Brent (@ExitVelo_BH), Jordan (@ExitVelo_JR), and Zach (@Braffz), breakdown the MLB 60 game schedule and what teams have the easiest path to the playoffs. The Twins, Padres, Indians, and White sox have a great chance to make the playoff and compete. The Angels, Athletics, and Rockies have some of the tougher schedules in the league. We discuss the underrated fantasy assets on teams that will compete. Can Wil Myers, Franmil Reyes, Luis Robert make impacts on their rosters? We discuss our award winners in a 60 game season. Can Josh Hader as a reliever get CY Young consideration? We all agree Josh Hader will be a very valuable asset in fantasy leagues. We talk about the future of the Exit Velocity Podcast and guests we will feature, highlighted by SP Streamer, Carter Capps, Adam Aizer, Chelsea Ladd, and Deegs. We also launched a new podcast store on Instagram (exitvelocitypc), which include shirts, mugs, koozies, wine glasses, and beer steins!
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Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty), Pit Master and prospect analyst, joins the show to breakdown this years MLB draft. We discuss the teams that had the best draft as well as the Top 10 picks. We breakdown Max Meyer and Zac Veen who may have the most upside in this years draft class after Spencer Torkelson. Ian gives us the best tips and tricks to make the best BBQ. Brisket, Ribs and burgers are some of his favorites to cook. What are yours?
Please, blog, may I have some more?Nick Pollack (@pitcherlist) joins the show to discuss how Pitcher List got created. We also discuss the process on what made Pitch Con such a successful event. Nick gives us some of his favorite pitchers as well as a Jose Berrios breakdown. We all give our earliest fantasy baseball memories and why Brent and Jordan started the podcast. Nick gives us his thoughts on why the Twins can’t beat the Yankees in the playoffs.
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Baseball Podcast: Phillies Baseball with Ellen Adair
June 26, 2020 | All Podcasts | 2 Commentsby: Brent
Actress Ellen Adair (@Ellen_Adair), who was featured in TV series such as Homeland, Billions, and The Sinner, joins the show to breakdown the Philadelphia Phillies roster. She gives us her thoughts on the 60 game season and if it will get played in full. She gives us great breakdowns of Rhys Hoskins and Aaron Nola and why they may have struggled in 2019. We also discuss the depth of the bullpen and if Hector Neris can hold down the closer roll for a whole season. She is the host of “Take me in to the Ballgame” which breakdowns baseball movies on a 20-80 scale and she gives us some of her favorite movies. We discuss her acting career, her favorite ballparks, and much more!
Please, blog, may I have some more? Baseball Podcast: MLB Player Interview. JB Wendelken RP Oakland A’s
June 24, 2020 | All Podcasts |by: Brent
JB Wendelken (@jbwendelken) joins the show to talk about his career so far and some hurdles he has had to overcome from TJ to be one of the best relievers in the A’s bullpen. We discuss what he felt on draft night and later in his career getting traded away from the Boston Red Sox to the White Sox and now is in Oakland. JB also gives us some of his favorite memories, and some of the best foods to grill on his Traeger grill.
Please, blog, may I have some more?Jerry Blevins (@jerryblevins), 13 year MLB veteran and Met great joins the the show to talk about his career and some of his favorite memories over the years. We talk about how his career got started at the University of Dayton and what he has done over the years to become one of the most reliable left handed pitchers in the game. He also gives us his views on some of the young stars in the game and what it was like getting to know them. We find out about some of his favorite movies, ballparks, and more!
Please, blog, may I have some more?Alanna Rizzo (@Alannarizzo), host/reporter for the L.A Dodgers joins the show to breakdown this loaded Dodgers team. We discuss where we think players will bat in the order and who will have the biggest impact. Will Gavin Lux stay in the bottom of the order? Is the catching position Will Smiths to lose? The starting rotation is loaded with great lefties. Who holds down the 5 spot? Alex Wood, Ross Stripling, Jimmy Nelson could all get a shot. Alanna gives us her insight on who holds down the rotation. We also dove into one of the deepest farm systems in baseball. Alanna also tells us how great it has been covering Clayton Kershaw and others throughout the years, her favorite ballparks and some other fun memories!
Please, blog, may I have some more?Grey Albright and Rudy Gamble join the show to talk about how Razzball.com got started. We get to know a little about the guys who started the site and where they want it to go in the future. We also discuss if we think baseball will be played and if so how many games. Did the Rams get the warm L.A welcome? Grey gives us his thoughts. We go a little off topic and talk about what will happen this fall with college sports. Enjoy!
Please, blog, may I have some more?Craig Mish (@CraigMish), host of the Swings and Mishes podcast joins the show to breakdown the Miami Marlins. We discuss the veteran loaded lineup. Can guys like Corey Dickerson and Jesus Aguilar bounce back and have a monster season? Will Jonathan Villar carry over his success from Baltimore? We also dive into the young, but promising rotation. Can Sandy Alcantara be the work horse of the rotation? Can Pablo Lopez and Caleb Smith take the next steps to stardom? Their farm system is loaded with talented guys like Sixto Sanchez and J.J. Bleday leading the way. We discuss all these questions and more.
Please, blog, may I have some more?Eric Cross (@EricCross04) from Fantrax joins the show to dive into this years prospects and MLB draft. We discuss his top 10 highlighted by Wander Franco, Luis Robert and Jo Adell. We also go over guys he thinks could work their way into the top 50. Julio Rodriguez or Jarred Kelenic? We look at the loaded Seattle Mariners farm system and who we think could become the next wave of MLB stars. Eric gives us his top 5 draft picks and why that organization will take them. Who goes first overall? Spencer Torkelson, Austin Martin, Nick Gonzales.
Please, blog, may I have some more? Baseball Podcast: MLB Player Interview: Buck Farmer, RP Detroit Tigers
June 3, 2020 | All Podcasts |by: Brent
Buck Farmer (@B_Farm09), joins the show to talk about his career, favorite baseball memories, and what it was like growing up as a Braves fan in Georgia. We also discuss the mental aspect of baseball and how sometimes it is overlooked, also what he did to improve and have a career year in 2019.
Please, blog, may I have some more?Jeff Levering (@JLevering4), radio play by play voice of the Milwaukee Brewers joins the show to breakdown the Brew Crew. We dive into the surprisingly deep rotation and bullpen. We discuss what Corbin Burnes has to do to re-discover his elite form to make a major impact in the rotation. Can Brandon Woodruff take the next step and become one of the best pitcher in the N.L.? Will Corey Knebel get his closing role back or will it be Josh Haders to lose? We also dive into the lineup and discuss how big of an impact Avisail Garcia, Brock Holt and Luis Urias can have. Can Christian Yelich hold this lineup together and provide another MVP type season? We discuss all these topic and more!
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