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Explore " les parker" with insightful episodes like "Travis Hafner, Former MLB Slugger, Cleveland Indians", "John Gant, MLB Pitcher", "Finding Jacob deGrom: MLB Scout Les Parker" and "Men's Breakfast - Les Parker" from podcasts like ""Post Game with Paul Golden", "Post Game with Paul Golden", "Post Game with Paul Golden" and "Amazing Grace Fellowship Podcast"" and more!

Episodes (4)

Travis Hafner, Former MLB Slugger, Cleveland Indians

Travis Hafner is today’s guest on the Post Game podcast. Travis played twelve years in the Major Leagues with the Texas Rangers (2002), New York Yankees (2013) and most notably, the Cleveland Indians (2003-2012). The former first baseman and designated hitter describes growing up in rural North Dakota and making it to the Majors despite not playing organized baseball until college. He discusses his MLB-record for six grand slams in a season and the origin of his nickname, Pronk. In addition to sharing memories of his time in Cleveland, Travis details his time with the Yankees--most importantly, finding Jesus Christ in the Bronx. Travis describes the significant role Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera played in his spiritual growth. You will be encouraged as he talks about his faith, family, and post-career activities. Be sure to like and subscribe to the Post Game with Paul Golden podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information and to financially support the podcast, go to www.PaulGolden.org

For more information and to financially support the podcast, go to www.PaulGolden.org

Post Game with Paul Golden

en-usNovember 09, 2022

John Gant, MLB Pitcher

Professional baseball player John Gant is our guest on today’s episode. John has pitched for the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins--this upcoming season John will be playing in Japan for the Nippon-Ham Fighters. Originally drafted by the New York Mets, John shares his career path from outstanding high school athlete to the Major Leagues. This follower of Jesus Christ explains how he deals with adversity and the impact of James 1 on his faith. John will share getting scouted, playing in the Majors and being newly married. Be sure to stay tuned to the very end for a fun Hit & Run with John Gant.

Be sure to subscribe to Post Game with Paul Golden wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information and to financially support the podcast, go to www.PaulGolden.org

Post Game with Paul Golden

en-usFebruary 05, 2022

Finding Jacob deGrom: MLB Scout Les Parker

Today on the podcast we talk with the MLB area scout who discovered two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets. Les Parker shares his experience working for the New York Yankees including stories about his Brian Cashman “job swap”, having Hal Steinbrenner as his intern and a fun story about the legendary Boss, George Steinbrenner. You will enjoy his conversation about the Core Four, Gene “Stick” Michael and Bo Jackson. Les shares his faith in Christ and also provides insight into scouting (“if you’re good, we’ll find you”) and youth sports. Stay tuned to the end of the conversation for his spiritual advice to Dads.

Be sure to subscribe to Post Game with Paul Golden wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information and to financially support the podcast, go to www.PaulGolden.org

Post Game with Paul Golden

en-usApril 14, 2021