Sidearmnation Podcast - A Unique Baseball Podcast

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former NHL player Joe Watson come on the show.  Joe comes on to talk about both his hockey and baseball career, almost signing with the NY Yankees, winning 2 Stanley Cups, scoring a goal vs Vladislav Tretiak, should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame?  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.co...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have Chicago White Sox minor league position player Riley Jepson.  Riley comes on the show to talk about getting signed out of the Pioneer League, playing college ball/summer ball in both Canada/USA, facing sidearm pitchers, growing up playing hockey.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former MLB RHP Lou Pote.  Lou comes on the show to chat about his career, grind in the minors, MLB debut, member of 2002 World Series, playing alongside  Michael Jordan in Arizona Fall League.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have Canadian icon, creator of BodyBreak Hal Johnson come on the show. Hal comes on the show to chat about his college career, which included playing against Tony Gwynn, playing for the Canadian National team, creating Body Break, facing sidearm pitchers.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.c...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have pro MMA fighter and former collegiate baseball Kale Moniz.  Kale comes on the show to chat about his baseball career, transition to MMA, baseball in Hawaii, watching baseball in Japan.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we switch it up and have former NHL hockey player Mike Kennedy come on the show. Mike comes on to chat some baseball. Mike chats about his love for baseball, playing ball in Grade 12 at Notre Dame SK, getting to take BP at Rogers Centre, making it to the NHL on a different path out of UBC.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out th...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former AAA LHP Mark Czarkowski.   Mark comes on the show to chat about his college career,  getting drafted in 52nd round, making it to AAA, time with the Calgary Cannons, sidearm pitching.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former MLB/NFL player Josh Booty.  Josh comes on the show to chat about his unique journey to make it as an elite athlete in both sports, MLB debut, facing low slot pitchers, winning MLB networks knuckleball competition/getting invite as knuckleball pitcher with the Diamondbacks.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former MLB RHP Aaron Myette come on the show.  Aaron comes on to chat about pitching, college career, MLB debut, playing for Team Canada, now coaching the Women's national team.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former MLB LHP Joe Thatcher.  Joe comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, getting signed out of Indy ball, MLB debut, bullpen mindset.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have pro boxer Drew Dwelly.  Drew comes on the show to chat about his collegiate baseball career at Barry University, transition to boxing, team sport vs individual sport, facing sidearm pitchers.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former Canadian National team LHP/pitching coach Harold Northcott. Harold come on the show to talk about his college career, international career both playing and coaching, sidearm pitching, baseball in Alberta.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17%...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former SF Giants OF Tony Torcato.  Tony comes on the show to chat about his journey to the show, MLB debut, playing over in Italy, playing Indy ball, currently managing in Indy in the Oregon Mavericks League.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% of...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have Pittsburgh Pirates International scout Tom Gillespie.  Tom comes on the show to chat about his journey over to Europe, baseball in Europe/Africa, scouting side of the game, sidearm pitching.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have Croatian RHP/coach Jimmy Summers.  Jimmy is a baseball globetrotter, playing against 30+ countries and played in the European Championships for 4 decades! Jimmy comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, European baseball, playing baseball in Croatia during the war!  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Coll...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former Toronto Blue Jays RHP Chris Smith.  Chris comes on the show to chat about his incredible journey to the show. Making it to the bigs out fo the Pecos league, MLB debut, playing winter ball, not starting to pitch til Sr. yr in college at Kentucky Wesleyan.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former pro sidearm LHP Russ Burroughs. Russ has been an instructor at several of our SN pitching camps.  Russ comes on the show to talk sidearm pitching, playing Indy ball, playing in Canada, coaching summer ball, and even some curling talk.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and us...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have Calgary comedian and host of the Walk Off Podcast Scott Belford.  Scott comes on to chat about his baseball career in Grande Prairie, love for the Blue Jays, the Walk Off Podcast, sidearm pitching.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former MLB veteran LHP Joe Beimel come on the show. Joe talks about his college career, MLB debut, signing with the Padres at 44 in 2021, loogy role, bullpen mindset, dropping down sidearm.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have former MLB utility player Benny Distefano.  Benny is the last MLB left-handed catcher.  Benny comes on the show to talk about his career, MLB debut, story of becoming lefty catcher, getting drafted by the Jays, playing Japan, playing for the Calgary Cannons.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have current free agent, former Red Sox/Diamondbacks LHP Robby Scott. Robby comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, having to go the Indy ball route after college, playing for Jose Canseco with Yuma, MLB debut, playing winter ball in Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collect...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have Oakland A's LHP Kirby Snead.  Kirby comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, journey to the show, MLB debut, playing college ball at University of Florida, his time with the Jays.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have Boston Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck.  Tanner comes on to chat about his low 3/4 arm slot story, MLB debut, starting/relieving, drafted by Jays 12th round out of HS, college career, getting AB last season.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have NY Mets RHP, Tom Hackimer.  Tom comes on the show to chat about sidearm pitching, bullpen mindset, weighted balls, grind in the minors, college career.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have NY Mets RHP Jake Reed.  Jake comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, little unconventional dropping down story - throwing 100mph, MLB debut, bullpen mindset, getting an AB last season.  Thank you everyone for listening!  Geoff Freeborn Make sure to check out the Pine Tar Collection at Lathr.com and use coupon code SANation for 17% off