What makes a beloved young slugger walk away from the game? In this episode of B's Cast, hosts Tyler Petersen and Nevada Cullen sit down with 2024 Oakland Ballers standout Noah Martinez, a key part of the team's inaugural season and a fan favorite for his heart and hustle. Noah opens up about his surprising decision to retire from baseball at just 25 years old, his reflections on the wild ride that was the 2024 season, and what life looks like now that he's traded home runs for helping others. We catch up on his new journey into personal training, coaching, and player development, and talk about the legacy he leaves behind with the Ballers. Whether you're a die-hard Ballers fan, a fellow athlete, or just love a story about chasing passion over pressure, this one's for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more from the heart of independent baseball and beyond. #OaklandBallers #NoahMartinez #BaseballRetirement #IndependentBaseball #PlayerDevelopment #BsCast #BaseballPodcast #BayAreaBaseball #CoachingLife #PersonalTrainer #BallersNation

Reed Butz returns to the Oakland Ballers for another season, and he joins Nevada Cullen to break down his incredible baseball journey — from small-town Midwest fields to the Pioneer League spotlight!

Reed shares how he ramped up for 2025, what it’s like transitioning from bullpen to starter, the emotions of being traded, and what it means to pitch for a Bay Area crowd.
We also dive into:

• His Northwoods League days (Bismarck Larks, Mud Puppies, Madison Mallards)

• Adjusting from Chicago cold to Bay Area ball

• His hilarious pitching matchup with Owen Sharts (yes, Butz vs. Sharts 😂)

• Lessons learned about playing in front of huge crowds

• His goals for this season with the Ballers

⚾ If you’re a Pioneer League fan, independent baseball junkie, or just love stories about chasing the dream, this episode is for you.

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Former Savannah Bananas and Party Animals pitcher Dylan Porter joins B's Cast to share his incredible journey — from growing up in Oakland and Richmond, to bringing the banana ball magic to the Oakland Ballers!

We dive deep into Dylan’s experiences with the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals, what it was really like playing competitive Banana Ball, the pressure of performing for sold-out stadiums, and how he’s taking everything he learned back to independent pro baseball.

Find out how Dylan made the Ballers roster through an open tryout, his dream of climbing back into affiliated baseball, and why he’s excited to play in front of his hometown crowd. We even talk about his signature pistol squat move, fan interaction lessons from Banana Ball, and how creativity and energy are changing baseball for the better.

⚾ If you’re a Savannah Bananas fan, a baseball lover, or someone who roots for the underdogs chasing their dreams, you don't want to miss this one.

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