Showmanship in baseball has been a difficult topic in baseball recently? Why aren't hitters allowed to bat flips but pitchers are allowed to celebrate strikeouts? I discuss this with pro baseball player Jazeel Washington on what he thinks about bat flipping and homerun celebrations. Please take a listen. Jazeel Washington - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn Subscribe to my Youtube channel and take a look at the video interview with each one of my guests! Click the link below! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhCvA0EIOOq-htrjFhZxCYMrs3JtoYW8G --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s ..read more

In this episode, I discuss rebuilding an MLB team with my guest, digital marketing manager for The Athletic, Olivia Witherite. Please check out the Grunt Talks MLB youtube channel for more baseball contact. Click here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindanewtobaseball/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindanewtobaseball/support ..read more

In this episode, I discuss Minor League Baseball with Jeff Lantz, Senior Director of Communications for Minor League Baseball. We discuss ballpark food, Kerry Woods, his happiness of MiLB 2021 season, and others! Please check out the video interview on the Grunt Talks Youtube Channel. Kinda New To Baseball on Grunt Talks Youtube Hit the subscribe button! Also, buy a unique baseball hat to help us grow from AcedOut.com Click the link below! Click here to buy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindanewtobaseball/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters ..read more

Toni Stone, Mamie Johnson, Connie Morgan, Satchel Paige, Jackie Mitchell, Josh Gibson. These are a few of many baseball players that broke the boundary of race or gender, some even both. In this episode, I interview Anika Orrock. (https://www.anikaorrock.com) author and illustrator of THE INCREDIBLE WOMEN OF THE ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE  Also please donate to the GoFundMe page below to help support young kids in Cameroon, Africa develop their own baseball program. Even$ 5.00 helps make a difference. https://www.gofundme.com/f/harmonybaseballacademy --- Send in a v ..read more

In this episode, we are continuing the popular subject, weird rules in baseball. I have a very special guest lined up as we talk about corked bats, balks, pitch clocks, and more. But before that, I want to talk to you about something that holds dear to my heart. It is the reason I started this podcast, expanding the sport so that young kids can find interest and play baseball. Harmony Baseball Academy is located in Cameroon, Africa. Their mission is to provide high-quality baseball training to the youth of Cameroon while also providing them with mentorship and purpose to help develop their pla ..read more

This next episode is part II of Weird Rules in Baseball! I discuss the new rules being implemented in the MiLB as an experiment to potentially hit the MLB. My guest for this episode is Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman from Cespedes BBQ!  If you want to support this podcast and anything from the Grunt Talks Production, purchase a card from our card shop. My favorite item in our baseball card shop is the MLB Mystery Pack Elite. For 20 bucks You get 20 Cards- 8 Rookies or Prospect ,5 Parallels, 1 Relic or Auto. 1 Serial #d Auto & Relic Guaranteed From HOF/ All-Star/ Or Rookie All cards ..read more

In this episode, we do a small but deep dive into the MLB Draft. My guest of this episode is Jen Ramos.  Our show needs your support and money. If you purchase some baseball cards from the Grunt Talks MLB card shop, it would go a long way to support this podcast and many more under the G.T. Sports brand. Simply visit https://grunttalksmlb.com/card-shopclick . My favorite is on that list the MLB Mystery Pack - Standard. You get 12 cards for 10 bucks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindanewtobaseball/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot ..read more

What's a balk?! Players strike?! In this episode, we dive into the weird and quirky rules of baseball. How should a new fan accept these technicalities as part of the game and not dwell too hard on them?  Should some of them be updated? Many baseball fans have an opinion. Including my guest, James Celestin. Please follow him on Twitter @blackrebirth52. Also, if you would like to support this podcast and anything part of the Grunt Talks Production buy a patch from Patch Collections. They have iron-on patches from the MLB, NFL, NHL, MMA, Marvel, and more. Click the link below.  https ..read more

In this episode, we delve into how to enjoy your first baseball experience. Our guest is Keith Mcpherson from Pinstripe Strong. Follow him on Twitter @Keith_McPherson. Every episode will have a written blog and an audio podcast that will expand on the article with a guest host or two. If you have any questions or requests on what baseball topic you want to learn more about, please email me at eddiejsoto86@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter @EddieJSoto  Thank you,  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindanewtobaseball/message Support this podcast: https ..read more

Showmanship in baseball has been a difficult topic in baseball recently? Why aren't hitters allowed to bat flips but pitchers are allowed to celebrate strikeouts? I discuss this with pro baseball player Jazeel Washington on what he thinks about bat flipping and homerun celebrations. Please take a listen. Jazeel Washington - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn Subscribe to my Youtube channel and take a look at the video interview with each one of my guests! Click the link below! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhCvA0EIOOq-htrjFhZxCYMrs3JtoYW8G --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ea ..read more