The Compound - MLB Player Podcast

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How Different is Playing Second and Third Base in MLB? Aug 02, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs' busy trade deadline, and the biggest moves of the deadline. After that, Zack and Ian break down the difference between playing second and third in the majors, and how Zack prepares to play multiple positions regularly.

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How 162 Games Affects MLB Players Mentally Jul 24, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss John Lester's return to Wrigley Field and the Marquee Television booth, if Zack would ever want to be a hitting coach and breakdown the effects of a 162 game season on a player's mental health.

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What it feels like hitting a home run to Eutaw Street Jul 11, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys welcome back old friend Scotty Effross to the mic, who updates the guys on his rehab progress as he gets ready for his first Major League Action. After that, they discuss Ian's recent hot stretch, Ben Rice making history and is Chick-Fil-A overrated?

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How Pitchers Use Sticky Stuff Jul 05, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Justin Steele and Marcus Stroman's reactions to some fielding mistakes behind them. After that, the fellas discuss sticky stuff, the Yankees recent slide and what is the best meal of the day!

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Compound Live from Wrigleyville, with Ryne Sandberg and more! Jun 25, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, it is the big live show from the Music Box Theatre in Wrigleyville! Ryne Sandberg joins the show to talk about his brand new statue outside Wrigley, his career and so much more. Plus, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon and Justin Steele all come on stage and break down their seasons and their preparation for 162 games with Dakota and Ian. Finally, it wouldn't be a live show without Danny Mueller giving his hot take, and let's just say, the crowd didn't love it.

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Ryne Sandberg Will Be at Compound Live This Thursday! Jun 17, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss what they look for during an at bat, how fielding positioning works and how each teams does it differently, and take some time to answer some fan questions!

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Who is the most underrated player in MLB? Jun 12, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys break down a big weekend in baseball, with the Mets splitting in London, and Yankees-Dodgers taking center stage in the states. After that, the guys discuss the most underrated players in baseball, who wants to caddie for Ian, and Danny Mueller's hot take of the week.

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How 2020 Changed Baseball Forever Jun 04, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Ian forgetting about Dakota's gift, how 2020 changed minor league baseball forever and get another hot take from Danny Mueller.

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Featuring: Ian Happ, Dakota Mekkes, Zack Short

Edited by: Tom Prizeman

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How Much Money Will Juan Soto Get This Off Season? May 28, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Zack's teammate Ronald Acuna Jr. is out for the season and the guys break down his absence. After that, the guys discuss Aaron Judge's crazy month of May, Juan Soto's potential contract extension, Ian's big night in St. Louis and what seat is best on airplane.

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MLB Players Break Down the Newest Stat May 24, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian and Zack faced off against each other for the second time in 2 weeks, this time at Wrigley Field. Zack shares his experience of playing for the first time in his career at the friendly confines. After that, the guys discuss why hitting is down across the league, who they would draft 1.1 in an MLB redraft and tease some more announcements about our live show coming up on June 20th!

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