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PODCAST

From Phenom To The Farm

Baseball America

"From Phenom to the Farm" is a monthly series presented by Baseball America featuring interviews with former & current professional players that made the jump from high school directly to pro ball, and whose experiences vary across the professional baseball spectrum. Players will chronicle their personal experiences in transitioning from high school graduation directly into the life of a professional baseball player. The competition jump, adjusting to life on their own for the first

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65:18

Gene Larkin On Becoming A World Series Hero

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/11/16

Our latest guest is Gene Larkin, who tells the story of his pinch-hit walk-off single in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series. They also talk...College baseball in the Ivy League in the 80'sMiLB lifestyle in the 80'sWinning a World Series as a rookieLearning how to be a pinch hitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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55:10

Randall Thompson Founds Dugout Mugs After His Playing...

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/11/02

Today's guest is Randall Thompson, the founder of bat mugs company Dugout Mugs. Thompson joins to discuss his career, which included a stint in the Blue Jays organization, and how it led him to found his startup. Other highlights include...Going from being a 3 year JV player to throwing in the 90sLife in the GCL and signing as a NDFABeing his college's mascot and having an odd job of being Spiderman at birthday partiesSupport this podcast at —

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59:45

Jack Cleary Embraced The Underdog Role

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/10/19

Jack Cleary's only year as a starter in high school was his senior season. But he parlayed it into the final scholarship spot at Maryland, where he went on to become a four-year starter in the ACC. On today's episode, Cleary talks...Getting cut from his middle school JV teamCatching on as a walk-on following his senior year of high schoolDiscussing how a program turns into a winning program-Indy ball being "the most fun year of his career"Support this podcast at —

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54:42

George Iskenderian On What A Good Agent Brings To The...

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/10/05

Our latest guest is George Iskenderian, a former Brewers minor leaguer who is now a MLBPA agent. George and Kyle discuss both his playing career and current job, including...Transferring from a top tier program (South Carolina) to junior collegeHow academics factored into where he wanted to play college baseballWhen do you know your team can actually make it to OmahaLife on the "Phantom IL" and when to walk away from playingWhat a good agent brings to the tableSupport this podcast at —

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61:14

Justin Seager On Growing Up In A Baseball Family

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/09/21

Growing up in the Seager family, you might think Justin Seager had no choice but to be a baseball player. But that wasn't always the case. On our latest pod, Justin talks his path through baseball, his relationship with brothers Kyle and Corey, and so much more. Highlights include...Growing up in a house with two future big league brothersEarning playing time as a walk-on freshmanSitting through NCAA Baseball Selection SundayGoing from walk-on to conference player of the yearTinkering with your

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77:45

ESPN's Mike Rooney On His Path Through College Baseball

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/09/07

On today’s episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ ESPN college baseball analyst Mike Rooney joins to discuss his long career in baseball. He talks how to survive as a walk-on under Pat Murphy, recruiting battles at Arizona State, and what the essentials are for anyone visiting the College World Series. Other discussions include...Coaching first-rounders as a high school coachCompeting for conference titles and recruiting battles at Arizona StateFinding the right fits for his program as a Juco head

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52:00

Josh Sale On Finding Sobriety, Stability And A Second...

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/08/24

This week's guest is Josh Sale, the 2010 first-round pick by the Tampa Bay Rays. Sale is in the midst of a career comeback, currently playing in the Atlantic League six years after he was out of baseball entirely. On this episode, Sale discusses...Becoming a first-round pickHow he developed his work ethicHow addiction and off-field issues derailed his pro careerHis path to finding sobrietyWhat he hopes to accomplish in his return to baseballSupport this podcast at —

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72:17

Chris Shelton On What It's Like To Be The Hottest...

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/08/10

Chris Shelton could always hit. But the opportunity to do so, as he learned, was far from guaranteed. Shelton is the latest guest on 'From Phenom To The Farm,' discussing his career to professional baseball, which includes time as a Rule 5 pick and a torrid stretch in April 2006 that momentarily put him among the best in the game. Chris and Kyle also talk...Switching from hockey to baseball in high school. How junior college prepared him for pro ballHanging on the big league roster as a Rule

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58:53

Chuckie Fick Discusses His Baseball Journey With Big...

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/07/27

Chuckie Fick is the latest guest on 'From Phenom to the Farm!' He talks his path through baseball, which includes...- Growing up the son of a scout and nephew of an All-Star. - Transferring out of Fresno State to find a better fit.- Dealing with accusations of nepotism after being drafted.- How to improve as a pitcher at each step up the ladder.- A rollercoaster big league debut season - Why he liked MiLB bus rides. Support this podcast at —

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81:20

Michael Roth Talks Unlikely Rise As Ace Pitcher

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/07/13

On today’s episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm’, former South Carolina ace Michael Roth joins to discuss his career. He talks his unlikely rise as an ace pitcher, the mentality a team needs to repeat as College World Series champions and how NIL might help players like himself, who graduated with student loan debt.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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28:29

Nightmare Bus Ride Stories From The Minor Leagues

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/06/29

Today's pod is a bit of a changeup from previous episodes. Kyle compiles some of the best 'bad bus ride' stories from various interviews, to give you insight into what travel is like in the minors. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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42:20

Jonathan Perrin Breaks Down Baseball's Financial Side

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/06/15

Former Oklahoma State right hander Jonathan Perrin breaks down the financial side of baseball, from amateur ball to pro ball. Jonathan is an investment advisor, and he takes us through the finances of the game along with his career.- Costs of travel ball in high school- Walking on to OSU and trying each year to earn a baseball scholarship- Matching up against aces every Friday night in the Big 12- The three worst things to spend your bonus money onSupport this podcast at —

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65:46

All-American Karsten Whitson Talks Lessons Learned

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/06/01

Hindsight may suggest Karsten Whitson was wrong to turn down a $2 million bonus out of high school, instead opting to pitch for Florida. But he doesn't necessarily see it that way. On today's episode, Karsen and Kyle talk...Turning down $2million as a 1st round pickEntering college with 1st round pick expectationsPitching in Omaha as a freshmanHaving shoulder surgery during draft yearHow to contribute to a team when you can't be on the fieldPassing on career lessons via his coaching

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81:42

Eric Sim Makes High-Level Baseball Training His Hobby

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/05/18

On this week's episode, Kyle is joined by Eric Sim, the self-proclaimed king of JUCO ball and someone who has a ton of fun doing what so many players are trying now: Hit and throw with more velocity. Eric details his path through professional baseball, his goals & more in a fun conversation. Talking points include...Assimilating to Canadian baseball culture while speaking no English. Life playing junior college baseball. Catching in AZL games so hot that your catcher's gear meltsHow he

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45:31

Ex-Minor League Pitcher Turned NFL Punter Zach Von...

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/05/04

Zach Von Rosenberg was a sixth-round draft pick by the Pirates in 2009. Now, more than a decade later, he has signed with the Minnesota Vikings to chase a career as an NFL punter. He joins the show to discuss his athletic career, including...- Winning four consecutive high school state championship games.- Being signed away from his dream school.- Adjusting to the pro ball priority of development over winning.- Struggling with injuries and fluctuating velocity.- Ranking the days in-between a

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71:25

Luke Hagerty On His Unlikely Comeback From The Yips,...

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/04/20

2002 Cubs first-rounder Luke Hagerty joins the pod to discuss his career, including his 2019 comeback in which he returned to organized ball as a 37-year-older touching 99 mph, more than a decade after the yips derailed his professional career. The guys also talk...- Taking his only Division I offer as a "project"- Sharing a rotation with the 1st overall pick his junior year of college at Ball State- Struggling with pain during TJ rehabSupport this podcast at —

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58:18

Tyler Watson On The Value of Juco Ball, Arm Angles &...

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/04/06

Former minor league LHP Tyler Watson is today's guest. The guys talk...- The value of playing junior college baseball.- Struggling bouncing between arm angles and battling injuries. - The importance of the conversation around mental health in baseball. - Thinking about your future after baseball during your career. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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67:30

Yonder Alonso On Life As An All-Star, Adapting To...

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/03/23

Yonder Alonso left the University of Miami an All-American, two-time participant in the College World Series, and first-round pick who’d go on to sign a $4.55 million contract with the Reds. Without some wise foresight and guidance from his parents, he might’ve left the school a week into his freshman year, or not even attended at all.Alonso is the latest guest on From Phenom To The Farm. They talk...Baseball helping him adapt to life in America after defecting from Cuba as a child.Being persuaded

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83:50

Barry Enright Explains His Bulldog Mentality

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/03/09

Former big leaguer Barry Enright is the latest guest on From Phenom To The Farm. Kyle and Barry talk...Having success as a freshman at Pepperdine.Facing Tulo and Longoria in an NCAA regional.The importance in having borderline-outsized confidence in yourself.The benefits of playing in foreign leagues. A good story about golfing with Kevin Na. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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75:02

Marcus Nidiffer On Life In The SEC, Cape League &...

From Phenom To The Farm ·

2021/02/23

Marcus Nidiffer has seen a lot of different types of baseball. On today's episode, he talks...Facing aces and tough crowds every weekend in the SEC. Life in the Cape Cod league. Trying to stick as an undrafted free agent.The pros and cons to playing Indy ball.What makes a guy catch for 7 years in Indy ball. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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