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Out of Left Field

422 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 295 ratings

Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield go behind-the-scenes on Mississippi State and college sports.

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Episode 22: Former head coach Pat McMahon and former baseball great Jeffrey Rea

April 08, 2020 23:00 - 49 minutes - 38.1 MB

Pat McMahon served as head coach at State in 1998-2001 after a long career as an assistant under Ron Polk. Jeffrey Rea set the MSU school record for hits in his career and held that record until last year.

Episode 21: Heartland Catfish Interview - Kyle Peterson

April 06, 2020 19:45 - 13 minutes - 9.92 MB

ESPN's Kyle Peterson joins the show to talk about the NCAA ruling regarding spring athletes.

Episode 20: Interview - Former Bulldog Barry Winford

April 06, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 7.48 MB

Barry Winford joins the show to talk about the great teams from the late 80's and shares his thoughts on the new SBA loan programs.

Episode 19: April 2, 2020 - ESPN's Kyle Peterson, former Bulldog Barry Winford and a look back at Bulldog Shortstops

April 02, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 39.4 MB

ESPN's College Baseball Analyst Kyle Peterson discusses the extra year for college baseball players, Barry Winford talks late 80's baseball and the SBA Loan Program, and a look back at great Bulldog Shortstops.

Episode 17: Heartland Catfish Interview - Ben McDonald

March 29, 2020 14:30 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MB

SEC College Baseball analyst Ben McDonald joins Bart and Charlie to share his thoughts on the current state of college baseball, his thoughts on arm injuries, and how the interest in SEC baseball has grown in the past 20 years.

Episode 18: Country Music artist/songwriter HARDY

March 29, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MB

He grew up in Philadelphia, MS...a huge State fan....and has written some of the biggest songs in country Music. HARDY talks Mississippi State, the music industry, and the background to writing God's Country, a song Blake Shelton took to #1.

Episode 16: March 25 - Ben McDonald, HARDY, and a look back at the 2012 SEC Baseball Tournament

March 26, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 38.4 MB

Former big league star and college baseball analyst Ben McDonald discusses the current times in college baseball, country music singer/songwriter HARDY talks what goes into writing a hit and his love for Mississippi State.

Episode 15: Interview - Buck Showalter

March 22, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

Buck Showalter joins the show to share his experiences on coaching after a stoppage, his thoughts on analytics in the game, and his time in Starkville as a Mississippi State Bulldog.

Episode 14: March 18 - Buck Showalter, Dr. Cliff Story of the MSU Health Center, and a look at life without baseball

March 19, 2020 02:00 - 47 minutes - 35.9 MB

Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield talk about life without baseball, go in-depth with Buck Showalter, and have a health update with Dr. Cliff Story.

Episode 13: INTERVIEW - MLB Agent Bo McKinnis

March 15, 2020 22:00 - 14 minutes - 11.1 MB

Bo McKinnis talks to Bart and Charlie about how he got his start as an agent, the impact Ron Polk had on him coming to Mississippi State, and much more.

Episode 12: Left Field - Dogs go 5-0 vs Quinnipiac and Texas Tech

March 12, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutes - 38.8 MB

Bart and Charlie look back at the great week of baseball as Mississippi State sweeps Quinnipiac and Texas Tech.

Episode 11: Heartland Catfish Interview - Mitch Moreland

March 07, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.9 MB

A native of Amory, Mitch Moreland played baseball at Mississippi State from 2005-2007. Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield chat with Mitch about his time at Mississippi State, being a two-way player in college, his current views of college baseball, his playing days with the Rangers, and what it's like to be the "old guy" in the Red Sox clubhouse.

Episode 10: Out of Left Field - Look back at Long Beach State series and Quinnipiac preview

March 05, 2020 02:45 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MB

Former Bulldog Mitch Moreland joins Bart and Charlie to talk about life in the big leagues, memories of playing at State, and spring training. The guys recap the weekend at Long Beach State, share their memories of big moments in Mississippi State baseball history, and preview the final non-conference weekend series with Quinnipiac.

Episode 9: INTERVIEW - Bulldog Great Jay Powell

February 29, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 6.46 MB

Each week on Out of Left Field, Bart and Charlie interview a former Bulldog player, coach, or a baseball personality. This week, former Bulldog Jay Powell joins the guys. Powell played his collegiate baseball at Mississippi State from 1991 to 1993 and played in the big leagues from 1995-2005. Powell won a World Championship with the Marlins in 1997 and was the winning pitcher in Game 7 of the World Series.

Episode 8: Out of Left Field - Oregon State Recap, Jay Powell interview, Long Beach State preview

February 27, 2020 02:00 - 48 minutes - 36.3 MB

Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield recap the past week of Mississippi State baseball. State took 2 of 3 from Oregon State and split in the midweek vs Texas Southern and Alcorn State. The guys go in-depth into the 1997 NCAA Regional, highlighted by two complete games from Eric Dubose, and close the show with a weekend preview of Long Beach State.

Episode 7: INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE - Bulldog Great Eric Dubose

February 22, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.43 MB

Eric Dubose joins Bart and Charlie to discuss pitching as a true freshman, the mindset that goes into being a successful pitcher, and what he's currently doing.

Episode 6: Out of Left Field - Wright State Recap, Eric Dubose, and Oregon State Preview

February 20, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 37.3 MB

State sweeps Wright State to open the season. Bart and Charlie look back at great left-handed pitchers in Bulldog history. One of those great LHP joins in as Eric Dubose talks about his time at State, starting on the mound as a freshman, the mindset of getting tough outs, and what he's up to these days. And finally, a look ahead to a huge, early season series with Oregon State.

Episode 5: Out of Left Field presented by Farm Bureau 2.12.2020

February 13, 2020 03:00 - 53 minutes - 40.7 MB

Bart and Charlie recap their draft, talk about their memorable Opening Weekends, and preview the 2020 Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Episode 4: Out of Left Field 2.4.20 - Show 2 of the Draft

February 05, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield continue their draft of the top players to play at Mississippi State from 1975 until today. The caveat...no players who played in the big leagues, and no current minor leaguers.

Episode 3: Out of Left Field - Part 2 of Bulldog Baseball Draft

January 30, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MB

After Charlie went pitching heavy in the opening rounds, he looks to shore up his defense. Meanwhile Bart looks to build his bullpen and get a big HR threat in his order.

Episode 2: Out of Left Field - Part 1 of Bulldog Baseball Draft

January 30, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 84.5 MB

Charlie throws a curveball with the opening pick, and goes heavy with pitching early. Bart combats with some long ball hitters early. Listen here for Part 1 of the opening night of the Out of Left Field draft.

Episode 1: Out of Left Field - Introduction 1.13.2020

January 13, 2020 22:00 - 4 minutes - 10.7 MB

Mississippi State baseball has long been a program with a deep tradition. The stadium, the players, and the most of all, the fans. Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield highlight one of the top programs in college baseball.