Turn a Pair Baseball Podcast
Turn a Pair Baseball Podcast host Chris MacLean takes a trip around the bases with a new guest each episode. Join us as we dive in to the back story to some of baseball's most memorable events. We'll meet the players, the writers, announcers and many more that experienced it all in and around the diamond.
Episodes
April 25, 2021 • 74 mins
Luisa's Mom signed her up for baseball at 12 because it was more convenient than softball. Baseball isn't very popular in Australia so her Mom didn't know the difference between the two.
The error proved to be a blessing. Luisa fell deeply in love with the game and has pushed well beyond the societal limits that have been placed on girls and woman in the game of baseball.
At 20 years old Luisa has made the ...
The error proved to be a blessing. Luisa fell deeply in love with the game and has pushed well beyond the societal limits that have been placed on girls and woman in the game of baseball.
At 20 years old Luisa has made the ...
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April 18, 2021 • 67 mins
Derrik Watson grew up in Stl dreaming of one day playing basketball for John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. He's a pro now, but baseball is his sport. He met Coach Cal, and he shares the pivotal moment in his life on this show.
Derrik has been grinding his way through baseball. After graduating from Hazelwood Central High School, he made his way to Southwest Illinois College and eventually Murray State. After ...
Derrik has been grinding his way through baseball. After graduating from Hazelwood Central High School, he made his way to Southwest Illinois College and eventually Murray State. After ...
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April 11, 2021 • 68 mins
Reagan grew up in a house full of athletes. His Mom, Dad and Sister all played sports at the collegiate level. Competition is fierce in the Todd household. Family card nights got intense during the Covid lockdown.
Reagan fell in line with the family tradition of playing a sport in college. After walking off the High School state semi finals game with a grand slam, he went off to Arizona State. He eventually made hi...
Reagan fell in line with the family tradition of playing a sport in college. After walking off the High School state semi finals game with a grand slam, he went off to Arizona State. He eventually made hi...
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March 28, 2021 • 64 mins
In the summer of 2018, Joel Condreay slashed .355/.438/.532 while playing shortstop at Whitworth University. He threw 2 2/3 innings and managed an ERA of 13.50. In June of that summer, the Rockies drafted him in the 31st round. When he received the call from the scout, he was told he was drafted as a pitcher. His tools are off the chart.
He's worked tirelessly from that moment on to reshape himself into a professio...
He's worked tirelessly from that moment on to reshape himself into a professio...
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March 21, 2021 • 68 mins
Cordell Greene grew up in Washington state. He eventually made his way to Indiana State's roster (he shares a really cool Larry Bird story on the podcast), then to Des Moines Area Community College and finally Washington University in 2011. A lot has happened from 2011 to now and that's what this episode is about. Cordell is extremely open and raw on this episode. Cordell hasn't played affiliated ball. In fact he has spent...
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March 14, 2021 • 13 mins
Max Bain was a lightly recruited High School pitcher that landed at Northwoods University in Midland, MI. After four solid years, he failed to land with an affiliated club. A lot of players would have quit. Max Bain is not like a lot of players. He rededicated himself to fitness, nutrition and pitching. He shares his incredible story with us here.
Baseball Reference Essentials:
Positions: Relief Pitcher and Cente...
Baseball Reference Essentials:
Positions: Relief Pitcher and Cente...
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March 7, 2021 • 79 mins
Justin Topa was a free agent on the heals of a rough 2018 in the Texas Rangers organization. Options weren't plentiful. That all changed one afternoon while throwing live BP to a few Harvard freshman. After blowing up a radar gun the coaches decided to film the session. After posting the video on Twitter the Milwaukee Brewers picked up the phone. Fast forward to September 1st, 2020 and Justin found himself on the mound in ...
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February 28, 2021 • 73 mins
This week we sat down with Top 30 KC Royals prospect Noah Murdock. Noah was drafted in the 7th round of the 2019 draft and is spending his first Spring Training Pitching in Big League camp.
The 6'8 hurler proves that pitchers are athletes. In his senior year of high school (2016) he was the Virginia Volleyball player of the year, and led them to a state championship. After dominating the court and diamond at Coloni...
The 6'8 hurler proves that pitchers are athletes. In his senior year of high school (2016) he was the Virginia Volleyball player of the year, and led them to a state championship. After dominating the court and diamond at Coloni...
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January 31, 2021 • 73 mins
The former Michigan State Spartan was chosen in the 12th round of the 2019 MLB draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mitchell grew up in Michigan where hockey and cabin life reign supreme, and we spent a good chunk of time covering those two topics. We even learned about Detroit style pizza.
What struck us during the interview was learning how close the Dodgers 2019 draft class had become. The entire class is vying for ...
What struck us during the interview was learning how close the Dodgers 2019 draft class had become. The entire class is vying for ...
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January 24, 2021 • 67 mins
Often times we think professional baseball players walk a road paved with gold. This certainly hasn't been the case for Brendan Cellucci. In this episode we talk about scary health situations, personal mistakes and how he has worked very hard to overcome. Brendan now uses his struggles to help others. Follow him on social media:
Twitter - @brendan_mike27
IG - brendan_cellucci & lettersbylucci
Baseba...
Twitter - @brendan_mike27
IG - brendan_cellucci & lettersbylucci
Baseba...
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December 6, 2020 • 68 mins
How does the front office of an historical MiLB franchise cope with the rumors that they're going to lose their affiliation, a cancelled season and lost revenue?
Fortunately, on 11/30/20 MLB announced the formation of the MLB Draft League. The Williamsport Crosscutters were one of five teams announced as original participants (eventually they will have a sixth). There are so many questions that need to be answered, ...
Fortunately, on 11/30/20 MLB announced the formation of the MLB Draft League. The Williamsport Crosscutters were one of five teams announced as original participants (eventually they will have a sixth). There are so many questions that need to be answered, ...
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November 29, 2020 • 31 secs
Brad Balukjian is a man unafraid of a big adventure, whether it's a lunar chat with Buzz Aldrin or navigating the camel clutch from The Iron Sheik.
His latest adventure came to him while sitting in the upper deck enjoying an Oaklan A's game. He'd purchase a pack of unopened 1986 Topps baseball cards and set out on an adventure to meet all 15 players featured on the cards. He'd then compile the interview data and wri...
His latest adventure came to him while sitting in the upper deck enjoying an Oaklan A's game. He'd purchase a pack of unopened 1986 Topps baseball cards and set out on an adventure to meet all 15 players featured on the cards. He'd then compile the interview data and wri...
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September 6, 2020 • 84 mins
Preston, the son of former Mets star Mookie Wilson, spent his youth at Shea Stadium. The Mets selected an 18 year old Preston Wilson in the 1st round. At 23, he made his big league debut. Hearing the story of his debut gave us the chills, and Preston said he was nearly drawn to tears sharing. Preston spares no detail in his incredible 10 year journey.
Profile:
Twitter - @PrestonWilson44
Position: Centerfie...
Profile:
Twitter - @PrestonWilson44
Position: Centerfie...
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September 2, 2020 • 90 mins
Scott realized his dream in 2008 by helping the Philadelphia Phillies win a World Series. The title was the capstone. This episode is about everything before that led to the crowing achievement.
Scott Eyre Profile:
Twitter - @Scotteyre47
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
Born: May 30, 1972 (Age: 48-094d) in Inglewood, CA
Draft: Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1991 ...
Scott Eyre Profile:
Twitter - @Scotteyre47
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
Born: May 30, 1972 (Age: 48-094d) in Inglewood, CA
Draft: Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1991 ...
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August 30, 2020 • 74 mins
Bob File burst on to the scene in Toronto in April, 2001. He nasty sinker helped him earn a win in his debut. He's competitiveness in his second outing earned him a regular spot out of the bullpen. We talk about his journey from a D2 slugging Third Basemen to a high leverage Major League relief pitcher.
Bob's Profile:
Twitter - @BobFile
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-4, 21...
Bob's Profile:
Twitter - @BobFile
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-4, 21...
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August 23, 2020 • 40 mins
Host RoseAnn Sapia circled the bases with SF Giants pitching prospect Trevor McDonald. Trevor was the Giants 11th round pick of the 2019 draft. The 19 year old is quickly ascending the prospect ranking boards. Trevor shared one of the funnies stories in Turn a Pair history.
Trevor's Bio:
Twitter: @trev_mcdonald18
Position: Starting Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-2, 180lb (188cm, 81kg)
Team: ...
Trevor's Bio:
Twitter: @trev_mcdonald18
Position: Starting Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-2, 180lb (188cm, 81kg)
Team: ...
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August 19, 2020 • 51 mins
Baseball has played a significant role in Randall Thompson's life. Once an undersized high school middle infielder, he grew and gained arm strength in his Junior year. He was good enough to play college ball and eventually sign as a free agent with the Toronto Blue Jays. After being cut by the Jays, he was sitting in the dugout at his alma mater watching a coach saw baseball bats. It was there he came up with the idea to d...
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August 16, 2020 • 56 mins
Logan Hofmann's road to professional baseball is well traveled. The Saskatchewan native spent two years building his profile at Colby Community College. He pitched so well that he his 2019 included an All Star game appearance in the Cape Cod League and a 35th round selection by the Stl. Cardinals. He passed on signing to play at Northwestern State. How did that decision work? You'll have to listen to the episode to find ou...
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August 9, 2020 • 70 mins
Caleb debuted in Dodger Stadium on July 25th, 2020 and earned the win after setting down the heart of LA's order. Caleb's path to the show was bumpy and windy. His story is complete with being overlooked out of High School, JUCO, a run with the Hoosiers, an up and down MiLB run and a Major League debut. The day we recorded, Caleb picked up his second win to make him 2-0 on the season.
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August 2, 2020 • 68 mins
We sat down with former Canadian National Team star Josh Burgmann for our 100th episode. Josh was a 5th round pick of the Chicago Cubs in 2019 out of the University of Washington. We talked about the NHL's new team the Seattle Kraken, the thrill of playing baseball in Japan, the college experience and being a part of the Cubs organization.
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