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 features assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for The University of Oklahoma, Mr. Todd Butler. Here’s Episode 33 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit https://baseballforward.com . This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features the 2024 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher and Freshmen of the Year, Brett Lanman of Abilene Christian University. Here’s Episode 32 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com . This episode is pr...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features the one and only, CJ Beatty. Here’s Episode 31 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, visit https://southp...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features National Champion and head coach of the Augustana University Vikings(NCAA Division II) baseball team, Mr. Tim Huber. Here’s Episode 30 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com. This episode is presented...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. This episode of the Baseball Forward Podcast features one of our chief contributors, Coach Gary Ward: College Baseball Hall of Fame '08. This is Ward’s Wisdom on Episode 29 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  https://baseballforward.com. This episode is present...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features the bench coach for the Texas Rangers' AAA affiliate (Round Rock Express) and author of The Hitter's Handbook , Chase Lambin. Here’s Episode 28 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 features a former Dodger's teammate and RHP, Kole Strayhorn (Part 2). Here’s Episode 27 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 th...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features a former college teammate and one of my best friends, Mr. Jeff Heinrich. Here’s Episode 26 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...

Today’s conversation features the one and only Jim Schwanke doing what he does best. This is Storytime with Schwank and Episode 25 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, visit  https://southpawhatco.com . 

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features my former permanent catch partner and twin brother, Mr. Ryan Hawley. Here’s Episode 24 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...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features Lead Pastor of Crossroads Grace Community Church in Manteca, CA, Brian Hunt. Here’s Episode 23 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. Follow Brian Hunt on Instagram @brianhunt5 and visit https://crossroadsgrace.org to get connected and for service times. For more ep...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features The Baseballogist, L.A. Gamo. Here’s Episode 22 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. Follow Coach Gamo on social media by searching “Baseballogist” and visit https://www.thebaseballogist.com for more information on upcoming events, camps or to book a session. For...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features area scout for the New York Mets, Ken Guthrie. Here’s Episode 21 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. Follow Ken Guthrie on X @ken_guthrie and visit mlb.com for more information on the New York Mets.

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 of D-BAT Sports, Mr. Cade Griffis. Here’s Episode 20 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit  baseballforward.com . 

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator of Chapman University in Orange, CA; Joe Torres. Here’s Episode 19 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. Follow Coach Torres on X @coachjoetorres and visit athletics.chapman.edu for more information on The Chapman Univ...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features the General Manager of VeloU; Dr. Nick Serio. Here’s Episode 18 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. Follow VeloU on all social platforms and visit velouniversity.com to start your evaluation. For more episodes and content, visit baseballforward.com . 

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features the founder and owner of Five Tool Baseball; Mr. Lynn Vanlandingham. Here’s Episode 17 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. Follow Five Tool on all social platforms and visit fivetool.org to join the line. For more episodes and content, visit  Baseball Forward .

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s guest conversation features one of the most recognizable faces and names in all of baseball; Mr. James Lowe, or how most of you know him, Coach Ballgame. Here’s Episode 16 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.   Podcast Highlights: 02:00 An introduction to Coach Ballgame. 07:15 Coach Ballgame...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today’s episode, Ross sits down with his friend, Roberto Gallegos. After a super successful 4-year coaching stint at junior college power Navarro College, Roberto was hired on this fall as an assistant coach for The University of Texas - Arlington. Here’s our conversation with UTA Maverick as...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today’s episode, Ross sits down with his long-time buddy, Mr. Dax Powell. Dax has one of the most unique and interesting baseball backgrounds. Simply put, he’s been there, done that and has some of the best stories to go along with it. He’s a brilliant baseball mind. He’s an excellent coach a...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today’s episode, Ross sits down with Garrett Callaghan, recruiting coordinator and assistant baseball coach at UMass Boston (NCAA D3). Coach Callaghan is entering his 2nd season coaching at the collegiate level, fresh off a stellar playing career at both the NCAA Division 3 and 1 levels. His...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today’s episode, Ross sits down with Daniel Costanza, recruiting coordinator and assistant baseball coach at Saint Mary’s College(NCAA D1) in Moraga, CA. A member of one of the best conferences in all of college baseball, the West Coast Conference, The Gaels are pumping out next level dudes,...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today’s episode, Ross sits down with Josh Cathcart, owner and founder of Hitting Done Right. Josh is one of the most highly sought after hitting instructors in the country and has an intense passion for the game of baseball and coaching. Here’s his conversation with Josh Cathcart. Podcast Hig...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.   On today’s episode, Ross sits down with Todd Coburn, The Catching Guy. From what made him pursue a life in baseball, to the importance of mental preparation and his advice to elevate the next generation of ballplayers, here is his conversation with Todd Coburn, The Catching Guy. Podcast Highli...

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On this episode, Ross sits down with Dusty Hart, Head Baseball Coach at Blinn College in Texas. From his reflections of Blinn's 2024 NJCAA National Championship run, to discussing his mentors and love for baseball, here is my conversation with Dusty Hart. Podcast Highlights: 02:30 Coach Hart ref...