Bats Left Throws Right

Season 2 of Bats Left Throws Right kicks off with University of Florida woman’s lacrosse player Shannon Kavanagh!

The Bats Left Throws Right Season 1 finale is joined by long time manager Dave Machemer. A fourth round draft pick by the Anaheim Angels in 1972, he was called up to the big leagues by the Halos in 1978 and hit a home run during his first MLB at-bat. Dave would play for the Detroit Tigers the following season and appeared as player in 11 MiLB seasons. After his playing career ended, Dave continued to work in the game he loved as a coach and manager. Dave has made stops as a skipper in the systems of the Milwaukee Brewers, Montreal Expos, Baltimore Orioles, and San Francisco Giants. Since making his managerial debut in 1985, he has collected over 1,600 minor league wins across 23 MiLB seasons. Dave last managed the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels in 2013, before being hired as a scout with Baltimore. Tune in for more on Dave's lengthy career in baseball as we wrap up our debut season!
Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs outfielder Dario Pizzano joins Bats Left Throws Right ahead of beginning his 10th season of professional baseball. He was drafted in 2012 during the 15th round by the Seattle Mariners after a stand-out career at Columbia University where he was a 3x All-Ivy League First Team member and 2012 Ivy League Player of the Year. Prior to that, Dario helped lead his Saugus, Massachusetts youth team to the U.S. Championship game of the 2003 Little League World Series in South Williamsport. A lefty batter and righty thrower on the field, he has worked off the field to become an ambassador of Mission Stadiums 4 Multiple Sclerosis [MS4MS] in their fight against the disease. Tune in for more on Dario's baseball career and life away from the game. 
Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

TrainUgly.com founder Trevor Ragan joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his research in motor learning, psychology, and performance science. Trevor has worked with olympic coaches, professional athletes, renowned professors, and thousands of coaches in honing his expertise. Join us to learn more about his cutting edge training practices. 
Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

Tate Gillespie joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his against all odds journey to professional baseball. In the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges and medical complications, Tate’s young baseball career is the product of incredible perseverance. Tune in for more on his remarkable story. 
Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

Long time MLB pitching coach Rick Peterson rejoins Bats Left Throws Right for a second installment of his Episode 16 appearance. Tune in for more on how the man dubbed “The Jacket” has navigated through decades of big league coaching. 

Former MLB pitching coach Rick Peterson joins Bats Left Throws Right for a conversation on his coaching philosophies. Among his many stops throughout baseball, Rick has spent time working with the Oakland A's, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers. He has used biomechanical research coupled with an understanding of a player's psyche to improve their abilities. Rick most recently served as Director of Pitching Development for the Baltimore Orioles from 2012-2016. Tune in for more on Rick's extensive experiences in the game of baseball. 
Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.  

Jack and Peter from the Bats Left Throws Right crew round up the first week of the 2021 MLB season. Join the guys to hear their observations from week 1 and their predictions for the rest of the season. Tune in for playoff picks, MVP favorites, and more!
Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-host Peter LoDuca. 

Former 2x All-Star and 2x NL Silver Slugger Award winner Howard Johnson joins this episode of Bats Left Throws Right. Drafted 12th overall by the Detroit Tigers in 1979, "HoJo" would go on to win a pair of World Series rings while in Detroit. He spent nine of his 14 MLB seasons with the New York Mets, with whom he led the NL in both home runs and RBIs during the 1991 season. A switch hitter and righty thrower during his career, Howard is third on the Mets all-time lists for home runs, RBIs, doubles, and stolen bases. Join us for a conversation on his storied career and more. 

San Diego Padres associate manager Skip Schumaker comes on to talk baseball with the Bats Left Throws Right crew. During his 11 MLB career, Skip batted left and threw right, while making stops with the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cincinnati Reds. He was a 2001 5th round pick by St. Louis, going on to bat .288 over his eight seasons with the team. A 2x World Series champion with the Cardinals, Skip discusses bringing his postseason experience to coaching a team with 2021 title aspirations. 
Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.