Baseball.com.au Podcast

This week we switch things up, as Ty Russell previews the Australian Baseball League.

After all - this is a league young Australians use as a stepping stone to professional opportunities.

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Welcome to the third episode of Tell Him He's Dreaming, a baseball podcast focusing on the stories of the brave young Australians who have left our great country to chase their baseball dreams Hosted by Ty Russell.

This week we talk with 22-year-old pitcher Will Sherriff, who has pitched for Australia vs Japan at the WBC, trained in Japan with the Rakuten Golden Eagles and has new aspirations.

Each episode, we will interview one of Australia's brightest young ball players. We will discuss the ups and downs that go along with leaving your family, heading overseas and challenging yourself to make a career doing what you love. 

So, if you're a baseball fan, a player yourself dreaming of a career in baseball, an athlete hoping to be inspired or simply someone who loves a good story of overcoming obstacles, sit back and enjoy. 

We have some incredible guests lined up and we can't wait to explore their unique and remarkable journeys. 

Our first guest is Jaylin Rae - a player who has just returned back to New South Wales from three years at college.

Welcome to the second episode of Tell Him He's Dreaming, a baseball podcast focusing on the stories of the brave young Australians who have left our great country to chase their baseball dreams, hosted by Ty Russell.

This week Ty speaks with Brent Iredale - one of the biggest prospects in Australian baseball. Iredale had one of the best JUCO seasons in 2024 in all of baseball. He was rewarded with a transfer to NCAA Division 1 baseball powerhouse Arkansas. Some early draft boards have him as a potential first rounder in the 2025 MLB Draft. 

Each episode, we will interview one of Australia's brightest young ball players. We will discuss the ups and downs that go along with leaving your family, heading overseas and challenging yourself to make a career doing what you love. 

So, if you're a baseball fan, a player yourself dreaming of a career in baseball, an athlete hoping to be inspired or simply someone who loves a good story of overcoming obstacles, sit back and enjoy. 

We have some incredible guests lined up and we can't wait to explore their unique and remarkable journeys. 

Welcome to the first episode of Tell Him He's Dreaming, a baseball podcast focusing on the stories of the brave young Australians who have left our great country to chase their baseball dreams Hosted by Ty Russell.

Each episode, we will interview one of Australia's brightest young ball players. We will discuss the ups and downs that go along with leaving your family, heading overseas and challenging yourself to make a career doing what you love. 

So, if you're a baseball fan, a player yourself dreaming of a career in baseball, an athlete hoping to be inspired or simply someone who loves a good story of overcoming obstacles, sit back and enjoy. 

We have some incredible guests lined up and we can't wait to explore their unique and remarkable journeys. 

Our first guest is Jaylin Rae - a player who has just returned back to New South Wales from three years at college.

The Houston Astros catching coach caught up with Michael Ibbotson before an MLB game in 2024 to delve into his career.

Before a Boston Red Sox game, Michael Ibbotson has a 20-minute chat with one of Australia's most successful players of all time. Enjoy!

The manager of Team Australia stops by on Day 2 of the Fuchu City training camp. He talks about how the team was selected and answers some fan questions!

Tim Kennelly has been on the national team since 2009. This is his third World Baseball Classic. He is the co-captain of the team.

Kennelly has played professional baseball for nearly two decades. He made it as high as Triple-A in the minor leagues and is regarded as one of Australia's most dominant players in the ABL. 

He catches up with Baseball.com.au on Day 0 of the #WBC23 training camp to walk us through what players are feeling on their first day of a significant experience.

WE'RE BACK! The ABL season was weird so the podcast got a bit neglected, but what a way to return. Andrew sits down with Queenslander Luisa Gauci to discuss how her journey led her to a job on the frontline of the baseball technology movement and to playing college baseball in the United States.

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Andrew catches up with year-one Sydney Blue Sox employee and MiLB.com insider Tyler Maun on the anniversary of his landing in Sydney for the ABL relaunch in 2010. The two talk about the league's progression, the changing landscape in North American baseball and it's impact on Australia, then look ahead ot what the next few years might bring on the international stage. David Penrose also drops by to break down the ABL domestic broadcast deal with Kayo and Fox Sports, plus a range of other news from Australian baseball.

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