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The Bullhorn: The Lethbridge Bulls Baseball Report February 11th

·1 hr 6 min·5 clips

Carter Clarehout discovers he has an extra NAIA year because of COVID, changing his baseball career path.

This episode of The Bullhorn features host Brent interviewing returning Lethbridge Bulls player Carter Clarehout and longtime athletic therapist Gord Watt. Carter Clarehout, a fifth-year Bull now playing at Bellevue University, discusses his unique collegiate baseball journey across multiple leagues. Gord Watt, recently inducted into the Bulls Hall of Fame, reflects on his decades in sports, including his time with the Lethbridge Black Diamonds. Carter Clarehout explains he is using a final year of NAIA eligibility at Bellevue after exhausting his NCAA time at Southern Arkansas University. He compares the baseball levels, stating NAIA is close to the WCBL, while his prior NCAA Division II experience featured pitchers throwing 95-97 mph. Clarehout anticipates returning to the Bulls for a fifth WCBL season, looking forward to playing with returning teammates like Kalem Haney and Cardell. He recalls his first autograph was from Red Deer Rebels hockey players, including Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Clarehout's walk-up song is "Mr. Carter" by Lil Wayne, and he predicts the Bulls will be WCBL champions in 2026. Gord Watt shares stories from his time with the Pioneer League's Lethbridge Black Diamonds in the 1990s, working under manager Buck Showalter. He recalls Showalter's old-school rules, like requiring stirrups and banning backward hats. Watt mentions players like Rod Barajas, who had a long MLB career, and a pitcher named Nunez who threw 94-95 mph but had a straight fastball. He reveals he learned the Black Diamonds' owners planned to move the team even before its first season. Watt describes the varied backgrounds of players, from the Dominican Republic to Tennessee, and the business-like cuts in minor league baseball. A surprising moment is Clarehout's anecdote about a coach losing his custom left-handed catcher's mitt, which he believes was pawned for KFC money. Watt shares an insider's perspective, recalling how a highly-paid prospect was immediately flown for an MRI while other players joked, "Gord fixes the Fords, and they send the Ferraris out to get fixed." Clarehout's revelation that he once tried outfield but ended the experiment after running into a wall and dropping a ball is a lighthearted highlight. Watt's profound answer about using a magic wand to advise young athletes and their parents to enjoy the present moment, as sports are a small part of life, is particularly memorable. The tone is conversational and nostalgic, blending casual interviews with personal storytelling and insider baseball anecdotes. The style is community-focused, emphasizing local history and the bonds between players, staff, and longtime fans. Fans of the Lethbridge Bulls and the WCBL will love this episode for its player updates and behind-the-scenes stories. Listeners interested in the history of minor league baseball in Alberta, especially the Black Diamonds era, will find Gord Watt's recollections compelling. Those seeking hard sports analysis or breaking news might skip it, as the episode prioritizes personal narratives and community connection over game strategy or league updates.

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A friendly Bulls check-in with player stories, pro-baseball memory, and community-focused conversation.

The February 11 Bullhorn is a local Lethbridge Bulls baseball report built around three guest segments: Carter Clarehout returns for his second time on the show to talk baseball and life after his playing career, Gord Watt reflects on his days in professional baseball, and…

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