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Road to the Show - Episode 8

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Channel: Hawaii Winter Baseball
Show: Road to the Show
Episode: Episode 8

Posted on Jun 25, 2007

Producer: Hawaii Winter Baseball
Back in the 90's, Hawaii Winter Baseball produced a local television show called the "Road to the Show." With the league's revival in 2006, we've managed to unearth the "Road to the Show" episodes. You'll see many current and former Major League players experiencing the Hawaii lifestyle.

This is Episode 8, produced in 1996.

  • Host Scott Culbertson interviews former major leaguer Brad Fullmer
  • The HWB umpires demonstrate how they get the baseballs ready for each game
  • Tracy Toguchi talks with HWB's graphic designer and gets the scoop on the HWB baseball cards
  • The Road to the Show "Blast from the Past" highlights former Maui Stingray and Colorado Rockie - Quintan McKracken
  • Honolulu Sharks manager Jeff Bannister gives a catcher's lesson on catching foul popups.
  • 2 Honolulu Sharks players get airborne with a glider ride around the island.



    • Tags: HWB, Baseball, Hawaii Winter Baseball, Road to the Show
    Road to the Show - Episode 7

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    Channel: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Show: Road to the Show
    Episode: Episode 7

    Posted on May 21, 2007

    Producer: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Back in the 90's, Hawaii Winter Baseball produced a local television show called the "Road to the Show." With the league's revival in 2006, we've managed to unearth the "Road to the Show" episodes. You'll see many current and former Major League players experiencing the Hawaii lifestyle.

    This is Episode 7, produced in 1996.

  • Host Scott Culbertson interviews HWB's "Crazy Bill" Matsumoto to find out where Matsumoto-san got his nickname "Crazy Bill". Tune in to find out why!
  • P.J. Carey of the Colorado Rockies shares his HWB experience and how the league is not only a great place for players to get sent to the Big Leagues but coaches as well.
  • Tracey Toguchi interviews Jill Tanioka director of the HWB Sugarcanes dance team
  • Kevin Pincavitch explains how his knuckle-ball pitch came to be. Tune in to find out his knuckle-ball secrets.
  • Jeff Morris of the Baltimore Orioles talks about pitching
  • Honolulu Sharks - Steve Tobey and Russel Jacob hit the surf in between games.



    • Tags: HWB, Baseball, Hawaii Winter Baseball, Road to the Show
    Road to the Show - Episode 6

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    Channel: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Show: Road to the Show
    Episode: Episode 6

    Posted on May 18, 2007

    Producer: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Back in the 90's, Hawaii Winter Baseball produced a local television show called the "Road to the Show." With the league's revival in 2006, we've managed to unearth the "Road to the Show" episodes. You'll see many current and former Major League players experiencing the Hawaii lifestyle.

    This is Episode 6, produced in 1996.

  • Host Scott Culbertson interviews HWB's number one fan
  • Current major league player and former Honolulu Shark Geoff Blum has a microphone on during an inning of play
  • Former Kailua High School alum and Honolulu Shark Jeff Martin talks about life in the minor leagues.
  • The Road to the Show "Blast from the Past" highlights 1993 Kauai Emerald and former outfielder for the Oakland A's - Ernie Young
  • Sharks Manager Jeff Bannister gives us a lesson on coaching signals
  • Current major leaguers Michael Barrett and Geoff Blum head down to Rainbow Drive-in for a plate lunch and drive down to the Pali Lookout.



    • Tags: HWB, Baseball, Hawaii Winter Baseball, Road to the Show
    Road to the Show - Episode 1

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    Channel: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Show: Road to the Show
    Episode: Episode 1

    Posted on May 09, 2007

    Producer: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Back in the 90's, Hawaii Winter Baseball produced a local television show called the "Road to the Show." With the league's revival in 2006, we've managed to unearth the "Road to the Show" episodes. You'll see many current and former Major League players experiencing the Hawaii lifestyle. Here's the very first episode! Check it out!

    This is Episode 1, produced in 1996:

  • Host Scott Culbertson documents the initial HWB check-in process and player arrivals
  • Tracy Toguchi visits the Hawaii Winter Baseball office and interviews the man who started it all, league owner Duane Kurisu
  • 3 Maui Stingrays players - Danny Clyburn, Ben Petrick and Derrick Gibson "grind" their very first plate lunch! Hamburger steak, roast pork and mac salad!
  • Former 1st round pick and LSU quarterback, Josh Booty shows you some basics in fielding groundballs.
  • The Road to the Show "Blast from the Past" highlights former HWB and Atlanta Braves pitcher Brad Clontz
  • Former Maui Stingray and University of Hawaii pitcher talks about his role with HWB as well his time in Birmingham playing with the great Michael Jordan!
  • Also mentioned in this episode (among the league leaders), former Honolulu Shark and current setup man for the Boston Red Sox, Hideki Okajima.


    • Tags: HWB, Baseball, Hawaii Winter Baseball, Road to the Show
    Road to the Show - Episode 2

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    Channel: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Show: Road to the Show
    Episode: Episode 2

    Posted on May 09, 2007

    Producer: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Back in the 90's, Hawaii Winter Baseball produced a local television show called the "Road to the Show." With the league's revival in 2006, we've managed to unearth the "Road to the Show" episodes. You'll see many current and former Major League players experiencing the Hawaii lifestyle.

    This is Episode 2, produced in 1996:

  • The Road to the Show takes a few Hilo Stars to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where they explore lava tubes.
  • Former Hilo Stars General Manager and current league employee Clyde Nekoba talks about the Hilo Stars experience
  • Hilo Stars pitching coach Howie Gershberg talks about the league, his college coaching days with Frank Viola and John Franco, his relationship with Les Murakami and his playing days with the Brooklyn Dodgers
  • The Road to the Show "Blast from the Past" highlights 1993 HWB player Ichiro Suzuki.
  • Sharks coach Jeff Bannister gives some hitting pointers in "Coaches Corner"


    • Tags: HWB, Baseball, Hawaii Winter Baseball, Road to the Show
    Road to the Show - Episode 3

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    Channel: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Show: Road to the Show
    Episode: Episode 3

    Posted on May 09, 2007

    Producer: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Back in the 90's, Hawaii Winter Baseball produced a local television show called the "Road to the Show." With the league's revival in 2006, we've managed to unearth the "Road to the Show" episodes. You'll see many current and former Major League players experiencing the Hawaii lifestyle.

    This is Episode 3, produced in 1996

  • Japanese baseball Hall of Famer, Wally Yonamine gives his take on the inclusion of Japanese players in the Hawaii Winter Baseball League
  • Pal Eldridge, current UH baseball analyst talks about his experience with the league.
  • The Road to the Show "Blast from the Past" highlights 1993 Maui Stingray, Chad Fonville
  • Canefires coach Jeff Datz gives some bunting tips in "Coaches Corner"
  • A "pidginologist" teaches pidgin english to current major league pitcher, Justin Speier.


    • Tags: HWB, Baseball, Hawaii Winter Baseball, Road to the Show
    Road to the Show - Episode 4

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    Channel: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Show: Road to the Show
    Episode: Episode 4

    Posted on May 09, 2007

    Producer: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Back in the 90's, Hawaii Winter Baseball produced a local television show called the "Road to the Show." With the league's revival in 2006, we've managed to unearth the "Road to the Show" episodes. You'll see many current and former Major League players experiencing the Hawaii lifestyle.

    This is Episode 4, produced in 1996:

  • Former Canefires radio broadcaster, Doug Greenwald (son of the legendary Hank Greenwald) shares his HWB experience and his adjustment to the island lingo
  • Kong Pil Sung, a member of the Lotte Giants in Korea talks about baseball in Korea and what he hopes to accomplish in Hawaii.
  • 2 Honolulu Sharks players share their homestay experience
  • The Road to the Show "Blast from the Past" highlights former HWB'er and Japan homerun champ, Hiroki Kokubo
  • Demarlo Hale, manager for the Hilo Stars, gives a lesson in outfield defense
  • Andrew Vessel, returning for his second year in the HWB league, talks about life in Hawaii


    • Tags: HWB, Baseball, Hawaii Winter Baseball, Road to the Show
    Road to the Show - Episode 5

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    Channel: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Show: Road to the Show
    Episode: Episode 5

    Posted on May 09, 2007

    Producer: Hawaii Winter Baseball
    Back in the 90's, Hawaii Winter Baseball produced a local television show called the "Road to the Show." With the league's revival in 2006, we've managed to unearth the "Road to the Show" episodes. You'll see many current and former Major League players experiencing the Hawaii lifestyle.

    This is Episode 5, produced in 1996:

  • Hawaii's own Benny Agbayani, a member of the Hilo Stars talks about the league and his experiences in Triple A
  • Former HWB Community Relations Director and current HWB President Hervy Kurisu talks about the HWB school visitation program
  • Current major league players Michael Barrett and Geoff Blum visit a school and talk about the school program
  • The Road to the Show "Blast from the Past" highlights former HWB outfielder and former Major Leaguer, Alex Ochoa
  • Demarlo Hale, manager for the Hilo Stars shares some pointers on going back to the wall in the outfield and how to bring the ball in
  • 2 HWB players visit a lava tube and also write their own message by arranging white coral rocks on the black lava rocks


    • Tags: HWB, Baseball, Hawaii Winter Baseball, Road to the Show