team, the deep history of Townball in Detroit Lakes, and the renovation of Historic Washington Park. Anderson shares how the team was brought back to life, why Townball has played such an...
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The Joanna Project - Mike Riefsnyder
In this episode, I welcome Mike Riefsnyder, the driving force behind The Joanna Project, an ambitious community effort to restore a historic 1950s ballpark and bring it back to life. Riefsnyder shares the inspiring story behind the renovation, the challenges of reviving a mid-century stadium, and...
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Salem Ridge Yaks - Allen Lawrence
In this episode, I sit down with Allen Lawrence, General Manager of the Salem RidgeYaks, for an in-depth conversation about one of Minor League Baseball’s most talked-about rebrands. Lawrence explains the story behind the Yaks bold new logo, why the organization felt it was the right time for a...
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Canadian Baseball League - Ryan Harrison, Welland Jackfish
In this episode, I talk with Ryan Harrison, General Manager of the Welland Jackfish, to break down one of the biggest shifts in independent baseball: the transformation of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) into the new Canadian Baseball League (CBL). Harrison shares what this historic rebrand...
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Adam Pintar - Indianapolis Indians Rebrand
My guest this week is Adam Pintar, who designed the new Indianapolis Indians rebrand. Pintar, the Senior Director of Brand, Marketing, and Communications for the club, explains why he went with the new look and how it adheres to the traditions of baseball in Indianapolis for the past 124 years.
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New Baseball Teams in Indiana
There will be a few new ball clubs in Indiana this summer, and they include the Richmond Flying Mummies, Indianapolis Clowns, and the soon-to-be-named Kokomo franchise in the Prospect League. Plus, the Indianapolis Indians rebranded with a stylish new look. It is all here in this week's episode…
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Cosmic Baseball Takeover - Eric Has
My guest this week is Stadium Journey writer Eric Has. We reflect on our recent visit to the Cosmic Baseball Takeover game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Is the Tri-City Chili Peppers brand of glow-in-the-dark baseball worth seeing when they come to a town near you?
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Dave Cottonie - Intercounty Baseball League
My guest this week is Stadium Journey's Ontario Correspondent Dave Cottonie. He has been to every ballpark in the Intercounty Baseball League and shares his stories along with where the league is heading to as it comes off one it is most successful seasons in 2025.
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Ainsworth Field - Alan Swigonski
Author and baseball fan Alan Swigonski is my guest this week and he discusses the grassroots effort to save Ainsworth Field in Erie, Pennsylvania, and restore it back to its former glory. He has been attending games there since he was a kid over 60-years-ago and wants to see a future generations…
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Great Falls Voyagers - Colin McGuinn
This week's guest is the GM of the Great Falls Voyagers Colin McGuinn. He shares his experience of working in professional sports and how that route took him to Montana. He has introduced tailgate parties at Friday and Saturday games and hopes to unveil more plans in the coming years.
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Schaumburg Boomers - Michael Larson
My guest this week is Michael Larson, Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Schaumburg Boomers. He tells us his journey that led to his current position with the ball club and how they do things a little differently.
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Ballpark Visits, $19 Milkshakes, and Flying Mummies
This week's episodes looks back at recent ballpark trips to Rate Field in Chicago and Block Stadium in East Chicago, Indiana. Rate Field is known for its amazing food and party-like atmosphere and Block Stadium is a 1942 grandstand updated for the 21st Century. I also look at the Name the Team...
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Miesville Mudhens - Brian Meyers
My guest is former Miesville Mudhens pitcher Brian Meyers who know helps maintain operations at the club's ballpark. The Mudhens are members of Minnesota townball, a collection of amateur baseball teams that have a long history dating back over a century.
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Down East BirdDawgs - Kris Dumschat
My guest this week is Kris Dumschat of the Down East BirdDawgs of the Frontier League. He is the team's Director of Marketing, Promotions & Fan Experience. Dumschat is helping to build the Bird Dawgs brand, focusing on bringing not only a talented baseball team to Kinston, but also by building a...
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Watertown Rapids - Candi Churchill
My guest this week is Candi Churchill, GM of the Watertown Rapids. The ball club plays in the New York Collegiate Baseball League and play at the Duffy Fairgrounds. Churchill is in her first season with the Rapids and has served in the same position with the Watertown Wolves of the Federal Hockey...
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Bristol Blues - Jordan Scheiner
My guest this week is the GM of the Bristol Blues Jordan Scheiner. The Blues play in the New England Collegiate Baseball League and offer an old-school atmosphere at Muzzy Field, a ballpark that has been hosting baseball since 1912. Scheiner also discusses the internship program and his…
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Vermont Mountaineers - Brian Gallagher
My guest this week is the GM of the Vermont Mountaineers Brian Gallagher. They are members of the New England Collegiate Baseball League and are based in Montpellier. Their home ballpark is Recreation Field and offers charm of the past and the present.
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Marion Hungry Mothers - Kelsey Marchant
The Marion Hungry Mothers are about to begin their inaugural season this summer and GM Kelsey Marchant is my guest tonight to tell me all about it!
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Sherbrooke Expos - Max Pelletier
My guest tonight is Max Pelletier, GM of the Sherbrooke Expos of the Ligue de Baseball Majeur du Québec. A senior amateur league in the province of Quebec. Pelletier shares his experience running a franchise out of Stad Amedee-Roy, his team's commitment to winning, and the introduction of new...
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Jersey Shore Blue Claws - What is a Benny?
My guests this week will explain all of it as they have taken a local term and transformed it into what could be one of the more exciting promotions at a ballpark this summer at The Shore. Jersey Shore BlueClaws VP of Communications Greg Giombarrese and Gianna Fiocco, Director of Promotions &...
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Richmond Northwoods League - Matt Bomberg
Matt Bomberg is my guest today and he talks about the brand new club coming to Richmond, Indiana, in 2026. The expansion franchise will play out of McBride Stadium and be a whole new era of baseball at the historic WPA venue. We discuss what will be done and who will be involved with the…
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A podcast discussion on ballparks from the majors down to the amateurs. We talk about everything from the current trends to the grass.
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