Pacific Swings
Pacific Swings
Podcast Description
Pacific Swings brings you exclusive interviews and insider stories from players who’ve crossed the Pacific Ocean. Hosted by former MLB, NPB & KBO player David MacKinnon and filmmaker/journalist Jasper Spanjaart.David MacKinnon (1994) played professional baseball for nearly a decade, competing in Major League Baseball (MLB), Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO).Jasper Spanjaart (1995) is an established journalist and documentary filmmaker specializing in sports and cultural storytelling. His work focuses on the intersection of athletics and international culture.Together, they host Pacific Swings, a podcast dedicated to exploring the cultural and athletic connections between American, Japanese, and Korean professional baseball. Through exclusive interviews and insider perspectives, the show bridges baseball’s two worlds, offering listeners unique insights into the global game.Two worlds, one podcast, countless stories.ありがとう, 감사합니다, and welcome to Pacific Swings.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes including cultural adaptation in international baseball, differences in playing styles, and unique personal experiences. Notable episode topics include David MacKinnon's humorous takes on preparation for Japanese baseball, Dietrich Enns discussing the differences in pitching across three leagues, and insights into the rich fan cultures of NPB and KBO. Each episode aims to bridge understanding between the baseball cultures of these regions.
Pacific Swings brings you exclusive interviews and insider stories from players who’ve crossed the Pacific Ocean. Hosted by former MLB, NPB & KBO player David MacKinnon and filmmaker/journalist Jasper Spanjaart.
David MacKinnon (1994) played professional baseball for nearly a decade, competing in Major League Baseball (MLB), Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO).
Jasper Spanjaart (1995) is an established journalist and documentary filmmaker specializing in sports and cultural storytelling. His work focuses on the intersection of athletics and international culture.
Together, they host Pacific Swings, a podcast dedicated to exploring the cultural and athletic connections between American, Japanese, and Korean professional baseball. Through exclusive interviews and insider perspectives, the show bridges baseball’s two worlds, offering listeners unique insights into the global game.
Two worlds, one podcast, countless stories.
ありがとう, 감사합니다, and welcome to Pacific Swings.
Two Seibu Lions aces. One former teammate who faced them both. Everything you need to know about the next NPB stars heading to MLB.
David MacKinnon (@dcmack24) joins us to break down his 2023 teammates:
- Kona Takahashi – The captain who hit 99mph in 2023 and deserves redemption
- Tatsuya Imai – The 26-year-old “rockstar” with the best stuff in NPB
Inside this episode:
🔥 “$250M for Imai might be cheap”
⚾ The “vertical slider” mystery (we still don’t know)
🎯 Why Toronto might be the perfect landing spot for Imai
😅 David’s horror stories from facing them in spring training
💰 Contract predictions that will shock you
“He threw me a slider that started BEHIND me and ended outside” – actual quote about Imai
Whether you’re an MLB scout, NPB fan, or just love baseball stories from inside the clubhouse, this is the deepest dive you’ll find on these two aces.
Full episode on YouTube (link in bio) and all podcast platforms tomorrow!
Hosts: @spnjrt & @dcmack24 Sponsored by @jaxathletics
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