
Big League Dreaming - The Podcast is a family show about baseball, dreams and family. In this episode of Big League Dreaming, former youth baseball coach John Gonzalez and his son Zane (IUSB associate head coach) discuss the excitement surrounding the 2025 Little League World Series, the upcoming MLB Little League Classic game (Seattle Mariners vs. NY Mets), and the importance of community in youth baseball.
The Little League World is Aug. 13-24, 2025. All games on ESPN. The finals are on ABC.
The MLB Little League Classic is at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 on ESPN.
On the podcast, John and Zane delve into pitching rules, strategies for managing games, and the unique experiences of young players. The conversation highlights the joy of baseball and the connections it fosters among families and communities.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Big League Dreaming
02:55 Current State of Major League Baseball Teams
05:40 Little League World Series Overview
08:30 Pitching Dynamics in Little League
11:24 Major League Baseball Little League Classic
14:03 The Impact of Little League on Youth Baseball
16:48 Monet Davis and Women's Professional Baseball
19:28 Looking Ahead to the Championship Game
22:28 Conclusion and Future Episodes