"From Phenom to the Farm" is a bi-weekly series presented by Baseball America featuring interviews with former & current professional players that made the jump from high school directly to pro ball, and whose experiences vary across the professional baseball spectrum. Players will chronicle their personal experiences in transitioning from high school graduation directly into the life of a professional baseball player. The competition jump, adjusting to life on their own for the first time, handling money, learning professionalism, and other various aspects that a player encounters on their journey through the farm system. They’ll look back and provide insight on what they could’ve done, if anything, to be more prepared for life as a teenage professional athlete, and their opinions on what organizations should be doing to get the most out of their high school signees. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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The From Phenom To The Farm podcast hosted by Kyle is an incredible show that provides a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of professional baseball players. I have known Kyle for a while now, and I must say that his ability to get these former players to open up about their experiences and admit their faults is truly amazing. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand what life is really like for pro baseball players and the behind-the-scenes work required for success both on and off the field.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Kyle's skillful interviewing technique. He asks thoughtful and thought-provoking questions that encourage his guests to share their stories in a genuine and honest way. It's clear that he has a deep understanding and knowledge of the game, which allows him to delve into the intricacies of baseball and bring out interesting insights from his guests.
Another standout aspect of this podcast is the diversity of guests. Kyle does a fantastic job of bringing on players from different backgrounds, positions, and stages in their careers. Whether it's hearing from former players who are now coaches like Jason Esposito or Taylor Hill, or listening to stories about fan interactions or dealing with autograph hunters, there is always something new and exciting to learn from each episode.
However, one minor drawback of this podcast is that some episodes may focus more on certain aspects of the game than others. While this can be subjective, it would be great to hear even more stories about fan interactions or player experiences outside of just playing on the field. That being said, this small criticism certainly doesn't outweigh all the amazing content provided in each episode.
In conclusion, The From Phenom To The Farm podcast is a fantastic series that offers personal insight from professional baseball players. Kyle's exceptional interview skills combined with his passion for the sport make every episode engaging and enjoyable. Whether you're a diehard baseball fan or someone who wants to learn more about the game, this podcast is a must-listen. I highly recommend it and eagerly anticipate each new episode.
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' 2008 CWS star Tommy Mendonca walks us through his career and Fresno State's Cinderella run.Time Stamps(4:20) Being recruited by Fresno State (and as a punter)(10:00) Slow Start to the '08 Season(18:35) '08 Postseason Run(26:00) '08 CWS + Winning Most Outstanding Player(44:00) Playing with Strasburg on Team USA(48:20) Draft Day(58:20) Why He Loved Indy BallSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode of From Phenom To The Farm, former MLB pitcher Brandon Finnegan discusses his historic path to becoming the first player to ever pitch in both the College World Series and World Series in the same year, plus lots more.Time Stamps(4:00) Being recruited by TCU(26:00) Junior year as a 1st round pick and pitching in the CWS(42:00) Pitching in the World Series the same year as the CWS( 58:00) Being part of a deadline deal(1:13:00) Trying to recapture velocitySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' former MLB reliever Nick Goody discusses his humble beginnings as a failed junior college shortstop and the road to making it on the mound in the big leagues.Time Stamps(5:00) Learning to fly in retirement(9:20) Transitioning from SS to Pitcher in Juco(29:00) Winning LSU Closer Job(36:00) Adjustment to Pro Baseball(53:00) Call to the Big Leagues(1:08:00) Riding the "Scranton Express"(1:18:00) Playing for Terry Francona in Cleveland(1:41:00) Mexican League ExperienceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' Ian Miller joins to talk his journey from speedy college walk-on to big league outfielder.(9:50) Walking On at Wagner College(18:10) Breaking Out in the Alaska League(22:40) Draft Day 2013(29:10) The Art of the Steal(48:40) Call-Up to the Big Leagues(57:40) Playing During the Pandemic SeasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former MLB reliever Drew Storen joins From Phenom To The Farm to discuss a career spent fighting for a closing role in the ninth inning.(3:30) Playing With Future Big Leaguers in Little League(6:55) Experience Playing at Stanford(24:00) Being Drafted & Stephen Strasburg(36:30) The Ups and Downs of a MLB Closer( 56:00) Founding His Whiskey Brand Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Phenom To The Farm returns with former MLB pitcher Tyson Ross, who discusses getting drafted by his hometown team, the up-and-down nature of Triple-A life, Team USA, dealing with injury and more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former MLB pitcher Matt Wisler joins the podcast to discuss his life in baseball. After achieving success coming out of the 2011 draft, Wisler bounced around the big leagues as a journeyman reliever before settling into key bullpen roles with the Twins and Rays.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Few players follow Jimmy Serrano's path to the majors. A short righthander, Serrano walked on at Mesa Community College after graduating high school with exactly zero scholarship offers. Yet 10 years (and one position change) later, he reached the big leagues with the Royals. Today's show covers all of that, including...Going from a juco walk-on to a big leaguerThings that are different about pitching in Korea The unusual conversion from reliever to starter in the majors Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former college pitcher and Iowa State Representative J.D. Scholten joins the podcast to discuss his career in politics and improbable return to the mound for the Sioux City Explorers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Justin Masterson joins the podcast to discuss his path to the big leagues, including how an untimely bout of food poisoning altered his career path forever.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Derrick Loop joins the podcast to discuss the long and winding road through professional baseball that led the 40-year-old to finding a successful career in Mexico.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Travis Snider joins the podcast to discuss his rapid ascent to the big leagues and subsequent struggles, big league food culture, his thoughts on the word "bust" and his post-career journey working to change youth sports.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode, Pat Venditte discusses becoming the first switch pitcher of the 21st century, the extra work involved with using both arms, deciding how to face switch hitters and "The Pat Venditte Rule."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former UVA closer Stephen Schoch joins the pod to discuss having one D1 offer out of high school, his experience in the transfer portal, his viral 2021 regional postgame interview, odd summer jobs, weird guys in bullpens and why the Cape Cod League is kind of like Gilmore Girls.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Longtime Phillies backstop Mike Lieberthal joins the pod to discuss surviving as an undersized catcher in the minor leagues, sitting behind Darren Daulton and Benito Santiago, facing Smoltz, Glavine and Maddux, having a front row seat to the 1999 Fenway Park ASG, seeing the rise of steroids in baseball and playing under Larry Bowa and Terry Francona.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former UVA and Brewers lefthander Nathan Kirby joins the pod to discuss pulling his name out of the 2012 draft, throwing a no-hitter in college, closing out the 2015 CWS and dealing with multiple surgeries as a professional.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Kevin Cron joins the podcast and discusses setting the Arizona high school record for home runs, turning down the Mariners as a third-round pick, playing in the 2014 CWS at TCU, going from the big leagues to playing in Japan and more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former MLB Agent Josh Kusnick joins the latest episode of 'From Phenom to the Farm' to discuss becoming an agent as a college student, signing future big leaguers out of junior college and why he doesn't like the draft.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Longtime Lansing Lugnuts broadcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler joins the podcast to discuss his two decades working in all levels of pro baseball, crafting a broadcasting style, his 2022 big league call-up and seeing great players like Bo Bichette, Vlad Jr. and Mike Trout come through the Midwest League.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
*Trigger warning for drug abuse*Former Blue Jays farmhand Clinton Hollon joins the podcast to discuss going from second-round pick to life as a drug addict, and how he's working his way back to life and baseball.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former Giants LHP Jeremy Affeldt joins the podcast to discuss struggling to find a big league role, how to pitch in Colorado, Giants World Series runs and facing star hitters in the postseason.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dominic Cotroneo currently handles stats & research on the Brewers broadcast and hosts their postgame call-in show. On this episode, he discusses starting in broadcasting as a high schooler, how calling pickleball or water polo can help calling baseball, advice he received from his dad (A's broadcaster Vince Cotroneo) and talks a little golf broadcasting as well.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Brian Reinke is the head baseball coach at Galveston College. He talks sports parenting in the upper levels of amateur baseball, the mental preparedness needed to succeed in college and how parents can help, the dos and don'ts for parents during recruiting and how a parent's behavior can reflect on their child when it comes to collegiate evaluations.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former A's righthander Aiden McIntyre is a pitching instructor and content creator. He discusses how parents can help their kid in-between lessons, the importance of developing a player's own work ethic, how to make the car ride home a positive experience and why parents should avoid circumventing a coach.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' former big league outfielder Lane Adams joins to talk all things sports parenting, including red flags, dealing with failure and how to handle the car ride home.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' Chuckie Fick returns to talk over some dos and don'ts of sports parenting.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm' Ryan Lavarnway discusses his journey from the Ivy League to the big leagues. He talks finding motivation from coaching, working to stick behind the plate as a professional, and the joys of playing for Team Israel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' former MiLB righthanded pitcher Bryce Fehmel joins to discuss his career.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm' Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson joins to walk through his journey through MiLB from the play-by-play booth.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of From Phenom to the Farm, Baseball America's Matt Eddy and podcast host Kyle Bandujo took a look at the first time eligible players on the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot, how they stacked up as prospects, and their chances of making it to Cooperstown.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm' Richie Shaffer returns to talk mentally elite hitting and his new book, ‘The Slugger Journal.'Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' former Florida infielder and new A's draftee Colby Halter joins to talk through his college career and expectations for life as a professional.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hall of Fame Miami and Georgia Tech coach Jim Morris walks through his storied college baseball coaching career. He talks recruiting future big league All Stars, his thoughts on the transfer portal and NIL, and how he pitched A-Rod on helping Miami build a new baseball stadium.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm' former A's farmhand Aiden McIntyre joins to walk through his journey in going from junior college walk-on to firing 95mph fastballs.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' Ryan Ripken joins to walk through his career in pro baseball. Growing up the son of a legend, rediscovering his love for baseball in junior college, and filling us in on where the best place to eat crabs in Baltimore is.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jake Lindgren on turning down a tempting offer from the Cubs to go to Mississippi State, making it to the show less than a year after being drafted, mentally dealing with two TJ surgeries and much more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm' Padres lefthander Jared Koenig joins to walk through his career from the Pecos League to the big leagues, getting drafted but not being offered a contract and much more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' San Antonio Missions president Burl Yarbrough joins to walk through is career in a MiLB front office.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the podcast to discuss his life as a MiLB intern, and a trip down memory lane in covering the 2008 College World Series. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jonathan Perrin touches on what Opening Day and the first few weeks of breaking camp are like for minor leaguers, how the new CBA will help players and much more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week's guest is long-time MiLB catcher Chris Betts. Chris discusses draft uncertainty, things you can work on while rehabbing from an injury, and what you can't work on. He explains what it feels like winning a minor league home run derby and the importance of having a good agent.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Kevin Pucetas on going from 17th round Division 2 pitcher to a Futures Game participant, the importance of sticking to your identity on the mound, being the last cut of Spring Training and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Minnesota Twins scout John Manuel and Baseball America Editor in Chief JJ Cooper join for a stroll down BA memory lane. They talk about the 2005 draft, being very wrong on Justin Verlander, and their favorite draft pop-up guys. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' former big league outfielder and current NESN Red Sox analyst Darnell McDonald joins to walk through his career.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' Cubs associate pitching coach Daniel Moskos joins to discuss his playing career and future in coaching.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Zack Kelly joins to walk through his career from undrafted free agent to big leaguer.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Georgia Tech Associate Head Coach James Ramsey joins to walk through his stellar college career, becoming a rare senior 1st round pick, his time in pro ball, philosophies on leadership as a player and coach and much more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tyler Ladendorf on making it back to the big leagues after five years, junior college stardom and being named a "hitting fellow" for the Cubs.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Preston Morrison on going from four-time All-American to an 8th-round senior sign, winning Mountain West Pitcher of the Year as a freshman and pitching in Omaha in back to back seasons.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Daniel Herrera on having one Division 1 offer out of high school, learning a screwball in college, going from pro baseball player to pro artist and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former Orioles farmhand and the director of "Bull Durham" and "Tin Cup" Ron Shelton joins the podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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