Ballpark Hunter

My guess this week is the President and General Manager at Hillsboro Hops Professional Baseball. He talks about his rise from an intern with the Yakima Bears 25-years-ago to the Hops brand-new stadium that opened this past season.

My guest this week is the owner and president of the Dyersville Dreamers, Chris Goodell. The expansion club will play in the Northwoods League in the summer of 2027 at the Field of Dreams Ballpark. The baseball complex is quickly becoming a hub of all things baseball, and the local surroundings are also rapidly expanding.

My guest this week is a former MLB All-Star and manager of the Red Pocket Mobiles of the Pioneer League. Young's team just completed a 96-game road schedule, and he shares his experience with me on today's episode.

My guest this week is the Play-by-Play and Media Relations Director of the Johnstown Mill Rats, George Lucas. He shares his career journey to the booth oft he Mill Rats, plus his experience in radio and broadcasting the ECHL. It is quite the show this week!

I am solo this week as I discuss my visit to Rate Field to witness the Chicago White Sox smack back-to-back-to-back homeruns and then walk it off against the New York Mets. The South Side was electric on Friday night as over 31,000 fans went home happy. Plus, I talk about what it's like watching the game in the 500 level with family and little kids, plus taking the Metra to the game in style.

Roberto Lemus is my guest this week. He is the GM of the Grand Forks Spitfires of the Northwoods League softball team. Lemus tells us what it's like working for a softball team compared to a baseball team. You might be surprised by what he says; enjoy the listen.

We return after a few weeks off with Samuel Goldberg, the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Thrillville Thrilbillies of the Prospect League. Sam tells us about his first play-by-play gig in middle school and his journey from Harrisburg, Pa, to Danville, Va, to Southern Illinois.

It's been a month, but I am back with an update on where I have been. I have seen games in Indiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and I will tell you all about them this week on the show!

My guest this week is Taylor McFarquhar, the GM of Maine Beach Ball. A new concept this summer at The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach. The family-friendly style of summer collegiate baseball will mirror Bananaball, but feature 7-inning games, several in-between inning promotions, and plenty of excitement at the ballpark.

My guest this week is Becky Mateja. She is the founder of NWI Fun Ball and will debut the Region Razzles this summer at Oil City Stadium in Whiting, Indiana. Fans will expect a whole lot of fun with a 7-inning game that includes baseball, softball, dodgeball, a dance off, and my personal favorite-kickball!