The Baseball Forward Podcast

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s guest conversation is with a former OF/1B for the Texas Rangers, Mr. Jason Botts. Here’s Episode 83 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s guest conversation is with the Head Coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Mr. Steve Sabins. Here’s Episode 82 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Learn more about Coach Steve Sabins and West Virginia University: https://recruiting.baseballforward.com/schools/west-virginia-university

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s episode features a new monthly segment we’ve added to the show, dedicated solely to the college recruiting process. This is Recruiting: 101 with Aaron Cunningham and Ross Hawley on Episode 81 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s guest conversation is with longtime Miami Marlins Scout, Mr. Scott Stanley. Here’s Episode 80 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s guest conversation is with the head baseball coach of the Augustana University Vikings in majestic Sioux Falls, SD, Mr. Tim Huber. Here’s Episode 79 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Learn more about Coach Tim Huber and Augustana University: https://recruiting.baseballforward.com/schools/augustana-university

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s guest conversation is with the winningest baseball coach in Baylor University history, Mr. Steve Smith. Here’s Episode 78 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s guest conversation is with one of the best Mental Performance Coaches in North America, my good buddy, Mr. Curtis Pelletier. Here’s Episode 77 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Today’s guest conversation is with the Head Baseball Coach at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC, Mr. Jim Chester. Here’s Episode 76 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Learn more about Coach Jim Chester and Gardner-Webb University: https://recruiting.baseballforward.com/schools/gardner-webb-university

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s guest conversation is with the High School Director for The Hunter Pence Baseball Academy, in Houston, TX. He’s also the creator and administrator for the very popular Texas High School & Travel Baseball Facebook Group. He’s Mr. Aaron Cunningham. Here’s Episode 75 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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This episode of the Baseball Forward Podcast is brought to you by The Bertrand Team. Experience. Service. Excellence. Serving Dallas-Ft. Worth and North Texas, visit https://bertrandteamrealestate.com.

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s guest conversation is with Prep Baseball Report’s #7 ranked incoming freshman for the 2026 season, a RHP for the LSU Tigers, Mr. Marcos Paz. Here’s Episode 74 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

For more episodes and content, visit https://baseballforward.com.

This episode of the Baseball Forward Podcast is brought to you by The Bertrand Team. Experience. Service. Excellence. Serving Dallas-Ft. Worth and North Texas, visit https://bertrandteamrealestate.com.