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Anthony Kay: From NY Mets First-Rounder to Japan Series Champion w/ the Yokohama BayStars | “Baseball takes you places you never imagined”
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In this episode of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart sit down with Anthony Kay, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars left-hander…
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Tyler Nevin: Fan Favorite with the Seibu Lions, Conquering NPB & Embracing Life in Japan | “I’m just diving all in”
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In this episode of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart sit down with Tyler Nevin, the Seibu Lions first baseman…
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Pacific Swings Q&A #2: NPB vs KBO, Samurai Japan Without MLB Stars & Dave’s Japanese Baseball Cards
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Dave fired his translator app, paid to ride trains with his own face on them, and somehow convinced us…
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How Casey Kelly became ‘Jamsil Jesus’ & Ending LG Twins’ 29-year Championship Drought | “We just embraced Korea”
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In this episode of Pacific Swings, David and Jasper talk with Casey Kelly, the man who truly mastered the Pacific…
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Kaima Taira’s (平良海馬) Incredible Journey: From 6-Player Junior High School Team to All-Star | Episode 10
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On this episode of Pacific Swings, Kaima Taira, the Seibu Lions ace opens up about his unconventional path from…
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David MacKinnon for NPB Commissioner: Why Ties in Baseball Are Stupid & DH in ALL of NPB | Episode 9
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In this special episode of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon addresses his viral tweet about NPB ties that sparked outrage…
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Giant Cabbage Power: Trey Cabbage on 487-Foot Bombs, NPB Adjustments & Tokyo Life | Episode 8
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In this episode of Pacific Swings, we talk with Trey Cabbage, the Tennessee slugger who went from breaking exit…
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The Korean Home Run King: Matt Davidson on 46 Bombs, Mental Battles & Life Overseas | Episode 7
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In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with Matt Davidson, the 2024 KBO Home Run King who…
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Fan Mail: Japan’s Cheering Culture, Elite NPB Arms & Train Station Sushi | Pacific Swings Episode 6
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In this episode of Pacific Swings, we dive into your questions in our first-ever Fan Mail episode. David shares…
Meet your hosts
David MacKinnon (1994) played professional baseball for nearly a decade, competing in Major League Baseball (MLB), Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO).
Jasper Spanjaart (1995) is an established journalist and documentary filmmaker specializing in sports and cultural storytelling. His work focuses on the intersection of athletics and international culture.
Together, they host Pacific Swings, a podcast dedicated to exploring the cultural and athletic connections between American, Japanese, and Korean professional baseball. Through exclusive interviews and insider perspectives, the show bridges baseball’s two worlds, offering listeners unique insights into the global game.
