Andy Rector

Sandlot Sallycast

South Austin Sallies: Sandlot Stories brings the distinguished members of the South Austin Sallies, made up of little league coaches, corporate jabronies, CEO's, startup tinkerers, and taco connoisseurs out of the dugout and onto the mic. Host Andy Rector serves up quick-hit chats on first swings, epic whiffs, and the life curveballs that we all face. Expect authentic conversations, dad joke laughter, and take-home wisdom—one tight inning at a time.

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06 November 2025

#9 - Austin Derrick: Coaching, Pitching, El Flamo Blanco and Sandlot Baseball

Join me in a conversation with Austin Derrick, frequent starting pitcher (and closing pitcher) and co-manager of the South Austin Sallies. We discuss our game with the Jardineros, the Sallies vs Sallies festival and Austin's rich history in baseball, from Oak Hill to the Vatoville league.

11 August 2025

#7 – Jason Penoli: Positivity, Ankle Weights, and Sandlot Baseball

This episode we sit down with Co-Manager Jason Penoli (#7) fresh off our showdown with the East Austin Huevos (where Jason rolled on the ground after tripping on first base, and yelled at me for putzing down to first base on my hit). We talk his baseball journey, the source of his never-ending positivity, and what it means to be a dad in today’s world—all wrapped in the laid-back, dusty-diamond...