Crowding the Plate

A view from the other side.....when professional athlete meets everyday fan.

We sat down with retired MLB relief pitcher Justin Miller for a one on one player-fan discussion on the game of baseball, his baseball story, life in the big leagues, and baseball culture today as a whole. Listen in for a genuine interaction of an MLB player stepping on a level playing field with a fan to just talk baseball, and give an inside perspective of the game from the eyes of a player.

Parkmans shimmy makes the women in Cleveland puke. -Bob Uecker(Major league)

Joined by my guest co-host Mike Berry, we dive deep into discussion with surprise special guest Coach Chad Misippo, all the way from Chile to give us a first hand perspective on the MLBs & teams process of scouting Latin American baseball players: the side MLB fans are probably not aware of & we shed a better light on it for you. We discuss what teams we think you should keep an eye on for 2024 & our personal takes. Enjoy!

You may run like Hayes, but you hit like shit. -Lou Brown (Major League)

We discuss urban legends/jinx of a certain MLB team, UCL injuries vs the rise in fastball velocity, and the latest headlines & MVP candidates.

You tryin' to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curve ball? -Eddie Harris

I'm joined by Michael Jeter, my pal & article contributor for the Redbird Rants for a St. Louis Cardinals edition episode of the show. We discuss everything from current happenings with the birds on the bat, trade rumors, and share our personal feelings about this season. Tune in and let's talk some baseball.

Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand. -Leo Durocher

This episode I'm joined by our first ever guest co-host joining us all the way from Canada to give us a fresh perspective from the eyes of a Toronto Blue Jay's fan Mr. Rob Swaile. Rob and I sit down with our special guest former MLB player of the NY Mets & Cleveland Indians/former mental coach & scout of the Toronto Blue Jay's and he's currently scouting for the Oakland Athletics & owner of Quality at Bats, Mr. Steve Springer. Rob and I also give our thoughts on the baseball hall of fame and discuss the latest headlines currently in MLB.