Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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DAY 6 JAPAN RECAP: BEN ATTENDS A GAME AT JINGU STADIUM + JULIO RODRIGUEZ JOINS THE 20/20 CLUB Aug 25, 2022

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Join Ben Verlander as he shares his Day 6 recap of his journey in Japan. Ben describes how incredible this experience has been so far and how much the fans mean to him.

Next, Verlander shares his experience at Jingu Stadium for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp vs. Tokyo Yakult Swallows game.Finally, Ben shares the top story lines in MLB starting with Framber Valdez recording 21 quality starts . He also discusses Rookies sensation, Julio Rodriguez recently recording 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. Rodriguez joins Mitchell Page (1977 Athletics), Ellis Burks (1987 Red Sox) and Marty Cordova (1995 Twins).

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DAY 5 JAPAN RECAP: BEN VISITS THE JAPANESE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME + JUSTIN VERLANDER PUTS ON A SHOW + ANGELS OWNER EXPLORES SALE OF TEAM Aug 24, 2022

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Join Ben Verlander from Shinjuku Central Park as he shares his Day 5 recap of his journey in Japan. Verlander talks about his experience visiting the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame; the culture, history, and massive impact that baseball has in Japan.

Next, Verlander shares his experience being invited to NHK, the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, where he went LIVE at their studio to discuss all things baseball!

Ben also talks about the outstanding game his brother, Astros Justin Verlander, had against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday! Justin Verlander gave up no hits or walks in six innings of the Astros win.

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THIS WEEK IN OHTANI NEWS: FLIPPIN BATS Q&A IN TOKYO, JAPAN Aug 23, 2022

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For "This Week in Ohtani News", Ben Verlander hosts a Q&A with a live audience in Tokyo, Japan! Verlander talks about Shohei Ohtani's legacy and impact, and how special his trip to Japan has been so far.

Next, he talks about the differences between baseball in Japan and the United States plus how important the Flippin Bats community has been throughout his journey!

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DAIKI OBARA INTERVIEW - SHOHEI OHTANI’S FORMER HIGH SCHOOL TEAMMATE + BEN VISITS THE JAPANESE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME + DAY 4 IN JAPAN RECAP + AARON JUDGE RED HOT Aug 23, 2022

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Ben welcomes in Shohei Ohtani’s former high school teammate, Daiki Obara. Obara talks about his experience being teammates with Ohtani, the baseball system at Hanamaki Higashi High School, and much more!

Next, Verlander gives his day 4 recap of his experience visiting Japan and shares that ‘Flippin Bats’ is the #1 Sports Podcast in Japan!

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BEN VISITS SHOHEI OHTANI’S FORMER HIGH SCHOOL & LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAMS + FLIPPIN BATS MEET & GREET IN JAPAN + ALBERT PUJOLS ON FIRE Aug 22, 2022

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Ben Verlander talks about the incredible experience he had traveling on a bullet train to Shohei Ohtani's childhood home, Iwate, Japan. He also recaps Day 3 of his journey in Japan.

Next, Verlander shares his experience visiting Shohei Ohtani’s former high school baseball team, Hanamaki Higashi High School, and his former little league team, Mizusawa Little Leaguers. Ben shows his appreciation and love that he has for the fans and for Shohei Ohtani for making this experience possible.

Finally, Ben shares his favorite moments from the first Flippin Bats Meet & Greet in Japan!

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BEN RECAPS DAY 2 IN JAPAN+ JOURNEY TO SHOHEI OHTANI'S CHILDHOOD HOME + BEN’S EXPERIENCE AT TOKYO DOME Aug 21, 2022

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Join Ben Verlander as he travels on a bullet train to visit Shohei Ohtani's childhood home, Iwate, Japan. Verlander talks about his experience at the Tokyo Dome, the atmosphere of the rivalry game between the Tokyo Giants and the Hanshin Tigers, meeting Flippin Bats fans, and his favorite moments from Day 2 in Japan.

He also introduces a new segment "So Important, it made it to Japan!" where he discusses hot topics in MLB; the New York Yankees falling apart, Tony La Russa issuing another intentional walk and much more!

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BEN RECAPS HIS FIRST DAY IN JAPAN+ GAME DAY AT TOKYO DOME + BEN'S TOP 5 EXPERIENCES IN JAPAN SO FAR Aug 20, 2022

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Ben Verlander recaps his first day in Japan. He also visits Tokyo Dome for Gameday! While at the stadium Ben meets up with fans and tries new Japanese dishes. Next, he talks about Shohei Ohtani's impact, his top 5 favorite experiences in Japan so far, and much more!

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BEN ARRIVES IN JAPAN + GAME DAY AT YOKOHOMA STADIUM + SHOHEI CONTINUES TO ELEVATE + ALBERT PUJOL’S DOMINANCE Aug 19, 2022

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Ben Verlander arrives in Japan and begins his quest to Shohei Ohtani's hometown. Verlander also goes LIVE from Yokohoma Stadium. Next, he talks about the culture of baseball in Japan, Shohei Ohtani continuing to elevate, Albert Pujol's dominance and much more!

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KEITH HERNANDEZ INTERVIEW - NEW YORK METS’ KEITH HERNANDEZ ON THE 1986 METS + SEINFIELD FAME + 2022 METS’ CHANCES Aug 18, 2022

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Ben Verlander is joined by New York Mets World Series Champion and MVP Keith Hernandez. Hernandez dives into being inducted in the Mets’ Hall of Fame and being the fourth player in Mets history to have his number retired, his thoughts on the 2022 Mets and how they compare to the 2015 World Series Mets, his experiences facing Nolan Ryan, the greatness of Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, and MUCH more!

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WYNTON BERNARD INTERVIEW - COLORADO ROCKIES’ WYNTON BERNARD REFLECTS ON FINALLY GETTING CALLED UP TO THE MAJORS Aug 17, 2022

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Ben Verlander sits down with Colorado Rockies' Wynton Bernard to find out how he got told he was going to the majors after 11 years in the minor leagues. Bernard talks about who he called first, what the day was like and what it meant to finally get the opportunity to live out his dream.

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