What's Up Pitch

Jeremy Martinez

5.0 (4)
Baseball
Weekly

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Episode 1

The First Pitch

I do not like why shows, but I still did one. Figured why not.
Episode 2

Chasing the Majors as a Baseball Broadcaster | Brian Rushing — Part 1

Part 1 with my interview with Brian Rushing. The Voice of the Hickory Crawdads who are the single A team of the Texas Rangers. Follow Brian Rushing on Instagram: @whatsupbrushpxp
Episode 3

Did Free Agency Change Baseball Rivalries? | Brian Rushing — Part 2

I continue the conversation with the Voice of the Hickory Crawdads Brian Rushing. Follow Brian Rushing on instagram: @whatsupbrushpxp
Episode 4

How the Rangers Develop Young Pitchers | Zach Woolard

I have a conversation with Zach Woolard, who is a Texas Rangers Minor League Baseball Pitching Coach. Follow Zach woolard on Instagram: @zach_woolard_050 Search. Subscribe. Stream. What’s Up Pitch? 00:00 - Introduction & Pitching in the Complex League 05:35 - Coaching in the Dominican Republic & The Same-Day Passport Call 13:50 - Translating Data & Pitching Analytics to Players 23:08 - A Day in the Life of a Minor League Pitching Coach 34:12 - Advice for College Pitchers Entering Pro Baseball
Episode 5

Making the Rangers, Living With Teammates, and Life in Mexico | Nick Gardewine

A new Tuesday, A new conversation, A new Guest. This time I sit with Nick Gardewine. Follow Nick Gardewine on instagram: @ngardewine 0:00- Introduction 00:15 – The Surprise MLB Call-Up & Bullpen Prank 05:25 – Making the Debut & Facing Albert Pujols 24:10 – Minor League Realities: The Best & Worst Stadiums 47:27 – Debunking the "Show and Go" Myth 55:42 – The Grind: Minor League Pay & Living in a Laundry Room
Episode 6

What a College Baseball Coach Looks for in Recruits | Jake Lindmeier

It’s Tuesday. A new guest. A new conversation. This time I sit down with Jake Lindmeier, Assistant Baseball Coach at Andrew College in Cuthbert, Georgia. Follow Jake Lindmeier on Instagram: @jakelindy2021 & @catchingwithcheese Jake was previously an assistant coach at Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch, Texas and was also the bullpen catcher when the Texas Tailgaters came to Frisco in 2025. We talk about his path through baseball, coaching, and what changes for a player when they make the jump from high school baseball to playing at the college level. No Stats. No Scripts. Just a conversation about baseball and everything that comes with it. TimeStamps 0:00- Introduction 04:12 — What Coaches Look for in Recruits (Good Days vs. Bad Days) 10:46 — The "Suck Less" Coaching Mindset 12:51 — Freshman Reality Check: Blending In vs. Standing Out 23:36 — The 1% Rule: 14 Minutes & 24 Seconds a Day 25:38 — Bat Flips, Celebration Culture & Passion in Baseball
Episode 7

The Dark Side of Baseball: What They Don't Tell You| Drew Stankiewicz

Drew and I talked about playing well and still not getting your name in the lineup. He shared how he handled it and what he wishes he’d done differently. We also got into nine years on an air mattress, getting drafted by voicemail, and celebrating a championship in Puebla. Appreciate Drew taking the time to talk with me. Instagram: @drewstankie175 New Guest. New Conversation. Every Tuesday. Search. Subscribe. Stream. What’s Up Pitch? 0:00 Introduction 3:53 Puebla championship parade 9:26 Draft notification by voicemail 38:45 Bat flips need respect 1:00:10 Control what you can control
Episode 8

Analytics vs. The Eye Test: What's Really Happening to Baseball?| The Baseball Nerd

This week on What's Up Pitch?, I sit down with Pete the Baseball Nerd. Pete looks at baseball a little differently than I do. He's big on numbers and analytics. I grew up with certain stats, and now there are all these new ways to evaluate players. We're talking chase rate, arm speed, bat speed, and other stats that are new to me. Meanwhile, I'm still looking at ERA and batting average. But this podcast isn't about numbers. So instead of breaking down stats, we talk about different issues in baseball and how the game has changed. Trust me, this isn't a conversation about numbers. It's just a different way of looking at the game. New Guest. New Conversation. Every Tuesday. No time limit. Search "What's Up Pitch?" wherever you listen to podcasts. Instagram: The_baseball_Nerd Instagram: What's Up Pitch Subscribe. Stream. Thank you!! Timestamps 0:00 First Pitch 0:13 Manny Machado looks at the scoreboard and is confused 3:45 Pete creates new stats 25:16 There is Money in ball, and it happen in real time 42:40 Salary Floor or Salary Cap 1:00:30 First baseball stat you should learn 1:07:54 Closer
Episode 9

Life After the Pros: Kyle Padgett’s Pivot

This week on What's Up Pitch? I have a conversation with Kyle Padgett. Kyle was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 18th round of the 2005 MLB Draft. Baseball was a big part of his life, but like many players, there comes a time when you have to figure out what's next. Kyle might be done playing baseball, but he still has big dreams and plenty he wants to accomplish in the game. New Guest. New Conversation. Every Tuesday. No time limit. Search "What's Up Pitch?" wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe. Stream. Thank you!! Time Stamps 0:00 First Pitch - Game Time. 05:24 ON DECK - Cape Cod summer. 16:25 DEAD CENTER - Is it time to leave? 35:25 BATTER'S BOX - Time to work. 45:51 HOT CORNER - Bigger Purpose. 1:21:08 MOUND VISIT - Time for reflection. 1:33:25 CLOSER - That's the Ball Game.
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The Stories Behind the Microphone | Larry Larson

This week on What's Up Pitch? I have a conversation with Larry Larson, play-by-play broadcaster for the Peoria Chiefs. Larry gets to experience baseball from a different perspective, behind the microphone. We talk about his journey into broadcasting, what goes into calling a baseball game, and what it's like being around Minor League Baseball. There is a lot more to broadcasting than just calling balls and strikes. New Guest. New Conversation. Every Tuesday. No time limit. Search "What's Up Pitch?" wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe. Stream. Thank you!! Time Stamps 0:00 - First Pitch - GAME TIME. 4:52: On Deck - THROUGH THE GOOD AND BAD. 12:30: Dead Center - PLAYERS ARE PEOPLE. 21:52: Batter's Box - THE COMPETITION FOR THE 1ST JOB. 39:20: Hot Corner - STORYTIME. 49:00- Mound Visit - BE THERE. 50:05: Closer- THAT'S THE BALL GAME.

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