Obstructed View: A Boston Red Sox Podcast

A full interview with New York Mets pitching prospect Brendan Girton on winning High-A Pitcher of the Week for Brooklyn. We talk about how the transition from Oklahoma has been for him and what life has been like since starting pro ball in 2024.

A full interview with Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Shane Murphy on winning Double-A Pitcher of the Week for Birmingham for two great starts last week. We talk about growing up with an older brother in pro ball as well as things he worked on over his offseason in Arizona.

A full interview with Toronto Blue Jays prospect Nick Goodwin on winning High-A Player of the Week for Vancouver after hitting 5 home runs in a week! We also talk about his start to the year and what he was up to over the offseason to come out of the gates swinging a hot bat in 2025.

A full interview with San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Darien Smith on winning Pitcher of the Week for Low-A San Jose. We also talk about how his start to his professional career has gone for him since being signed last season and how his first offseason and Spring Training were.

A full interview with Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Ryan Degges on winning Player of the Month for Low-A Clearwater. We also talk about how his start to his professional career has gone for him since being drafted last year and what's working this season.

A full interview with Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jonah Advincula on winning Player of the week last week for High-A Lake County.  We also talk about how he has dipped into his power tool more this year with offseason training paying off.

A full interview with Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Will Robertson on winning Triple-A Player of the Week for Buffalo. We talk about his start to the season that has led to being called up to the majors for the first time in his career.

A full interview with Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Daniel Eagen on winning a Pitcher of the Month award for the month of May for High-A Hillsboro. We also talk about how his first professional season is going and how he spent his offseason and spring training.

A full interview with Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Pierson Ohl on winning a Player of the Week award for Double-A Wichita. We talk about his transition to the bullpen this season and how he is preparing himself between outings.

A full interview with Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Nathan Wiles on winning a Player of the Week award for Triple-A Gwinnett. We talk about getting called up to make his MLB debut this year and what it has been like since returning back to Triple-A.

A full interview with San Diego Padres pitching prospect Will Varmette on winning a Player of the Week award for Low-A Lake Elsinore. We talk about his transition to starting this season and what he has been working on to start out his year.

A full interview with Boston Red Sox pitching prospect David Sandlin on being named the Double-A Pitcher of the Week after throwing a 7-inning complete game shutout last week. We also talk about what he has been working on this year and what other goals he wants to reach this season.

A full interview with Washington Nationals pitching prospect Erik Tolman on winning a Player of the Week award for High-A Wilmington. We talk about his crazy injury last season and how he has recovered coming into this year to start off hot out of the gate.

A full interview with Chicago Cubs prospect Corey Joyce on winning a Player of the Week award for Double-A Knoxville. We talk about his transition to the Cubs organization as well as what dealing with his wild hospitalization was like last year that ended his season early.

A full interview with Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Antwone Kelly on winning a Player of the Week award for High-A Greensboro. We talk about getting up to 101 MPH on his fastball and what he thinks about his next chance to pitch in the upcoming WBC.

A full interview with Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Joey Gartrell on preparing to return to game action from rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. We talk about being drafted by the Red Sox and what to expect when we see him make his professional debut in the coming weeks.

A full interview with Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Sterling Patick on winning a Pitcher of the Week award for Low-A Rancho Cucamonga. We also catch up on his offseason and what his first spring training was like as a pro after missing his first with an injury.

A full interview with Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Mason Marriott on winning a Pitcher of the Week award for High-A Hillsboro. We also catch up on his offseason and what hits first spring training was like as a pro.

A full interview with Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Owen Wild on winning the Double-A Pitcher of the Week award for Montgomery. We also catch up on his offseason and what coming back from injury was like heading into the season.

A full interview with St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Brycen Mautz fresh off winning the Double-A Pitcher of the week award for Springfield. We also catch up on his offseason and what his season has been like so far.

A full interview with Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Ty Cummings on winning the Double-A Pitcher of the Week award for Montgomery. We also catch up on his offseason and what being part of a trade was like.

A full interview with San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Shane Rademacher on winning the High-A Pitcher of the Week award for Eugene.

Ryan Nicholson on winning the High-A Player of the Week award during opening week of games.

A full interview with Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Hayden Snelsire on winning the High-A Player of the Week award during opening week of games.

A full interview with Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Brandon Clarke on his electric start to his proffesional career! We talk about his performance in the Spring Breakout Game, offseason training, and what he is looking forward as he begins the 2025 season in Salem's starting rotation.Subscribe to Beyond the Monster Today:https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/Connect With To the Show on Social:https://twitter.com/totheshowbbpodhttps://www.instagram.com/totheshowbbpod

A full interview with Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Blake Aita on his introduction to being a member of the Red Sox organization. We also talk about his relationship with his draft classmates as well as what he has been up to during his first official spring training in professional baseball.Listen to To the Show Baseball Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BmMCBSFC50s9VTCZ9jOjx?si=1vKOXxjlTxC2PDUscrM7WwSubscribe to Beyond the Monster Today:https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/Connect With To the Show on Social:https://twitter.com/totheshowbbpodhttps://www.instagram.com/totheshowbbpod

A full interview with Sultanes de Monterrey player Josh Lester as we preview the series against the Red Sox! We also look at who is in the lineup for Monterrey and who he is looking forward to seeing on the Red Sox side.

A full interview with Boston Red Sox pitcher Zach Bryant on his journey back from Tommy John surgery. We also talk about what it was like returning back to the mound in Portland last season and what he has focused on this offseason and during spring training.

Former Red Sox minor-league pitcher Justin Hagenman chats with Andrew Parker on signing with the Mets and potentially getting the chance to start at the big league level. He talks about Mets camp, Pete Alonso, Juan Soto and more!

A full interview with Boston Red Sox pitcher Hobie Harris on his crazy journey that brought him to the Red Sox organization. We also talk about what he thought about joining Boston and his past experiences of pitching in Worcester.

A full interview with Portland Sea Dogs hitting coach Johnny Reina on what bats in the Red Sox system he is helping get to the bigs, along with what drove him to the Red Sox organization.

A full interview with Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr! One of the HOTTEST hitters this spring after dominating the Arizona Fall League.

The Red Sox have three young pitchers in their system that will impact the big league roster this year and for seasons to come. Andrew Parker and Chris Henrique chat with WooSox pitching coach Dan DeLucia and talk about the future of Red Sox pitching and more.

Marlins pitcher Lake Bachar joins the show to talk about his crazy 2024, his MLB debut, getting comfortable with Miami, and much more!

On this episode, Red Sox prospect Alex Binelas joins the show. He chats with host Andrew Parker on playing for the Portland Sea Dogs and then his promotion to Triple-A Worcester, playing alongside Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony and his offseason focus, plus more.

On this episode, Andrew Parker is joined by Rangers pitching prospect Mitch Bratt.The guys talk about Mitch pitching in the WBC, playing with Freddie Freeman on Team Canada, his 2024 season, pitching in Double-A and more.In addition, Andrew and Chris pick one prospect per position they're buying ahead of the 2025 season.

On this episode, ANDREW PARKER goes 1:1 with Tigers minor league catcher Stephen Scott. The two go over Stephen's first season in Detroit's system, 2024 success, playing new positions and more.

On this episode, Red Sox left-handed pitcher Zach Penrod joins the show. Zach talks to Andrew Parker about his first spring training on the 40-man roster and his expectations for 2025. Before the Penrod conversation, Andrew and Chris Henrique go over the WooSox' pitching staff and offense ahead of spring training.

On this episode, Andrew Parker sits down with Will Klein and talks about what life has been like over the 2024 season and more!

New Red Sox pitcher Noah Davis signed with Boston this past December on a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. Davis shared how he feels “incredibly grateful” to have gotten a chance to sign with the Red Sox and be part of a winning organization. 

Former WooSox minor league reliever Ryan Zeferjahn was involved in a five-player trade that sent him to the Angels at the MLB trade deadline last summer. Boston went on to acquire Luis Garcia, who was a bust out of the Red Sox bullpen.  Zeferjahn spoke to Andrew Parker on the “To the Show” Baseball Podcast and reflected back on the trade to Los Angeles with his teammates. 

On this episode, Andrew Parker sits down with Rays prospect Matthew Etzel.  Matthew and Andrew talk about what his offseason has looked like, his trade from the Orioles to the Rays, speed on the base paths, growing up in Houston, playing in Southern Mississippi and more. 

On this episode, Andrew Parker and Chris Henrique are joined by Red Sox pitcher Noah Davis. The guys talk to Noah about working out at Driveline, why he chose to sign with the Red Sox, early conversations with Craig Breslow, tweaking the pitch arsenal, first spring with Red Sox & more!

Yankees pitching prospect Zach Messinger joins the show! Andrew Parker sits down with Zach to discuss his offseason workouts at Tread Athletics, 2024 in Somerset, throwing 150 innings, upcoming spring with Yankees, Austin Wells & his mustache game, UVA guys around pro baseball & more! Check out Beyond the Monster: Click here Follow the show on X: @TotheShowBBPod Follow the show on Instagram: Click here Watch the show on YouTube: Click here Find us on all platforms: Click here Follow Andrew Parker on X: Click here Follow our guest Zach Messinger on IG: Click here

On this episode, former Rangers pitcher and now Brewers reliever Grant Anderson joins the show. Andrew Parker and Grant discuss his offseason delivery changes, being traded to the Brewers, lessons from 2024, sharing a bullpen with Texas greats, being a dad, choosing McNeese State, best BBQ spots in Texas and more. Check out Beyond the Monster: Click here Follow the show on X: @TotheShowBBPod Follow the show on Instagram: Click here Watch the show on YouTube: Click here Find us on all platforms: Click here Follow Andrew Parker on X: Click here Follow our guest Grant Anderson on IG: Click here

Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Josh Kasevich joins the show. Josh and Andrew Parker discuss him being the hits leader in Double-A, playing with the Buffalo Bison, why he chose to play at Oregon, missing the PAC-12, growing up in Cali, the importance of this spring and more. Check out Beyond the Monster: Click here Follow the show on X: @TotheShowBBPod Follow the show on Instagram: Click here Watch the show on YouTube: Click here Find us on all platforms: Click here Follow Andrew Parker on X: Click here Follow our guest Josh Kasevich on IG: Click here

On this episode, Andrew Parker is joined by Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Mattison. Tyler and Andrew go over a ton of topics and discuss his recovery from Tommy John, being added to the Tigers 40-man roster, growing up in upstate New York, his road to Bryant University, a Ronaldo vs Messi debate & more! Check out Beyond the Monster: Click here Follow the show on X: @TotheShowBBPod Follow the show on Instagram: Click here Watch the show on YouTube: Click here Find us on all platforms: Click here Follow Andrew Parker on X: Click here Follow our guest Tyler Mattison on IG: Click here

On this episode, Ed Hand is going solo hosting the show and chats with World Baseball Classic reporter Shawn Spradling and talks all things about the WBC and what is going on in baseball across the globe! Check out Beyond the Monster: Click here Follow the show on X: @TotheShowBBPod Follow the show on Instagram: Click here Watch the show on YouTube: Click here Find us on all platforms: Click here Follow Ed Hand on X: Click here Follow Andrew Parker on X: Click here Follow our guest Shawn Spradling on X: Click here

On this episode, Blue Jays catching prospect Phil Clarke joins the show! Andrew Parker sits down with Phil and discusses: Hosting his first catching clinic Playing in Buffalo First base drills with Joey Votto Challenge system in Triple-A Caddying at the Valspar Love for Vanderbilt & more! Watch the To the Show Baseball Podcast on YouTube here.

On this episode, Andrew Parker is joined by Diamondbacks pitching prospect Will Mabrey. Will talks about playing in Amarillo in 2024, going to spring training with the DBacks, going to school at Tennessee, starting his own business, his love for Texas Roadhouse and more.

On this episode, Andrew Parker and Chris Henrique are joined by Mets infield prospect AJ Ewing. AJ talks to the guys about his first year in professional ball, playing for Low-A St. Lucie, getting positional versatility, growing up and playing ball in Ohio, getting drafted by the Mets, learning guitar, eating Chipotle everyday and more.