David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart

Pacific Swings

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Pacific Swings brings you exclusive interviews and insider stories from players who’ve crossed the Pacific Ocean. Hosted by former MLB, NPB & KBO player David MacKinnon and filmmaker/journalist Jasper Spanjaart. David MacKinnon (1994) played professional baseball for nearly a decade, competing in Major League Baseball (MLB), Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO). Jasper Spanjaart (1995) is an established journalist and documentary filmmaker specializing in sports and cultural storytelling. His work focuses on the intersection of athletics and internatio...

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David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart

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Three Countries, Three Baseballs: Dietrich Enns on His Journey Through MLB, NPB, and KBO 03.07.2025 45:24

In our second episode, we sit down with left-handed pitcher Dietrich Enns , who has lived the Pacific Swings experience across three countries and three professional leagues. From his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins to starring in Japan's NPB with the Seibu Lions , and then dominating in Korea's KBO with the LG Twins , Dietrich brings a unique perspective on international baseball. Key topics c...

That Retirement Episode with David MacKinnon & Jasper Spanjaart | Why we're here | Pacific Swings 02.07.2025 30:52

The Pacific Ocean used to separate two baseball worlds. Not anymore. In our debut episode, recently retired MLB/NPB/KBO player David MacKinnon and journalist Jasper Spanjaart reveal why Pacific Swings exists and what you can expect from the only podcast bridging baseball's global divide. David shares what it was really like playing alongside Shohei Ohtani , hitting cleanup behind Mike Trout, and t...

Pacific Swings Trailer | Inside Stories from Baseball's Global Stage 30.06.2025 1:39

The Pacific Ocean used to separate two baseball worlds. Not anymore. 🇯🇵 : 太平洋は、二つの野球世界を分けていました。もう違います。 🇰🇷: 태평양은 두 개의 야구 세계를 분리했습니다. 이제는 아닙니다. Former MLB / NPB / KBO player David MacKinnon and journalist Jasper Spanjaart are launching Pacific Swings - the podcast that brings you exclusive inside stories from baseball's global stage. From clubhous...