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The Giants Standard: Tyler Beede on Playing for Japan’s Premier Baseball Organization | Episode 5
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In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with right-handed pitcher Tyler Beede, who made history in 2023…
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‘Rakedown’ Sandro Fabian & Ryōma Nishikawa | NPB June MVPs | Episode 4
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In this RAKEDOWN episode, David MacKinnon breaks down Japan’s June MVPs Sandro Fabian (Hiroshima Carp) and Ryōma Nishikawa (Orix…
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How to Prepare for Japan (Spoiler: You Can’t) | Mr. Baseball vs Reality | Episode 3
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David MacKinnon reveals his comprehensive preparation strategy for Japanese baseball: watch Mr. Baseball, Google some teams, and wing it.…
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From Japan to Korea and Back: Dietrich Enns’ Pacific Journey | Episode 2
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After 1,371 days away from Major League Baseball, Dietrich Enns stepped onto the mound for the Detroit Tigers organization…
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That Retirement Episode: Why we’re here | Pacific Swings, Episode 1
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The debut episode of Pacific Swings is here! That Retirement Episode’ features David MacKinnon and co-host Jasper Spanjaart explaining…
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Pacific Swings – listen to or watch the official trailer!
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Well, the day has finally come! The official trailer for Pacific Swings is now available. Watch the trailer on…
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David MacKinnon announces retirement, launches podcast ‘Pacific Swings’
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July 1, 2025: David MacKinnon, who played professional baseball across three countries for nearly a decade, has announced his…
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Official trailer for Pacific Swings, coming on July 1, 2025
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Official trailer for Pacific Swings, coming on July 1, 2025. パシフィック・スウィングス公式予告編、2025年7月1日公開予定。 퍼시픽 스윙스 공식 예고편, 2025년 7월 1일 출시…
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Pacific Swings: launching July 1st
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🇯🇵 パシフィック・スウィングス：7月1日ローンチ🇰🇷 퍼시픽 스윙스: 7월 1일 출시
Meet your hosts
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.
