The Baseball Forward Podcast

By Ross HawleySports Baseball

The Baseball Forward Podcast episodes

November 07, 2024 Ep. 23 | Brian Hunt, Crossroads Grace Community Church
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
Today’s guest conversation features Lead Pastor of Crossroads Grace Community Church in Manteca, CA, Brian Hunt. Here’s Episode 23 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.
Follow Brian Hunt on Instagram @brianhunt5 and visit https://crossroadsgrace.org to get connected and for service times.
For more episodes and content, visit https://baseballforward.com.
57 min
November 04, 2024 Ep. 22 | L.A. Gamo, The Baseballogist
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
Today’s guest conversation features The Baseballogist, L.A. Gamo. Here’s Episode 22 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.
Follow Coach Gamo on social media by searching “Baseballogist” and visit https://www.thebaseballogist.com for more information on upcoming events, camps or to book a session.
For more episodes and content, visit https://baseballforward.com.

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October 31, 2024 Ep. 21 | Ken Guthrie, New York Mets
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
Today’s guest conversation features area scout for the New York Mets, Ken Guthrie. Here’s Episode 21 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.
Follow Ken Guthrie on X @ken_guthrie and visit mlb.com for more information on the New York Mets.
49 min
October 28, 2024 Ep. 20 | Cade Griffis, Founder & CEO of D-BAT Sports
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
Today’s guest conversation features the Founder & CEO of D-BAT Sports, Mr. Cade Griffis. Here’s Episode 20 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.
For more episodes and content, visit baseballforward.com.
52 min
October 25, 2024 Ep. 19 | Joe Torres, Chapman University
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
Today’s guest conversation features the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator of Chapman University in Orange, CA; Joe Torres. Here’s Episode 19 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.
Follow Coach Torres on X @coachjoetorres and visit athletics.chapman.edu for more information on The Chapman University baseball team.
For more episodes and content, visit baseballforward.com.
Learn more about Coach Joe Torres and Chapman University: https://recruiting.baseballforward.com/schools/chapman-university
54 min
October 21, 2024 Ep. 18 | Dr. Nick Serio, VeloU
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
Today’s guest conversation features the General Manager of VeloU; Dr. Nick Serio. Here’s Episode 18 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.
Follow VeloU on all social platforms and visit velouniversity.com to start your evaluation.
For more episodes and content, visit baseballforward.com.
50 min
October 17, 2024 Ep. 17 | Lynn Vanlandingham, Five Tool Baseball
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
Today’s guest conversation features the founder and owner of Five Tool Baseball; Mr. Lynn Vanlandingham. Here’s Episode 17 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.
Follow Five Tool on all social platforms and visit fivetool.org to join the line.
For more episodes and content, visit Baseball Forward.
52 min
October 14, 2024Ep. 16 | Coach Ballgame (James Lowe)
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
Today’s guest conversation features one of the most recognizable faces and names in all of baseball; Mr. James Lowe, or how most of you know him, Coach Ballgame. Here’s Episode 16 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

Podcast Highlights:
02:00 An introduction to Coach Ballgame.
07:15 Coach Ballgame talks about his affinity to HBP's.
11:30 Coach Ballgame discusses why he loves baseball.
13:35 The type of music Coach Ballgame listens to.
19:25 Living the dream.
28:30 Talking nicknames.
36:00 Coach Ballgame discusses the purpose behind his mission.
42:15 Coach Ballgame gives advice to young coaches.

Follow Coach Ballgame (James Lowe) @coachballgame and be sure to visit coachballgame.com for his latest offerings and camp dates.
For more episodes and content, visit Baseball Forward.
51 min
October 10, 2024Ep. 15 | Roberto Gallegos, The University of Texas Arlington
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
On today’s episode, Ross sits down with his friend, Roberto Gallegos. After a super successful 4-year coaching stint at junior college power Navarro College, Roberto was hired on this fall as an assistant coach for The University of Texas - Arlington. Here’s our conversation with UTA Maverick assistant coach, Roberto Gallegos.

Podcast Highlights:
01:30 An introduction to Roberto Gallegos.
07:50 The relationships drive his desire to coach.
11:30 The uniqueness of UTA baseball.
17:05 The differences in players at each level.
28:00 Points of emphasis on how to play catch.
32:45 How playing baseball changes lives.
37:55 Advice to young coaches looking to impact the game.
48:45 What he wishes he knew then, what he knows now, about baseball.

Follow Roberto Gallegos on X @CoachG_UTA and be sure to follow the UTA Maverick Baseball team @UTAMavsBSB.
For more episodes and content, visit Baseball Forward.
53 min
October 07, 2024Ep. 14 | Dax Powell, 3D Baseball of Grayson County, TX
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
On today’s episode, Ross sits down with his long-time buddy, Mr. Dax Powell. Dax has one of the most unique and interesting baseball backgrounds. Simply put, he’s been there, done that and has some of the best stories to go along with it. He’s a brilliant baseball mind. He’s an excellent coach and mentor and he’s a baseball lifer. Hook’em Horns. Here's our conversation with Dax Powell.

Podcast Highlights:
2:00 An introduction to Dax.
7:55 Dax talks about the satisfaction of coaching.
12:05 Dax talks about his role with the Texas Rangers.
18:30 Dax talks about the greatness of Buck Showalter.
25:45 Work ethic and being active.
28:20 Dax discusses Jack Giese, a great friend of his.
31:31 The advice Dax would have given himself as a younger player.
39:25 Dax's advice to younger coaches in the game.
46:15 Drop the ego.

Follow Dax Powell on X @DaxPowell and if you’re interested in learning more about his organization, search 3D Baseball out of Pottsboro, Grayson County, TX.
For more episodes and content, visit Baseball Forward.
59 min

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Baseball Forward is a podcast that aims to inspire and elevate the next generation of baseball players, coaches, and families. Hosted by former college/MiLB player Ross Hawley and 3X National Champion…