The Show Before the Show: Episode 458

Penrod shares journey from indy ball to Double-A Portland

By MiLB.com Staff

May 24, 2024

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other podcast-listening apps. This episode can also be found on Minor League Baseball's official YouTube page. Send questions or feedback to [email protected], and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.

Intro (0:00)

Ben and Tyler open this week's show by looking at some of the best throwback promotions across the Minor Leagues.

Live from Portland (22:13)

The MLB Pipeline Prospect Showcase Game took place in Portland, Maine this week between a pair of loaded Double-A clubs in Portland and Hartford. Josh and Sam were in attendance and recap what they saw and experienced at Hadlock Field.

Zach Penrod interview (41:48)

Red Sox pitching prospect Zach Penrod played three years in the independent Pioneer League before signing with Boston late last season. He chats with Sam about his journey to Double-A ball, his indy ball experience and his potential future at Fenway Park.

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (54:55)

Josh wrangles together the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors before the show concludes for another week.