California League Research Project

Jill Gearin, Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations Manager for the Visalia Rawhide, joins Mario Ramos to talk about the upcoming 2023 season and the excitement fans can expect at Valley Strong Ballpark.

Dan Taylor, the Author of Lights, Camera, Fastball-How the Hollywood Stars Changed Baseball join Mario Ramos on the California League Research Project Podcast to talk about his new book, the innovations of the Stars, their impact on the California League, and his hometown Fresno Grizzlies. Check it out!

Derek Franks, the President of the Fresno Grizzlies, joins Mario Ramos to talk about his rise to President, the shift to the Low-A West, Chukchansi Park, and of course we talk about Tacos! Check it out!

Jill Gearin, the voice of the Visalia Rawhide, joins Mario Ramos to talk about the 2019 Cal League Championship, changes coming to Recreation Park and the Low-A West, and using her platform to inspire young women to chase their dreams. Check it out!

Zach Brockman, the General Manager of the Modesto Nuts, joins Mario Ramos to talk about his role as GM, the shift to the Low-A West, and the recent purchase of the Nuts by the Seattle Mariners. Check it out!

Jeff Lantz, the Senior Director of Communications for Minor League baseball, joins Mario Ramos to talk about the shift in Minor League baseball, changes on and off the field, and how he's working to promote the game!

Steve Cummings of CaliforniaLeagueHeat.com joins Mario Ramos to talk about the Minor League affiliate invites issued by Major League Baseball  and how it impacts the California League. Check it out!

Former Big League and California League pitcher Jim Mecir joins Mario Ramos to talk about his time in the California League and how he helps to build a productive work environment. Check it out!

Accomplished Author Claudia Hagen joins Mario Ramos to talk about her book "Summer on the Diamond as the 1966 Modesto Reds Bat Girl".  We talk great Cal League players and what Minor League Baseball means to the communities they represent!

The Official Historian of the Cal League, Chris Lampe joins Mario Ramos to talk former Cal League players making noise and making debuts in Major League Baseball! We also talk about the 1986 Ventura County Gulls and why Cal League baseball has not made it back to Ventura County. Check it out!