This week Denny talks to Notre Dame Alumni and Major League player Kelly Dugan! Kelly and Denny talk about his rise from the 75th pick overall for the Phillies to his current role as a Notre Dame Coach. Plus, Kelly shares some awesome advice to young players who want to go Pro! Gather around the Podcast and grab some popcorn because “Swing Hard” is loaded and ready to go."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Nov 30, 2023
36 min
This week on “Swing Hard” in case you hit it, Denny has a special Thanksgiving baseball episode with Zach and Carley Davis. It’s an inspiring story about persistence, faith and love of the game! Zach details his 7 year pro career. Plus, Carley shares some special moments as a wife and biggest fan of a professional baseball player."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Nov 22, 2023
48 min
This week Denny talks to the Legendary Big League Player and Manager Bobby Valentine. Denny and Bobby talk about Dodgers and Angels baseball. Plus, Bobby shares a story that even his parents didn’t know about. And, Denny and Bobby give great advice to up and coming players and coaches. Two legendary baseball guys on the next Swing Hard Podcast."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Nov 16, 2023
37 min
This week Denny talks to BATRS coaches Ryan Fleisher, Kenny Baumgartner and Alex Baumgartner. Denny and the guys talk about what makes BATRS a successful baseball development program and the guys share some stories about Denny and talk about why they love this game called “Baseball!”"Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Nov 9, 2023
49 min
This week Denny talks to Notre Dame alum and Cal State Northridge Senior Ben Griffin. Ben and Denny talk about the “lost Covid years,” Juco baseball and playing Pro Baseball! If you want to know how tough the journey from High School baseball to Pro Baseball is, check out episode 128 of “Swing Hard.”"Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Nov 2, 2023
49 min
On episode 127 Denny talks to Male Model, Football Star and Travel Ball Dad, Scott Benoit. Denny and Scott talk about life on the runway with super models like Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington. Plus, Scott talks about how his life as a NFL prospect and a Supermodel have prepared him for his role as a travel baseball dad."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Oct 26, 2023
55 min
This week Denny talks to Notre Dame Alum and former MLB player, Bobby Hughes! Denny and Bobby share stories about “growing up” in a baseball family. Plus, Bobby reflects on how difficult and beneficial it was having his dad as his coach. And, what special words does Bobby have for young prospects? It’s all in episode 126 of “Swing Hard.”"Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Oct 19, 2023
53 min
This week in “Swing hard” in case you hit it, Denny and Rob talk about the Major League Baseball playoffs. Plus, hear Denny’s take on what makes Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochi “different” when it comes to postseason coaching. And, listen to Denny’s surprising prediction of where the Dodgers are headed. We are talking about playoff baseball in “Swing Hard” with Denny Barrett."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Oct 12, 2023
36 min
This week Denny talks to writer and director Matt Cirulnick. Matt is best known for his work on Rambo “Last Blood." Denny and Matt discuss growing up playing baseball in Brooklyn. Plus, Matt tells a great story of resilience and never backing down on something you believe in. It’s another great episode of inspiration and Swinging Hard in case you hit it."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Oct 5, 2023
41 min
This week Denny talks to Notre Dame Hall of Famer and Scouting Supervisor for the Angels, Bill Hughes! Bill and Denny share family stories and share the “secret sauce” of what Major League scouts are looking for in a big league prospect."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Sep 28, 2023
43 min
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