In this episode of the Sock Stack Podcast, Liam Skiffington interviews Boston Red Sox farmhand Alex Banelis. They discuss Alex's journey to the Red Sox following a trade, his experience working out at Driveline, his swing change and approach as a hitter, and his efforts to limit strikeouts. They also talk about Alex's competitions and relationships with teammates, his struggles and draft experience in college, his underrated defense, and the camaraderie among his talented teammates. Alex shares his ultimate goal of reaching the big leagues by the end of the 2024 season.

In this episode of the Sock Sack Podcast, host Liam Skiffington interviews Boston Red Sox farmhand Ryan Zeferjahn. They discuss Zeferjahn's preparation for the upcoming season, his reflections on the previous season, and the improvements he has been working on. Zeferjahn shares his experience of becoming a dominant strikeout pitcher and the challenges of dealing with inconsistency and mental hurdles. He also talks about his decision to return to school after being drafted and the impact it had on his development. The conversation touches on the role of analytics in pitching, the influence of driveline training, and Zeferjahn's goals for the 2024 season.

Liam Skiffington interviews Boston Red Sox farmhand Cody Scroggins. They discuss Cody's season recap, his injury and recovery from Tommy John surgery, and his friendship with Isaiah Campbell. Cody also shares his experience competing in the SEC and his outlook for the future.

Takeaways

• Cody Scroggins had a challenging season due to a shoulder impingement injury that sidelined him for four months.
• He has been working on fine-tuning his pitching arsenal and has added new pitches to his repertoire, including a sinker and a cutter.
• Cody values the input and advice of both pitching coaches and fellow players when designing and testing new pitches.
• He reflects on his draft day experience and the close friendship he shares with Isaiah Campbell, who was recently acquired the Red Sox.