Ben Verlander
Ben Verlander is a baseball analyst and former Tigers minor leaguer who brings fans player interviews, MLB conversations and Shohei Ohtani coverage through Flippin’ Bats.
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- From
- Richmond, Virginia
- Work
- Baseball analyst, podcast host and former professional outfielder
- College
- Old Dominion University
- Playing career
- Detroit Tigers minor leagues, 2013–2017
- Signature show
- Flippin’ Bats, launched in 2021
Mini bio
Before the microphone.
Ben played at Old Dominion before the Tigers drafted him in the 14th round in 2013. He spent five seasons in their minor league system, earning All-Star selections in 2013 and 2015. His older brother is pitcher Justin Verlander.
Finding his audience.
His following grew through MLB The Show streams on Twitch during the pandemic. After hosting FOX’s 2020 World Series watch parties, he joined the network in 2021 and launched Flippin’ Bats. The show brings his love of baseball into conversations with players and fellow analysts.
A connection with Japan.
His enthusiasm for Shohei Ohtani helped him connect with Japanese fans. In a 2022 interview, Ben recalled Flippin’ Bats reaching the top of Japan’s sports podcast chart during his visit. Searching for Shohei brought together his travels through Ohtani’s baseball roots and a conversation with Ohtani himself.
Keeping fans close.
On Flippin’ Bats, Ben mixes MLB reactions and predictions with player interviews, regular conversations with John Smoltz and This Week in Shohei Ohtani News. His October 2026 episodes took fans onto the field for World Series interviews and the Brewers’ championship celebration.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026Flippin’ Bats: World Series coverageHost and on-field interviewer
- 2023Saturdays with SmoltzHost with John Smoltz
- 2022Searching for Shohei: An Interview SpecialInterviewer
- 2021Flippin’ BatsHost
- 2020FOX Sports World Series Watch PartiesHost
Awards
Quotes
I want my social media to feel like this is a cool community that I’m a part of.Ben Verlander, MLB.com
In a May 2022 interview, Ben explained how he wanted fans to experience his social media.
Trivia
- He studied communications with a minor in sports management at Old Dominion.
- He started his college career as a pitcher before becoming primarily a hitter.
- He was a New York-Penn League All-Star in 2013 and a Florida State League All-Star in 2015.
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