The Show Before the Show: Episode 360

Royals' Pasquantino breaks down hot start, plans for MLB debut

Vinnie Pasquantino crushed 12 home runs for Triple-A Omaha in May. (Minda Haas Kuhlmann/Omaha Storm Chasers)

By MiLB.com Staff

June 3, 2022

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, Stitcher 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, Stitcher and other podcast-listening apps. Send questions or feedback to [email protected], and follow hosts Tyler Maun (@TylerMaun), Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on Twitter.

Intro/Three Strikes (0:00)

Tyler and Sam open this week's podcast by breaking down the best hitters and pitchers of May across Minor League Baseball and take a quick look at the organizational standings.

Vinnie Pasquantino interview (13:45)

The Royals' No. 4 prospect calls into the show to discuss his hot start to the 2022 season, his proximity to the Majors as he closes in on Kansas City and much, much more (including the difference between putt-putt and mini golf) in this week's interview segment.

Ben's Biz Banter (43:10)

Ben calls in from Western Massachusetts to preview his upcoming road trip through New England and to talk about his recent pieces on San Antonio bat boy "Big Mike" Garcia and Round Rock broadcaster Mike Capps.

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (55:05)

Before Tyler and Sam conclude this week's program, Josh fills up the tank on another edition of Ghosts of the Minors.