Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, Moonlight Graham Show is getting in on the two-for-one deals. No, we aren’t talking about merch, although we have that too, we are talking about major league arm talent. Pat Venditte is the only true ambidextrous pitcher in MLB history.
Read MoreEvery once in a while, a Moonlighter just falls into your lap. Matt Buschmann connected to the podcast on Twitter, and, as it turns out, he was just the kind of story we are looking for. Matt Buschmann is a 10-year minor league baseball veteran who made three appearances in the Majors. When his playing days were done, he became the bullpen coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. Buschmann has the kind of story diehard baseball fan loves to hear, and he came to the right place to tell it.
Read MoreSometimes, a Moonlighter finds a role and sometimes a Moonlighter needs to make a role. While the average Joe can’t even come close, a 5’9 righty who throws around 90 is a dime-a-dozen in professional baseball. This week’s Moonlighter created a role for himself that got him into a major league bullpen. Just like his knuckleball, Jannis’s career took a less than traditional path to his MLB debut.
Read MoreNow that the players and the league have settled the lockout we are ready for baseball after a (make it) rain delay. This week we have a guy whose career was put on a delay of its own, Carter Baumler.
Read MoreHow many episodes does it take to land (arguably) the most talented Flattery brother on the podcast? 221 was the magic number to bring in the big lefty, Joe Flattery. Brother Joe stands out from his brothers for a few reasons. He is the tallest, calmest, quietest, and the only lefty of the group. This week, all of the Flattery boys sit down in the family home to share stories about Joe and his career in sports.
Read MoreThis week’s Moonlighter filled a critical role for 11 different major league teams over the course of a 21-year professional career. With that many years under his belt, LaTroy Hawkins had to evolve as a player and adapt to his role on the team a few different times. This interview covers the range of his career and his perspective on what the major league game is like now over 30 years after he was drafted.
Read MoreMost of our Moonlighter’s get to look back on their careers and share their thoughts in the past tense. Most stories get a little bit better with time and a few retellings. Every once in a while we pull in an active athlete in the midst of their career with a few achievements under their belt and and their sights set on what’s next. This week’s guest brings a little bit of everything.
Read MoreCaleb Thielbar grew up in Minnesota always wanting to play in the big leagues. On May 20th of 2013, he made his debut for his hometown Twins. Sounds like a dream story. But Moonlight Graham rarely focuses on someone’s direct path to success. This week, Tim sits down with Thielbar a little over 7 years later as he makes his return to the bigs from an injury and a long, winding rehab.
Read MoreWho says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Episode 109 will have you feeling like a spring chicken as Tim sits down with the ultimate under(and older)dog, Jim Morris. Baseball fans will recognize the name right away, and so will movie buffs. The 2002 movie The Rookie is based on Morris’s return to baseball after a “career-ending” injury and a career change to become a teacher and coach. Dennis Quaid played the role of a small-town high school coach who made a deal with his underdog team; win the district, and he would try out for the big leagues.
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