The Baseball Forward Podcast

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with my former teammate, best friend and twin brother, Mr. Ryan Hawley (Part 2). Here’s Episode 58 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more information...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with the Head Coach of Odessa College, Mr. David Wood. Here’s Episode 57 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more information and to shop their latest,...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today's episode, Ross and Jim discuss the evolution of Baseball Forward. They discuss the 5 Pillars of Baseball, Baseball Forward's Mind Map Series and what they're wanting to accomplish with Baseball Forward, as a company. Here’s Episode 56 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with a former OF/1B for the Texas Rangers, Mr. Jason Botts. Here’s Episode 55 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more information and to shop their la...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with Sean McKinney, Associate Head Coach for NCAA Division II power Colorado Mesa University. Here’s Episode 54 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For mor...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with a former World Series Champion and RHP who spent 14 seasons in the big leagues, Mr. Chad Durbin. Here’s Episode 53 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co....

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with the South Texas/Louisiana Area Scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks AND the Chief Operating Officer of the Texas Twelve, Mr. Justin Seely. Here’s Episode 52 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with the Head Baseball Coach at Rockwall High School in Rockwall, TX, Mr. Barry Rose. Here’s Episode 51 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more inform...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today's show, Coach Schwanke breaks down what a good approach looks like for any hitter, at any level. Here’s Episode 50 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more information and...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with a Tampa Bay Rays farmhand. He was their 11th Round Selection in the 2024 MLB Amateur Draft out of The University of Houston, RHP, Mr. Cade Citelli. Here’s Episode 49 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward....

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with the back flippin' electric LHP, wearing #99 for the Kansas State Wildcats, Mr. JJ Slack. Here’s Episode 48 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For mor...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with the Pitching Coach at Kansas State University, Mr. Rudy Darrow. Here’s Episode 47 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more information and to shop...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with Head Baseball Coach at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, Mr. Mike Deegan. Here’s Episode 46 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more informat...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with former MLB catcher and current Assistant Coach at Blinn College, Mr. Cameron Rupp. Here’s Episode 45 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more info...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with Head Baseball Coach for The Baylor University Bears, Mr. Mitch Thompson. Here’s Episode 44 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more information an...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with Head Baseball Coach for The Pepperdine University Waves, Mr. Tyler LaTorre. Here’s Episode 43 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more information...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with the President & CEO of The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Dr. Christopher Parker. Here’s Episode 42 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Sout...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today’s episode, we focus on ways to eliminate confusion for both players and coaches. We also discuss the importance of leadership. Here’s Episode 41 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with the head baseball coach for the Wichita State University Shockers, Mr. Brian Green. Here’s Episode 40 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more inf...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with one of the coolest dudes on planet earth, who also just so happens to be the Catcher for the Detroit Tigers, Mr. Jake Rogers. Here’s Episode 39 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with one of the most respected coaches of his generation and, the patriarch of one of the most well known families in baseball, Mr. Tom Holliday. Here’s Episode 38 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . T...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation is with one of the best, and easily most recognizable coaches in all of baseball, Tony Vitello, Head Baseball Coach of the 2024 National Champion Tennessee Volunteers. Here’s Episode 37 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://base...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today’s episode, we put a focus on roles and expectations for the upcoming baseball season. We discuss how players, coaches and parents can ensure they get the most out of their experience on the diamond and at the ballpark. Here’s Episode 36 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features certified mental performance, life and recovery coach, Mr. Curtis Pelletier, @Coach_Curtis_Pelletier. Here’s Episode 35 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Ha...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features the Founder, CEO and Design Director of Warstic Sports Inc., Mr. Ben Jenkins. Here’s Episode 34 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit https://baseballforward.com. This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more informatio...