Turn a Pair Baseball Podcast

On this week's episode we reminisce over the career of former Cubs star OF and Hall of Famer Andre Dawson, and we chat with future Cubs star and OF Prospect Brennen Davis. Brennen was drafted in the 2nd round by the Chicago Cubs in 2018. He is currently ranked as the 3rd best prospect in the Cubs system He proved his draft status by slashing .305/.381/.525 with the SB Cubs in 2019. We chat about his pre draft experience, mechanical changes at the plate and expectations.

RoseAnn Sapia sits down with Jon Duplantier this week to talk about growing up on the other side of the world, how faith plays a role in his life and his big league debut. Our Wax Pack Look Back segment features the bespectacled former Reds third basemen Chris Sabo.

Gus was selected in the 14th round of the 2018 MLB Amateur draft, and has already made his way to the organizations top 30 prospect list. The Minnesota native and National Honor Society member talks about how technology has helped to improve his approach on the mound. In our Wax Pack Look Back segment, we review the career of the always reliable A's 3B of the 80's, Carney Lansford.

Drey Jameson, Dbacks 2019 1st round pick, sat down with guest host RoseAnn Sapia this week. They reminisced over his time at Ball St and talked about the relationship he formed with his college coach. Drey discussed his demeanor and how his upbringing helped shape the edge he carries on the mound.

On this week's Wax Pack Look Back segment, we review the career of former Diamondbacks World Series champion Jay Bell. We share the story of the time he helped a fan become a millionaire.

Mustachioed baseball hurler Peyton Remy discusses his journey from cold/snowy youth baseball, to Central Arizona Community College, and being drafted by the Cubs. Peyton reached new heights in 2019 as he threw the back half of a combined no hitter, and only a few months later became a Father. In our Wax Pack Look Back segment, we highlight the career of Gold Glover/stolen base king, former Chicago Cubs CF, Bob Dernier (as voted by the listener).

Fresh off his run in the Dominican Winter League, Tyler shares stories from his experience. Tyler is a fantastic story teller and leaves no stone unturned. You'll feel like you're on the mound with him as 15,000 Dominican fans roar with every pitch. In our Wax Pack Look Back segment we review the historic career/life of Dan Quisenberry.

Jax Biggers favorite sport is competition. In High School he starred in football, basketball, baseball and track. He burst on to the SEC baseball scene as a sophomore at Arkansas earning a spot on the Brooks Wallace finalist list. He shares his recent learnings on the art of the first step in base stealing.

We add a name to a familiar segment. On this week's 'Wax Pack Look Back' we review the career of former Rangers OF Oddibe McDowell, as voted by our listeners.

2019 Midwest League All Star Trey Dawson shares details of his journey though baseball and life. We talk about relationships he's made over the years growing up in Hurricane WV, while playing at LSU, Chipola College, Kentucky and now with the Houston Astros organization. We also talk about rafting the New River, cajun food and 1/2 marathons.

Former 2009 1st round pick Matt Davidson talks about his passion for dirt bikes, his use of meditation for mental clarity and what's it's like to be in elite company with Babe Ruth. We talk about his 3 homer game on opening day 2018, we play 'would you rather' and much more.

Baseball writer and SF Giants fan RoseAnn Sapia and I spend three episodes reminiscing over the magical run from '10-'14. In this episode we cover 2013 & 2014. We talk about Tim Lincecum's two no-hitters, walk-off inside the park homers and the legend of Madison Bumgarner. Of course we cover the magical 2014 World Series run; the last of three in five years for the Giants.