Podcast appearances and mentions of Pat Venditte

Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 1940 Warner Brothers cartoon, "Porky's Baseball Broadcast." They introduce the cartoon (1:23), with an overview of the script, the cast, and creators, and review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the cartoon (5:10). (Again, the lawyers advise that this is a cartoon, and nothing in this podcast can be used to relitage Posnanski v. Sepinwall.) Amount of Baseball (11:10) once again relies on this being a ratio and not counting stat for a seven-minute cartoon, some which even feels padded for time. Baseball Accuracy (15:00) digs in on the truly most confusing question in this cartoon: which, and how many, teams are even playing in this World Series, with the Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs and Giants all being candidates. The colorization doesn't help. The two-headed pitcher has a flaw in his/their plan, plus do they use a Pat Venditte glove? Some discussion of the 1940 World Series, including Willard Hershberger, Ernie Lombardi and Jimmy Wilson, along with the Carl Hubbell reference. Storytelling (36:45) grapples with the unsatisfying nature of the baseball play as a story, and discusses the many simple jokes. The scouts debate the pros and cons of the "round dog looking for his seat" storyline. Eric reveals the recycled material from "Boulevardier from the Bronx," and they discuss the screamingly problematic section of the cartoon. Score (50:27) addresses Carl W. Stalling's handiwork, including the tick method and musical references. In Acting (53:19), they discuss whether or not Mel Blanc is responsible for all of the voice acting, and if that impacts the score. Delightfulness of Catcher (55:18) presents our scouts with a conundrum, given the derivation of the turtle catcher. The rabbit catcher is unquestionably adorable. Delightfulness of Announcer (1:00:49) weighs the notion that the eponymous Porky Pig is the star of the show. Are the double-entendres part of his delightfulness, or just the cartoon? Lack of Misogyny (1:04:29) had the scouts scouring the background of every single frame, and coming up disappointed. No spoilers on the following segments: Yes or No (1:07:32), Six Degrees of Baseball (1:13:18), Favorite Moment (1:13:57) Least Favorite Moment (1:14:53), Scene We Would Have Liked to See (1:18:01), Dreamiest Player (1:20:09), Favorite Performance (1:22:52) and Next Time (1:22:52).   Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 1940 Warner Brothers cartoon, "Porky's Baseball Broadcast." They introduce the cartoon (1:23), with an overview of the script, the cast, and creators, and review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the cartoon (5:10). (Again, the lawyers advise that this is a cartoon, and nothing in this podcast can be used to relitage Posnanski v. Sepinwall.) Amount of Baseball (11:10) once again relies on this being a ratio and not counting stat for a seven-minute cartoon, some which even feels padded for time. Baseball Accuracy (15:00) digs in on the truly most confusing question in this cartoon: which, and how many, teams are even playing in this World Series, with the Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs and Giants all being candidates. The colorization doesn't help. The two-headed pitcher has a flaw in his/their plan, plus do they use a Pat Venditte glove? Some discussion of the 1940 World Series, including Willard Hershberger, Ernie Lombardi and Jimmy Wilson, along with the Carl Hubbell reference. Storytelling (36:45) grapples with the unsatisfying nature of the baseball play as a story, and discusses the many simple jokes. The scouts debate the pros and cons of the "round dog looking for his seat" storyline. Eric reveals the recycled material from "Boulevardier from the Bronx," and they discuss the screamingly problematic section of the cartoon. Score (50:27) addresses Carl W. Stalling's handiwork, including the tick method and musical references. In Acting (53:19), they discuss whether or not Mel Blanc is responsible for all of the voice acting, and if that impacts the score. Delightfulness of Catcher (55:18) presents our scouts with a conundrum, given the derivation of the turtle catcher. The rabbit catcher is unquestionably adorable. Delightfulness of Announcer (1:00:49) weighs the notion that the eponymous Porky Pig is the star of the show. Are the double-entendres part of his delightfulness, or just the cartoon? Lack of Misogyny (1:04:29) had the scouts scouring the background of every single frame, and coming up disappointed. No spoilers on the following segments: Yes or No (1:07:32), Six Degrees of Baseball (1:13:18), Favorite Moment (1:13:57) Least Favorite Moment (1:14:53), Scene We Would Have Liked to See (1:18:01), Dreamiest Player (1:20:09), Favorite Performance (1:22:52) and Next Time (1:22:52).   Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

The Passing Periods luncheon of 2024, featuring guest speaker Pat Venditte, CHS 2004. Pat is a 2024 Hall of Fame inductee who made Major League Baseball history as the first ambidextrous pitcher in the modern era. His unique skill led to a change in baseball's rules unofficially dubbed “The Venditte Rule” which requires the pitcher to declare his pitching hand before facing each batter. This luncheon was held at the Field Club of Omaha on October 18, 2024, and emceed by Alec Rome, CHS 2018.

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

Pat joins The Grum to talk about his baseball camp and give his insight on the current state of pro ball.

Coffee TalkHosts Trevor Hooth and Nate Kosher bring insight and analysis of the prospects/rookies you need to know about this year to make an impact in your fantasy baseball leagues.On this week's episode, they invite former MLB pitcher Pat Venditte on the show. Venditte was known as a "switch-pitcher" for his ability to throw with either arm. They discuss his playing days, the necessary strategy/preparation for a switch-pitcher, and the custom-made glove he wore. Trevor and Nate then discuss the debuts of Robert Gasser and Paul Skenes and look at the fantasy prospects of Tigers pitchers Matt Manning and Beau Briske. Then they round out their look at the list of MLB's top prospects for the 2024 season, covering prospects #90 - #100.Coffee Talk - "where no matter what time of day it is, we're always ready for that next cup of coffee" Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Coffee TalkHosts Trevor Hooth and Nate Kosher bring insight and analysis of the prospects/rookies you need to know about this year to make an impact in your fantasy baseball leagues.On this week's episode, they invite former MLB pitcher Pat Venditte on the show. Venditte was known as a "switch-pitcher" for his ability to throw with either arm. They discuss his playing days, the necessary strategy/preparation for a switch-pitcher, and the custom-made glove he wore. Trevor and Nate then discuss the debuts of Robert Gasser and Paul Skenes and look at the fantasy prospects of Tigers pitchers Matt Manning and Beau Briske. Then they round out their look at the list of MLB's top prospects for the 2024 season, covering prospects #90 - #100.Coffee Talk - "where no matter what time of day it is, we're always ready for that next cup of coffee" Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Jeremy Caldera and Pat Venditte of Pearl Technology for a conversation on the company's Audiovisual and Communication Technology departments.  Caldera and Venditte discuss Pearl's various projects including the installation of the Peoria Riverfront Museum Theater's new lighting and sound system, the importance of video and lighting in today's digital age, and the overall progression of sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben's voice and the potential for an ambidextrous superstar who blends the skill sets of Shohei Ohtani and Pat Venditte, then discuss all the implications of the Angels (and a few other teams) placing prominent players on outright waivers right before the deadline for postseason eligibility. After that […]

Ambidextrous baseball pitcher Pat Venditte joins host Josh Bucy for episode 12 of Eagle Tales.

Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, Moonlight Graham Show is getting in on the two-for-one deals. No, we aren't talking about merch, although we have that too, we are talking about major league arm talent. Pat Venditte is the only true ambidextrous pitcher in MLB history.    Pat Venditte wasn't born ambidextrous. His dad, a former college ball player, trained Pat to throw left-handed even though he was naturally a righty. The goal was to give him an advantage, but who could have known that one day Major League Baseball created the “Pat Venditte Rule” to address the unique challenge of a switch pitcher?   Having a big-league arm is rare. Just a fraction of a percentage of high school baseball players will ever get drafted. Only 1 in 5 players that get drafted make it to the big leagues. But Pat Venditte is the only player out of over 20,000 players to have appeared in the MLB that was ambidextrous.    Venditte had to work hard to train his left arm as a pitcher. He wasn't an overpowering pitcher with either arm, but it was when he developed a sidearm slider with his left arm that was a real turning point. He was always a serious competitor and was focused on doing whatever it took to help his team win. It wasn't until his college career that he started focusing on taking his game to the next level. After getting drafted in the 45th round in 2007, Pat decided to stay in school for his senior year. He was drafted again by the Yankees in the 20th round of the 2008 draft. Venditte spent over 10 years in professional baseball, playing for the A's, Blue Jays, Mariners, Phillies, Dodgers, Giants, and Marlins.

Gary Sharp and Damon Benning host weekday mornings 6 am - 10 am on 1620 the Zone.

Former River Cats switch pitcher Pat Venditte joined Johnny Doskow to talk about his path to the Majors, his life after baseball, switch pitching, and more on the the latest episode of the River Cats Nine Lives Podcast. Visit Rivercats.com for the latest news on the Sacramento River Cats and subscribe to the Nine Lives Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, or Anchor so you never miss a show. This Podcast was recorded 3/9/21.

Creighton alum, MLB Pitcher, and now, Creighton Hall Of Fame inductee, Pat Venditte, joins John to talk about Chris Gradoville and his induction into the HOF.

Ben Ennis and Richard Deitsch host. ESPN Senior writer Kevin Van Valkenburg examines golf's most polarizing figure: Bryson DeChambeau (24:02). Team Canada defenceman Erin Ambrose discusses the team's Gold medal win over the United States in the IIHF Women's World Championships (47:58). Pat Venditte, professional switch pitcher and former Blue Jay, speaks about his career […]

Newman is a game away from a spring without strikeouts, Adam Wainwright is a veteran in a sport filled with young men, and it’s 11 years since Pat Venditte made it a whole lot more complicated to calculate platoon splits.

Former state senator Pat Venditte has some questions for Creighton's leadership after a recent op-ed on the topic of abortion.

Pat comes on the episode to chat about his uniqueness in being ambidextrous and also sidearm with both arms, MLB debut, playing for Team Italy and baseball in Europe. 

Switch pitchers are rare. So rare, that there was no rule that anticipated what would happen if a switch pitcher faced a switch hitter. This occurred in June 2008 in a minor league game, and it led to a cat-and-mouse game between the batter and pitcher. That pitcher, Pat Venditte, eventually made it to the MLB in 2015, and the official rule for this has been nicknamed after him. All this (and more) on today's episode.

In this episode, Ethan is joined by MLB switch pitcher Pat Venditte! Pat answers a plethora of questions about his career, talking about everything from the infamous Pat Venditte Rule incident (09:25), to him giving up a walk-off HR to Chris Davis (21:40), the craziness that ensued following his first regular season call-up in 2015 (15:20), and his career-best season with the LA Dodgers in 2018 (25:05), and more. He also answers fan questions, and proclaims his all-time favorite pizza spot. Ethan and Pat additionally predict this weekend's AFC & NFC Championship games, as well as Conor McGregor's first fight in 2 years. Looking to support the Hendocast? Visit www.anchor.fm/hendocast and you can do so for as low as $0.99 a month. Intro & outro music provided by Dices @iamdices --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hendocast/message

Hey, Marlins fans! On this episode of Fish Bites, Ely Sussman reacts to Starlin Castro signing with the NL East rival Washington Nationals (5:45), switch-pitcher Pat Venditte getting a shot to earn a bullpen spot (16:20) and Lewis Brinson winning a home run derby in the Bahamas (33:50). This Marlins offseason has garnered positive reviews from the fanbase and all across the baseball industry, so let's give credit where credit is due. President of baseball operations Michael Hill ought to be an extension candidate heading into the final year of his contract (48:20). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, Marlins fans! On this episode of Fish Bites, Ely Sussman reacts to Starlin Castro signing with the NL East rival Washington Nationals (5:45), switch-pitcher Pat Venditte getting a shot to earn a bullpen spot (16:20) and Lewis Brinson winning a home run derby in the Bahamas (33:50). This Marlins offseason has garnered positive reviews from the fanbase and all across the baseball industry, so let's give credit where credit is due. President of baseball operations Michael Hill ought to be an extension candidate heading into the final year of his contract (48:20). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 49 of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the seventh of eight regional preview podcasts in which we break down two regionals paired up for a super regional. This episode focuses on the Kean and Johns Hopkins regionals. Topics include: Kean regional 1. Ithaca (at 1:10) The top-ranked New York region team, the Bombers have one of the deepest rosters in the tournament, including a pair of twins in the lineup 4. Westfield State (at 7:19) The MASCAC champs boast one of the best 1-2 punches in D-III, but will it be enough? 2. Kean (at 10:35) The Cougars are hosting as a 2-seed, and will try to perform better on their home field than they did during the NJAC tournament -- and might have their own Pat Venditte?!??!?!?! 3. Shenandoah (at 14:55) The Hornets' offense has finally started to look like the elite unit we expected it to be johns Hopkins regional 1. TCNJ (at 18:30) Winning the NJAC is no small feat -- now the Lions will look to make a deep run in the postseason 4. Susquehanna (at 22:19) The Landmark champs won't blow you away but could still be a frisky 4-seed on the right day 2. Johns Hopkins (at 25:38) SO MANY DINGERS! The Blue Jays and their ruthless long ball machine of an offense will try to defend their beautiful home turf as the 2-seed 3. Farmingdale State (at 30:40) The Rams won the Skyline Conference and posted some pretty crazy numbers all year long -- how will it translate against better competition? Our picks to win the two regionals ...then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter @d3baseballpod (DMs are open if you want to reach us there) and @CespedesBBQ.  Send us your best D-III stories or any other comments or questions to thed3baseballpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe + rate/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-about-division-iii-baseball/id1342691759 

Patti and the Pottymouth review the good, the bad, and the ugly of Player’s Weekend nickname choices. Extra credit to Pat Venditte, Paul Fry, and Joey Gallo for puns and playfulness. Juan Soto suffers premature ejection. Baseball math provides grandpas everywhere with cheat sheets on when it is safe to leave the game early and beat the traffic. And grandchildren everywhere have a new reason to hate math. Opportunities begin to appear for women baseball executives and women players. Finally.

Pat Venditte is the most unique pitcher in professional baseball. He's ambidexterous. He's not a switch hitter. He's a switcher pitcher. Yes, he throws left-handed *and* right-handed, usually in the same game. In episode 6 of the “Life Around the Seams” podcast, we learn the story of how Pat's father had this idea of making him a switch-pitcher, when he realized throwing with both arms was not normal, the confusion it caused to some, the challenge of learning to pitch with both arms, the advantages it creates, how few options he had leaving high school, getting a chance at Creighton with both arms, his hilarious professional debut that inspired a rule to be named after him, when he nearly quit baseball in the minors, why he needed to reinvent himself after injuries, and what it was like making a Major League debut that was unlike anything we've seen in decades.        

Rick Monday with Pat Venditte

Jeff and Vince answered your Dodgers questions today, specifically about the starting outfield, Logan Forsythe, Julio Urias, Pat Venditte, and a few other things. We also did a Sporcle quiz and discussed a few "baseball debate" topics. Today's Sporcle quiz: Can you name the hitters with the most PA playing their whole career for just one Major League Baseball franchise? Let us know how you did, and thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter! @ScullyAve @snidog @VinceSamperio

Pat Venditte, pro baseball's only ambidextrous pitcher, discusses growing up with a six-finger glove, nearly failing at Creighton, making his big-league debut at Fenway, adapting to today's long-ball hitters, his favorite minor-league promos and more. Support the show.

Can the ambidextrous Pat Venditte win a bullpen job in Philadelphia? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki discuss Venditte's shot at making the club out of Spring Training and how top catching prospect Jorge Alfaro is faring in the WBC.

60 min OT, Spring 2017 Episode 8 (February 26, 2017) – hostess! Danielle McCartan WWW.PROSPORTSRUNDOWN.COM Twitter @CoachMcCartan Youtube: search “Coach McCartan” Soundcloud.com/coachmccartan ON DEMAND: iTunes Podcast “Coach McCartan” TUNE IN Radio – type in “60 Minute Overtime” Play.google.com: Search “COACHMCCARTAN” Video simulcast RIGHT NOW on Periscope @CoachMcCartan and Facebook Facbook.com/coachmccartan And YOU! TODAY'S GUESTS: 1. Tom Barton radio host of Fox Sports 1340am Las Vegas and owner of TomBartonSports.com 2. Pat Venditte: switch-pitcher in the Seattle Mariners organization and Pitcher for Squadra Italia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHX8SJxaTzM And commentary from my interviews with: 1. Teresa Weatherspoon, WNBA legend and gold medal winner 2. John Flaherty, former MLB catcher and YES Network analyst; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ci5ZMRG_-w 3. Dellin Betances, current NYY pitcher and 3x All Star; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfw_u0vCUIU 2:57 Tom Barton from Fox Sports 1340AM Las Vegas and (www.TomBartonSports.com) – With MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's recent comment, would an MLB franchise thrive in The Desert? Which team should move there? What does it take for a league or a franchise to “make it” in Las Vegas? What is the update on the Raiders move to Las Vegas? What is the future of the Golden Knights? 24:30 Upworthy News: Jordin Sparks rewarded a lucky Giants fan on the Today Show! 25:26 My #1 storyline to watch for the New York Mets 2017 season 30:20 My #1 storyline to watch for the New York Yankees 2017 season 32:02 Snippet from my interview with former MLB catcher and current YES Network analyst John Flaherty: What will he be looking for in Tampa during this spring training? 34:31 Snippet from my interview with current NYY pitcher Dellin Betances: What has he been working on in the off-season/ will be working on at spring training? 37:40 My interview with switch-pitcher in the Seattle Mariners organization and Squadra Italia Pat Venditte at Mint Pros' & FIBS' launch party at Carmine's Pizzeria in Brooklyn, NY. 43:14 The NBA Trade deadline recap: best moves 45:29 Phone Call from Randy Zellea of www.BackSportsPage.com to talk all-things NBA 53:23 #7 on ESPN's Top 10 Ramapo College wins NJACs with a stunning half-court, buzzer-beating game winning shot! 55:41 Snippet from my interview with Teresa Weatherspoon 56:52: Breaking news: We may have a break in the case of Tom Brady's Super Bowl missing jersey 1:00:42 60 Minute Overtime Hurry Up Offense Sports Minute 1:03:05 What the Eff segment of the week: Jameis Winston, 23 year old, 1st draft pick in 2015, franchise QB of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, tells a classroom full of 3rd – 5th grade kids in St. Petersburg that boys are supposed to be strong and girls should be silent. My heated reaction and personal anecdotes. 1:13:59 Wrap up & preview to next week's show

Danielle McCartan and Pitcher Pat Venditte Watch: https://youtu.be/MHX8SJxaTzM iTunes download: https://t.co/Vw0aaUZmcj :12 What is the impact of having an Italian American Baseball Family launch event this for the fans and for the team? :25 What are your expectations for Team Italy? :58 What are your individual goals for the upcoming season? 1:13 After being optioned by the Mariners, what are you expecting for the 2017 season? 1:35 How do you become a “switch-pitcher”? 1:47 How do you get fitted for an ambidextrous glove? 2:05 Do you have a different arsenal of pitches depending on the hand you pitch with? 2:27 How do you decide which side you will pitch from? 2:40 The Pat Venditte Rule 3:02 Parli italiano? 3:13 Have you ever been to Italy to visit? 3:35 Venditte chooses Italian Karaoke Filmed: December 8, 2016 Location: Carmine & Sons Bar and Restaurant, Brooklyn Event organizer: www.Mintpros.com, in conjunction with Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball www.prosportsrundown.com As featured on 60 Minute Overtime (#60MinOT), live, Sundays at 11am EST on www.ramapo.edu/wrpr-fm/

Mariners swept by Texas. Pat Venditte visits and we hear Ted Williams stories.

It's go time for the Mariners who need to put the pedal to the metal if they want to make it to October. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Mariners reporter Greg Johns discuss what the club needs to do to hang around in the pennant race, how the bullpen has changed again and spotlight Pat Venditte's first start for Seattle.

Greg and Josh discuss the noteworthy stories from the last week of games, with a focus on the exemplary work of the starting rotation, the slugging of Josh Donaldson and Jose Bautista, and the call up of switch-pitcher Pat Venditte. They also take a humorous look at some early season statistics, and discuss the firing of VP of Business Stephen Brooks. Finally, the guys answer some listener questions, give a Do-Over to Pat Tabler, and discuss how important "roles" are to relievers. 

Andrew Damelin joins the boys to reflect on his time as a reality TV show contestant, Peyton Manning's heartfelt retirement speech, and Pat Venditte's ability to throw a baseball with both arms.

As November approaches, we take a look back at the biggest moments from the Oakland Athletics' 2015 season. Listen in as we relive Sam Fuld's remarkable catch against the Astros and Pat Venditte's debut.

Eight new faces will grace Oakland's roster in October. Athletics reporter Jane Lee joins MLB.com's Dave Raymond to break down how eight new guys will join the A's and shine a light on Pat Venditte's first Major League win.

Ben and Sam banter about Pat Venditte and Zack Cozart, then answer emails about batter-pitcher matchups, when to congratulate players, double Delino DeShieldses, and more.

Episode 570 Pat Venditte is the switch-pitcher originally drafted by the Yankees who recently made his major-league debut with Oakland. Curt Young is the current pitching coach for the latter of those clubs. They’re both guests on this edition of FanGraphs Audio — talking, in both cases, with contributor David Laurila. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Ben and Sam banter about Pat Venditte, then revisit three winter blockbusters involving NL West teams.

So I, David, was in Israel last week, so we missed a week. Deep-league discussion? It gets no deeper than this. Pat Venditte! Switch pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. Is he fantasy relevant? Not really. But is it awesome that he can pitch from both sides? You need to listen to find out. We go into homer-mode and discuss the Dodgers and specifically Yasiel Puig’s return to the Dodger lineup and how that affects the rest of the guys in the Dodgers outfield. On the other hand, we chat about what the Jorge Soler injury does to the Cubs outfield. Looks like the Cubs are also experimenting with Kris Bryant in the outfield. More generally speaking, the Cubs strikeout a lot and we generally go into a rant about strikeout rates and guys that strike out a lot. There are a lot of young pitchers making some noise lately. We discuss them and rank them all relative to each other. Sticking with pitchers, we discuss the Closerpocalypse in Seattle and Tampa Bay. As always, check us out on Twitter @2020AllStars and iTunes. Season 3 Episode 14 (43:56)

Ben and Sam banter about Jose Molina, Pat Venditte, and non-revelatory rumors, then draft free agents whose contracts they expect to be above or below published estimates.