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Pacific Swings

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Pacific Swings brings you exclusive interviews and insider stories from players who’ve crossed the Pacific Ocean. Hosted by former MLB, NPB & KBO player David MacKinnon and filmmaker/journalist Jasper Spanjaart.

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.

Two worlds, one podcast, countless stories.

ありがとう, 감사합니다, and welcome to Pacific Swings.

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Lewis Brinson on Japan, Pressure and Wearing Jackie Robinson's Number at the Tokyo Dome | Pacific Swings | "Going to Japan was the best decision I ever made"

Saison 1 · Épisode 25

jeudi 9 avril 2026 • Durée 58:33

In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with Lewis Brinson — first-round pick, centerpiece of one of MLB's most talked-about trades, and the man who wore number 42 at the Tokyo Dome for the Yomiuri Giants in 2023.

Lewis opens up about what it really felt like to arrive in Miami as the Marlins' top prospect with the weight of a city on his shoulders, how that pressure shaped him as a player, and why signing with Japan's most storied franchise turned out to be the best decision he ever made — for himself and his family. He also reflects on the Tokyo Dome experience, Japanese fans crying at the sight of him on the subway, and what he'd tell his younger self if he could.

One of the most honest conversations we've had on Pacific Swings.

🇯🇵 Japanese subtitles available on YouTube.

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How an American Manager Built a Japan Series Champion From Scratch | Trey Hillman | トレイ・ヒルマン | Shinjirarenai!

Saison 1 · Épisode 24

jeudi 26 mars 2026 • Durée 01:36:30

In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with Trey Hillman — the only manager in baseball history to have managed teams in Major League Baseball, Nippon Professional Baseball, and the Korea Baseball Organization.

He didn't just manage in all three leagues. He won in two of them.

Hillman managed the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2003 to 2007, winning the 2006 Japan Series — ending a 25-year championship drought — while managing a young Yu Darvish in his development years. He then managed the Kansas City Royals in MLB before heading to Korea, where he won the Korean Series with SK Wyverns in 2018. He's also coached with the Dodgers, Yankees, Astros, and Marlins. Nobody in baseball has seen more of the game from the dugout across three different worlds. Key Topics Covered:

Why Trey left a clear MLB path to take a risk on Japan in 2003
The biggest cultural shocks of managing Japanese players
Managing Yu Darvish — and knowing early he was destined for the big leagues
How he built the 2006 Fighters into champions after 25 years without a title
The famous "Shinjirarenai!" moment after winning the Japan Series
Structuring a roster under NPB's foreign player limits
What MLB can learn from Japan and Korea — and vice versa
How management style has to shift between American, Japanese, and Korean players

About Trey Hillman: Trey Hillman began his career in the Yankees and Rangers organizations before becoming one of the most traveled managers in global baseball history. As manager of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2003–2007), he won the 2006 Japan Series and oversaw a 14-game winning streak in 2007. He managed the Kansas City Royals (2008–2010) and later won the 2018 Korean Series with the SK Wyverns. He has served as a coach with the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Houston Astros, and Miami Marlins.

Hosted by Jasper Spanjaart and David MacKinnon.

🇯🇵 Japanese Episode Notes エピソードタイトル： MLB、NPB、KBOすべてを制した唯一の監督 — トレイ・ヒルマンエピソードノート： MLBとNPBとKBO、三つのリーグすべてで監督を務めた唯一の人物、トレイ・ヒルマンが登場。2006年の日本シリーズ制覇（北海道日本ハムファイターズ）と2018年の韓国シリーズ制覇（SKワイバーンズ）を達成した伝説の監督が、異なる野球文化でのチームマネジメント、ダルビッシュ有との思い出、そして日米韓の野球から学んだ教訓を語る。

🇰🇷 Korean Episode Notes 에피소드 제목： MLB, NPB, KBO — 3개 리그를 모두 경험한 유일한 감독, 트레이 힐먼 에피소드 노트： 메이저리그, 일본 프로야구, KBO 리그 세 곳 모두에서 감독을 맡은 역사상 유일한 인물, 트레이 힐먼. 2006년 일본시리즈 우승과 2018년 SK 와이번스와의 한국시리즈 우승을 이끈 그가 세 리그의 야구 문화 차이, 다르빗슈 유와의 추억, 그리고 국제 야구에서 배운 교훈을 솔직하게 털어놓는다.

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Cooper Hummel's NPB Dream: Playing Little League in Japan & the Yokohama BayStars | クーパー・ヒュンメル | Episode 23

Saison 1 · Épisode 23

lundi 9 mars 2026 • Durée 48:17

In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with Cooper Hummel — an outfielder whose 2025 season reads less like a baseball career and more like a fever dream written by someone who has never seen a contract before. Astros. Yankees. Orioles (for 48 hours). DFA'd. Re-signed. DFA'd again. And then: 11 homers in 22 games with Tampa Bay in AAA, a flight to Tokyo, and a deal with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.

David MacKinnon, former NPB player and Seibu Lions alumnus, guides Cooper through what's coming. Jasper Spanjaart watches from a safe distance, having never been DFA'd in his life.

Inside This Episode:

- The high school coach who told Cooper he'd never amount to anything as a switch hitter (current status: professional switch hitter, year 10)

- Being drafted in the 32nd round and building an MLB career anyway

- Why Cooper always knew NPB was in his future — he lived in Japan as a kid

- Playing Little League in Musashi-Fuchu with a future NPB player as a teammate

- First impressions of Yokohama: the food, the shopping, the neighborhood

- Why the BayStars care more about the CL pennant than the Japan Series

- The NPB dead ball era coming to an end (allegedly — we know nothing, don't sue us)

- Goal-setting: OBP .400 every year, compare yourself to the best in the league

- If Cooper hits 40 homers, he's buying dinner. We're holding him to this.

🎙️ Hosted by David MacKinnon (@DCMacK24) & Jasper Spanjaart (@spnjrt) 📺 Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PacificSwings

#CooperHummel #YokohamaBayStars #DeNABayStars #NPB #JapaneseBaseball #PacificSwings #DavidMacKinnon #BaseballPodcast #NPB2025 #BayStars2025 #MiyazakiToshiro #YoshiTsutsugo #ShugoMaki #MLBtoNPB #SpringTrainingJapan #NPBDeadBall #横浜DeNAベイスターズ #クーパー・ヒュンメル #宮崎敏郎 #牧秀悟 #筒香嘉智 #プロ野球2025 #外国人選手NPB #野球ポッドキャスト

From MLB Debut to Hanshin Tigers: Cam Devanney's Wild Ride to Japan

Saison 1 · Épisode 22

lundi 26 janvier 2026 • Durée 39:20

Royals AAA. Pirates trade. MLB debut. Released. Signed in Japan. All in the same year.

In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with Cam Devanney, whose 2024 was the most chaotic season imaginable - and ended with him becoming the newest Hanshin Tiger. From a 15th-round senior sign to a legitimate MLB shortstop prospect heading to one of Japan's most passionate fanbases, Cam breaks down the journey.

David MacKinnon delivers a full NPB Survival Guide for Hanshin's new infielder, covering everything from the notorious daily in-and-out drills to why Japanese fastballs ride differently to the cultural shock of silent subway commutes.

Topics Include:

The same-day release-to-signing timeline
Team USA's Premier 12 experience in Japan
Why Hanshin are the "Cubs of Japan"
Dave's insider tips on NPB pitching (fastball-splitter-curve dominance)
Playing in front of 45,000 fans vs 3,000 in AAA
The 42-day Duolingo streak
12-inning ties and why they just... end

🇯🇵 日本語: エピソードタイトル: MLBデビューから阪神タイガースへ：キャム・デバニーの日本への道エピソードノート: 2024年シーズン、ロイヤルズAAA、パイレーツへのトレード、MLBデビュー、解雇、そして同日に阪神タイガースと契約という激動の1年を経験したキャム・デバニーが登場。デビッド・マッキノンがNPBサバイバルガイドを伝授します。主要トピック: プレミア12での日本体験、阪神ファンの熱狂、NPBの投球スタイル、日本での生活準備シーズン番号: 1 キーワード: キャム・デバニー、阪神タイガース、NPB、日本野球、MLBデビュー

🇰🇷 한국어: 에피소드 제목: MLB 데뷔에서 한신 타이거스까지: 캠 데바니의 일본행 에피소드 노트: 2024시즌 로열스 AAA, 파이리츠 트레이드, MLB 데뷔, 방출, 그리고 같은 날 한신 타이거스 계약이라는 격동의 한 해를 보낸 캠 데바니가 출연. 데이비드 맥키넌이 NPB 서바이벌 가이드를 전수합니다. 주요 주제: 프리미어12 일본 경험, 한신 팬들의 열광, NPB 투구 스타일, 일본 생활 준비 시즌 번호: 1 키워드: 캠 데바니, 한신 타이거스, NPB, 일본야구, MLB 데뷔

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Tatsuya Imai & Kona Takahashi Deep Dive | Former Teammate Breaks Down Seibu Lions Aces | "He's got the best stuff in NPB"

Saison 1 · Épisode 21

mardi 9 décembre 2025 • Durée 38:17

Two Seibu Lions aces. One former teammate who faced them both. Everything you need to know about the next NPB stars heading to MLB.

David MacKinnon (@dcmack24) joins us to break down his 2023 teammates:

Kona Takahashi - The captain who hit 99mph in 2023 and deserves redemption
Tatsuya Imai - The 26-year-old "rockstar" with the best stuff in NPB

Inside this episode:

🔥 "$250M for Imai might be cheap"

⚾ The "vertical slider" mystery (we still don't know)

🎯 Why Toronto might be the perfect landing spot for Imai

😅 David's horror stories from facing them in spring training

💰 Contract predictions that will shock you

"He threw me a slider that started BEHIND me and ended outside" - actual quote about Imai

Whether you're an MLB scout, NPB fan, or just love baseball stories from inside the clubhouse, this is the deepest dive you'll find on these two aces.

Full episode on YouTube (link in bio) and all podcast platforms tomorrow!

Hosts: @spnjrt & @dcmack24 Sponsored by @jaxathletics

#PacificSwings #NPB #MLB #SeibulLions #BaseballPodcast #JapaneseBaseball #TatsuyaImai #KonaTakahashi #MLBPosting #BaseballScouting #西武ライオンズ #今井達也 #髙橋光成 #野球 #ポッドキャスト

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Dietrich Enns Returns: From NPB/KBO to MLB Comeback Story | 2,877 days between MLB starts | "My stuff is so much better now"

Saison 1 · Épisode 20

samedi 29 novembre 2025 • Durée 41:32

Dietrich Enns went from Yankees prospect to NPB (Seibu Lions) to KBO (LG Twins) and back to MLB with the Tigers and Orioles. The gap between MLB starts? 2,877 days. One of the longest this century.

In this episode, Dietrich joins David and Jasper to talk about:

🔥 Facing Schwarber, Harper & Castellanos in the 8th

🚂 Taking trains with Japanese fans after games

⚾ Breaking down NPB vs KBO vs MLB hitting styles

🦁 Which Seibu Lions pitchers could dominate MLB

👨‍👧 How becoming a father changed everything

"My stuff is so much better now... you just go out there and have fun and enjoy the game."

The Pacific Swings boost is real - he got called up 2 days after our first interview 😏

Hosts: @spnjrt & @DCMacK24 Guest: @dietrichenns

#PacificSwings #MLB #NPB #KBO #Baseball #BaseballPodcast #DietrichEnns #BaltimoreOrioles #DetroitTigers #SeibulLions #LGTwins #JapaneseBaseball #KoreanBaseball #MLBComeback #BaseballLife #PodcastLife #SportsPodcast #BaseballStories #오리올스 #西武ライオンズ

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Ronnie Dawson: From Indie Ball to KBO All-Star w/ Kiwoom Heroes | 로니 도슨 | "I thought my career was over"

Saison 1 · Épisode 19

mercredi 5 novembre 2025 • Durée 48:09

Ronnie Dawson: From Indie Ball to KBO All-Star

From thinking his career was over to becoming one of the KBO's most beloved players - Ronnie Dawson's story is about finding freedom, being yourself, and redefining success.

In this episode of Pacific Swings, former Kiwoom Heroes outfielder Ronnie Dawson joins David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart to share his incredible journey from a $85,000 contract to KBO All-Star and fan favorite.

Ronnie's Journey:

Second-round pick by Houston Astros (2016, 61st overall, $1M+ signing bonus)
Struggled in the minors with pressure and expectations
Two MLB stints with Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds
Playing indie ball in 2023, preparing to become a coach at Ohio State
Got the call from Kiwoom Heroes: $85,000 contract, 3 hours to decide
Hit .336 with .852 OPS in 57 games (July-September 2023)
Selected to KBO All-Star Game
Became a fan favorite for his personality, dancing, and authenticity
Current free agency status and what's next
The Japanese concept of "Kintsugi" as his comeback mantra

Why This Episode Matters: Ronnie's story isn't just about baseball success - it's about resilience, taking risks, being authentic, and finding yourself when you're 6,000 miles from home. It's about redefining what success means and having the courage to take a chance when everyone (including yourself) thinks it's over.

What's Next: Ronnie is currently a free agent, working out, rehabbing his knee, and looking for his next opportunity. He's open to returning to Korea, Japan, or any league that gives him a chance. He's also been umpiring youth baseball and giving lessons while staying ready.

Sponsored by JAX Athletics - Premium baseball and softball batting gloves. Use code PACIFICSWlNGS for 15% off at jaxathletics.com

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Okamoto & Murakami: Can They Hit MLB Pitching? | Full Swing Analysis + Contract Predictions | "His swing will play anywhere"

Saison 1 · Épisode 18

lundi 3 novembre 2025 • Durée 38:12

Can Kazuma Okamoto and Munetaka Murakami succeed in MLB?

In this episode of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart break down two of NPB's biggest power hitters: Kazuma Okamoto (Yomiuri Giants) and Munetaka Murakami (Tokyo Yakult Swallows).

David analyzes their swings, projects their MLB futures, and makes bold predictions about contracts and team fits.

Key Topics Covered:

Kazuma Okamoto's swing mechanics: "His swing will play anywhere"
Why Okamoto's approach translates to MLB
Munetaka Murakami's Triple Crown season breakdown
The biggest challenges Japanese power hitters face in MLB
Which MLB teams should be calling right now
Contract predictions: Okamoto $125-180M, Murakami $250M
Why David thinks Okamoto has higher upside but Murakami will get paid more
"I think Okamoto might have the better five years"
Best MLB fits: Murakami to Yankees? Okamoto to Red Sox or Giants?
Can they hit MLB breaking balls?
Comparing them to current MLB players
The mental adjustments required for Japanese hitters in MLB

Sponsored by JAX Athletics - Premium baseball and softball batting gloves. Use code PACIFICSWlNGS for 15% off at jaxathletics.com

Hosts: Jasper Spanjaart & David MacKinnon (@spnjrt & @DCMacK24)

#PacificSwings #KazumaOkamoto #MunetakaMurakami #NPB #JapaneseBaseball #MLBProspects #YomiuriGiants #YakultSwallows

🇯🇵 日本語:

エピソードタイトル: 岡本和真 & 村上宗隆徹底分析 | Episode 18

読売ジャイアンツの岡本和真と東京ヤクルトスワローズの村上宗隆について、デビッド・マキノンとジャスパー・スパンヤールトが徹底分析。MLB移籍の可能性、スイング解析、契約予想、最適な球団について語ります。

Lions: The Reunion Episode | With Mark Payton & David MacKinnon | 2023 Seibu Teammates | "Hi, I'm Mark"

Saison 1 · Épisode 17

vendredi 17 octobre 2025 • Durée 45:56

Sponsored by JAX Athletics - Premium baseball and softball batting gloves. Use code PACIFICSWINGS for 15% off at jaxathletics.com

In this episode of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon reunites with his 2023 Seibu Lions teammate Mark Payton for a conversation that goes beyond the box scores—diving into injuries, Japanese baseball culture, and the reality of playing in NPB when everything goes wrong.

Mark Payton was drafted by the Yankees in 2013 and made his MLB debut with Oakland in 2020. In 2023, he signed with the Seibu Lions alongside David, becoming instant teammates and the only English-speaking position players on the roster. But their season together didn't go as planned—Mark faced a series of devastating injuries that turned his year into a test of mental toughness and perseverance.

Key Topics Covered:

The infamous press conference where Mark forgot his Japanese and just said "Hi, I'm Mark"
Spring training in Miyazaki - waking up at 3am with 14-hour time difference and nowhere to go
Why Japanese defensive practice is completely different and lasts for hours
The stretcher incident - Mark gets hit in the head by a 92mph fastball and is carried off the field
Rolling his ankle during backward skipping warmups three days before opening day
Rehabbing alone in Tokyo - watching David play while stuck doing treatment
Why Yamashita Shunpeita of Orix might be the best pitcher Mark's ever faced (better than MLB)
Genda Sosuke's defense - potentially the best defender in the world
Japanese fan culture - traveling with supporters, custom t-shirts, and loyalty through slumps

From being carried off on a stretcher to discovering the best BBQ in Tokyo during rehab, from dealing with injuries to battling through turf-field pain with icy hot and tape, Mark's story is about resilience, adaptation, and the bond between teammates who lean on each other when everything falls apart.

Never Giving Up with Gosuke Katoh | Meeting Ichiro & The "Invincible" Mindset | Part 2

Saison 1 · Épisode 16

jeudi 9 octobre 2025 • Durée 30:09

In Part 2 of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart continue their conversation with Gosuke Katoh, diving into the mental strategies and development philosophies that shaped his unique career path.

After 10 years grinding through six different MLB organizations, Gosuke finally reached the majors with Toronto before setting NPB rookie records with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Now at 30, he's bringing that experience to the Blue Jays front office, evaluating players with a perspective few scouts can match.

Key Topics Covered:

How different organizations approach player development - from Yankees' power focus to Blue Jays' contact-heavy approach
Why contact hitting is finally getting valued in modern baseball
The "I am invincible" mindset he told himself every at-bat to reach league-average confidence
Managing 10 years of slumps and why experience breeds fearlessness
Meeting childhood idol Ichiro and learning the importance of routine
Why he chose Toronto's front office over other opportunities, including the Fighters
NPB vs MLB development: Japanese infield instruction is "next level"
The pitch clock and tie debate - why NPB needs both changes
Kiyomiya Kotaro: The Bryce Harper of Japan and why he's so impressive
Watching young Fighters teammates succeed in NPB today
His advice to his 18-year-old self struggling in rookie ball: "Just never give up. A lot of good things will happen."

"The first couple years were the hardest. I was miserable every day in rookie ball. But you just gotta keep going. Me and Mac have the same trajectory - in the end, you just gotta keep going."

From the pressure of being an 18-year-old second-round pick to scouting for a top-5 payroll MLB team, Gosuke's journey shows that persistence and adaptation create opportunities talent alone never could.

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