Life At The Ballpark

Life At The Ballpark

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Life At The Ballpark episodes

  • S1E9: Ken Carson - Florida State League President
    Ken shares stories spanning his career as an athletic trainer for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, then for the expansion Toronto Blue Jays in 1977, then director of spring training for the Blue Jays in Dunedin, and ultimately to the president of the Florida State League. Ken reveals that he is also to the answer to a question in Trivial Pursuit Canadian edition.
    19 min
  • S1E8: Dann Bilardello - Palm Beach Cardinals (St Louis Cardinals Minor League) Manager
    Dann shares what it was like to have to step into the shoes of future Hall of Famer Johnny Bench in his rookie year with the Cincinnati Reds. You'll also hear about the respect and friendship he developed with another Hall of Famer, Tony Gwynn with the San Diego Padres.

    Dann is currently the Manager of the Palm Beach Cardinals in the Florida State League at Roger Dean Chevrolet in Jupiter, FL.

    23 min
  • S1E6: Ricky Horton - St. Louis Cardinals Broadcaster and Former Pitcher

    Ricky Horton pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angelos Dodgers, and Chicago White Sox before moving to the press box as a play-by-play announcer for Fox Sports Midwest. During his time on the field, Ricky Horton experienced some of the most dramatic moments in baseball history, including one of the worst blown calls when Don Denkinger called the Royal's Orta safe at First Base.

    Ricky also shares what it was like to be on the field when Kirk Gibson, with two injured legs, hit a two-run walk-off home run against Dennis Eckersley to win Game One of the 1988 World Series 5-4.

    Plus you'll hear about all of the emotions and memories when he was first called up to the majors.

    17 min
  • S1E5: Joe Frisaro - Miami Marlins Beat Reporter at MLB.com

    The veteran reporter shares stories from his 17 years covering the Marlins, from their World Series championship in 2003 to the sale to Derek Jeter's ownership group and the rebuilding process. Joe offers insight into the convergence of tradition newspaper sports reporting to the digital age of MLB.com and social media.

    21 min
  • S1E4: Dan McLaughlin - St. Louis Cardinals Play-by-Play Announcer

    Mid-America Emmy award-winning Dan McLaughlin shares stories from his more than two decades of calling Cardinals' baseball, his first when he was only 23. Dan shares about his most embarrassing moments (involving A.J. Burnett's nipple rings), his friendship with Tim McCarver, advice given him by the legendary Jack Buck, and his love of the game and the team he grew up rooting for (Ozzie Smith was his favorite player).

    27 min
  • S1E3: Rick Hummel "The Commish" - St. Louis Cardinals Columnist and Hall of Fame Inductee

    Rick shares his observations about how spring training has changed over the 42 years he's covered the St. Louis Cardinals. He shares stories about Cardinal greats Red Schoendienst, Lou Brock, Albert Pujols, and gives insights to how roster decisions are made during spring training. Rick also shares stories from his Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown, New York in 2007, along with Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken.

    23 min

About Life At The Ballpark

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For those who love baseball, Life At The Ballpark gives you an inside peek into the game with entertaining stories from those who play it, scout it, and broadcast it every single day.