October 2025 – Exploring the Arizona Baseball Trail with Charlie Vascellaro | Arizona Baseball Legacy & Experience.
Even before Arizona became a state, baseball was already shaping its communities, from dusty mining towns and barnstorming teams to the birth of the Cactus League and the billion-dollar Spring Training industry we know today.
Join Baseball Brew Crew Podcast host Michael Mondragon for an engaging conversation with baseball historian and storyteller Charlie Vascellaro.
Charlie is a baseball writer, historian, and cultural commentator whose work highlights the people and places that define the game’s lasting influence.
The Arizona Baseball Trail honors that legacy through historic landmarks, plaques, stories, and digital experiences connecting fans, families, and historians across the state. Charlie is bringing Arizona’s baseball history to life for new generations.
In this episode:
• The origins of the Arizona Baseball Trail
• Arizona’s strong connection to baseball’s history
• The “Starting Nine” historic sites and the upcoming Prescott dedication
• How the Trail will link fans, tourism, and community heritage
• Opportunities for collaboration, storytelling, and local involvement
Arizona Baseball Trail Website: https://trail.ableaz.org/
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