The Beginner's Dugout
Welcome to the Beginner's Dugout! Are you a new baseball fan or are you thinking about becoming a baseball fan? This is the podcast for you! We will cover a different topic about baseball in each podcast, just the basics to get you caught up and enjoying the game.
Episodes
13 episodes
S1: EP13: The Unwritten Rules of Baseball
We've covered a lot of baseball terms, rules and stats in previous episodes. But are you ready to learn some of the unwritten rules of the sport, a little inside baseball?? Yup, I did that. Well, hang on to your hats. Soon, you'll know if you c...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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38:44
S1: EP12: Women in Baseball
Join the gang as they talk about the history of women and baseball and also women in baseball; we cover all the bases; yes, a bad sports pun; deal. Should be a fun listen; hang out with us for a bit and you'll be well educated on the subject an...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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41:45
S1: EP11: The Draft
This week we take another swing at a baseball basics topic. This one has a lot to it but this episode should give you a general understanding of how this whole complicated, (overly complicated), did I say that?, process works! You'll be calling...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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41:30
S1: EP10: International Baseball Players
Hang on to your hats as we explore international baseball in this episode. Find out how many players in the MLB come from outside the US, how baseball differs in a couple of those countries, and which rising stars might be headed to the MLB soo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:41
S1: EP9: Farm Teams
Join the gang as we discuss the major league farm team system! Players getting called up, dropped down, triple A, double A....what does it all mean? Will you ever see your favorite player again if they drop down to the minors; what are the best...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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43:37
S1: EP8: Baseball Stats
Yup, it's time for stats. Today we will dive into the basics of baseball statistics! We will cover common pitching, batting, and fielding stats. You'll be talking ERAs and RBIs before you know it, not to mention increasing your OBP!
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:40
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S1: EP7: Fielding
Don't know a centerfielder from a shortstop? No problem! Join us for a crash course in fielding positions! Learn all of the infield and outfield positions and the skills it takes to be the best. You'll be talking baseball with strangers before ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:01
S1: EP6: Batting
Okay, time to learn all about batting, from batting order to your own on-base-potential. This should be a good crash course! You'll be calling for pinch hitters and runners before you know it!
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:47
S1: EP5: Spring Training
Have you ever wondered what spring training is all about? It is worth a trip out to watch your favorite team? Well, in this episode, we'll give you a brief rundown about the basics of spring training and what it's like to see a game!
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:52
S1: EP4: Types of Pitches
And here we go, folks, we've got something special for all the rookies tuning in! Just new to baseball? Struggling to tell a knuckleball from a curveball? Well, don't you worry, we're here to help you knock this one out of the park! In today's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:58
S1: EP3: Pitching Basics
And here we go, folks! Are you new to baseball? Struggling to understand how pitching works? Well, you’re in for a treat today! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of pitchers—talking about the different types and the rich history...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:31
