The Pregame Peach

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with infielder Cade Bunnell at AT&T Field in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Bunnell discussed growing up in Wisconsin, his positional versatility, and an offseason swing adjustment inspired by Kyle Tucker.

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with Cody Milligan in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Milligan discussed his long home run the previous night, using his speed to impact the game, other sports he played growing up including wrestling, and learning to navigate the ups and downs of professional baseball.

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with outfielder Ethan Workinger at AT&T Field in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Workinger discussed playing in Columbus for the first time, his relationship with manager Cody Gabella, development during the offseason, and what he learned from veteran catcher James McCann.

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with starting pitcher Ian Mejia at Synovus Park in Columbus, Georgia. Mejia discussed his talent as a barber and how he’s become a go-to presence in the clubhouse wherever he’s played, growing up in Nogales, Arizona, the unique experiences of his Little League career, the energy he and the team have felt early on at Synovus Park, and developing...

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with starting pitcher Lucas Braun at Synovus Park in Columbus, Georgia, to discuss the influences behind his distinctive pitching delivery, growing up in Southern California, driving a Toyota Prius as his first car, and his relationship with pitching coach Mike Steed.

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with infielder Cal Conley at Synovus Park in Columbus, Georgia. Conley discussed playing in the inaugural game at Synovus Park, first impressions of Columbus, the club’s strong starting pitching to open the season, his preparation process, and growing up with his father as a professional hitting coach.

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with Pensacola Blue Wahoos broadcaster Erik Bremer ahead of Opening Night at Synovus Park in Columbus, Georgia. Bremer shared impressions of the newly renovated ballpark, Pensacola’s fast start to the 2025 season, early thoughts on the Columbus roster, and teased the debut of Craig Kimbrel as a Clingstone at Synovus Park.

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with catcher James McCann ahead of the club’s game at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama. McCann discussed recording the first hit and RBI in Clingstones history, his early impressions of the Braves organization, thoughts on Opening Night starter Drue Hackenberg, and the advice he shares with younger players after spending several seasons...

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with outfielder Carlos Rodriguez ahead of the club’s game at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. Rodriguez discussed his return to Biloxi after spending the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Shuckers, relationships he’s built within the Braves organization and with fellow Venezuelan players, batting in the leadoff spot, and his hometown o...

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with reliever Jonathan Hughes ahead of a Wednesday morning game at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. Hughes discussed his season debut the previous night, the Clingstones’ first win of the season, his impressions of making his own Double-A debut ahead of Braves prospect Blake Burkhalter making his Double-A debut later that day, antic...

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with Clingstones hitting coach Grant Kay ahead of the club’s game at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi to discuss Ethan Workinger’s grand slam — the first in team history — along with Kay’s first season as a professional hitting coach. Kay also shared lessons from his playing career, impressions of the hot starts by Carlos Rodriguez a...

Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with outfielder Kevin Kilpatrick Jr. ahead of the club's game at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. Kilpatrick discussed his four-steal performance — tied for the most in a single game in the Southern League in 2025 — his approach and strategy on the bases, how he earned his nickname, and growing up in College Park, Georgia.

For the inaugural episode of The Pregame Peach , Columbus Clingstones broadcaster Jack Johnson visited with first-ever Clingstones manager Cody Gabella ahead of the club’s inaugural game at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama. Gabella discussed the emotions of receiving the job, assembling his coaching staff, the selection of Drue Hackenberg as the Clingstones’ first-ever Opening Day starter,...