Ocean State Sidelines podcast: Welcome former PawSox/Red Sox pitcher Trevor Kelley

We’re back with a fresh episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. We’re taking a trip down memory lane as our guest is former PawSox/Red Sox pitcher Trevor Kelley. Originally from Barrington, Kelley attended PawSox games at McCoy Stadium before moving to North Carolina and enjoyed a full-circle moment when he took the mound at the ballpark that used to serve as the home of the Triple-A affiliate of the Red Sox.

 

Currently, Kelley is pitching in independent ball in Mexico. Besides the Red Sox, he’s also appeared in MLB games with the Phillies, Rays and Brewers.

 

As a reminder, this podcast is sponsored by GLG Performance.

 

PODCAST BREAKDOWN (33 minutes, 4 seconds)

 

1:36 – Taking the mound at McCoy & why that was a big deal.

 

4:45 – Asking for autographs as a kid at McCoy.

 

5:35 – Now a pro, what it’s like to be asked for an autograph.

 

7:21 – Reaction to hearing that the PawSox planned to re-locate out of Rhode Island.

 

9:27 – Reaction to seeing the images of McCoy getting demolished.

 

11:38 – Playing winter ball on a team featuring former PawSox/Red Sox OF Izzy Alcantara on the coaching staff.

 

13:30 – PawSox memorabilia in the Kelley Man Cave.

 

14:37 – Getting the call up to Boston in 2019 after Pawtucket’s season had ended.

 

25:19 – Changes in Minor League Baseball post-COVID.

 

26:50 – Taking the mound knowing your kids are watching from the stands.

 

31:32 – As a North Carolina baseball product, the excitement for Bill Belichick to lead the Tar Heels football program.