Guest: Jack McMullen (Miami Marlins, Just Baseball) | The Road to the Show, Broadcast Life, & Baseball’s Next Generation | 88

Welcome to Episode 88 of Tablesetters! Today’s guest is one of the most insightful and articulate voices in baseball media today. Jack McMullen is a radio broadcaster for the Miami Marlins and the Director of Podcasting and Host at Just Baseball, where he’s played a key role in building one of the most forward-thinking platforms in the sport.

Whether he’s breaking down a top prospect’s swing mechanics, calling dramatic walk-off wins in the big leagues, or guiding nuanced conversations about the future of the game, Jack brings a rare blend of clarity, passion, and storytelling that resonates across generations of fans.

We dive into:

– The origins and evolution of Just Baseball, and how Jack’s role has shifted since joining the Marlins broadcast team

– What it was like calling Paul Skenes firsthand in Triple-A

– The wild start to his MLB career with three walk-offs in four days

– Inside perspective on Sandy Alcantara’s struggles, Eury Pérez’s return, and how the Marlins are building around elite pitching

Then we get into the big-picture questions:

– Is there a future face of the franchise among the position player group?

– How has Peter Bendix’s vision reshaped Miami’s roster philosophy?

– What’s the outlook for bats like Kyle Stowers and Agustín Ramírez in Miami’s long-term plans?

– Could complementary pieces like Dane Myers or Cal Quantrill be moved quietly at the deadline?

Plus:

• The Marlins’ attendance question — is fan energy finally turning a corner?
• Around-the-league storylines Jack finds most surprising
• How new rules, faster pace, and divisional chaos are reshaping the season
• Favorite ballparks and road cities so far — and one standout postgame meal

And we wrap it all with Jack’s thoughtful advice to the next generation of broadcasters trying to break in—plus a few behind-the-scenes gems from his journey through the minors to the big leagues.

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