HOLDING DOWN the FORT

Sussex County Miners RHP: Chad Gartland

It’s all in the initials: ❗️CG❗️ because if he starts the game for his squad, he wants more than anything to finish the game for his squad💪 Mr. Chad Gartland joins the show for EP 034 as he is preparing for his upcoming season with the Sussex County Miners⛏️ Chad is an absolute workhouse no matter where he’s been; whether it’s making a regional run with the boys at George Mason✅ or missing bats all summer on Cape Cod🎣 you’ll always find him at the ball park working on his craft⛽️ CG always had that feeling, since he was a young lad dreaming in a small town he knew one day he would be a professional baseball player🙌 We discuss how being the younger sibling to a big, strong, competitive older brother is the best thing you can ask for growing up🏃‍♂️Chad tells us about the places the game has taken him so far and how he has left his mark on his teammates and coaches every step of the way❗️ 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

San Diego Padres SS: Zach Evans

My brother Z Evans joins us live from the San Diego Padres Spring Training facility in Peoria, AZ🌵to take us through a day in the life of a pro ball player at Padres Big League Spring Training💪 From the Tee Balls fields in rural Western New York❄️ to the blue grass of Hickory, North Carolina🚜 Mr. Evans has loved baseball from the start🏁 We go on a journey with a small town high school player with two local JUCO’s somewhat interested to becoming a stallion SS in one of the MLB’s best organizations🤯 Zach’s warm heart is sure to connect and bond with any community that he reaches both on and off the field🤎 Not only do his skills speak for themselves on the diamond, you’ll find him signing autographs 🖊️ taking photos with fans😎✌️ , and talking baseball with fans who are already making him feel like a big part of the Padre family🤎 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

Toronto Blue Jays RHP: Ryan Boyer

We are back for Season III of Holding Down the Fort with our friend Toronto Blue Jays RHP Ryan Boyer🔥 Ry joins us to discuss his journey through the game and some of the unexpected twists and turns he’s navigated along the way⛰️ Ryan’s unique experience helps remind everyone out there it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, what you’ve seen, as long as you can get outs🥊 Mr. Boyer has a path less traveled🔀 from a small Pennsylvania Division III program to a Western New York Mid Major Division I school as a graduate student Ryan pitched his way to an offer from the Toronto Blue Jays🍁 And that is just the beginning of his life in this game🤝 We can’t wait to see what Ryan has in store for the home town Buffalo Bisons and the Big League Blue Jays squad this season🔥 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

Great Britain Catcher: Matt Ward

What an honor to be joined by our British Baseball Brother Sir Matthew Ward for Episode 37🇬🇧 “Wardo” a fellow Purple Eagle of Niagara made a serious case as a senior for a Buster Posey Award behind the dish🥇 but brought an even more incredible trophy home by leading NU to its first ever MAAC Championship🏆 Matty gives us an insider’s perspective on what it takes to be prepared for at-bats against current big league stars like Jac Caglianone and Tarik Skubal⛽️ Wardo is currently in “Spring Training” mode with the Great Britain squad as they prepare to make a run at the World Baseball Classic Championship✅ We navigate the path from randomly receiving a last minute invite to the U23 Series and how that led to becoming a huge part of this amazing tradition with Great Britain at the WBC🌍 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

Detroit Tigers OF: Jackson Strong

We welcome our dear friend J-Wave 🌊 to episode 036 of Holding Down the Fort⬇️ Mr. Strong takes on his wild ride of getting recruited during COVID to leading Division I Baseball on stolen bases as a junior💥 We cover J’s draft process from signing with a top SEC Program all the way to Draft Day where he got to share a beautiful moment with his family🫶 As a child Jackson always put his physical fitness to the test ultimately resulting in the unit of an athlete he’s become today💪 From time with dad and a constant competition with his BEAST of a brother baseball is lucky he chose it⚾️ With a nickname like David Goggins we can’t help but root for a hard working stud like J Strong💫 We cover how our first season as a tiger went to what we’ve done in the off season to return to the squad in elite shape for the upcoming season🐅 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅