Podding the Red Sox

Red Sox catching prospect Kole Cottam joins the show for a conversation with BloggingtheRedSox.com's Brendan Campbell. Among the topics discussed are Kole's college days with the University of Kentucky, his summer on Cape Cod in 2017, where he was when he found out he was getting drafted by the Red Sox, how he stayed active during the COVID-19 pandemic, some memorable moments from the 2021 season, being named an All-Star in the Arizona Fall League, how it is going at spring training so far, the significance behind the No. 13, and much more!You can follow Kole on Twitter (@Kole_Cotton13) by clicking here. You can follow him on Instagram (@KoleCottam13) by clicking here. For more Red Sox content, be sure to check out BloggingtheRedSox.com.

Red Sox infield prospect Nick Sogard joins the show for a conversation with BloggingtheRedSox.com's Brendan Campbell. Among the topics discussed are how Nick found out he was traded from the Rays to the Red Sox last year while training with his older cousin Eric Sogard, what he thought of his 2021 season, the differences between playing at High-A Greenville and Double-A Portland, how he spent his off-season, his preparations for the 2022 season, spring training in Fort Myers, getting the chance to work with Red Sox manager Alex Cora, and much more! You can follow Nick on Twitter (@NickSogard22) by clicking here. You can follow him on Instagram (@Nick_Sogard) by clicking here. For more Red Sox content, check out BloggingtheRedSox.com.

New Red Sox development coach Katie Krall joins the show for a conversation with BloggingtheRedSox.com's Brendan Campbell. The Red Sox became the first MLB team to employ two female coaches when they hired Krall earlier this winter, joining Bianca Smith. On this episode of Podding the Red Sox, Krall discusses growing up in the Chicago-area rooting for both the Cubs and White Sox, attending Northwestern University, pursuing her MBA from the University of Chicago, working in the Commissioner's office as well as the Cincinnati Reds' front office, her brief stint on Google's global strategy department team, why she took a job with the Red Sox, her role in the team's Winter Warmup program in Fort Myers, her expectations for the 2022 season with the Portland Sea Dogs, and much more! Thank you to Katie for taking some time to come on the podcast. For more Red Sox content, be sure to check out BloggingtheRedSox.com.

Red Sox pitching prospect and 2021 12th-round draft pick Christopher Troye joins the show for a conversation with BloggingtheRedSox.com's Brendan Campbell. Among the topics discussed are Christopher's time in the New England Collegiate Baseball League and Cape Cod Baseball League, how he played catcher in high school but converted into a pitcher at UC Santa Barbara, working out with Shane Bieber and Tyler Glasnow during the pandemic, his first professional season in the Florida Complex League. his expectations for 2022, and much more!You can follow Christopher on Twitter (@cctroye) by clicking here. You can follow him on Instagram (@christophertroye) by clicking here. For more Red Sox content, check out BloggingtheRedSox.com.

Red Sox co-director of international scouting Todd Claus joins the show for a conversation with BloggingtheRedSox.com's Brendan Campbell. Among the topics discussed are how Todd's playing career led him to a career in scouting, managing the likes of Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez, and Jacoby Ellsbury in the minor-leagues, traveling abroad and the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic have brought on, an overview of some of the prospects he has helped the Red Sox sign over the years, a look ahead to the 2022 international signing period, and much more!Thanks to Todd for taking some time to come on the podcast.For more Red Sox content, check out BloggingtheRedSox.com.

Red Sox minor-league reliever Zack Kelly joins the show for a conversation with BloggingtheRedSox.com's Brendan Campbell. Among the topics discussed are how Kelly first found out the Red Sox were interested in him last year, what it has been like pitching in the Red Sox organization, the differences between the Double-A and Triple-A levels, grinding his way through the minors as an undrafted free agent out of a Division II school in 2017, what he spent his first professional check on, his offseason plans, his expectations going into 2022, and much more!You can follow Zack on Twitter (@Zack_Kelly) by clicking here. You can follow him on Instagram (@Zack_Kelly19) by clicking here.For more Red Sox content, check out BloggingtheRedSox.com.

Red Sox pitching prospect Brandon Walter joins the show for a conversation with BloggingtheRedSox.com's Brendan Campbell. Among the topics discussed are the breakout season Walter enjoyed in 2021, what he attributes to that success, how he spent his time during the COVID-19 layoff last year, his draft experience out of the University Delaware in 2019, exceeding expectations as a late-round selection, fall instructs, how he plans on spending the rest of his offseason, where he would like to start out in 2022, and much more!You can follow Brandon on Twitter (@b_walt_) by clicking here. You can follow him on Instagram (@b_walt_) by clicking here.For more Red Sox content, check out BloggingtheRedSox.com.

Red Sox outfield prospect Tyler Dearden joins the show for a conversation with BloggingtheRedSox.com's Brendan Campbell. Among the topics discussed are the record-setting season Tyler had with the Greenville Drive this year, what led to him signing with the Red Sox out of high school as opposed to going to Penn State, how he used 2020 to get better and as motivation, what he has planned for the offseason and the 2022 campaign, and much more!You can follow Tyler on Twitter (@tylerdearden) by clicking here. You can follow him on Instagram (@tylerdearden) by clicking here.For more Red Sox content, check out BloggingtheRedSox.com.