Baseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos League

Mik Ebisu Joins Evan and Bruce For The Final 2025 Episode

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2364678/open_sms] Our last episode of the year, we take stock of the North Platte 80s season, discuss all of our guests, and enjoy one last week in the Pecos League. It's not goodbye, just so long until 2026. Mik Ebisu is our interview guest. He's the Blackwell Flycatchers manager. Mik was raised in Japan and graduated from high school there before attending the University of Houston. He’s worked as a Japanese interpreter/translator, has certification in baseball analytics, and is in his third year in the Pecos League.  We had a blast creating this series for you. Thank you for listening!  Pecos League [https://pecosleague.com/] SABR [http://www.sabr.org] Evan Katz [https://sites.google.com/view/baseballbythesea/home]Bruce McClure [http://brucemcclurenh.com]

Pecos League Umpires Micah Scott and Scott Cotton join Evan and Bruce this week!

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2364678/open_sms] The two man umpire crew of Micah Scott and Scott Cotton are an indispensable and ever present part of the Pecos League's Mountain Division. Since opening day, they've travelled over 6,000 miles, stayed in a hotel every night and learned to cope with player and manager pleas and emotions for nine innings or more each game. An interesting look into a side of baseball that's not frequently discussed, in this episode we get to view the game from outside the player's or fan's point of view. Join Evan and Bruce for another great week in Pecos League action!  Pecos League [https://pecosleague.com/] SABR [http://www.sabr.org] Evan Katz [https://sites.google.com/view/baseballbythesea/home]Bruce McClure [http://brucemcclurenh.com]

Wild Card Fever, Chess Championships, Super Sub Ryan Lutinski and more. Another fun week in the Pecos League!

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2364678/open_sms] Evan and Bruce get together to talk about all the latest action in the Pecos League, playoff implications and more. And keeping with the catchphrase, "Anything can happen in the Pecos League" we talk about impromptu laundry service and chess boards, too. All of that, and North Platte RF/PH/jack of all trades Ryan Lutinski joins Evan for this week's interview. Don't miss it!  Pecos League [https://pecosleague.com/] SABR [http://www.sabr.org] Evan Katz [https://sites.google.com/view/baseballbythesea/home]Bruce McClure [http://brucemcclurenh.com]

All Star Pitcher Pierce Salbego Joins Us, Along With His Father David!

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2364678/open_sms] Another action packed week in Pecos League baseball, including an acapella national anthem, big ears and what to do when a restaurant you really want to try is closing soon. Our interview this week is with all-star Pierce Salbego and his dad, David. Don't miss it! Pecos League [https://pecosleague.com/] SABR [http://www.sabr.org] Evan Katz [https://sites.google.com/view/baseballbythesea/home]Bruce McClure [http://brucemcclurenh.com]

This Week, Ivan Santos Joins Us To Discuss Part Time Preparation

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2364678/open_sms] There are fewer in game moments for a part time 2B, PH and PR, but Ivan Santos is always preparing. The Bronx, NY native shares how he gets game ready and evaluates his contributions in this week's episode. Join Evan and Bruce for an interesting conversation with a great Pecos League role player. And listen in for Evan's recap of last week...and the local train schedule, too.  Pecos League [https://pecosleague.com/] SABR [http://www.sabr.org] Evan Katz [https://sites.google.com/view/baseballbythesea/home]Bruce McClure [http://brucemcclurenh.com]