Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty

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Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the return of baseball to the city of Louisville. From the return in 1982 through present day, many people, both on the field and off, have helped make the franchise into what it is today. This podcast will feature conversations with many of the people who have impacted Louisville Baseball over the years.

  1. 07/23/2025

    Louisville Slugger Field 25th Anniversary Podcast-Jerry Abramson

    On this special episode, the former mayor of Louisville, Jerry Abramson, discusses all that went in to making Louisville Slugger Field a reality. From the goal of a downtown ballpark to all that happened to make it a reality, Abramson shares several great stories from the time frame.

    Louisville Slugger Field 25th Anniversary Podcast-Jerry Abramson

  2. 08/15/2024

    PK2K Podcast

    During the 2024 season, Louisville Bats manager Pat Kelly became the 7th ever manager, and 3rd active manager, to reach 2,000 MiLB wins. In this episode, we look back at PK's career and life in baseball. He recounts many stories and things he's learned over the years.

    PK2K Podcast

  3. 09/27/2022

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 7 - Rick Sweet

    Rick Sweet, the winningest manager in franchise history, joins the podcast. Sweet discusses his fondness for his time in Louisville and shares memories of many players from his days of managing the Bats. He also remembers his team's run of three straight International League West titles from 2008-2010.

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 7 - Rick Sweet

  4. 05/09/2022

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 6 - Howard Kellman

    This week, our first guest from outside the organization as the voice of the Indianapolis Indians, Howard Kellman joins the podcast. Howard gives his perspective on the Louisville franchise from the outside and has tons of stories from on the field and off.

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 6 - Howard Kellman

  5. 05/02/2022

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 5 - Corky Miller

    The legendary Corky Miller joins the podcast this week. Corky spent parts of 10 different seasons in Louisville and has plenty of memories and stories to share. Corky discusses memories from his time in Louisville as well as memories of managers and teammates from over the years. Currently the Reds' Minor League Catching Coordinator, Miller is the only Bats player to have his number retired at Louisville Slugger Field.

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 5 - Corky Miller

  6. 04/11/2022

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 4 - Jim Kelch

    Jim Kelch joins the podcast. As the longest tenured broadcaster in franchise history, he has plenty of stories to share about players, coaches, managers, front office and more. Hear Jim's persepective on changing Major League affiliations, moving to a new ballpark and first impressions of old Cardinal Stadium.

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 4 - Jim Kelch

  7. 03/28/2022

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 3 - Matt Andrews

    In this episode, former Voice of the Bats, Matt Andrews, joins the show to recount his time in Louisville.. He was with the Bats 2003-2016 and shares a lot of memories about his time with the team. He also shares a lot of stories about various people around the organization on the field and off the field.

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 3 - Matt Andrews

  8. 03/21/2022

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 2 - Gary Ulmer

    In episode two, longtime team president Gary Ulmer joins the podcast. With his association with the franchise going all the way back to the beginning in 1982, Gary shares some great insight about the team's origins. He also presided over the process of building a new ballpark and shares all that went in to the building of Louisville Slugger Field as well as what it has meant to the community.

    Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty Episode 2 - Gary Ulmer
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Louisville Bats: Franchise at Forty will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the return of baseball to the city of Louisville. From the return in 1982 through present day, many people, both on the field and off, have helped make the franchise into what it is today. This podcast will feature conversations with many of the people who have impacted Louisville Baseball over the years.

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