Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander
Flippin' Bats is a fun baseball podcast bringing you everything you want from around the league! You'll hear from Hall of Famer John Smoltz every week, you'll hear from the game's best players, and you'll be up to date on everything around the league! Baseball. Is. Fun. And so is Flippin' Bats!
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Ben Meets Shohei Ohtani!! Live from the MLB All...
The quest to meet Shohei Ohtani is complete! In this special episode recorded live from MLB All-Star Week at Coors Field in Denver, Ben takes us through his journey to meet the first two-way All-Star in the history of the game. Plus, interviews with Tatis, Judge, Arenado, and more!
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Braves Pitcher, Shane Greene, plus Shohei Ohtan...
Shane Greene joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to talk: Being a rookie on the Yankees during Derek Jeter’s final season, pitching 3 up, 3 down in the All-Star game and still being a Free Agent this year on Opening Day before signing with the Braves mid-season.
78 min
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Orioles Pitcher John Means, plus why Shohei Oht...
Member of the No-hitter club, John Means, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: Reaction to the new foreign substance rule, advice received from CC Sabathia at the All-Star game, and his thoughts on the dropped 3rd strike rule after tossing the first non-perfect no-hitter in MLB history.
75 min
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Tigers Pitcher, Michael Fulmer
Michael Fulmer joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: What it’s like to be traded for a superstar at the deadline, the transition from being a starter to closer, using his shoes as pillows during his minor league days and much more.
62 min
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Rays Pitcher, Ryan Yarbrough
Ryan Yarbrough joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: starting a World Series game, making his MLB debut at Fenway Park and reminisce over their college days at Old Dominion University.
52 min
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Dodgers Pitcher, Walker Buehler
World Series champion, Walker Buehler, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse
49 min
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Astros Outfielder, Kyle Tucker
No. 5 overall pick in 2015 and Astros Outfielder, Kyle Tucker, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: Playing in his first World Series in 2019, batting without wearing batting gloves, and bulking up during this past offseason.
63 min
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Reds Pitcher, Wade Miley
Recent member of the No-Hitters club, Wade Miley, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: The entire day of his no-no from breakfast to the last out, why pitchers are so dominant in 2021 and the mental aspect of pitching.
41 min
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Yankees Legend, Bernie Williams
4x World Series champion Bernie Williams joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: his favorite memory from each World Series he played in, being on Seinfeld with Derek Jeter and his new career as a guitarist.
67 min
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White Sox Pitcher, Lance Lynn
World Series champion, Lance Lynn, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: Playing in the Little League World Series & World Series, how pitchers have evolved through his career and the hardest hitters he’s ever faced.
60 min
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Sports Agent, Rachel Luba
MLB Player-Agent, Rachel Luba, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse
70 min
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Phillies First Baseman, Rhys Hoskins
Rhys Hoskins joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss his favorite on the field moments, the story behind the viral J.T. Realmuto eye roll GIF, playing in Japan, the Dominican Republic and much more.
67 min
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Mets Second Baseman, Jeff McNeil
Mets All-Star Jeff McNeil joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss new ownership under Steve Cohen, playing up the middle with Francisco Lindor and some of his most memorable plays on the field.
45 min
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Twins shortstop Royce Lewis
Former number one overall draft pick Royce Lewis joins Ben Verlander to talk about his relationship with Twins legend Torii Hunter, his recovery from ACL surgery, & his love of wine in this 1-on-1 discussion.
59 min
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Orioles First Baseman, Trey Mancini
Baltimore Orioles starting first baseman, Trey Mancini, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss his triumphant battle against colon cancer, the craziest thing an opposing fan has said to him and tells the story of his first career home run in his MLB debut.
47 min
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Rays Opening Day starter, Tyler Glasnow
66 min
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Welcome to Flippin' Bats
Welcome to Ben Verlander’s clubhouse, where flipping bats is not only allowed but encouraged!
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