About this episode

The episode features discussions on Hickory's local baseball history and an interview with Ontario manager John Shoemaker about his career in the Dodgers system.

Hickory’s Ashley Salinas discusses the club’s promotion surrounding a local team that was nearly lost to history, and Ontario manager John Shoemaker talks abouts his long career in the Dodgers system. Also, Ben and Sam chat about more headlines from the Minor Leagues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben, Sam

Guests: Ashley Salinas, John Shoemaker

Topics covered

• Minor Leagues
• baseball history
• managerial career
• local promotions
• Dodgers system

Keywords

• Hickory
• Ashley Salinas
• John Shoemaker
• Dodgers
• Minor Leagues
• baseball
• promotions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dodgers

Places: Hickory, Ontario

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