Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Ben Verlander

Booking Overview

This is a baseball analysis and news show focused on MLB, featuring host-led coverage alongside recurring appearances from Hall of Famer John Smoltz and interviews or segments with prominent players and baseball figures. Credible pitches include current or former MLB stars, Hall of Famers, team executives, and highly recognized baseball analysts; booking is likely difficult because the show prioritizes top-tier baseball credibility and access.

Metrics

Episodes: 762

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 2.3M subscribers

Instagram: 2.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

fsdpodcasts@gmail.com

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Host

Ben Verlander - Former professional baseball player and FOX Sports MLB analyst and host.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Current or former MLB players, Baseball Hall of Famers, prominent baseball analysts, and senior baseball executives with direct expertise or notable league-level experience.

Required Achievements:

Baseball Hall of Fame induction, Notable MLB playing career, Major-league awards or records, Prominent baseball broadcasting or executive career

Recent Guest Discussions

John Smoltz - The National League MVP Race, American League Wild-card Competition, The 1998 Home-run Chase, And Little League Memories.

Recent Topics

Baseball, MLB, Sports, Athletes, Sports News

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Phillies HATE RONALD ACUNA, Blue Jays are BACK?! + ABSURD Ump Show | MLB Power Rankings (MLB Recap)

September 07, 2026

Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Phillies brought the drama this weekend, while an umpire somehow found himself at the center of controversy after confronting a pitcher making his MLB debut. We break down all of that, plus the Blue Jays’ resurgence, the Mariners and Orioles falling apart, the latest on Shohei Ohtani, which AL teams can actually beat the Dodgers in October, and a new MLB Power Rankings. Should the umpire be punished for what he did? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Braves/Phillies D...

What Should the Dodgers Do With Shohei Ohtani? John Smoltz Weighs In + AL Cy Young Pick Dylan Cease or Cam Schlittler | Saturday with Smoltz

September 05, 2026

John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander to discuss what the Dodgers should do with Shohei Ohtani as he continues to battle injuries heading into October. Should Ohtani keep building up as a starter, focus solely on hitting, or could a bullpen role make sense for the postseason? Plus, Smoltz makes his AL Cy Young pick between Dylan Cease and Cam Schlittler and reveals which team he believes is best built to take down the Dodgers in October. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:13 John Smoltz Joins 1:27 Wha...

Shohei Ohtani’s Injuries Are Starting to Affect Him | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

September 03, 2026

Shohei Ohtani has been battling knee and biceps issues for months, and now those injuries may be taking a toll on his performance at the plate. After a four-strikeout game and an extended offensive slump, Dave Roberts acknowledged that Ohtani may need some time to rest. Ben breaks down Ohtani’s recent struggles, the latest on his stalled return to the mound, and why his health should now be the Dodgers’ biggest priority heading into October. Timestamps: 0:00 Shohei Ohtani is Injured 3:0...

Publicly listed emails

fsdpodcasts@gmail.com

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