The Jim on Base Show

7 time Emmy award winning sports broadcaster & media personality, Dave Benz, has been in the business for over 30 years! He shared fun stories from his life & different events he’s covered throughout his career. Dave has been a part of Super Bowls, World Series, Olympics etc & was also the play by play announcer for the Minnesota Timberwolves! For video footage of the interview: https:...

Hall of Fame Baltimore Orioles legend, Jim Palmer, joined the show from the broadcast booth while the Orioles were in town to play the San Francisco Giants! Jim shared some fun memories of his playing career while also reflecting on some of his favorite musicians & concerts he’s attended! Ryan Mountcastle is a young power hitter with a great sense of humor who shared some fun stories about his...

Four time Super Bowl Champion, Keena Turner, joined the show to share fun stories from his upbringing, career & retirement! The pro-bowl linebacker also promoted his upcoming 28th annual charity golf tournament that helps the Boys & Girls Club of Tracy, California where he resides. To donate & help make a positive impact, please visit: https://bgctracy.org/donate.php To see the video f...

Friends of the show, Mike Yastrzemski & Will Clark, both returned to say hello from the Giants dugout! Mike Yastrzemski returned to explain the significance of ‘Mustache May’ & why he sports the mustache with fellow teammates each season! Mike & his wife Paige have teamed up with Tiny Turnip to help raise awareness for mental health. Mike also supports mental health for veterans with a...

Pittsburgh Pirates legend, Andrew McCutchen, & star pitching prospect, Cody Bolton, both said hello from the dugout during their time in San Francisco while playing the Giants. Besides being teammates, what does the 5 time all star & the 2013 MVP, Andrew McCutchen, have in common with ace pitching prospect, Cody Bolton? Both Pirates grew up the sons of pastors & shared some fun stories...

It's time for the Junior Giants Glove Drive! San Francisco Giants John Brebbia, Gabe Kapler, Mike Yastrzemski & Brandon Crawford reflected on their first gloves & the importance of the Jr Giants Glove Drive! Help Supply Bay Area youth with gloves so they can play baseball. For donations of $25 or more, you will receive your choice of a Logan Webb or Giants city connect pin while supplies l...

Brad Wilkerson spent 8 seasons in the big leagues & hails from Owensboro, Kentucky. Brad is currently the assistant hitting coach for the New York Yankees & said hello from the field at the legendary, Yankee Stadium, before their game against the Oakland A’s. Brad reflected on his career, being a dad & was a very fun guest! For video footage of this interview: https://youtu.be/RwR3LE_-...

St. Louis Cardinals players, Nolan Arenado, Miles Mikolas & Jordan Walker, said hello from their time in San Francisco before they played the Giants! Future Hall of Famer, Nolan Arenado, shared who is in his memorabilia collection & what it's been like as a new dad. Miles Mikolas showed off his sense of humor & gave some fun insight on his mustache! St. Louis Cardinals prospect, Jordan...

Oakland Athletics starting pitchers, Kyle Muller & James Kaprielian, both joined the show early on in the season to share more about their personalities & what makes them who they are away from the field. Kyle muller gave a glimpse of what he can whip up in the kitchen & where he recently proposed to his girlfriend in the off season. James Kaprielian is from Southern California & l...

San Francisco Giants coaches, Nick Ortiz & Andrew Bailey, joined the show & shared how they balance their baseball duties with being fathers & husbands as well. Quality & Assurance coach, Nick Ortiz, also reminisced on his travels from Puerto Rico to the United States & his journey to the big leagues! Nick also reflected on the work ethic his father, who was an Olympic boxer, i...

Major League Baseball star, Hunter Pence, played 14 seasons in the big leagues, was a 4 time all star & 2 time World Series champion! Hunter joined the show to share what he’s been up to in retirement & how YOU can get involved in his community based non profit, The Healthy Planet Project! The Healthy Planet Project plants trees, cleans up the neighborhood of trash, & helps make the pl...

San Francisco Giant rookie, Blake Sabol, returns to the show to summarize some of the highlights of his first month in the major leagues! Blake shared some fun stories from beginning to get recognized on the streets of San Francisco & how he wears orange & black colored air Jordan cleats on the field! San Francisco Giants relief pitcher, Scott Alexander, is a NorCal native & reminisced...

San Francisco Giants All Star & World Series champion, Brandon Crawford spoke about being from the Bay Area & also who his first concert was that his dad too him to! Giants slugger Lamonte Wade Jr spoke about his upbringing & support system that he's had from his parents while growing up & what sports legend he wishes he could have lunch with. Giants rookie, Casey Schmitt, was call...

NFL Hall of Famer, Fred Biletnikoff, spoke about his upbringing in Erie, Pennsylvania & shared fun stories from the highlights of his career Fred played in the 'tough' era of football & reminisced on the glory days of using 'stickum' & smoking on the sidelines! Fred & his wife, Angela, also have their own wine brand that is currently being sold at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas &am...

Oakland Athletics power hitters, Seth Brown & Jesus Aguilar, said hello from the field during batting practice at the Oakland Coliseum! Seth Brown shared some of his hobbies away from baseball & that he is one of seven kids! Jesus Aguilar is a fan of fellow Venezuelan MLB stars, Miguel Cabrera & Andres Galarraga & also shared what his go to Venezuelan meal is to cook at home! For v...

San Francisco Giants starting pitchers, Alex Cobb & Anthony Desclafani, both said hello from inside the clubhouse during Spring Training & talked about being dads, growing up sports fans & looking forward to the upcoming season. For video footage: Alex Cobb: https://youtu.be/rtpTmgzaV9g Anthony Desclafani: https://youtu.be/9KJrJJvBC14 Follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitte...

While I was at spring training in Arizona, I was able to meet sports writer & author, Kirk McKnight, in the press box of a San Francisco Giants game. Kirk is the author of ‘The Voices of Baseball: The Game’s Greatest Broadcasters Reflect on America’s Pastime’ that features interviews with 50 of Major League Baseball’s most beloved broadcasters. Interviews with legends like Vin Scully, Dick Enb...

Today marks a sad day in baseball as legendary pitcher & friend of the show, Vida Blue has passed away at the age of 73. I have reposted the interview I was able to do with Vida in 2021 & had such a fun time reminscing on his life & career. I grew up seeing Vida Blue around town as I grew up in Tracy, Ca & he was always the most humble & friendly guy. I will miss him asking ME...

Comedian & actor Bill Dawes shared how he got into comedy, his experiences on Broadway & some of the successful films & television shows he’s been a part of. Bill lives in Los Angeles & his home club is the historic Laugh Factory on Sunset boulevard. He holds an aerospace engineering degree from Princeton University & an MFA In acting from NYU. For video footage of the intervie...

Ken Rosenthal is nationally known for being the on field reporter for MLB on FOX. He is also the senior writer for the Athletic. Ken wears a bow tie during his MLB on FOX broadcasts that benefits charitable causes that has become his trademark look! Ken reflected on his upbringing in New York, who he rooted for & his passion for live music. For video footage of this interview: https://youtu.be...

San Francisco Giants relievers, John Brebbia & Sean Hielle, both shared what it's like being dads & some of their outside hobbies from baseball! Video footage: Sean Hjelle: https://youtu.be/1Ob78CosFlE John Brebbia: https://youtu.be/zcvRoTLFbrI Follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/ Instagram/TikTok) for more exclusive content: @JimonBaseShow Subscribe & stay connected:...

Former Oakland A's players, Dallas Braden & Mike Aldrete, reflected on their careers & shared what they've been up to in retirement as former players! Dallas Braden is currently announcing for the A's while Mike Aldrete coaches first base for the them! Video footage of the interviews Dallas Braden: https://youtu.be/hNKSQs0Q6rY Mike Aldrete: https://youtu.be/oG2MPAsXBeg Follow the Jim on Ba...

Twin relief pitchers, Taylor & Tyler Rogers, shared what their initial dream job was, who their favorite teams were & how Taylor broke the news to Tyler that he had signed with the Giants! San Francisco Giants rookie, Blake Sabol, spoke about growing up a baseball fan in Southern California, why he wears goggles on the field & how NFL star, Ju Ju Smith-Schuster became one of his best f...

Chicago Cubs sluggers, Patrick Wisdom, Eric Hosmer & Trey Mancini said hello from Oakland, California as they were on the road to play the Oakland A's. Patrick Wisdom & Eric Hosmer both shared some fun moments they've had as new dads & who they are away from the baseball diamond. Trey Mancini reflected on some of his favorite players as a young baseball fan & getting married in the...

8 time Emmy winning reporter, Amy Gutierrez, aka 'Amy G', has been a beloved figure within the San Francisco Giants organization & its fans for many years. She has been delivering the inside story for many of the Giants' most memorable moments & brought fans closer to their favorite players. Amy hails from Petaluma, California & reflected on having the opportunity to befriend some of h...