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Baseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueThis Week, Ivan Santos Joins Us To Discuss Part Time PreparationSend us a textThere are fewer in game moments for a part time 2B, PH and PR, but Ivan Santos is always preparing. The Bronx, NY native shares how he gets game ready and evaluates his contributions in this week's episode. Join Evan and Bruce for an interesting conversation with a great Pecos League role player. And listen in for Evan's recap of last week...and the local train schedule, too. Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2025-07-0849 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueIt Never Rains in the Pecos League, Does It?Send us a textIt never rains in the Pecos League, does it? We discuss why Evan recently became an expert in using a sump pump. Pitcher Joe Barrons and Catcher Sean Bennett, two Pecos League veterans and longtime battery mates are also interviewed by Evan. We'll discuss game results and more. It's another great week for the league. Join us! Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2025-07-0156 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueAnother great week in the Pecos League! This week, we visit with John Haimowitz, North Platte 80s Catcher!Send us a textJohn Haimowitz Joins Evan and Bruce this week to discuss preparation in professional baseball. The North Platte 80s C talks about his notebooks and how they're vital to him when it comes to moving forward in this great sport. It's another fascinating interview with another great personality in this league. Don't miss it. Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2025-06-2240 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueWe talk with Kim Schultz, Trinidad Triggers Founder and GM!Send us a textWe're back with another episode of "where in the world is Evan Katz this week!" He's been on his 2100 mile road trip across the Midwest, and we check in to see how things are going. He'll even tell us a bit about the "no fly zone" the North Platte 80s have created. Evan also interviews our guest, Trinidad Triggers Founder and GM Kim Schultz. This one is a great listen into the behind the scenes of pro baseball that you won't want to miss. Pecos LeagueSABREvan Katz2025-06-1753 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueDerick Dominguez Joins Evan and Bruce this week!Send us a textWe discuss all that is Pecos League happenings, complete with sunflower seeds, inadvertently pink uniforms, wins, losses and miles driven. And we have Derick Dominguez as our guest. He's the manager of the KC/Iola Hormigas. Join us as Evan interviews a Pecos League veteran that he calls the Odysseus of the league. Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2025-06-1038 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeaguePat Jordan Joins Us This Week!Send us a textEpisode #3 is live with Pat Jordan! Pat Jordan is an American sports writer. His work has been included in the Best American Sports Writing anthology series seven times. Pat is also the author of A False Spring, a bittersweet memoir about his minor league baseball career, which is ranked #37 on Sports Illustrated's Top 100 Sports Books of All Time and which Time called “one of the best and truest books about baseball, and about coming to maturity in America..." This episode is sure to please the baseball history buffs and Peco...2025-06-0559 min
The Post PodcastStories from the Pecos League: A North Platte 80s Season Preview with manager Todd EverlethWith opening day right around the corner for the North Platte 80s hosts of Baseball's Last Frontier, Evan Katz Bench Coach for the North Platte 80s, and Bruce McClure preview the season for the 80s. Guesting this week is Todd Everleth, manager of the North Platte 80s. He'll discuss this year's roster as well as how he built community connections in town in just a short time before last year's inaugural season. It's a master class on how to mentor these young men and how to help them sharpen their skills in order to advance to the next level...2025-05-3038 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueA North Platte 80s Season Preview with manager Todd EverlethSend us a textWe're back with episode two of our 2nd season. Guesting this week is Todd Everleth, manager of the North Platte 80s. He'll discuss this year's roster as well as how he built community connections in town in just a short time before last year's inaugural season. It's a master class in how to mentor these young men and how to help them sharpen their skills in order to advance to the next level. Enjoy this great discussion of team building in baseball's entry level! Pecos LeagueSABREvan Katz2025-05-3038 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueHappy New Year!Send us a textWelcome back for season two of Baseball's Last Frontier! We begin with a recap of 2024, a preview of 2025 and a spotlight on co-host Evan Katz's plans for the season with the North Platte 80s! We'll be bringing you more stories and insight into "Baseball's Entry Level" each week. Join us for all the fun in 2025. Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2025-05-2143 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueWe Wrap It Up & Check in With All Our GuestsSend us a textWatching the stories of the Pecos League was a lot of fun this year. In our wrap up episode, we talk about each of our guests and check in on what they'll be up to in 2025. Enjoy our last 2024 episode! Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2024-08-221h 03Baseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueWe're joined by Trinidad Triggers 1B Peter BocchinoSend us a textOur latest edition features Trinidad Triggers 1B Peter Bocchino. Peter gives us some great insight to the grind of minor league life, both on and off the field. And he relates a story or two about errant horses, diamondbacks and tarantulas, too! We wish him luck in the Pecos League Playoffs! Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2024-07-2846 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueNorth Platte 80s Play by Play Broadcaster Harmon Johnsen joins us this week!Send us a textOur guest this week is North Platte 80s PBP broadcaster Harmon Johnsen. He details for us what it's like to be an official scorer for the league, not to mention what it takes to give a quality broadcast of his team's games at pecosleague.tv. You'll get some insight on how baseball has become a family affair for him. It's just another great story that has emerged from the Pecos League this year, and a pleasure to bring it to you. We recorded this one early on a Saturday morning, so I...2024-07-2146 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueRoswell Invaders pitcher Kobe Head Joins Us This Week!Send us a textThis week, we chat with Kobe Head, Roswell pitcher. He talks about his journey to the Pecos League, the level of competition within the league and how his experience catapulted him to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the MLB Draft League. Join us for another fun look inside Baseball's Entry Level! Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2024-07-1533 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueAustin Weirdos OF Alex Westman Joins Us!Send us a textWe had a wide ranging conversation with Alex Westman of the Austin Weirdos today. His background and insight in the league is long and deep, having played 106 games in the Pecos League with 4 different teams. Alex has great insight on bats, too. Hear his comments about his favorite bat company and why he loves them. He'll give you his thoughts on the long drives in the league and why they don't bother him, too. A fun and fascinating talk with a great ambassador of the game. Join us! Pecos LeagueS...2024-07-0927 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueNorth Platte 80s 2B Jerry Liang Joins Us!Send us a textListen in as Jerry regales our listeners with stories from his time in Roswell and North Platte so far this year. Jerry goes about the game and on field experience in a unique way so listen in for his thoughts on his in game presence. His comments will give any listener a lot to think about. And just as we were wrapping it up, Jerry threw us a curve ball that had Evan asking, "are we still recording?" It was one of those moments that was too good to edit out. And the...2024-07-0138 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueRoswell Invaders Host Family and Super Fans George & Patty Swenson Join Us!Send us a textEvan and I had the pleasure of chatting with George & Patty Swenson this week. George and Patty are two of Roswell's biggest fans and have been hosting players for many years. They've got some great stories about their experiences in baseball, not to mention their years acting as General Manager for the club. Join us as we converse with two of the most wonderful and genuine baseball fans you'll ever meet!Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2024-06-2333 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueNorth Platte 80s Head Coach Todd Everleth Joins UsSend us a textOur latest episode discusses putting a team in baseball's entry level together in a matter of days. Todd Everleth is the head coach of the expansion North Platte 80s. Listen to his experiences in constructing a Pecos League ballclub for this year, his thoughts on how he runs his club and more. This was a great conversation about baseball philosophy and development. A talk that's surely not to be missed. Join us! Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2024-06-1637 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueFirst Week of Games Are In, But What About Evan?Send us a textWe check in with Evan again as he's on the road again. But this time, his trip is surprising. He tells us about Roswell's ups and downs during week one, player compensation and interesting tidbits on housing these young men this year. But listen in for a story about life's unexpected twists and turns. The Pecos League is an independent baseball league which operates in cities in desert mountain regions throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Evan Katz grew up in Brookline, two...2024-06-0534 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueTraining Camp Update And How's The Weather In New Mexico, Anyway?Send us a textOur latest conversation with Roswell Invaders Pitching Coach Evan Katz is live! Listen as I speak with him about getting training camp kicked off, how he and manager Garrett Totty set the tone as players started to arrive and how managers, players and coaches wear many different hats in baseball's entry level. This was a fun talk on how the Invaders are coming together right before the first game of the season! The Pecos League is an independent baseball league which operates in cities in desert mountain regions throughout Arizona, California, C...2024-05-2738 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueGet To Know Evan & The Pecos LeagueSend us a textAnd we are live with episode #1! Listen in today to learn about our man on the inside, Evan Katz, his baseball journey and his role with the 2024 Roswell Invaders of the Pecos League. Join us as we set the stage to tell the stories of "baseball's entry level" as they unfold. The Pecos League is an independent baseball league which operates in cities in desert mountain regions throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Evan Katz grew up in Brookline, two miles from Fenway Park, in...2024-05-2045 minBaseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos LeagueComing soon!Send us a textAre you a minor league baseball fan? If so, you're going to love our new podcast, Baseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos League. Join me & my friend Evan Katz as we chronicle his journey and experiences this summer. New episodes uploaded each Monday! You won't want to miss Evan's tales from "the entry level of baseball". Pecos LeagueSABREvan KatzBruce McClure2024-05-1400 min