In this episode of Big League Dreaming, host John Gonzalez, along with his sons Zak and Ty, welcome guest Jordan Stampler, the Director of Player Personnel and Development at Ohio State University. The conversation explores Jordan's journey through baseball, from his playing days to his coaching career, and the challenges and rewards of working in college baseball. They discuss the importance of junior college baseball, the transition from player to coach, and the dynamics of coaching at a high level. The episode highlights the passion for the game and the family connections that make baseball a lifelong dream.
In this episode of Big League Dreaming, John Gonzalez and his sons Zak and Ty Gonzalez discuss the excitement surrounding the start of the MLB season, including highlights from the Tokyo series, cultural insights from Japanese baseball, and their predictions for the 2025 season. The conversation flows from personal experiences to broader themes of baseball fandom and family connections, making it a heartfelt and engaging listen for baseball enthusiasts.
In this episode of Big League Dreaming, host John Gonzalez and his son Zak discuss the upcoming baseball season with Steve McCarthy and Jim Jarecki from the West Michigan Whitecaps. They delve into the significance of the Whitecaps as a minor league affiliate for the Detroit Tigers, the excitement surrounding new prospects, and the renovations at LMCU Ballpark. The conversation highlights the evolution of the Tigers' minor league system, the anticipation for opening day, and the impact of legendary players on the development of young talent.
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In this episode of Big League Dreaming, John Gonzalez and his sons Zak and Ty discuss the excitement of spring training 2025, the advancements in pitching and hitting, and the upcoming Spring Breakout games. They delve into the new ABS system, the dynamics of pitching versus hitting, and share their predictions for the season ahead.
Big League Dreaming the Podcast, a show about fulfilling your dreams and taking it to the next level. Life is built on dreams.
A family podcast about pursuing your Big League Dreams.Where to listen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51WmGrQ...Anchor: https://anchor.fm/big-league-dreaming...Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=...Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/big-league-...Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/h3v0lgceRadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/big-league-dr...Where to follow us atTwitter: @BLDPODTikTok: @bigleaguedreaming
Summary
In this episode of Big League Dreaming, the hosts discuss the kickoff of the college baseball season, highlighting key performances, team dynamics, and coaching styles. They delve into Cincinnati's surprising success, the challenges faced by northern teams, and the excitement surrounding the upcoming season. The conversation also touches on predictions for the Omaha tournament and the impact of new technologies in baseball, such as ABS systems. The episode wraps up with a look ahead to spring training and the evolving landscape of college baseball.
On this episode the guys rip some brand new topps product!
Big League Dreaming The Podcast - A show about Baseball, dreams and family. It's a dad and his three sons talking about the game they love. The dad is John Gonzalez, longtime coach and founder of the Grand Rapids Flames travel baseball club, and sons Zak, Ty and Zane, who are all still involved with the game one way or another. All three pitched collegiately.To us, baseball is more than a game, it’s life, and life is made up of dreams. Our goal is to bring families together through inspirational stories and following our passion for all levels of the game.On this special Podcast, it’s an interview between John Gonzalez and oldest son, Zak, our resident Mariners fan who is based in Charlotte, NC. They talk about the return of baseball with the Caribbean Series, as well as college baseball.The interview was on Jan. 25 when John filled in as host of the Sports Project Show on WYGR in Grand Rapids.Where to listen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51WmGrQyjEgrZ0cP9uV9B5Anchor: https://anchor.fm/big-league-dreaming-the-podcastGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81OWU0M2ExNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/big-league-dreaming-the-podcastPocket Casts: https://pca.st/h3v0lgceRadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/big-league-dreaming-the-podcast-853orxWhere to follow us atTwitter: @BLDPODTikTok: @bigleaguedreaming
In this episode of the Big League Dreaming podcast, host John Gonzalez and his son Zak welcome back Grant Wolfram, who recently signed a major league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. The conversation covers Grant's journey through minor league baseball, the mental shifts that have helped him succeed, and his aspirations for the upcoming season. They discuss the importance of mindset, the challenges of free agency, and the excitement of spring training as Grant prepares for his second big league camp. The episode highlights the personal and professional growth of Grant as he balances his baseball career with family life.
Big League Dreaming The Podcast
Season 5
Jan. 11. 2025
In this episode of Big League Dreaming, John Gonzalez and his sons - Zak, Ty and Zane - discuss the latest happenings in Major League Baseball, focusing on free agency and offseason moves. They share insights on their favorite teams, including the Mets, Mariners, Red Sox, and Tigers, while also touching on key player trades and signings. The conversation highlights the excitement and uncertainty surrounding the free agent market, the rebuilding efforts of various teams, and the potential impact of young prospects like Max Clark. In this episode, the hosts discuss the future of Roki Sasaki in Major League Baseball, the potential impact of six-man rotations, and the dominance of the Dodgers in the league. They also share their predictions for the upcoming season and the importance of international signings. The conversation highlights the evolving strategies in baseball and the significance of player contracts and health management.
On this episode, John and the boys talk about the future of baseball and ROBOT UMPIRES!
On this episode John and the boys talk about who will take the major awards home this season!
On this episode John and the boys talk all about the MLB 2024 World Series and all the drama that went down!
Former Red Sox Minor League Hitting Coach Dave Joppie
On this episode, John, Zak, and Ty chat with hitting coach Dave Joppie!
On this episode the guys talk about the MLB and who could make the playoffs. It's a crazy time and all the playoff races are in full force!
On this episode the guys talk about who they think will get called up to the big leagues in September!
On this episode Zak, Ty, and John talk about some fun ways to get youth involved in the MLB
Fall Ball and College Baseball! What to know!
On this episode John, Ty and Zane talk all bout Fall Ball in college
In this episode Zak, Ty and John talk recap the MLB trade deadline and who did the best!
On this episode, the guys talk about who they think are the best players in baseball this year!
