Around the A*O: The Alternative Baseball Podcast Alternative Baseball

Commissioner Taylor Duncan speaks with Cross Bailey, one of the original players from Alternative Baseball's two clubs prior to nationwide expansion. In this episode, Duncan and Bailey talk a variety of subjects including COVID-19 happenings, the Chevrolet Youth Baseball Clinics, and the benefits throughout and beyond sports for those with disabilities. 

Commissioner Taylor Duncan speaks with Manager Jeremy Delaney and Pitcher Andy Slabaugh from the Med-City Moonshots in Rochester, Minnesota. In this episode, Manager Delaney tells us about the development and creation of the newest Alternative Baseball team in the North Star State! Derived from an Amish background, pitcher Andy Slabaugh speaks about his history in the game of baseball. Together, the two share their excitement for the coming season; playing important parts in relaunching Alternative Baseball for the first time since 2019 due to the dreaded coronavirus pandemic. The episode touches on the developing relationship with the Rochester Honkers (of the Northwoods League) and the Minnesota Twins organization (Major League Baseball.) A special announcement is made throughout the episode; be on the lookout!

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Founded by Taylor Duncan (a person on the autism spectrum), Alternative Baseball provides the authentic baseball experience for teens and adults (ages 15+) with autism and other disabilities for physical and social skills enrichment in life on and off the baseball diamond. With teams starting back from COVID-19 across the United States of America, the organization aims to destroy the negative limitation perception of what one with a disability can and cannot accomplish. Alternative Baseball plays by the traditional baseball rule-set; different from other disability baseball programs in which there are no "buddies." Everyone plays the field independently and with wood bats resembling those seen on television. Alternative Baseball has been highlighted on national outlets including the Los Angeles Times, NBC's Weekday TODAY, ESPN BASEBALL TONIGHT, Sports Illustrated, and CNN/HLN.

Those interested in participating on a team or the opportunity to bring Alternative Baseball to their community can sign up today at:

www.alternativebaseball.org

Follow Alternative Baseball on our social media platforms right now:

Facebook: @alternativebaseball

Twitter: @abobaseball

Instagram: @alternativebaseball

*Political views, statements, and opinions expressed during the show do not reflect the views of Alternative Baseball.*

Alternative Baseball founder Taylor Duncan interviews Cody Cargle; a personal friend and now an Alternative Baseball player for the Panama City Bullsharks in Panama City, Florida! In this episode, A*O Nation learns all about Cody and the new team soon to begin practice; discussing personal perspectives on life, Alternative Baseball, the new Bullsharks squad, the team's needs, the 1996 Olympics, and of course: COVID-19 guidelines!

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Founded by Taylor Duncan (a person on the autism spectrum), Alternative Baseball provides the authentic baseball experience for teens and adults (ages 15+) with autism and other disabilities for physical and social skills enrichment in life on and off the baseball diamond. With teams starting back from COVID-19 across the United States of America, the organization aims to destroy the negative limitation perception of what one with a disability can and cannot accomplish. Alternative Baseball plays by the traditional baseball rule-set; different from other disability baseball programs in which there are no "buddies." Everyone plays the field independently and with wood bats resembling those seen on television. Alternative Baseball has been highlighted on national outlets including the Los Angeles Times, NBC's Weekday TODAY, ESPN BASEBALL TONIGHT, Sports Illustrated, and CNN/HLN.

Those interested in participating on a team or the opportunity to bring Alternative Baseball to their community can sign up today at:

www.alternativebaseball.org



Follow Alternative Baseball on our social media platforms right now:

Facebook: @alternativebaseball

Twitter: @abobaseball

Instagram: @alternativebaseball



*Political views, statements, and opinions expressed during the show do not reflect the views of Alternative Baseball.*

The inaugural test episode of AROUND THE A*O w/ Taylor Duncan brings encouragement of what's to come with the podcast and the Alternative Baseball Organization as a whole. Organ tracks by Dustin Tatro; Used with permission.