Sidearmnation Podcast - A Unique Baseball Podcast
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA 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
John Madden - Former AAA Sidearm RHP/founder of Yougoprobaseball.com
March 18, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThe founder of yougoprobaseball John Madden comes on the show to talk about his story, sidearm/submarine pitching, minor league baseball, bullpen mindset, the baseball days with no technology. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Josh Collmenter - Former MLB RHP Dbacks/Braves
March 15, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBJosh comes on the show to talk about his career. Josh was a member of our SN team that played in the World Port Tournament in Holland in 2019. Probably the opposite of sidearmnation with his high arm slot but it's still unique! We chat about perceived velocity, MLB debut, college career, international baseball, being the opening day starter in 2015, possible future in biathlon? Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Drew Miller - Former pro OF - 12 seasons - another Calgary legend!
March 11, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this episode Drew chats about his career, playing in Australia, playing a season of collegiate volleyball, Indy ball, getting to face former MLB'ers, almost hitting a bomb off me lol Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Drew Miller - Former pro OF - 12 seasons - another Calgary legend!
March 11, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this episode Drew chats about his career, playing in Australia, playing a season of collegiate volleyball, Indy ball, getting to face former MLB'ers, almost hitting a bomb off me lol
Pat Venditte - MLB Ambidextrous Pitcher
March 08, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBPat comes on the episode to chat about his uniqueness in being ambidextrous and also sidearm with both arms, MLB debut, playing for Team Italy and baseball in Europe. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Pat Venditte - MLB Ambidextrous Pitcher
March 08, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBPat comes on the episode to chat about his uniqueness in being ambidextrous and also sidearm with both arms, MLB debut, playing for Team Italy and baseball in Europe.
Richard Lovelady - Sidearm LHP KC Royals
March 04, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBOn this episode Richard comes on to talk about his story on dropping down, sidearm pitching, his MLB debut, his college career, possible future as an Olympic skier! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Adam Kolarek - Sidearm LHP Oakland A's
March 01, 2021 03:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBOn this episode Adam joins us to talk about his story on dropping down, sidearm pitching, winning the World Series last year, hitting in college, twin left-handed brother Hoby Milner and even a little long drive golf, Adam was a former teammate of long drive champ Jeff Flagg. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Paul Manning - Former NHL defenceman, drafted by Yankees out of HS
February 27, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBOn this episode we have former NHL player Paul Manning. Paul was drafted by the NY Yankees out of HS. We chat about his baseball career, multi-sport athletes, growing up in Red Deer Alberta, Ken Griffey Jr and even some long drive golf! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Brian Moran - Sidearm LHP Tampa Rays
February 22, 2021 02:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBBrian Moran comes on the show and talks about his story on dropping down, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, facing his brother Colin Moran, MLB Uncles BJ and Rich Surhoff, college ball at University of North Carolina. Brian signed with the Rays shortly after the episode. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Ben Rowen Submarine RHP LA Angels
February 17, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBin this episode Ben comes on and talks about submarine pitching, his MLB debut, meeting Chad Bradford, being a part of 10 MLB organizations, perceived velocity from low slot and being a big hockey fan! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Trevor Kelley - Sidearm RHP Chicago Cubs
February 11, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBTrevor talks to us about his story on dropping down at University at North Carolina, MLB Debut in Toronto, grind of minor leagues "embracing the suck", growing up in Rhode Island. Great story on making it to the show as a 36th round draft pick! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Brent Cooper - Former Pro Catcher (Calgary Legend)
February 10, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBBrent Cooper joins the show to chat about his playing career. Sidearmnation has put together 3 semi-pro teams for Grand Forks Invitational, World Baseball Challenge, World Port Tournament. Brent is only player to play on all 3. Brent talks about all 3 tournaments, out hitting Jose Canseco in BP, coaching Mike Soroka, coaching with Bill Spaceman Lee in Cuba, eating space cakes in Holland. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Trevor Hildenberger NY Mets Sidearm RHP
February 05, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode Trevor talks about his story on dropping down, MLB Debut, how hitting fungos can help you, looking forward to playing for new organization, wanting to be film critic before baseball, coming back from injury. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Jim Rushford - Former Brewers OF
February 01, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBFormer Milwaukee Brewers OF Jim Rushford talks to us about his journey from Indy ball to the show, MLB debut in hometown of Chicago, meeting Sammy Sosa, time in Indy and various winter leagues. Jim was a dual player in college and pro ball. Great story of never giving up!
Jim Rushford - Former Brewers OF
February 01, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBFormer Milwaukee Brewers OF Jim Rushford talks to us about his journey from Indy ball to the show, MLB debut in hometown of Chicago, meeting Sammy Sosa, time in Indy and various winter leagues. Jim was a dual player in college and pro ball. Great story of never giving up! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Hoby Milner - Sidearm LHP Milwaukee Brewers
January 28, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOn this episode Hoby talks to us about his story on dropping down, being a LOOGY, his MLB debut, playing for Augie Garrido at University of Texas, father Brian playing in MLB straight out of HS with the Jays, rooming with 3 Canadians in Clearwater. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Tim Dillard/Dim Tillard - Sidearm RHP Texas Rangers
January 24, 2021 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode former Brewers and now Rangers org. RHP Tim Dillard talks about his story on dropping down. We also chat about his MLB debut striking out Aaron Boone. Getting drafted as a catcher, time in Indy ball, social media following, mental side of playing in Minors, Taco Bell with George Lucas. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Tim Dillard/Dim Tillard - Sidearm RHP Texas Rangers
January 24, 2021 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode former Brewers and now Rangers org. RHP Tim Dillard talks about his story on dropping down. We also chat about his MLB debut striking out Aaron Boone. Getting drafted as a catcher, time in Indy ball, social media following, mental side of playing in Minors, Taco Bell with George Lucas.
Ryan Thompson Sidearm RHP Tampa Rays
January 21, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBRyan Thompson of the Tampa Rays talks to us about his dropping down story, sidearm pitching mechanics, college career, MLB Debut, World Series run, coming back from Tommy John and possibly a future in curling! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Roy Smith former Sidearm RHP Cleveland Indians
January 17, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBRoy Smith - Former MLB Sidearm pitcher (2001-2002 Cleveland Indians) We discuss his career, story of dropping down, almost making 2000 Team USA Olympic team, Indy ball, playing as a rookie with David Ortiz in Mariners Org. Call to the Bullpen - 9 Random Questions If Roy could be an Olympian in any sport: Beach Volleyball Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Roy Smith former Sidearm RHP Cleveland Indians
January 17, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBRoy Smith - Former MLB Sidearm pitcher (2001-2002 Cleveland Indians) We discuss his career, story of dropping down, almost making 2000 Team USA Olympic team, Indy ball, playing as a rookie with David Ortiz in Mariners Org. Call to the Bullpen - 9 Random Questions If Roy could be an Olympian in any sport: Beach Volleyball