The Show Before the Show: Episode 468

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Intro (0:00)

Ben and Sam open this week's show with some quick details on the former's visit to Kinston, North Carolina, for the final season of the Down East Wood Ducks.

Jon Clemmons interview (5:02)

Ben talked to Wood Ducks general manager Jon Clemmons during that trip to Grainger Stadium about the club's Fowl-well tour ahead of a move to Spartanburg, South Carolina, next season.

News of the week (17:38)

Ben and Sam pivot to chat about some notable Minor League news of the week featuring Altoona's Extreme Difficulty Night, Casey Kelly's signing with the Reds to play for his father Pat in Louisville and the unfortunate passing of Toledo broadcasting legend Jim Weber.

Hayden Harris interview (37:37)

No. 30 Braves prospect Hayden Harris shares how he used LinkedIn and a high-quality fastball to get a pitching role in the Atlanta farm system. He also discusses his time in the MLB Draft League and what it's like being so close to the Majors.

Wrapping up/Ghosts of the Minors (1:00:08)

Before the show wraps up this week, Josh cracks wise in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors.