Ballpark Hunter

Khayle Flores is my guest and he talks to me about his You Tube channel Kyle Likes Waffles. He checks out sporting events in San Diego and has branched off to other venues in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. What made him record his visits and start a page, you'll find out in this week's episode.

The Southern Illinois baseball team in the Prospect League announces 5 finalists in the name-the-team-contests. Once again, I am late to the game, but thought I'd throw my 2 cents into the conversation. 

Michael Garman is my guest today and we discuss his ballpark visits throughout New England. 

Mike Sellers from Up to Chat Podcast is my guest today. We talk about our favorite ballparks from the majors to the minors, along with the question of the day: Is there such a thing s Dayton-style Pizza?

This is a two-part interview that begins with Eric Spearin, a managing partner of the Hamilton Cardinals, is my guest. He discusses the club's new identity that was recently released. The Cardinals have been part of the Intercounty Baseball League since 1958 and look to get their name out in the market. The second part is with Matt Doyle of Matt Doyle Designs in Burlington, Ontario. He discusses t...

Portland Pickles GM Parker Huffman is my guest this week. He talks about the game day experience, his rise from intern to GM, and the collaborative effort of the Pickles staff to create the whacky and strange promotions at the ballpark.

The Young Professor is my guest today and he is the game-day announcer for the Daytona Tortugas and the Savanna Bananas. Where does he find the time to fit this all in during the season? We will find out in this week's episode!

Jackson Bruce, co-owner of the Oahe Zap, is my guest this week and he talks about the brand-new franchise in the Independence League Baseball. We talk about how this name was chosen over the Ditch Chickens, the preparation for the season, and his journey in the world of sports management. 

Scooby McKay is my guest this week as we discuss Chicago foods and a little baseball. However, being from Chicago, he roots for the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, and Arizona D-Backs. Why? Just listen to the podcast!

Monica Blake of the Minot Hot Tots is my guest today. She talks about the expansion club's brand-new logo and name. We also have a little foodie talk and improvements to Corbett Field.

Adam Horvath joins me tonight as my guest. He created the website Foodigenous which explores the country's many local and regional food items from back Texas Hot Weiners in New Jersey to Italian Beef in Chicago and Goetta in Cincinnati. If you like food, this will be a podcast for you!

Sarah Roe is my guest this week and she shares her passion for leather making. Her hobby includes cutting up old baseball gloves and stitching the pieces together to make a fashionable wallet. Her interest began in January of this year and she already has more than enough demand to keep her busy for the next few months. Check out her website at https://www.stitchandroe.com/

Biko Skalla, Savannah Bananas Broadcast Entertainer, joins me today to talk about Banana Ball and the 32-city world tour for 2023. We get deep into the planning, the excitement before the first pitch of every home game, and his multiple roles with the ball club. We also discussed some of his college radio days at Z89.5 in Syracuse, New York.

Tonight I am solo but have some thoughts on baseball this off-season. First, what happened with the Weimar Hormigas of the Pecos League? They have disappeared off the league website and two new clubs have joined the fray for 2023 in Lancaster, Calif., and Blackwell, Okl. Second, my thoughts on Zach Hample and what he does at baseball stadiums across North America. Third, my view of Banana Ball and...

This week's guest is Robert Pimpser, founder of the website Pinstriped Prospects. He talks a little about his early beginnings with creating the website and then shares his ideas on how to properly market a sports team. It is a great conversation that may surprise you.

My guest this week is Brion LoPinto who is the co-founder of the Friends of Hinchliffe Stadium. The historic ballpark in Patterson, New Jersey, is one of a handful of Negro League ballparks still standing and his efforts have led to a $94 million renovation of the stadium that will be ready by opening day of 2023. The New Jersey Jackals of the Frontier League have announced that they will play the...

This week's guest is Alexander Fysh who created the logo and mascot of the Ottawa Titans of the Frontier League. 

Jacob Kindberg is my guest this week and he is the Director of Business with the Jamestown Tarp Skunks of the Perfect Game League. The Skunks have an unusual name, but we talk more about the ballpark, the transition from the minor leagues to the summer collegiate league, and our weird connection to Madrid, Spain.

The commissioner of the Great Lakes Summer Colleague League Deron Brown is my guest this week. We have a discussion about the league, it's small ballparks, supportive communities, and a bit of history. 

The New Jersey Jackals have announced they will play their last game at Yogi Berra Stadium on August 26, but have not yet stated where they will play in 2003. Speculation is that the team will play at Hinchliffe Stadium a few miles down the road in Paterson, NJ. The former Negro League ballpark is currently going through a $94 million renovation project with the hopes of professional events in 202...

Mike Falcone, Game Day Operations, of the Newport Gulls is my guest this week. The Gulls are a summer collegiate team in the New England Collegiate Baseball League that plays in one of the quirkiest ballparks in the nation. Cardines Field has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century and the tiny ballpark with its oddball outfield dimensions packs it in during the summer season.

Greg Morrison is my guest this week. He is the owner of the Medicine Hat Mavericks of the Western Canadian Baseball League. We will talk about his ownership, improvements to the ballpark and his magical 1997 season when he hit 23 homeruns, knocked in 88 ribbies, and hit .423 for the Medicine Hat Blue Jays of the Pioneer League.

Michael Falcone, Director of Operations for the Newport Gulls is my guest. We talk about Cardines Field from its quirks, unique setup, and history that should entertain everyone. Also, Newport, Rhode Island, is a special place to be during the summer months in New England.

This week's guest is Mike Bell, GM of the Wilson Tobs of the Coastal Plain League. We discuss the history of the ballpark, the atmosphere at the game, reaching out to the community, and where to find the best barbecue in town. 

Jamie Toole is our guest this week on the Ballpark Hunter podcast. He is the Chief Storyteller of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes of the Prospect League. The ball club was purchased by his ownership group this off-season, renamed, and. a fresh coat of blue paint was added to the stadium walls. However, there have been many more changes and he discusses with me what they have been and how they hav...