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This week on Outside The Chute, we are joined by one of the most exciting young pitchers in women's fastpitch softball, Ruby Smith (formerly Ruby Meylan), for Episode 224!

And trust us, this is one conversation you won't want to miss!

From her collegiate softball journey at the University of Washington and Oklahoma State to competing professionally in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), Ruby opens up about her experiences both on and off the diamond.

Fresh off getting married and beginning an exciting new chapter in her personal life, Ruby joins us for an incredible conversation about softball, relationships, personal growth, and everything in between.

We also discuss her professional career, her recent re-signing with the Carolina Blaze, and what the future holds as she continues making her mark in the game.

Over 80 minutes of great conversation, we get to know the person behind the pitcher, sharing stories, laughs, experiences, and plenty of moments that make this one of our favourite episodes yet!

Whether you're a player, coach, parent, or simply a fan of the game, there's something in this episode for everyone.

🥎 Episode 224 – Ruby Smith (Meylan)

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🥎 EPISODE 223 | JORDAN WOOLERY | OUTSIDE THE CHUTE 🎙️

From delivering one of the most unforgettable moments of the 2026 Women's College World Series to capturing an AUSL Championship with the Utah Talons, Jordan Woolery is making her mark as one of the brightest young stars in fastpitch softball!

This week on Outside The Chute, we're joined by former UCLA Bruins standout and AUSL Champion Jordan Woolery for a conversation about her journey through the game, the moments that have defined her career, and her transition to professional softball.

🔥 THAT HOME RUN AGAINST TEXAS TECH!

With UCLA down to its final out at the 2026 Women's College World Series, Woolery stepped to the plate against one of the game's most dominant pitchers, NiJaree Canady, and delivered a dramatic seventh-inning, game-tying home run that sent the softball world into a frenzy!

We revisit that incredible moment, the pressure of competing on college softball's biggest stage, and what it meant to wear the UCLA uniform.

🏆 FROM UCLA TO AUSL CHAMPION!

Jordan also discusses the next chapter of her softball career, making the jump to the professional ranks and becoming an AUSL Champion with the Utah Talons.

🥎 IN THIS EPISODE:

• Jordan's introduction to softball and her journey to UCLA

• Playing for one of the most prestigious programs in college softball

• Her unforgettable 2026 WCWS home run against Texas Tech and NiJaree Canady

• Competing under the bright lights in Oklahoma City

• The transition from college softball to the professional game

• Her experience with the Utah Talons and winning an AUSL Championship

• The people, experiences, and lessons that have shaped her career

• What's next for Jordan Woolery

From the biggest moments on the college stage to the excitement of professional softball, this is a conversation that fans of UCLA, the AUSL, and fastpitch softball won't want to miss!

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🥎 OUTSIDE THE CHUTE – EPISODE 222 | TONY GONZALEZ

From Tijuana, Mexico, to the biggest stages in men's fastpitch softball, Tony Gonzalez has built an incredible career in the game!

This week on Outside The Chute, we're joined by Hill United Chiefs standout and ISC World Champion Tony Gonzalez for a great conversation about his softball journey, the experiences that shaped his career, and what it takes to compete against the best players in the world.

Tony takes us through his early days in the game, his first ISC World Tournament appearance in 2011 with Cal-State Builders, and his journey to joining the powerhouse Hill United Chiefs in 2017 — a season that ended with his first ISC World Championship!

We also dive into his international softball experiences, including representing Mexico on the international stage and winning back-to-back Australian Open Men's National Championships with the ACT 89ers in 2024 and 2025.

From unforgettable tournament experiences to the friendships, rivalries, and memories made along the way, Tony shares his perspective on life at the highest levels of men's fastpitch.

Whether you're a longtime fan of the ISC World Tournament, a Hill United supporter, or simply love hearing the stories behind the players, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

🎙️ Episode 222 – Tony Gonzalez

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🎙️ EPISODE 221 — ALLIE SKAGGS

This week on Outside The Chute, we’re joined by former Arizona Wildcats standout and current Kansas City Diamonds infielder Allie Skaggs!

We have an awesome conversation with Allie about her journey through the game, her time at Arizona, developing into one of the top players in college softball, and the experiences and people that helped shape her along the way.

We also get into the next chapter of her career — making the jump to professional softball with the Kansas City Diamonds of the PSL — and what it’s been like continuing to compete at the highest level.

Plus, Allie talks about giving back to the game through coaching, working alongside her fiancé Josh with their Storm 16U team, and what she hopes to pass along to the next generation of players.

Allie was an absolute blast to chat with, and this is one you’re not going to want to miss!

🥎 Arizona Wildcats

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🎙️ EPISODE 220 — TRAVIS WILSON

This one is an ALL-TIMER.

From winning a World Championship with the New Zealand Black Sox at just 19 years old… to signing with the Atlanta Braves and spending 8 seasons in professional baseball… to returning to men’s fastpitch and becoming one of the game’s elite players… and eventually helping build one of the premier programs in NCAA softball at Florida State.

What a journey. And Travis Wilson joins us this week to tell the story.

We get into:

🥎 How Trav first found the game of fastpitch

Trav has experienced this sport from just about every angle imaginable, and he was awesome enough to sit down with us and take us through it all.

This is one you’re going to want to hear.

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🔥 26 DAYS. FOUR NATIONAL MEDALS. ONE INCREDIBLE SUMMER FOR NOVA SCOTIA FASTPITCH. 🔥

Outside The Chute is BACK!

After our little summer break, Framer and Hopey return for Episode 219 — and you know we had to do this one.

Nova Scotia fastpitch put together an incredible run at the 2026 Canadian Championships, bringing home hardware at FOUR different levels:

🥇 U17 — GOLD

In this episode, we go back through those 26 days of Nova Scotia success and break down the big games, unforgettable moments, individual accomplishments and performances that helped make this one of the most memorable stretches for Nova Scotia fastpitch.

But that’s not all.

🇨🇦➡️🇺🇸 We also talk about the East Hants Mastodons making their FIRST-EVER appearance at the ISC World Tournament, with Hopey giving us some firsthand perspective on the experience.

From the next generation making its mark to some of Nova Scotia’s established stars delivering on the national stage, there is A LOT to talk about.

🎙️ EPISODE 219 — 26 Days of Nova Scotia Success

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Get ready for one of the biggest weeks in men's fastpitch!

In Episode 3 of Around the Horn, Blair Setford and Kyle Smith join Outside The Chute for a complete preview of the 2026 ISC World Tournament. From championship contenders to sleeper picks, we break down everything you need to know before the first pitch.

In this episode:

Whether you're attending the tournament or following from home, this episode gets you ready for the biggest stage in men's fastpitch.

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Around the Horn returns with another jam-packed episode of Outside The Chute!

To kick things off, Hopey and Framer dive into everything happening closer to home, breaking down the latest action in the Shooter's Fastpitch League. They recap both the Senior and Intermediate Graham Isenor Memorial Tournaments, discuss the teams and players that stood out, and take a look at how the SFL season is shaping up as the playoff race starts to intensify.

Then, Framer is joined by Blair Setford to recap the last three weeks across the ISC circuit. The two discuss the biggest tournaments, standout performances, teams that are building momentum, and the major storylines leading into one of the summer's premier events.

They also preview the upcoming Cephas Roth Memorial Tournament, breaking down the top contenders, key matchups, and the players to keep an eye on.

🥎 SFL discussion with Hopey & Framer

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The summer edition of Around The Horn is officially underway as Blair Setford and Kyle Smith join Framer and Hopey to break down everything happening across the ISC landscape.

In this first installment, the guys take a deep dive into the ISC circuit to date, discussing the biggest storylines, standout performances, and early-season developments from across North America. They also recap the action from the Canada East Qualifier in Mitchell, Ontario, analyzing the teams and players who made headlines over the weekend.

Looking ahead, the crew previews what’s on deck over the next few weeks, including key tournaments, important qualifiers, and the teams to keep an eye on as the road to the ISC World Tournament continues to take shape.

If you're an ISC fan, this is your one-stop shop to get caught up on everything happening around the fastpitch world.

From the ball fields of Newfoundland to representing Canada on the world stage… this is one you don’t want to miss.

On Episode 218 of Outside The Chute, we sit down with 3-time Canadian Senior Men’s National Champion, 2003 Pan Am Games Gold Medalist, 2004 WBSC World Cup Silver Medalist with Team Canada, and Softball Newfoundland Hall of Famer, Sean Whitten.

Sean takes us through an incredible softball journey — learning the game in Newfoundland, developing into one of Canada’s top players, moving west to Calgary, and making his mark on the elite ISC circuit.

We dive into:

This episode is packed with high-level softball talk, behind-the-scenes stories, and insight from one of Canada’s most respected players.

If you’re a fan of fastpitch softball, Team Canada history, ISC legends, or great stories from the diamond — this episode is for you.

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