Cleveland Indians outfielder and Easton Ambassador Delino DeShields Jr. brings a new perspective to Right Off The Bat about game-changing on the field and off the field subjects. DeShields, who was one of the first MLB players diagnosed with COVID-19, discusses what it was like for him to experience being a part of a major league ball club during an abnormal shortened season without fans in attendance and how it was most felt in the playoffs. One of the brightest personalities in the game, DeShields Jr. then describes why it is so important for him to showcase who he is outside of the white lines and being More Than An Athlete." The former first-round pick also dives into the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and how MLB players-- both young and old-- are helping create a lasting legacy throughout America.

Easton's "Right Off the Bat" is a podcast that connects people who love baseball and softball through thoughtful conversations, with each episode featuring special guests from all aspects and levels of diamond sports. ROTB takes you inside the dugout, locker room, front office, R&D lab and more, sharing some of the games' wildest stories and most unique perspectives.

This episode contains strong language. Major League Baseball's all-time hits leader Pete Rose joins Easton's Right Off The Bat in an episode as legendary as the player himself. Rose, a 3x World Champion and 17x All Star, shares stories about being on one of the most iconic teams in baseball history-- The Big Red Machine-- and his countless Hall of Fame teammates. "The Hit King" also provides Calin Thomas and Jim Darby with insights on how the game continues to evolve before finally divulging the secret behind how he captured his second batting title on the final at-bat of the season... a tale you won't want to miss.

In the pilot episode of Right Off The Bat, Easton's Calin Thomas and Jim Darby sit down with two legendary college baseball coaches: UCLA's John Savage and Cal State Fullerton's Rick Vanderhook. With 24 combined College World Series appearances, the two head coaches provide insight on some of the most questionable managerial decisions from the 2020 World Series and how fans of the MLB's shortened season can see parallels to the college game.