Steven Van Ooyen & Chris Davis

Crossing Home Plate

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Crossing Home Plate: Life Beyond the Game Baseball is more than a sport. It’s a life, a dream, and—for many—a long road back to reality and a struggle with identity. Crossing Home Plate is the podcast where former and current baseball players get real about the game, the grind, and what comes after. From MLB All-Stars , Home Run Champions , and a Cy Young Award winner , to college stars , minor league warriors , and players whose dreams ended early—every guest shares the truth of what it means to give your life to baseball… and how to live when the cleats come off. Hosted by Chris Davis —Balti...

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Steven Van Ooyen & Chris Davis

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Sports

Latest episode

Aug 5, 2025

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Episodes

Crossing Home Plate with Texas Rangers pitcher Cody Bradford. 05.08.2025

In this episode of Crossing Home Plate, Cody Bradford, Texas Ranger starting pitcher and @BaylorAthletics alum, talks with Chris Davis and Steven Van Ooyen about growing up playing baseball, his reasons for choosing @baylor , and his faith. Cody also talks about how his faith impacted his identity as a baseball player and a man. #baseball #texasrangers @MLB #bayloruniversity #faith #faithjourney

David Murphy: Trusting God’s Plans in Baseball and Beyond 22.07.2025

Former @Rangers and @redsox outfielder, David Murphy, shares his life story with former 1st baseman, Chris Davis ( @orioles & @Rangers ) and host Steven Van Ooyen ( www.stevenvanooyen.com ). Growing up in Houston, Texas, David was a gifted baseball player making his high school varsity team as a pitcher his freshman year. David found his way to Baylor University to play college baseball where...

Sliders, Setbacks, and the Anchor of Faith with Shawn Tolleson 10.07.2025

Shawn Tolleson, former @Rangers and @Dodgers pitcher, shares his stories with Chris Davis (retired 1st baseman for @Rangers and @orioles ) and host Steve Van Ooyen ( stevenvanooyen.com ) on episode 3 of the Crossing Home Plate podcast. Shawn grew up in Allen, Texas where he was a 4-year letterman at Allen High School and pitched for Team USA after his junior year. He shares how a pop in his elbow...

Closing a Career with Cody Allen - Cleveland Guardians Closer 28.06.2025

Cody Allen, retired, second all time saves leader for the Cleveland Guardians, talks baseball life in college through his time in the Major Leagues. Cody shares how he struggled with identity in college after getting cut from UCF and how his faith developed during his time in Cleveland.

Climbing the Mountain Top with Chris Davis & Chris Carpenter 10.06.2025

Major League Baseball All-Stars - Chris Davis (Baltimore Orioles) and Chris Carpenter (St. Louis Cardinals) share the stories and perspectives of being on the biggest stages in baseball with host, Steven Van Ooyen. Both fierce competitors, Davis and Carpenter get real about what it was like to be in the game and what it's been like after the game. They talk about their struggles, pressures, relati...

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