In this episode of the Sock Stack Podcast, Liam Skiffington interviews Boston Red Sox farmhand Alex Banelis. They discuss Alex's journey to the Red Sox following a trade, his experience working out at Driveline, his swing change and approach as a hitter, and his efforts to limit strikeouts. They also talk about Alex's competitions and relationships with teammates, his struggles and draft experience in college, his underrated defense, and the camaraderie among his talented teammates. Alex shares his ultimate goal of reaching the big leagues by the end of the 2024 season.

In this episode of the Sock Sack Podcast, host Liam Skiffington interviews Boston Red Sox farmhand Ryan Zeferjahn. They discuss Zeferjahn's preparation for the upcoming season, his reflections on the previous season, and the improvements he has been working on. Zeferjahn shares his experience of becoming a dominant strikeout pitcher and the challenges of dealing with inconsistency and mental hurdles. He also talks about his decision to return to school after being drafted and the impact it had on his development. The conversation touches on the role of analytics in pitching, the influence of driveline training, and Zeferjahn's goals for the 2024 season.

Liam Skiffington interviews Boston Red Sox farmhand Cody Scroggins. They discuss Cody's season recap, his injury and recovery from Tommy John surgery, and his friendship with Isaiah Campbell. Cody also shares his experience competing in the SEC and his outlook for the future.

Takeaways

• Cody Scroggins had a challenging season due to a shoulder impingement injury that sidelined him for four months.
• He has been working on fine-tuning his pitching arsenal and has added new pitches to his repertoire, including a sinker and a cutter.
• Cody values the input and advice of both pitching coaches and fellow players when designing and testing new pitches.
• He reflects on his draft day experience and the close friendship he shares with Isaiah Campbell, who was recently acquired the Red Sox.

Liam Skiffington interviews Boston Red Sox prospect Brendan Cellucci. The two discuss Brendan's podcast, the Church and Culture Podcast, and how it aims to provide listeners with a new perspective on life. They also talk about the challenges of maintaining production quality while being in different locations. Brendan shares his experiences in the Red Sox system and the changes in leadership he has witnessed. They discuss Brendan's approach to analyzing his performance and using data to improve. Brendan reflects on his 2023 season and the lessons he learned. They also touch on Brendan's personal growth and self-reflection practices. The conversation ends with a discussion about favorite rappers and a parody song based on John Henry and the Red Sox off-season.

Liam Skiffington sits down with Boston Red Sox pitcher Brandon Walter. They discuss various topics including Brandon's off-season activities, his first game in the majors, the day he received the call-up, and his surprise at being chosen. They also talk about Brandon's focus on improving his command and specific training goals for the upcoming season. The conversation covers the development of Brandon's pitches, including the challenges he faced with his sinker and the success of his sweeper pitch. They also touch on Brandon's journey to becoming a professional baseball player, his experience with Tommy John surgery, and his personal life outside of baseball, including his engagement and wedding plans. Brandon shares his main goal for the year 2024.

In this episode of the Sox Stack Podcast, host Liam Skiffington interviews Boston Red Sox farmhand Eli Marrero. They discuss Eli's successful year in Portland, growing up in a baseball household, and his experiences traveling with his dad, a former MLB player. Eli shares memories of being around ballparks and meeting players like Jim Edmonds. They also talk about Eli's favorite teams and players, the recent Hall of Fame vote, and the catching abilities of Joe Mauer. Eli provides insights into game management as a catcher, his offseason preparation, and reveals a nickname for one of Boston's top prospects.

In this episode of the Sox Stack podcast, host Liam Skiffington interviews Boston Red Sox prospect Nick Sogard. They discuss Nick's successful year at the plate, his preparation as a utility man, and his offseason activities. Liam figures out Nick is Steve Sax's nephew, but the baseball bloodline runs even deeper than that. They discuss the potential for a Major League Baseball team in Nashville and the evolution of the game. Nick also talks about his interactions with rehabbing Red Sox players and highlights Chris Sale's competitiveness.

In this episode of the Sox Stack Podcast, host Liam Skiffington catches up with Boston Red Sox farmhand Hunter Dobbins. Join the conversation as they explore Hunter's offseason pitching preparations, his transition to AA Portland, and the development of a new pitch. Dive into the evolving pitching philosophy within the Red Sox organization, influenced by players like Michael Wacha. Hunter also shares his plans for spring training and personal goals for the 2024 season.