Moms and Baseball

Moms and How to Take Better Baseball Photos This is Episode 34 of Moms and Baseball podcast. Today, we offer tips for taking better action shots of baseball players. We are not experts, but are simply sharing our experience from trial and error. We wanted this episode to focus on helping the sports parent who knows nothing about photography and thought that advice may be more applicable coming fro...

In this episode we discuss one of Stephanie's favorite questions for guests, superstitions. Listen in as we discuss our superstitions, as well as some MLB players. We also included some common baseball ones. Never step on the chalk lines coming on or off the field. Never talk about a no-hitter or perfect game when a game is in progress. Repetitive batting stance rituals. Flipping a rally hat...

In this episode, we interview Val Paredes —veteran baseball mom to Tim Melville. You may have seen Tim Melville’s name in the news recently as he is a pitcher in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) in Taiwan and just threw the first no hitter of 2021. See his No-Hitter MVP dance here , and his 2020 Freestyle MVP dance here . Before playing in the CPBL, Tim was an MLB Journeyman, playin...

Patrick and Trevor do another Dads Takeover episode, and this time talk about the Saginaw Bay Riverdawgs' annual spring training in Orange Beach/Gulf Shores, Alabama. They are joined by Brian Stephens (Diana's often-mentioned brother) to discuss the history of the trip for the Riverdawgs and Swan Valley High School. You will also hear a bit about the Alabama Spring Training trip in Episo...

Today we talk to Mark Krzysiak from Bay City, Michigan. Mark is very connected to baseball in this community and you will hear references to several other Moms and Baseball episodes, so feel free to find those links below to brush up! Mark has been involved in the game at nearly every level… He was a college player himself, he’s been a varsity, little league, and travel baseball coach, he ran a ba...

From MiLB Pitcher to Developing Protective Batting Gloves This episode we interviewed Derek Hurley, who is originally from Staten Island, NY and currently living in Houston, Texas. He played baseball at Division 1 Seton Hall University in New Jersey and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 30th round of the 1999 MLB draft. After Derek's baseball career ended, he spent time in the medi...

To Coach or Not to Coach Your Kid In this episode we talk about Daddy Ball (or Mommy Ball), which is one of the most controversial topics in the youth baseball world! Daddy Ball occurs when the coach favors their own kid (or is perceived to favor their kid) over others at the detriment of the team. We share thoughts from a few listeners who have coached their own kids, and talk about our own brush...

In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Brogdon from Madera Ranchos, California, about her son, Connor Brogdon , the up-and-coming 6'6" right-handed Phillies bullpen pitcher. Connor made his major league debut in 2020 and had a very rocky start. He was sent back to the Phillies' alternate site and returned in September looking stronger than ever and had a dominating performance for...

Debbie Mikolajchak from Houston, Texas, is the mother of Nick Mikolajchak . Nick is a 6’2” right-handed pitcher playing in the minors with the Indians Organization. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 11th round as a junior from Sam Houston State University in 2019. In this episode, Debbie talks about Nick's career and what it was like to raise a future professional baseball player...

In this episode you will hear what it's like to grind as a semi-professional baseball player in an independent league, working towards the dream of getting drafted. Lennon (Lenny) Gwizdala is a left-handed pitcher that played four years at Division 2 Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. He continued on to play semi-professional baseball by signing with the River City Rascals in the inde...

In Part 2 of our arm care series, we chat with Dr. Ryan Brown . If you missed Part 1, you can check that out here: 023 Arm Care Advice, Part 1 . Ryan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and former D1 college baseball player. Ryan was an outfielder and leadoff hitter at William & Mary and actually holds the record for the most games played in th...

This episode we interviewed an expert from an MLB- level pitching staff on questions about arm care.  Thoughts on: Ice Running after throwing Bands vs weights Long toss Weighted balls Any advice for young catchers who also pitch? Would you recommend against pitchers playing year round? And if so, how long of a rest period? Do you notice any particular qualities that differentiate pitchers you have...

Baseball rules, history, and player stories that you have probably never heard! If you want to learn more, check out the RESOURCES below that we used to research our facts. If you have any fun stories or facts to share, please shoot us a message on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter  Parents and Baseball   If you are enjoying our podcast, please leave a review/rating on iTunes and subscribe...

Trevor and Patrick are joined by guest Jason Ball, Asst. Baseball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at SVSU and coach of the 16u Michigan Select team. Dads takeover for Part 2 of our mini-series on showcase baseball and college recruitment. Listen to Part 1 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1348060/7380025 ---------- In this episode, Jason shares his experiences coaching at different levels, and offers...

This episode is Part 1 in a 2-part series about high school/showcase baseball and college recruiting. Mark Jebb has been a long-time assistant coach at Swan Valley High School and a travel baseball coach for Saginaw Bay Riverdawgs and Michigan Select . In this episode, he shares the experience of coaching a group of 2020 grads from the time they were 9-10 years old until they finished high school....

Tons of fundraising ideas in this episode--the good and the bad! Today we welcomed Shannon Robinson who was the Team Manager/Administrator for the new Prairie Ironmen Travel Baseball Organization and Tournament Scheduler for the South Bend Cubs Organization, and was a very successful fundraiser manager. DISCLAIMER: We are not accountants or experts in tax law so please consult your organization&ap...

In this episode, guests Amber and Brenda return to continue our discussion of the New Year’s Baseball Fest tournament in Panama City Beach, Florida, and our experiences playing with Baseball Youth Elite & GameDay USA Prospect Teams, as well as independent teams that participated in the tournament. Check out our brand new "Parents and Baseball" Facebook group ! Amber's son Gunner...

In this episode, guests Amber and Brenda join Stephanie and Diana to discuss personal experiences with GameDay USA and Baseball Youth individual events. We talk about those GameDay MVP tags and golden tickets,  plus lots more! Check out our brand new "Parents and Baseball" Facebook group ! Welcome Amber and Brenda. Amber has a son that played in a few GameDay USA All Star events as well...

This special episode # 16 we are discussing the GameChanger app and the new app GameChanger Team Manager. Guest host Patrick Malley, from Dads takeover episode Special Guests: Ken Strnad, VP Marketing of GameChanger David Kennedy, Head of Consumer Experience at GameChanger A few things we love about GameChanger:       -Scorebook        -Stats auto-generated       -Fan/viewer experience       -Audi...

In this episode you can hear stories about what youth baseball was like for retired, professional baseball players (including Boog Powell, Fergie Jenkins, Lou Whitaker, Willie Horton, Lou Pinniella , and more)! Author Kelly Park talks about his experience interviewing 36 players from the MLB, MiLB, Negro Leagues, and All-American Girls Baseball League for his book, "Just Like Me: When the Pro...

Baseball dads took over the podcast this week to talk about how to choose a travel team/organization. https://momsandbaseball.weebly.com Article Mentioned in Episode: https://travelballparents.com/2017/07/42-essential-questions-to-ask-before-joining-a-new-travel-team/ ---------- HELP SUPPORT MOMS AND BASEBALL by visiting our affiliate Mambe Blankets !  Listeners will receive 10% off any Mambe prod...

We discuss the top five things that we love and hate about travel baseball. What did we forget to mention? Top things we Hate about travel ball Cost Not much 1:1 development of players Drama + 2 more! Top things we Love about travel baseball: The Relationships Competitiveness + 3 more! http://momsandbaseball.weebly.com ---------- HELP SUPPORT MOMS AND BASEBALL by visiting our affiliate Mambe Blank...

This episode we interviewed Lale Esquivel, coach of the Texas Canes Elite. His 12u team went 101-0 for their 2020 season. They also: Won 5 USSSA Super NITs, including 2 at 13u AAA level Won the 2020 12u USSSA Wilson DeMarini Elite World Series Won the 2020 12u Perfect Game National World Series Ranked #1 Team in Nation by USSSA and TravelBall Select (and probably everyone else) Here are a few ques...

 Who said girls can't play baseball? This episode we interview two young ladies currently playing baseball, and another woman who played baseball all the way to high school. Our first guest is Ashley Comer from Warwick, NY. Ashley is a 13 yo, who is a pitcher as well as plays infield for her 14u travel team. Ashley and her mom tell us her experience playing with the boys, against difficult co...

This episode we are discussing the Great Lakes Loons baseball team located in MIdland, MI. Many people do not know this but the Great Lakes Loons baseball team is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Low- A Minor League baseball affiliate since the teams inception in 2006. The 2020 World Series Champions, the LA Dodgers, have 13 players that were once Loons players. The Great Lakes Loons were also the Midwest...