The Full Count

It is January, which means that Spring Training and Season 3 of the Full Count is right around the corner. But first, we have the off-season free agency market to discuss. And boy did our boys do well. Last episode we talked about the Shohei Ohtani.  This episode, we’ll discuss some moves and questions.   Right off the bat, I’m going to talk about Japanese league sensation Yamamoto. On deck, I’m g...

Yes, it is December. But, guess what? There is still  a …  lot… of baseball news.   Right off the bat, Leon is going to talk about the biggest free agency signing ever. Yup, Othani is going to be wearing Blue! On deck, Leon will talk about the Glasnow signing and whether it was worth the cost.  And in the hole, he is going to talk about who else is on the free agency board, but mostly he will talk...

The Diamonbacks end the Dodgers’ season in an NLDS sweep. Right off the bat, Leon talks about the Dodgers’ early exit.  On deck,he talks about what the Dodgers need to do this off-season to improve.  And in the hole, Leon interviews a life-long Dodgers fan.

It is july and you know what that means… it is time for the All-Star Game and – if not mathematically then at least traditionally – we are midway through the season.  Right off the bat, I’m going to share my thoughts about the Dodgers and the national league west pennant race at the midpoint.  On deck, I’m going to talk about the 2023 All-Star Game in Seattle.  And in the hole, I’m going to talk a...

Well, it is finally here. Today is opening day of the 2023 MLB season. Let’s go Blue! Right off the bat, I’m going to talk about the Dodgers opening day lineup. There are a lot of new faces and so a lot to talk about.  On deck, we will take look at all the divisions and I’ll give my Pennant Predictions.  And in the hole, we’re going to talk about the new rules changes this season and how I expect...

The World Baseball Classic is back and the U.S.A. is defending their 2017 title. Right off the bat, I’m going to talk about the match-up everyone had hoped we’d see: Otani versus Trout. On deck, why the World Baseball Classic is special. And in the hole, I’m going to talk about Trea Turner’s crazy offense throughout the tournament. 

It is finally spring, and you know what that means: spring training!  It is time to kick-off Season 2 of the Full Count! And this is a special episode because I’m coming to you from Arizona where I caught two games – one against the Brewers and one against the Cubs.  Right off the bat, I’m going to play some sounds from my spring training visit.  On deck, i’m going to talk about what it is like to...

It is finally October, the best baseball month there is. Right off the bat, I’m going to talk about the Dodgers’ historic season. On deck, we are going to talk about Wild Card Weekend – I’m watching the Meta v Padres right now. And in the hole, I’m going to talk about what makes me most nervous about a series against the Mets and a series against the Padres.

Today’s episode is another roadie! My dad and I visit San Diego to see the Boys in Blue at PetCo Ballpark. it was a Sunday game, and so i got to run the PetCo bases.  And the day before, we walk across the border into Mexico for a taco crawl. Right off the bat, I take you to Mexico where I interview a long-time Dodgers fan named Deloris. On deck, we’ll go to PetCo and listen to the sounds of...

We have a special episode today. I normally divide the show into three segments: Right off the bat, On Deck, and In the Hole. But today we are just going to do one long segment on Baseball Idioms. I'm taking a middle school class called History Through Sports and this was the topic of conversation in the classroom today. So let's tighten our laces and bring it on home!

We got a lot to cover on today’s episode. Right off the bat, I’m going share some sounds from Game 3 at Oracle Park, where the Dodgers beat up on the Giants. On deck, I’m going to talk about the Dodgers series sweep over the Giants, their second consecutive four-game sweep of San Francisco. And in the hole, I interview my Uncle Pete, who tragically suffers from Giant’s fandom.

Today is a very special episodes. This week when I was at Oracle Park watching the Dodgers beat up on the Giants, the news broke of Vin Scully’s death. For those of you don’t know, Vin Scully was the voice of the Dodgers, calling games for 67 seasons. I was 6 when he retired, so I don’t remember listening to Vin. But I did watch Dodgers games then, and my Dad has assured me that I’ve heard Vin cal...

In this episode, we’re coming to you from San Francisco where the Dodgers took Game 2 of their four-game series against the Giants, assuring a series split at worst. Right off the bat, we’re going to Oracle Park to hear me call the game. On deck, I’ll discuss some key take-aways from this game. And in the hole, I interview Dodgers fan Jonathan Chavez, who I met at the game.

Today I’m coming to you from San Francisco, where the Boys in Blue are opening a four-game series against the poor-excuse-for-a-rival Giants. Right off the Bat, I’m going to talk about the Dodgers’ game 1 victory. On Deck, we’ll talk about James Outman, the outfielder who got called up from Triple A on Sunday. I got my first look at him last night and it was really exciting. In the Hole, we’ll tal...

I’m in Denver again today for game two of the dodger’s series with the Rockies. Right off the bat is highlights from Game 2, which was a nail biter in the bottom of the ninth. On deck we are going to talk about Craig Krimble, or as my dad calls him – Craig Crumble – and how he almost blew the save. Should he be the Dodgers’ closer going into the post-season? And in the hole, hey! I got an autograp...

Leon travels to Denver to watch the series opener between the Dodgers and Rockies. The Dodgers bats come alive in a 13-0 blow out. Hanser Alberto, a position player, gets his third career save. 

Once in a lifetime, a journeyman ballplayer, forever concerned with keeping his job, gets his day in the sun. Leon dedicates this show to journeyman Dale Long, who spent 12 years playing for 15 clubs in 12 leagues before he got his chance. 

In this episode, Leon takes a swing at batting. He leads off with proper batting mechanics. He next explains the mentality it takes to be a great hitter. Finally, he discusses the ultimate batting accomplishment -- hitting for the cycle. This is a grand slam of an episode that you won't want to miss!

The Dodgers complete a four game sweep of the Evil Ones, and Leon is at Dodger Stadium for Game 4. Leon runs the bases after Sunday's big win.

Cody Bellinger hits a grand slam against the Giants. Dodgers take a 2-0 series lead. The All-Star Game comes to LA, and Leon checks out the festivities.