Jeff and John welcome their first "SECOND" time guest in Rangers infielder and top prospect Justin Foscue. Justin talks about getting ready to head out to Arizona. He also talks about the offseason workouts and getting engaged. Then the fun begins. Learn what he is afraid of, favourite shows he and his fiancé are binge watching, who would play him in a movie........you know, important stuff. Justin has fun and gets stumped a few times. He also chooses Jeff to attend his fantasy dinner with Micha...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 22
They guys go back to the big leagues and welcome Texas Rangers LHP Taylor Hearn. He talks off-season and getting ready for the spring. He talks about each time he was drafted which is 4 times. Where he was and how he found out. He also talks about his famous grandfather and family history in rodeo. Then we get into food and and he tells us something nobody knows about him. Jeff and John touch on labor deal before discussing the potential rotation with current players in organization along with p...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 21
The guys welcome 2019 first round draft pick Davis Wendzel to the show. He talks about being Co Big 12 player of the year with fellow first round pick Josh Jung. He discusses how a California kid ended up in Texas playing for Baylor. He talk fishing, hunting and whether or not food gets caught in his beard. Most importantly, he played the HR game and talked about his offseason and what he is doing to get ready or 2022. (He might be guy who makes his major league debut at some point) Then Jeff an...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 20
Jeff and John welcome another top Rangers prospect in outfielder Evan Carter. The second round pick in the 2020 draft seems to the be a steal for the Rangers that year. They discuss his first pro season and recovery from his back injury in 2021. He is eager to go for 2022. Touted as a possible 5 tool prospect by Kip Fagg (Rangers head of scouting) Carter has comparisons to Cody Bellinger as a tall, slender, fast centerfielder who can hit. They also discuss his favorite foods, best HR's and grand...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 19
Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers prospect Josh Smith who they acquired in the Joey Gallo trade in 2021. Josh and his wife Claire have a Youtube Channel called "Getting Smithy With It" that documents their life as newlyweds and minor league baseball. He also talks about being a SS and the fact that the Rangers have a stable young middle infielders and potential position change might be in his future. Then the guys talk about John's Top 20 Prospect list that dropped this week and the fact Josh ...
Jan 13, 2022•52 min•Ep. 18
Jeff and John welcome the Texas Rangers 2021 first round pick Jack Leiter. He was the second overall pick and highest rated pitcher in the organization after a stellar career at Vanderbilt. Jack talks about growing up with a dad who played in the big leagues. He talks about draft day and what that was like. He was ecstatic to know he and the Recliner Nerd share the same high school baseball stat. He talks about his family, favourite food and what mom makes the best. Get to know the Rangers top p...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1
Jeff and John do it once again as they welcome the Texas Rangers Minor League Player Of The Year Dustin Harris. He talks about life in Florida, being traded, drafted and how he found out. He talks about his season and even plays the HR Game with John. Listen to the future big leaguer talk about his life as a ballplayer. Then listen to Jeff and John talk about the year of 2021. They recap the highs and lows of the entire year from last offseason to the big one this year so far. Buckle up for anot...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 16
Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers Minor League Pitcher Of The Year Cole Winn. Cole talks about his season, his path to the big leagues, his high school days and how he is scratch golfer. He also talks about his Pickle Ball skills and moms rice, bell pepper and chicken recipe. Mmmmm Then Jeff and John proceed with their moves they think the Rangers could make after the lockout is over. They play some Armchair GM. Go listen and enjoy. Another highly touted prospect on the show. Support this podc...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 15
Jeff and John welcome Derek who goes on over an hour and talks about EVERYTHING!!!! ##LANGUAGE WARNING## Derek has always had a radiant personalty and proves it here. He talks about his career, his foundation, COVID, vaccines, what pisses him off and what touched his heart. How he found out he was drafted and he even once cussed out and hung up on Jon Daniels. One of the funniest and funnest podcast interviews ever. Go listen and take your hat off to the Dutch Oven. Support this podcast: https:/...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 14
Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers RHP Owen White who just won MVP of the Arizona Fall League. He talks about his season, his rehab, punching the ground, hunting, fishing, and other stuff he likes to do when not throwing a 98 mph fastball. He has climbed the pitching ranks in the Rangers organization. Jeff and John talk about the wild week of spending the owners did by signing Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, Kole Calhoun and Jon Gray. They also talk about the lockout and where we go from here. WOW...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 13
Jeff and John welcome Rangers RHP prospect Tekoah Roby who explains where his unique name comes from. He also talks about his injury and recovery. They dive into his time in high school, other sports played and his favourite food. Yep, he even plays a smaller version of the HR game. Jeff and John then reveal their homework from last episode. They had $80 million to spend on free agents. See where they went and what their lineups would look like if they did in fact sign these players. Off-season ...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 12
Joining Jeff and John is Texas Rangers second round pick OF Aaron Zavala from the University of Oregon. He was the Pac 12 player of the year in 2021. He talks about the draft, his diagnosis after his physical and playing professional baseball. He also plays the HR game with John. Jeff and John get into the GM meetings, the players now available after qualifying offers were made by teams. They also talked hot stove and rumours surrounding potential moves the Rangers could make. Go listen and then...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 11
Texas Rangers General Manager Chris Young joins Jeff and John to talk about the Rangers season, the current team, a year on the job, and the offseason ahead. He also gets personal and talks about his time at Highland Park, Princeton, MLB and even the time he got into a brawl with Derrick Lee of the Cubs. Get to know the Rangers GM. Jeff and John also talk about the World Series, the first free agents and what to expect moving forward this winter. The is one of the best ones yet. Support this pod...
Nov 04, 2021•56 min•Ep. 10
Jeff and John welcome the Rangers No. 4 overall prospect Justin Foscue to the show. The first-round pick in 2020 sat down and talked about his first full season in pro baseball and rehabbing from a freak rib injury early in the season. He talks about his alma mater's College World Series victory and how it was bittersweet. The guys also talked about the fall instructs tour with DBU and TCU. They update the AFL guys doing well and lay out the winter calendar. Another great time for the TRBP dudes...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 10
Jeff and John welcome Emily Jones McCoy to talk about the Do It For Durrett foundation event Saturday Oct. 23. They discuss Richard Durrett and his legacy even after he is gone. Go to the www.DoItForDurrett.com to contribute to a great cause or the online auction at www.32auctions.com/difd to bid on some great items. The money goes to families who have lost someone suddenly. Jeff and John also discuss Fall Instructs, where Jeff was at this past week. He talks about players he saw and how they lo...
Oct 22, 2021•59 min•Ep. 9
Jeff and John welcome Texas Ranger catcher Sam Huff. He is in Arizona playing in the Arizona Fall League and fall instructs. He talks about getting back to catching and getting his body ready for the spring. He compares his 500-foot bombs to the one he hit in high school, which was his previous long ball. Then Jeff and John take a look at the free-agent market and where the Rangers might turn for help this winter. They also say who they would like to see the Rangers sign. This was one of the mos...
Oct 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 8
Jeff and John welcome Chris Woodward to wrap up the season and tall about moving forward. They also talk about his playing days. When he was drafted, made his major league debut and first hit and home run. First, Jeff and John talk about the the best and worst of the 2021 season. Best and worst players, development, trends, etc..... Good end of season wrap up as the Rangers head into the winter. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more abou...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 7
Longtime beat writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and MLB.com T.R. Sullivan joins Jeff and John. He has started writing his memoirs for the Texas Rangers Newsletter and discusses his latest story about the darkest period of Texas Rangers baseball and how it compares to today. Then, Jeff and John talk about the current 40-man roster and the decisions that have to be made by the end of November. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more ab...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 6
Jeff and John sit down with one of the top Texas Rangers pitching prospects, RHP Ricky Vanasco. He is almost done rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and slated to pitch in fall instructs starting Oct. 5. Ricky tells us about the process and how he put on 40 pounds during his time away from the field. He's healthy, happy and ready take his four-pitch arsenal back to the field and face hitters again. Jeff and John also talk about who they think will be in the Opening Day lineup next year. They put ...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 5
Jeff and John try to wrap up the minor league season as three of the teams end their season this weekend. They talk with AA pitcher Cole Ragans and newly promoted Paul Kruger who is the new Director Of Baseball Operations. Paul was the Director of Minor League Operations this season. They talk all things Down In The Bus Leagues, including their picks for player awards. If the minor leagues are your thing, this is the show for you. They also discuss where the term "Down In The Bus Leagues" comes ...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 4
Jeff and John sit down with rookie sensation A.J Alexy who is the FIRST major-league pitcher in history to pitch five innings with one hit or less in his first two major-league starts. We talk about his high school days, college commitment, getting drafted and getting the call to major leagues. A.J. is in San Francisco on an off day waiting to play the A's over the weekend. Jeff and John also get into the last 10 games and why the Rangers look impressive. Then they go "Down In The Bus Leagues" a...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 3
Jeff and John welcome Rangers top prospect playing this season, Josh Jung . They talk about his season, his foot injury, COVID and how he has adjusted at each level. They also talk about his pitching days and team he liked growing up. Jeff and John talk about the Rangers last week and what good things they saw. They also discuss free agency and the possibility of Trevor Bauer being a free agent. Would the Rangers be interested? Last they go Down In The Bus Leagues and discuss the farm system . T...
Sep 03, 2021•58 min•Ep. 2
Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels. Jon talks about his career, the trade deadline , the assessment of the current team and dealing with COVID. He also talked about the fastest trade he ever made. Jeff and John talk about the current team and what is positive. The also talk about whether they will lose 100 games. They go "Down In The Bus Leagues" and talk about the minor-league system which is deep and the best thing about the Rangers organization. W...
Aug 28, 2021•59 min•Ep. 1
