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Turn a Pair Baseball Podcast
by Chris MacLean
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.
Episodes
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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...
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Episode 118: Derrik Watson - Colorado Rockies Pitcher
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...
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Episode 117: Reagan Todd - Colorado Rockies Pitching Prospect
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...
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Episode 116: Joel Condreay - Colorado Rockies Pitching Prospect
In the summer of 2018, Joel Condreay slashed .355/.438/.532 while playing shortstop at Whitworth University. He threw 2 2/3 innings and managed an ERA of 13.50. In June of that summer, the Rockies drafted him in the 31st round. When he received the call from the scout, he was told he was drafted…
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Episode 115: Cordell Greene - Free Agent Flame Thrower
Cordell Greene grew up in Washington state. He eventually made his way to Indiana State's roster (he shares a really cool Larry Bird story on the podcast), then to Des Moines Area Community College and finally Washington University in 2011. A lot has happened from 2011 to now and that's what this...
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Episode 114: Max Bain - Chicago Cubs Pitching Prospect
Max Bain was a lightly recruited High School pitcher that landed at Northwoods University in Midland, MI. After four solid years, he failed to land with an affiliated club. A lot of players would have quit. Max Bain is not like a lot of players. He rededicated himself to fitness, nutrition and...
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Episode 113: Justin Topa - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher
Justin Topa was a free agent on the heals of a rough 2018 in the Texas Rangers organization. Options weren't plentiful. That all changed one afternoon while throwing live BP to a few Harvard freshman. After blowing up a radar gun the coaches decided to film the session. After posting the video on...
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Noah Murdock - Kansas City Royals Pitcher
This week we sat down with Top 30 KC Royals prospect Noah Murdock. Noah was drafted in the 7th round of the 2019 draft and is spending his first Spring Training Pitching in Big League camp. The 6'8 hurler proves that pitchers are athletes. In his senior year of high school (2016) he was the...
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Episode 111: Mitchell Tyranski - Los Angeles Dodgers Pitching Prospect.
The former Michigan State Spartan was chosen in the 12th round of the 2019 MLB draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mitchell grew up in Michigan where hockey and cabin life reign supreme, and we spent a good chunk of time covering those two topics. We even learned about Detroit style pizza. What...
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Episode 110: Brendan Cellucci - Boston Red Sox Pitching Prospect
Often times we think professional baseball players walk a road paved with gold. This certainly hasn't been the case for Brendan Cellucci. In this episode we talk about scary health situations, personal mistakes and how he has worked very hard to overcome. Brendan now uses his struggles to help...
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Episode 109: Gabe Sinicropi - Williamsport Crosscutters VP of Marketing & Public Relations
How does the front office of an historical MiLB franchise cope with the rumors that they're going to lose their affiliation, a cancelled season and lost revenue? Fortunately, on 11/30/20 MLB announced the formation of the MLB Draft League. The Williamsport Crosscutters were one of five teams...
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Episode 108: Wax Pack Book Author Brad Balukjian
Brad Balukjian is a man unafraid of a big adventure, whether it's a lunar chat with Buzz Aldrin or navigating the camel clutch from The Iron Sheik. His latest adventure came to him while sitting in the upper deck enjoying an Oaklan A's game. He'd purchase a pack of unopened 1986 Topps baseball...
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Preston Wilson - 10 year MLB vet, World Series Champion and All Star
Preston, the son of former Mets star Mookie Wilson, spent his youth at Shea Stadium. The Mets selected an 18 year old Preston Wilson in the 1st round. At 23, he made his big league debut. Hearing the story of his debut gave us the chills, and Preston said he was nearly drawn to tears sharing....
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Scott Eyre - 13 Year MLB Pitcher (WS Champion)
Scott realized his dream in 2008 by helping the Philadelphia Phillies win a World Series. The title was the capstone. This episode is about everything before that led to the crowing achievement. Scott Eyre Profile: Twitter - @Scotteyre47 Position: Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Left Born: May 30,...
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Bob File - Former Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher
Bob File burst on to the scene in Toronto in April, 2001. He nasty sinker helped him earn a win in his debut. He's competitiveness in his second outing earned him a regular spot out of the bullpen. We talk about his journey from a D2 slugging Third Basemen to a high leverage Major League relief...
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Trevor McDonald - San Francisco Giants Pitcher
Host RoseAnn Sapia circled the bases with SF Giants pitching prospect Trevor McDonald. Trevor was the Giants 11th round pick of the 2019 draft. The 19 year old is quickly ascending the prospect ranking boards. Trevor shared one of the funnies stories in Turn a Pair history. Trevor's Bio: Twitter:...
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Dugout Mugs Creator Randall Thompson
Baseball has played a significant role in Randall Thompson's life. Once an undersized high school middle infielder, he grew and gained arm strength in his Junior year. He was good enough to play college ball and eventually sign as a free agent with the Toronto Blue Jays. After being cut by the...
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Logan Hofmann - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher
Logan Hofmann's road to professional baseball is well traveled. The Saskatchewan native spent two years building his profile at Colby Community College. He pitched so well that he his 2019 included an All Star game appearance in the Cape Cod League and a 35th round selection by the Stl.…
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Caleb Baragar - SF Giants Pitcher
Caleb debuted in Dodger Stadium on July 25th, 2020 and earned the win after setting down the heart of LA's order. Caleb's path to the show was bumpy and windy. His story is complete with being overlooked out of High School, JUCO, a run with the Hoosiers, an up and down MiLB run and a Major League...
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Josh Burgmann - Chicago Cubs Pitching Prospect
We sat down with former Canadian National Team star Josh Burgmann for our 100th episode. Josh was a 5th round pick of the Chicago Cubs in 2019 out of the University of Washington. We talked about the NHL's new team the Seattle Kraken, the thrill of playing baseball in Japan, the college…
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Two Strike Noise
Everyone has a favorite baseball podcast. Our favorite show is 'Two Strike Noise'. Mark and Jeff first worked together while working for the Seattle Mariners. Both had a hand in what the fans and players saw on the scoreboard at Mariners home games. During games they'd talk about the history of…
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Rachel Folden - Chicago Cubs Lead Hitting Lab Tech & Hitting Coach
Before Rachel worked with professional hitters, she made a career out of hitting bombs. A 2019 inductee in to the Marshall athletic Hall of Fame, she also played professional softball. She shares her journey and how she went from home run hitting softball star to Chicago Cubs hitting coach. Along...
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Ron Kittle - 1983 American League Rookie of the Year
Ron grew up a baseball obsessed boy in Gary Indiana. After high school he set off to make a career for himself as an Iron Worker in the Steel Mills. On a whim he made his way to a local baseball field for an MLB tryout. He made such an impression (a literal impression - you'll have to listen to...
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4th Inning Tarp Pulls are the Best
We welcome in friends from two different podcasts - 4th Inning Podcast and Pulling Tarp Podcast! The 4th Inning crew features 4 teenage baseball players that talk sports, specifically baseball. They're up and coming podcast stars. Bobby Coon (Pulling Tarp Podcast) spent nearly a decade working in...
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Joey Wiemer - Milwaukee Brewers 2020 Draft Pick
Joey Wiemer was the 4th overall pick of the Milwaukee Brewers at the historic 2020 MLB draft. The Temperance, MI native was a three sport star in High School. He had D1 football offers, but instead chose to follow his baseball passion at the University of Cincinnati. We talk about his journey…
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Demetre Kokoris - Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Coach
Energy, Passion and Knowledge are three words that come to mind when describing this episode's guest. Demetre has spent his entire life learning the art of baseball. They say baseball is a mental game. Demetre was fortunate enough to spend time with The Godfather of Sports Psychology, Ken…
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Kyle Martin - Baltimore Orioles Pitching Prospect
Drafted in the 15th round out of Fordham, Kyle quickly became a key member of the Aberdeen Ironbirds bullpen. He recorded the last out of a no hitter, the first in Aberdeen history. Host RoseAnn Sapia uncovers Kyle's favorite sandwich shop is actually owned by her Uncle. It's a small world.
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Bryce Windham - Chicago Cubs Catching Prospect
Bryce was a 3 sport star in High School. He turned down a D1 hoops offer to play baseball in college. As a Junior at Old Dominion University, Bryce was known as a 'Swiss Army knife' on the field. What he was not known for is being a pro prospect. That obviously changed. Bryce shares the…
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Ben Braymer - Washington Nationals Pitcher
Ben Braymer is a top 30 prospect in the Nationals organization, but it wasn't always that easy. With no D1 options, he spent two years at JUCO LSU-Eunice. After a dominating performance, he earned a spot on the Auburn Tigers roster. He's made the most of each opportunity and now finds himself on...
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Wil Crowe - Washington Nationals Pitching Prospect
Wil Crowe is the 4th ranked prospect in a loaded Washington Nationals farm system. He's poised to make his big league debut once baseball resumes. The challenge has been staying fit physically and mentally. He shares the unique way that he has been able to maintain his competitive edge. He's...
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Jackson Cluff - Washington Nationals
After being drafted in the 6th round, Jackson spent his first big league season in Hagerstown Maryland. Sounds like the typical Minor League story, right? Well, it's not. Jackson Cluff spent two of his college years on a Mission trip - WITHOUT BASEBALL. He is now the 20th ranked prospect in the...
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Tyler Dyson - Washington Nationals Pitching Prospect
Tyler Dyson was given the ball as a true Freshman in the clinching game of the College World Series. Of course he picked up the win. In his first year after being drafted he posted a 1.07 ERA in 9 starts. When challenged, Tyler Dyson rises. The 2019 5th round pick is currently the 17th ranked...
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Cole Freeman - Washington Nationals 2B/CF Prospect
Cole Freeman was told he's not good enough because of his size. His childhood dream was to play for LSU. His only opportunity came by way of the JUCO route. Per usual, he crushed the opportunity. Not only did he end up at LSU, but he was honored with the iconic #8 as a Senior (LSU tradition)....
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Adam Kloffenstein - Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Prospect
They say some people carry a chip on their shoulder. Adam doesn't so much carry a chip as much as a mountain range. He uses failures experienced at the High School level to motivate his every move. He shares the intimate details of his journey and how it shaped the man he's become today. Anything...
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Kendall Williams - Toronto Blue Jays
Imagine stepping in the box and staring back at you is a 6'6 man with long hair and a mid 90's fastball. Nervous yet? Kendall Williams is only 19 years old, but the Blue Jays 2019 2nd round pick and top 30 prospect is eating batters up at every stop. Even though he's intimidating on the mound…
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Josh Zeid - Former MLB Pitcher/Current Cubs Pitching Analyst
Josh Zeid's accomplishments include: Team USA U16 Gold Medal, Vanderbilt Pitcher, Big League Pitcher and WBC All Tournament team as a member of Team Israel. Josh has had an incredible run in the game of baseball. He shares fun details about that journey. We also talk about building forts, Disney...
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Rob Neustrom - Baltimore Orioles Outfield Prospect
Rob Neustrom is a man that only needs the door opened a crack to make his presence known. The best he could get after winning the Gatorade player of the year award in High School was a preferred D1 walk on opportunity. After exceeding expectations the Cape Cod League invited him out on a 'temp'...
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Rachel Balkovec - NY Yankees Hitting Coach
RoseAnn Sapia sat down with Yankees Hitting Coach Rachel Balkovec. Rachel accomplished a lot in college and as an intern that put her in prime position to climb the baseball coaching ladder. There was one problem. She's a woman. At least that's the problem that some in the game told her. How did...
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Aaron Slegers - Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher
Aaron Slegers made his big league debut on August 17, 2017 and over 6 1/3 innings surrendered 2 hits and 2 earned runs. A smooth and sparkling debut was preceded by a jagged and bumpy road to the show. Find out why he played so little his Senior year of High School. Given that, how did he end up…
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Trevor Larnach - Minnesota Twins OF Prospect
Trevor Larnach, the 20th overall pick in 2018, is the Minnesota Twins 3rd ranked prospect. Baseball has provided a number of 'pinch me' moments for the rising star. He shares his experiences hitting game winning home runs in the College World Series, a trip to the White House and getting advice...
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Derek Hill - Detroit Tigers OF Prospect
Rose Ann Sapia had the opportunity to sit down with Detroit Tigers 2014 1st round pick and current top 30 organizational prospect Derek Hill. Growing up Derek was a well rounded athlete. Baseball wasn't his best sport (he shares what was and it's a first for our show), but he knew baseball gave…
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Ryan Halstead - SF Giants Pitching Prospect
Ryan Halstead enjoys breakfast burritos, jams out to funk, old school hip hop and reggae, works yoga and meditation in to his workout regimen and throws a baseball wicked hard. He's one cool cucumber. We also cover his 2013 college season. He was the record setting closer on the Indiana…
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David Fry - Milwaukee Brewers Pitching Prospect
David Fry can hit, golf, catch and has a knack for good tv. We’re all stuck inside and David helps by sharing his favorite binge worthy television. David grew up in a Dallas suburb, played his college ball in Natchitoches, Louisiana and now is a member of the Milwaukee Brewers farm system. We…
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Hannah Huesman - Philadelphia Phillies Mental Skills Coach
Before Hannah was the Phillies Mental Skills coach, she was a D1 basketball and softball player at The University of Tennessee Chattanooga. We talk about her transition from athlete to coach. We discuss her approach to working with professional athletes. Hannah shares enough information that one...
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Ryan Fineman - Tampa Bay Rays Catching Prospect
Ryan Fineman and host Chris MacLean are both Indiana University alums. They reminisce over Kilroys, Sink the Biz at Nick's, candy stripes and the rise of Indiana baseball. Ryan was the subject of a viral video at the end of an NCAA Regional game against Louisville. He shares the details as far as...
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Declan Cronin - Chicago White Sox Pitching Prospect
Before Declan Cronin was drafted by the White Sox, he won a New York state basketball title, graduated from Holy Cross, was a four time member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and was published in Time Magazine. Declan has a passion for Soviet history. That passion stems from learning...
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Ryan Pepiot - LA Dodgers Pitching Prospect
At 17, Ryan Pepiot had a decision to make regarding academics and athletics. He had the option to hurl the pigskin and be chased by 300 pounders or hurl a rock really hard. Thankfully for Butler University he chose baseball. He went on to break the school's all time strike out record. As a…
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DJ Snelten - Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher
DJ was drafted by the SF Giants in the 9th round of the 2013 draft. He made his big league debut in the spring of 2018. Unfortunately his big league run was cut short by illness, an injury and subsequent lackluster performance. He spent 2019 in Independent Baseball. Not willing to give up on his...
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Bryant Packard - Detroit Tigers Prospect
Bryant Packard was drafted in the 5th round of the 2019 MLB Draft. He's already ascended to the top 30 prospect list for the Detroit Tigers. His journey required a lot of stops along the way. Guest host RoseAnn Sapia discusses that journey with Bryant. They discuss the origin of his name, trips…
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Ernie Clement - Cleveland Indians Infield Prospect
Ernie was a two sport athlete in Rochester, NY. When he wasn’t terrorizing pitchers, he was slapping one timers past goaltenders. Eventually he made his way to Virginia where he starred for the baseball team and ate up ACC pitching. The Indians rewarded him by making him their 4th round pick in...
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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.
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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...
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