Sidearmnation Podcast - A Unique Baseball Podcast artwork

Sidearmnation Podcast - A Unique Baseball Podcast

167 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

A unique baseball podcast - Interviews with: - current/former MLB sidearm/submarine pitchers- unique baseball stories- athletes from other sports talking baseball

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Episodes

Andrew Gross - Pro Sidearm RHP - Team Israel WBC

March 24, 2024 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

On this episope we have former Rays RHP Andrew Gross... Andrew comes on the show to chat about his college career, arm slot story, sidearm pitching, playing in WBC, playing winter ball, starting Sidearm Specialist  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Kody Funderburk - Twins LHP

March 20, 2024 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

On this episode we have Minnesota Twins LHP Kody Funderburk....Kody comes on the show to talk about his college career as a two-way player, time with the Okotoks Dawgs, grind in the minors, MLB debut, relief pitching.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Bo Schultz - Former MLB RHP

March 18, 2024 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

On this episode we have former MLB RHP Bo Schultz....Bo comes on the show to talk about his college career, transition to a sidearm pitcher than back to over top, MLB Debut in Australia, time with Jays, playing in World Port Tournament Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Ralph Garza - MLB multi arm slot RHP

March 14, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

On this episode we have RHP Ralph Garza... Ralph comes on the show to chat about his college career, arm slot story, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, playing winter ball.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Pete Hartmann - Former AAA LHP/Baseball Globetrotter

March 10, 2024 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

On this episode we have 15 year pro LHP Pete Hartmann.  Pete comes on the show to chat about his college career, journey in the minors, arm slot story, Indy ball, playing winter ball/Italy,  pitching/bullpen mindset.   Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Joe Testa - Former Pro Multi Slot LHP

February 25, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

On this episode we have former pro LHP Joe Testa.   Joe comes on to talk about his college career, time in affiliated ball with Twins/Nationals, arm slot story, playing winter ball, Italy, Indy ball.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Darrell Thompson - Brewers LHP

February 20, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

On this episode we have Milwaukee Brewers LHP Darrell Thompson....Darrell comes on the show to talk about his college career, playing Div 3/summer ball, having to go the Indy ball route, playing in World Baseball Challenge in Canada, signing with the Brewers Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Marc Rzepczynski - Former MLB LHP

February 15, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

On this episode we have former MLB LHP Marc Rzepczynski....Marc comes on the show to talk about his college career, MLB Debut, winning a World Series, the mental side of pitching.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Alexia Jorge - Current University C/USA Women's National Team

February 04, 2024 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

On this episode we have current college catcher Alexia Jorge.  Alexia comes on the show to chat about her journey to playing collegiate baseball, playing for the USA Women's National Team, softball vs baseball for girls, catching part of the game, calling pitches.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Alex Maestri - Former Cubs/Team Italy RHP

December 31, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

On this episode we have former Team Italy RHP Alex Maestri.  Alex comes on the show to talk about his baseball journey, getting signed by the Cubs, representing Italy in WBC, playing in Japan/Korea/Australia/Mexico, transition to coaching, DSL with the Pirates, starting baseball glove company Dominate  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Jake Fishman - MLB Sidearm LHP

December 21, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

On this episode we have MLB LHP Jake Fishman.  Jake comes on to talk about sidearm pitching, getting drafted out of Div 3 Union College, MLB Debut, representing Israel at both the Olympics and World Baseball Classic.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Justin King - Brewers LHP

December 17, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

On this episode we have current Milwaukee Brewers LHP Justin King...  Justin comes on the show to chat about his college career, his transition from hitter to pitcher, adversity from injuries, playing winter ball in Australia, playing in Arizona Fall League Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Olympic curling Gold medalist/former Juco knuckleball pitcher John Shuster

December 13, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

On this episode we have Team USA Olympic curler John Shuster.  John comes on the show to talk about his juco baseball career, being a knuckleball pitcher, playing catch with Tim Wakefield, getting his own baseball card, curling career.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Jeff Flagg - 2014 World Long Drive Champion/former Mets minor leaguer

November 24, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

On this episode we have 2014 World Longdrive Champion Jeff Flagg.  Jeff comes on the show to chat about his baseball career, playing college at Mississippi State, playing in the Minor League system with the NY Mets, transition to Long Drive golf and winning the World Longdrive Championships almost a year later.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Christian Dearmna - Sidearm RHP Savannah Bananas

November 19, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

On this episode we have Savannah Bananas RHP Christian Dearman.  Christian comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, college career, Indy ball, Banana ball!  Brought to you by Jbirdy Baseball Clothing...make sure to give them a follow on social media and check them out at www.jbirdy.ca Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Christian Dearman - Sidearm RHP Savannah Bananas

November 19, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

On this episode we have Savannah Bananas RHP Christian Dearman.  Christian comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, college career, Indy ball, Banana ball!  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Former MLB/Team Italy RHP Jason Simontacchi

November 14, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

On this episode we have former MLB RHP Jason Simontacchi....Jason comes on the show to talk about his incredible journey to the show, getting drafted out of NAIA, had to go to Indy ball and Italy beforehand, going to the Olympics, MLB debut, transition to coaching, going full circle with Italy coaching with them at WBC.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Former MLB Canadian RHP Matt Maysey

October 24, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

On this episode we have former MLB RHP Matt Maysey.  Matt comes on the show to talk about growing up in Canada, moving to Texas in HS, grind in the minors, MLB debut, playing international baseball, bullpen mindset.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Former NHL/Team Canada player Morris Mott

October 13, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

On this episode we have former NHL player Morris Mott.  Morris is also a member of both the Manitoba and Saskatchewan baseball Hall of Fames.  Morris comes on to chat about his baseball career, hockey career, playing in the Olympics, getting to face Satchel Paige.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Matt Kruse - Former college sidearm RHP/International coach

October 08, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

On this episode we have former college sidearm pitcher and International coach Matt Kruse.   Matt comes on to talk about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, transition to college coaching, coaching the Swiss National team  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Hyung Cho - Former AAA INF/Creator of Oppotaco

October 04, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

On this episode we have former AAA INF and creator of Oppotaco Hyung Cho.  Hyung comes on the show to talk about his college career, minor league baseball, Inter-County league, coaching career with Team Canada, Oppotaco, what infielders look for in their pitching teammates.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Jack Hardy - Former White Sox Sidearm RHP

September 21, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

On this episode we have former White Sox sidearm RHP Jack Hardy... Jack comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, time in Canada/including meeting his wife there, son Matt getting up to AAA and representing Panama at the WBC Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Gibran Hamdan - Former NFL QB/College baseball player

September 14, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

On this episode we have former professional QB Gibran Hamdan.  Gibran comes on the show to chat about his sports career, playing both sports at Indiana Univ, playing baseball for the 15u USA national team, almost playing for the Pakistan WBC team, playing in the NFL, NFL Europe, CFL  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Quintin Torres-Costa - Sidearm AAA LHP Brewers

September 05, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

On this episode we have former AAA LHP Quintin Torres-Costa.   Quintin comes on the show to chat about baseball in Hawaii, college career, arm slot story, pro career, playing winter ball in Australia.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Will Flynt - Baseball Globetrotter - Coach/LHP

September 01, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

On this episode we have former AAA LHP Will Flynt.  Will comes on the show to talk about his incredible career playing all over the world.  Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, Netherlands, playing Indy ball, sidearm pitching, now managing in the Northwoods League.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Cody Eppley - Former MLB Sidearm RHP

August 24, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

On this episode we have former MLB RHP Cody Eppley.  Cody comes on the show to talk about his college career, MLB debut,  arm slot story, sidearm pitching, playing winter ball all over.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Brant Stickel - Former Sidearm LHP Dodgers org.

August 18, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

On this episode we have former Canadian pro LHP Brant Stickel....Brant comes on the show to chat about growing up in small town Alberta, playing college ball in the States/Canada, signing with the Dodgers out of Indy ball, playing winter ball in Venezuela, sidearm pitching.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Ray Chadwick - Former MLB RHP/Head coach at TRU

August 11, 2023 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

On this episode we have former MLB RHP Ray Chadwick.  Ray comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the show,  getting drafted in University but playing football/basketball instead, drafted as an infielder then converted to a pitcher, MLB debut, time playing in Canada, playing over in Italy, coaching career in Canada.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Clayton Richard - Former MLB LHP

August 02, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

On this episode we have former MLB LHP Clayton Richard.  Clayton comes on the show to talk about playing both football/baseball in college, getting drafted, arm slot story, dealing with injuries, hitting 3 HR's in the show.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Bob Bourne - Former Stanley Cup Champion/Astros Minor Leaguer

July 20, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

On this episode we have former NHL player Bob Bourne.  Bob comes on the show to chat about his baseball career.  Growing up in Saskatchewan, signing with the Houston Astros, playing ball with Clark Gillies, hockey career including winning 4 Stanley Cups.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Tony Todd - Mickey Scales from "Little Big League"

July 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

On this episode we have former college baseball player turned actor Tony Todd.  Tony comes on the show to chat about his baseball/football career, how he got the part of Mickey Scales in Little Big League, growing up with Charlie Sheen who loves baseball, baseball in Japan.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Emerson Frostad - Former AAA/Team Canada C

June 21, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

On this episode we have former AAA/Team Canada C Emerson Frostad. Emerson comes on the show to talk about his baseball career, growing up in Calgary, playing for Ed Cheff at LC State, playing for Team Canada, Olympics, switching from 3B to C, winter ball in Hawaii.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Shari Reiniger - WBSC Technical Commissioner

June 02, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

On this episode we have WBSC Technical Commissioner Shari Reiniger.   Shari comes on to chat about Women's baseball, her role with WBSC, being involved with WBC/Olympics, two-sport athlete in college, baseball in Alberta/Canada Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Phillippe Aumont - Former Phillies/Team Canada RHP

May 24, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

On this episode we have former Phillies and current Team Canada RHP Phillippe Aumont.  Phillippe comes on the show to talk about his journey to the show, getting drafted in the first round out of HS by the Mariners,  MLB debut, playing for team Canada all over the world, velocity.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Blair Kubicek - Former PBA Head coach/Alberta baseball legend!

May 16, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

On this episode, we have Alberta baseball legend, former PBA head coach Blair Kubicek "Kubi"...Kubi comes on to talk about his career in baseball, coaching in both USA/Canada, how the Prairie Baseball Academy in Lethbridge started, dropping down some of his former players, what he looks for recruiting wise in players.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Simon Pond - Former Jays Util./Team Canada

April 26, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

On this episode we have former Toronto Blue Jays utility player Simon Pond.  Simon comes on the show to chat about his baseball career, getting drafted by the Expos out of HS, long 10 yr grind in the minors before MLB debut, Olympics in 2004, facing sidearm pitchers.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Randy Gregg - Former NHL player/owner of Edmonton Riverhawks

April 19, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

On this episode we have former NHL player and Edmonton Riverhawks owner Randy Gregg.  Randy comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the NHL via University of Alberta/Japan, time with Edmonton Oilers, baseball career growing up, Edmonton Riverhawks, baseball injuries, multi-sport athletes.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Juan Forno - Pro Comedian/former college baseball player

April 13, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

On this episode we have comedian Juan Forno come on the show.  Juan talks about growing up with the game of baseball, playing with Okotoks Dawgs growing up, college baseball career, transition to comedy, brothers playing college baseball.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Mark Hendrickson - Former MLB/NBA player

April 06, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

On this episode we have former MLB/NBA player Mark Hendrickson.  Mark comes on the show to chat about his multi-sport career, MLB debut, getting drafted 6 times in MLB draft, sidearm pitching, being a pitching coach.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Sean Johnson - Long drive golfer/former pro RHP

April 02, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

On this episode we have former pro RHP now long drive golfer Sean Johnson.  Sean comes on the show to chat about his college baseball career, getting drafted out of Juco, Indy ball, transition to long drive golf, playing hockey growing up.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Eric Owens - Former MLB utility player/Jays Hitting coach

March 26, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

On this episode we have former MLB utility player Eric Owens.  Eric comes on the show to chat about being a baseball/football player in college, getting drafted, MLB debut, hitting the first ever hit at Safeco Field, transition to hitting coach, facing sidearm pitchers.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Tayler Saucedo - Seattle Mariners LHP

March 19, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

On this episode we have Seattle Mariners LHP Tayler Saucedo.  Tayler comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, pitching, MLB debut, running into Ichiro at Spring Training, going the Juco/NAIA route.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Tayler Saucedo - Seattle Mariner LHP

March 19, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

On this episode we have Seattle Mariners LHP Tayler Saucedo.  Tayler comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, pitching, MLB debut, running into Ichiro at Spring Training, going the Juco/NAIA route.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Brennan Bernardino - Mariners Sidearm LHP

March 08, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

On this episode we have Seattle Mariners sidearm LHP Brennan Bernardino.  Brennan comes on the show to chat about his unique journey to the show, college career, Indy ball, playing in Mexico, MLB debut, sidearm pitching, possible pro boxing career after baseball?  Brought to you by Jbirdy Baseball Clothing...make sure to give them a follow on social media and check them out at www.jbirdy.ca Brought to you by Jbirdy Baseball Clothing...make sure to give them a follow on social media and che...

Brennan Bernardino - Red Sox Sidearm LHP

March 08, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

On this episode we have Seattle Mariners sidearm LHP Brennan Bernardino.  Brennan comes on the show to chat about his unique journey to the show, college career, Indy ball, playing in Mexico, MLB debut, sidearm pitching, possible pro boxing career after baseball?  Brought to you by Jbirdy Baseball Clothing...make sure to give them a follow on social media and check them out at www.jbirdy.ca Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Reggie Rivard - Former AAA/Team Canada RHP

February 27, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

On this episode we have former AAA RHP Reggie Rivard.  Reggie comes on the show to talk about his journey to AAA from Bonnyville Alberta, college career, playing winter ball in Colombia/Venezuela, playing for Team Canada.  Brought to you by Jbirdy Baseball Clothing...make sure to give them a follow on social media and check them out at www.jbirdy.ca Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Daniel Young - Atlanta Braves Sidearm LHP

February 22, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

On this episode we have Atlanta Braves sidearm LHP Daniel Young...Daniel comes on to chat about his college career at the University of Florida, sidearm pitching, time in Jays org., MLB debut.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Daniel Salmons - Actor - War on the Diamond

February 17, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

On this episode we have actor Daniel Salmons. Daniel plays Hall of Famer Tris Speaker in the movie War on the Diamond. War on the Diamond is a movie about former NY Yankees sidearm pitcher Carl Mays who threw a pitch and killed Cleveland Indians player Ray Chapman.  Daniel was also a sidearm LHP in HS.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Jon Huizinga - Former Brewers Sidearm RHP

February 12, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

On this episode we have a former teammate of mine Jon Huizinga.  Jon comes on the show to chat about his pro career, sidearm pitching, signing with the Brewers at the age of 34, becoming pitching guru at Fuel Factory, spending time in Sedona AZ. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Spencer Bivens - SF Giants RHP

December 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

On this episode we have SF Giants RHP Spencer Bivens.  Spencer comes on the show to talk about his incredible journey on getting signed by the Giants, his unique college career, going to France after college, Indy ball, playing in the Arizona Fall League.  Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn