Pitching to Contact

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Pitching to Contact Podcast

Just a couple of dudes who like baseball and the smooth taste of Corona beers. Enjoy the soothing sounds of a broke college kid and a former grad student aspiring to hit 70 mph off the mound by the time of his thesis defense. Rich Birfer and Peyton Traywick host Pitching to Contact, breaking down the game as it should be, complete with bat flips and 98 mph heaters.

  1. 07/11/2019

    Offseason Banter

    As the MLB offseason is in full swing, Rich and Peyton do a short recap of the World Series, apologize to the Washington Nationals and provide predictions for the upcoming free agent class.

    1h 3m

  2. 28/10/2019

    World Series Banter

    Rich and Peyton are back to discuss the World Series following Houston's Game 5 win over the Nationals. The duo talks about the Astros' remarkable turnaround, Gerrit Cole's impending free agency, and give their predictions for the remainder of the series. So pound down an energy drink and get to listening!

    58 min

  3. 11/10/2019

    ALCS/NLCS Preview

    Rich and Peyton are back to recap both ALDS and NLDS matchups, as well as preview the upcoming ALCS and NLDS. You don't want to miss their predictions as the record another good in the middle of the night.

    1h 1m

  4. 30/09/2019

    Never Too Much Baseball

    Rich and Peyton are back after a brief hiatus right in time for the start of the 2019 MLB Postseason. Before providing their MLB Award and Postseason predictions, the duo discusses pitch design, the necessity for objective and subjective player evaluation, the idea of having a growth mindset in baseball, and much more.

    1h 9m

  5. 31/07/2019

    Deadline Buzz

    Fresh off a 14 hour nap, Danny Samet joins Rich and Peyton on a brand new MLB Trade Deadline edition episode of the Pitching to Contact podcast. The trio dives into all the possible moves that may be made as well as discuss which teams are in a good position to make a big late season push. Recap of the Marcus Stroman trade, some Trevor Bauer talk and much more. Don't miss our latest episode!

    52 min

  6. 30/05/2019

    Talking Draft

    Pete may be missing in action, but Rich and Peyton are ready to go and are back to talk all things MLB Draft. Joined by Jason Pennini of Prospect Live, the trio discusses a strong college bat class, which includes Adley Rutschman, JJ Bleday, and Hunter Bishop. As well, hear the guys talk about some of the high upside talent on the high school level, including bats such as Corbin Carroll, Bobby Witt Jr., and Riley Greene, and pitchers like Jack Leiter and Brennan Malone. An episode you don't want to miss, get prepared for this year's MLB Draft with a brand new episode of Pitching to Contact!

    1h 5m

  7. 25/04/2019

    Through a Different Lens

    With word of Vladdy getting called up by the Jays, Rich is able to survive a demoralizing Game 7 Leafs loss as he, Pete, and Peyton welcome The Athletic's Emily Waldon onto the podcast. Together, they discuss everything from minor league prospects and minor league pay to the journalistic side of the game, as well as how Emily established herself as a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of professional baseball.

    49 min
  8. The Game is Changing: An Conversation with Kyle Boddy

    12/04/2019

    The Game is Changing: An Conversation with Kyle Boddy

    Rich, Pete and Peyton are back for a whole new episode of Pitching to Contact and they are joined by the founder of Driveline Baseball, Kyle Boddy. Don't miss the eye-opening discussion about how the game of baseball is transforming on all levels and what the future holds for not only Driveline, but the game itself. Also, don't miss the advice Boddy gives to those trying to get their foot in the door and start their very own careers in baseball.

    49 min
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Just a couple of dudes who like baseball and the smooth taste of Corona beers. Enjoy the soothing sounds of a broke college kid and a former grad student aspiring to hit 70 mph off the mound by the time of his thesis defense. Rich Birfer and Peyton Traywick host Pitching to Contact, breaking down the game as it should be, complete with bat flips and 98 mph heaters.

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  • Creator
    Pitching to Contact
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Pitching to Contact
  • Show Website
    Pitching to Contact

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