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Josh Stephan went to South Grand Prairie High School, less than 40 miles away from Riders Field. He signed with the Texas Rangers out of high school in 2020 and made his Double-A debut on the 4th of July, 2023, as the starting pitcher in front of 12,045 fans in Frisco. Stephan is just 21 years old and a top-30 prospect in the Rangers farm system.

A native of Conway, Arkansas, Nick Starr signed with the Rangers after his pitching career at Southern Arkansas University. Starr joins the podcast to talk about getting drafted by the Reds but not signing, deep conversations in the bullpen, and his dream for post-baseball life. Zach Bigley and Josh Worden host this episode of Riders Report: The Podcast!

Frisco RoughRiders outfielder Evan Carter, just 20 years old and the top prospect in the Rangers organization, joins broadcasters Zach Bigley and Josh Worden. Carter chats about his memories of getting drafted 50th overall when he was 17 years old, being married now at 20 years old, his approach at the plate, and what he hopes to be remembered for in Frisco.

RoughRiders broadcasters Zach Bigley and Josh Worden chat about the Frisco 2023 season, Rangers Spring Training, the World Baseball Classic, and a fun opening day memory from RoughRiders GM Scott Burchett.

Former RoughRiders reliever Marc Church sits down with broadcaster Zach Bigley to discuss his path and the importance of shining a light on Black players in baseball for Black History Month. Additionally, we take a look at the former RoughRiders in Spring Training with the Rangers. 

Former RoughRiders outfielder Bubba Thompson sits down with broadcaster Zach Bigley to discuss his favorite RoughRiders memories and we take a look at some of the best players in franchise history.

Right before 2023 begins, let's take a look back at the playoffs in 2022. It was the first playoff appearance for the RoughRiders since 2014 and Manager Jared Goedert sits down with broadcaster Zach Bigley to discuss the best moments of the run. 

Get ready for Opening Day with the newest podcast episode! Zach Bigley and Chris Jared interview manager Jared Goedert and preview the farm system for the Rangers.

Over three dates in 2022 (June 19, August 14 and September 7), the RoughRiders will be playing as the Dallas Black Giants to honor the former Negro Leagues team. Take a dive into the history of the Negro Leagues and some of the great players who took the field for the Black Giants. To conclude the podcast, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, joined the show to talk about the incredible history of the Black Giants and the Negro Leagues.

Join Zach Bigley as he interviews starting pitcher Jake Latz about his incredible path to making his major league debut in 2021.

Join host Zach Bigley as he takes you through a deeper dive in the careers of the three newest World Series champions among RoughRiders alumni: Luke Jackson, Jesse Chavez and Chris Martin. Additionally, enjoy an interview with RoughRiders utility man Blaine Crim and hear about his story from Mississippi College through joining Frisco.

Join host Zach Bigley as he takes you through the crazy final day of the 2021 season and brings you a look at the Opening Day roster and where they are now. Additionally, enjoy an interview with Riders reliever Chase Lee and his crazy story on how he became the greatest reliever in University of Alabama history!