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From Phenom To The Farm

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"From Phenom to the Farm" is a monthly series presented by Baseball America featuring interviews with former & current professional players that made the jump from high school directly to pro ball, and whose experiences vary across the professional baseball spectrum. Players will chronicle their personal experiences in transitioning from high school graduation directly into the life of a professional baseball player. The competition jump, adjusting to life on their own for the first time, handling money, learning professionalism, and other various aspects that a player encounters on their jour...

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Burl Yarbrough On MiLB Changed In The '90s, His Four-Decade Long Career & More 09.05.2023 48:21

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ San Antonio Missions president Burl Yarbrough joins to walk through is career in a MiLB front office. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan McGee On The 2008 College World Series, Life As A MiLB Intern & More 25.04.2023 1:01:21

ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the podcast to discuss his life as a MiLB intern, and a trip down memory lane in covering the 2008 College World Series. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jonathan Perrin On The New Minor League CBA, What The Beginning Of The Season Is Like & More 11.04.2023 41:32

Jonathan Perrin touches on what Opening Day and the first few weeks of breaking camp are like for minor leaguers, how the new CBA will help players and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Betts On Dealing With Injuries, MiLB All-Star Games And Being A Catcher 28.03.2023 51:59

This week's guest is long-time MiLB catcher Chris Betts. Chris discusses draft uncertainty, things you can work on while rehabbing from an injury, and what you can't work on. He explains what it feels like winning a minor league home run derby and the importance of having a good agent. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kevin Pucetas On Learning The Art Of A Knuckleball, Pitching In The Futures Game And More 14.03.2023 57:17

Kevin Pucetas on going from 17th round Division 2 pitcher to a Futures Game participant, the importance of sticking to your identity on the mound, being the last cut of Spring Training and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Manuel and JJ Cooper Take A Trip Down Baseball America Memory Lane 28.02.2023 1:39:59

Minnesota Twins scout John Manuel and Baseball America Editor in Chief JJ Cooper join for a stroll down BA memory lane. They talk about the 2005 draft, being very wrong on Justin Verlander, and their favorite draft pop-up guys. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Darnell McDonald On His Time With The Red Sox, Turning Down A Texas Football Scholarship And More 14.02.2023 48:40

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ former big league outfielder and current NESN Red Sox analyst Darnell McDonald joins to walk through his career. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daniel Moskos On Pitching For Team USA, Draft-Day Pressures, Coaching For The Cubs & More 31.01.2023 58:14

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ Cubs associate pitching coach Daniel Moskos joins to discuss his playing career and future in coaching. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zack Kelly On Being Released Twice, Making It To The Big Leagues, His Outlook And More 17.01.2023 1:27:31

Zack Kelly joins to walk through his career from undrafted free agent to big leaguer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James Ramsey On Working As Georgia Tech's Associate Head Coach, His Philosophy On Leadership And More 03.01.2023 1:15:52

Georgia Tech Associate Head Coach James Ramsey joins to walk through his stellar college career, b ecoming a rare senior 1st round pick, his time in pro ball, philosophies on leadership as a player and coach and much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tyler Ladendorf On Junior College Stardom, Getting Traded In His First Season & More 13.12.2022 1:14:15

Tyler Ladendorf on making it back to the big leagues after five years, junior college stardom and being named a "hitting fellow" for the Cubs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Preston Morrison On Having One Divison 1 Offer, Pitching In Omaha & More 29.11.2022 1:25:00

Preston Morrison on going from four-time All-American to an 8th-round senior sign, winning Mountain West Pitcher of the Year as a freshman and pitching in Omaha in back to back seasons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daniel Herrera On Learning A Screwball In College, Playing For Dusty Baker & More 15.11.2022 2:13:28

Daniel Herrera on having one Division 1 offer out of high school, learning a screwball in college, going from pro baseball player to pro artist and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ron Shelton On Watching Future HOFers With The Orioles And Writing Sports Movies 01.11.2022 51:16

Former Orioles farmhand and the director of "Bull Durham" and "Tin Cup" Ron Shelton joins the podcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Past Guests Join To Tell Their Playoff Stories 18.10.2022 34:16

The latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm’ is a compilation of previous guests, including Dontrelle Willis, Chad Durbin and Chris Colabell , discussing their experiences competing under the bright lights and intensity of postseason baseball. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Simon Rosenblum-Larson On Pitching At Harvard, Founding More Than Baseball & More 04.10.2022 1:03:47

Donate to help with Hurricane Ian relief here: volunteerflorida.org. Simon Rosenblum-Larson on pitching at Harvard, the enhanced importance of every Ivy League conference game, working conditions in the minor leagues and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trevor Hildenberger On Switching to Sidearm, Being Ready To Give Up Baseball During College & More 20.09.2022 1:09:55

Trevor Hildenberger on s truggling with finances in the minors, life in the big league bullpen and how improved conditions in the minors will help the sport of baseball. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sam Demel On Being Traded And Promoted On The Same Day, Playing For Jim Schlossnagle At TCU & More 06.09.2022 1:01:37

Sam Demel on adjusting from a college bullpen to a professional bullpen, preparing for life after baseball while still playing, being traded and called up to the show on the same day and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kiko Garcia On The Little League World Series, Playing On Team USA & More 23.08.2022 1:04:55

Kiki Garcia on playing in the Little League World Series, playing on Team USA at 14-year-old and his decision to step away from baseball after college. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Devin Mesoraco On Dealing With Struggles, Catching DeGrom & More 09.08.2022 1:46:51

Devin Mesoraco on playing in the Futures Game, dealing with injuries and catching peak Jacob DeGrom. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kayla Lombardo On The Little League Softball World Series & Her Role With Softball America 26.07.2022 52:42

Kayla Lombardo on her experience playing in the Little League Softball World Series, bouncing around the diamond during college and her long-term hopes for the sport of softball. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Colabello On Going Undrafted, Playing Seven Years In Indy Ball, Fighting To Clear His Name & More 12.07.2022 2:13:21

Chris Colabello on w itnessing the Jose Bautista playoff bat flip first hand, the disappointment of going undrafted & fighting to clear his name and save his reputation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Past Guests (Including Michael Roth, Russ Ortiz and Yonder Alonso) On Playing At The College World Series 28.06.2022 37:09

Past guests detail their experiences playing in Omaha at the College World Series. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Blake Allemand On Going From Walk-On To Four-Year Starter, Incorporating Switch-Hitting & More 14.06.2022 1:06:55

Blake Allemand on earning a preferred walk-on spot at his dream school, his favorite road SEC crowds to play against, life as a utility guy in the minors and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sam Wolff On Growing As A Pitcher, The Difference Between AA And AAA Hitters & More 31.05.2022 1:18:57

Sam Wolff on getting recruited from South Dakota, growing as a pitcher at each of his three college stops, finding the right time to hang it up & much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy