Pacific Swings
By David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart
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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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Monthly Swings: Inside the NPB with Cooper Hummel & Trey Cabbage | Talking Smack and Breaking Unwritten Rules of Baseball | Ep. 1
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May 04, 2026 |
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Scott Mathieson (マシソン) on 8 Years in Japan & Legendary Baseball Brawls | Pacific Swings | "The umpire told me to only throw fastballs against Ohtani"
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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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"
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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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!
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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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
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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From MLB Debut to Hanshin Tigers: Cam Devanney's Wild Ride to Japan
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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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"
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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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"
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Ronnie Dawson: From Indie Ball to KBO All-Star w/ Kiwoom Heroes | 로니 도슨 | "I thought my career was over"
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Okamoto & Murakami: Can They Hit MLB Pitching? | Full Swing Analysis + Contract Predictions | "His swing will play anywhere"
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Lions: The Reunion Episode | With Mark Payton & David MacKinnon | 2023 Seibu Teammates | "Hi, I'm Mark"
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Never Giving Up with Gosuke Katoh | Meeting Ichiro & The "Invincible" Mindset | Part 2
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Never Giving Up with Gosuke Katoh (加藤豪将) | The ONLY player drafted by both MLB and NPB | "If you never give up, a lot of good things will happen" | Part 1
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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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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Sep 12, 2025 |
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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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Sep 04, 2025 |
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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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Aug 27, 2025 |
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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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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Kaima Taira's (平良海馬) Incredible Journey From 6-Player Junior High School Team to Chasing 105 MPH
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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David MacKinnon for NPB Commissioner: Why Ties in Baseball are Stupid | "Most home runs wins. That's it."
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Giant Cabbage Power: Trey Cabbage on 487-Foot Bombs, NPB Adjustments & Tokyo Life | "My job is to barrel the baseball and do some damage"
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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The Korean Home Run King: Matt Davidson on 46 Bombs, Mental Battles & Life Overseas | "Don't ask for a lighter load, ask for a stronger back"
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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Fan Mail: Japan's Insane Cheering Culture, Elite NPB Pitching & Train Station Sushi
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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The Giants Standard: Tyler Beede on Playing for Japan's Premier Baseball Team | Pacific Swings | "It gives me moments of awe"
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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'Rakedown' Sandro Fabian & Ryōma Nishikawa | NPB June MVP's | "His plate coverage is unbelievable"
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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How to Prepare for Japan (Spoiler: You Can't) | Mr. Baseball vs. Reality | "Nothing Prepares You for How They Play"
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Three Countries, Three Baseballs: Dietrich Enns on His Journey Through MLB, NPB, and KBO
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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That Retirement Episode with David MacKinnon & Jasper Spanjaart | Why we're here | Pacific Swings
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Pacific Swings Trailer | Inside Stories from Baseball's Global Stage
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Jun 30, 2025 |