Tales From The Dugout

Tales From The Dugout 2026

Phoenix, Arizona | Faith Meets Major League Baseball

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February 16 | Impact Church

Join us during Cactus League season for Tales From The Dugout, a powerful night of faith and storytelling featuring professional baseball players sharing what life is really like inside a 162-game MLB season.

This year’s theme, “Faith Inside the 162,” goes beyond the highlights and box scores to reveal the grind most fans never see—the daily pressure to perform, the emotional highs and lows, the long road trips, and the quiet moments in between. In the midst of it all, players wrestle with the same question many of us face: Where does my identity come from when success doesn’t satisfy?

At Tales From The Dugout, pro baseball players will offer honest, behind-the-scenes stories from the game they love and the faith that sustains them. You’ll hear raw conversations about perseverance, failure, purpose, and finding true identity in Christ beyond performance.

The evening will be hosted by former MLB pitcher Aaron Slegers and Identity Sports Executive Director & Podcast Host Zach Vogel, guiding meaningful conversations that connect the realities of baseball with the hope of the Gospel.

Whether you’re a lifelong baseball fan or simply looking for encouragement and perspective, this one-night event offers a unique opportunity to experience faith and baseball collide during one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Phoenix.

Current Confirmed Speakers:

• 2018 MLB All-Star and 3x World Series Champion, Blake Treinen of the Los Angeles Dodgers
• 2025 World Series Champion and 2016 3rd round pick, Alex Call of the Los Angeles Dodgers
• 2x Gold Glove winning catcher, Patrick Bailey of the San Francisco Giants
• 13th overall pick of 2023 MLB Draft, Matt Shaw of the Chicago Cubs
• 2013 5th Round Draft Pick and MLB Veteran, Aaron Slegers