Bats Left Throws Right

The BLTR crew is proud to sit down with New Jersey native and the Lancaster Barnstormer's bullpen catcher, Robert Rosado.  Rosado brings to the Barnstormers not only a baseball background but one that includes degrees in exercise science and physiology and experience as a CrossFit trainer and competitive weightlifter.  As a former gym owner and keen on recognizing the many injuries and rehab needs of athletes, Robert sought out a massage therapy license and continued specialization in orthopedic manual therapy.  With a meticulous eye on body posture and athletic movement, Robert can detect imbalances and problematic areas long before injuries occur.  Rosado is one of the most authentic and genuine individuals in the game and is endowed with a selfless desire to help athletes stay healthy and materialize their professional dreams of getting to the Big Leagues.

BLTR sits down with Jason Sherwin and Jordan Muraskin, founders of deCervo and uHIT Pitch Recognition and Training App.  Jason and Jordan's company deCervo was the main subject of Zach Schonbrun's book “The Performance Cortex” which examines the neurological aspects of hitting performance among baseball players and how a better understanding of the human brain can provide more insight on proprioception and split-second decision making at the plate.  deCervo has been instrumental and pioneering in expanding the conversation from the “mental” aspect of the game to the “neurological” component of athletic performance. In addition to uHIT Baseball their library of training apps includes uHIT Softball and uCall for MLB and NHL Umpires and Officials.

The BLTR crew brings on a polished and professional writer, the accomplished Zach Schonbrun.  Zach is currently a senior editor covering business and technology at The Week news magazine and a contributor to The New York Times.  Zach is also the author of The Performance Cortex a book that explored and dived into the neuroscience of motor skills in the athlete performance industry.  Long overdue, Zach's work is an important milestone in shifting the focus from the “mental” aspect of the game to the “neurological” component of athletic performance.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida dreams came true for Colby Halter when he donned the blue and orange for the Florida Gators this past spring.  During his time as a student at Bishop Kenny HS, Colby participated in some of the most prestigious and highly touted showcase events/tournaments nationally and internationally.  In 2019, Colby displayed his talents at the Perfect Game National Showcase at Chase Field in Arizona and was a key cog for Team USA U-18 World Cup Team hitting .419 in South Korea.  Colby talks to the BLTR crew about how he prepared himself for high intensity showcases, what it is like to be a baseball player in the Gator program, his freshman season this past spring and more! Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Rob Ducey returns to the BLTR podcast for Part 2 of his interview.  Rob gets into more detail about his professional baseball career, coaching at all levels, the business reality of MLB baseball and the next chapter of his life.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

A Toronto born and Cambridge, Ontario raised, the BLTR crew talks shop with 13 year MLB veteran Rob Ducey.  Rob was a journeyman playing for 6 MLB teams that included the Blue Jays, Phillies, Mariners, Rangers, Angels and Expos.  In 2004, Rob represented Team Canada at the 2004 Olympics and was later inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2013.  He also served as a Coach at the 2006 World Baseball Classic and 2008 Olympics.  In part 1 of a 2 part series, we discuss his upbringing, professional career, navigating the outfield in the MLB and hitting philosophy.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

So far the BLTR podcast has featured players that know how to grip a bat, baseball or football, but for the first time the crew invites an athlete that grips onto something completely different.  Joshua Pereira is an avid climber who grips onto all different surfaces ranging from rock, brick, concrete and mountains!  You name it, Joshua has probably climbed it or at least attempted it.  The conversation gets deep into the world of rock climbing and how a lot of the mental and physiological variables that goes into climbing can be utilized on the diamond and other sports as well.  Feel the adrenaline with Joshua Pereira! Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

A two-sport athlete at the highest levels in the amateur and professional setting, Brian Johnson joins the podcast to reminisce and talk about his playing days.  Brian entered Stanford University on a full scholarship as a 2 sport athlete, playing QB and catching for the Cardinal football and baseball teams.  In 25 games as a QB, Johnson threw for 3,334 yard with a 115.4 PER while also collecting 112 hits and driving in 54 RBIs on the diamond.  Drafted 413th overall by the NY Yankees in the 1989 MLB draft, Johnson went on to have a 9 year MLB career playing for the Padres, Tigers, Giants, Royals and Dodgers.  Johnson was very instrumental in assisting the SF Giants with their scouting efforts at the MLB level and was described by many in the organization as a key component of the 2012 World Series Championship.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

The BLTR podcast continues to feature Olympic baseball players with left handed hitter and righty throwing Jeremy Wolf.  A Scottsdale, Arizona native Jeremy attended and committed to play at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas after helping his high school team win a state championship.  In his 4 years at Trinity University, Jeremy slashed .367/.455/.577 while racking up 249 hits, slugging out 19 homers and driving in 172 RBI's.  In 2016 Jeremy was named an ABCA All American player and helped Trinity capture the Division 3 World Series.  Drafted in the 31st Round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the New York Mets, Wolf played 2 professional seasons in the minors before injuries prompted a pause on his career.  Jeremy is the founder and director of More than Baseball an organization that focuses on providing minor league players the tools, resources and assistance needed to cultivate a better working experience during the season.  Jeremy is currently lacing it up for Team Israel at the Olympic games in Tokyo as the baseball tournament is underway.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

A professional ballplayer, entrepreneur and now current Olympic competitor, Alex Katz joins the BLTR podcast.  A Long Island native, Alex stayed local when he chose to pitch for the D1 St. Johns Red Storm.  In 3 years, Katz compiled a 3.97 ERA in 124.3 innings for the Red Storm including a memorable 13K shutout vs. Fairfield University.  Drafted by the White Sox in the 27th round of the 2015 MLB Draft, Alex's professional career has taken him through multiple organizations and now currently with the Tennessee Smokies, a Double A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.  Off the field, Alex ventured into the customizable shoe/cleat business providing creative, unique and exciting designs for current MLB players. With the summer Olympics in full swing, catch Alex pitching for Team Israel as they look to make a run for metal in Japan.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

A UC Berkeley graduate, Shane Barclay President of Japan Ball was always drawn to the sport of baseball from a very young age. After graduating college, Shane started off his career working for the Arizona Diamondbacks.  Shane then started acquiring international experience when he worked for MLB Commissioner's office for 9 years, 2 years in the Dominican Republic and 7 years in Manhattan.  In 2020 Shane combined his passion for baseball and traveling by assuming the operation and ownership of JapanBaseball from Bob Bavasi of Bavasi Sports Partners.  Shane talks about his vision for JapanBall, tourism in Japan, the culture, the baseball stadiums, the food and everything in between.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Arkansas Razorback alumnus and newly signed Phillies player, Matt Goodheart joins the BLTR crew in a fantastic conversation that goes beyond baseball.  Born into a baseball family, Matt was always driven to play baseball competitively at the highest level.  After graduating High School, Matt played at San Jacinto Community College for one year putting up a .355/.464/.574 slash line before transferring to Arkansas University and becoming a Razorback.  In 3 seasons at Arkansas, Goodheart slugged his way to 20 HRs, 98 RBIs and sprayed the fields with 137 hits.  Matt talks about his upbringing, hitting philosophy, memorable moments at Arkansas, his love for his teammates and what he's looking forward to next in professional baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies Organization.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Dr. David Mann is a Sport Scientist with 20+ years in sport, academia, and clinical practice andcurrently an Associate Professor at Vrije University in Amsterdam, Netherlands.  Dr. Mann co-authored, “The Success of Sinister Right-Handers in Baseball”, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in October of 2017 whose research revealed that that players who throw right-handed and bat left enjoy a biomechanical advantage than those who bat and throw left or bat and throw right. Their study debunked a prior 1982 study by Mclean and Ciurczak, also published in the NEJM, which claimed that lefty hitters and lefty throwers had the biomechanical advantage.Dr. Mann's background includes a research fellow in the Faculty of Human Movement Sciences at Vrije University, a Research Assistant Professor in the Institute of Human Performance at the University of Hong Kong; Clinic Director and Senior Lecturer in the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia); and Skill Acquisition Specialist at the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra, Australia).

Drafted in the MLB First-Year Player Draft in 3 consecutive years, Johnny Monell signed his first professional contract in 2007 after being drafted in the 30th round by the San Francisco Giants.  Playing professionally for 12 seasons, the game of baseball has allowed Johnny to play with the best of the best at the Major League level and see different parts of the world in Korea and the Caribbean to name a few.  Johhny tells the BLTR crew how catching came about for him, his experience catching some of the best pitchers in the world and what he is up to currently after retiring from professional baseball in 2018.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Vern Gambetta, the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems joins BLTR in a great conversation about strength & conditioning and functional path movement in athletics.  Vern's incredible resume in sports strength and conditioning includes leadership positions with the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets organizations.  Vern also worked with several MLS teams and provided expert consultation for the U.S. Men's World Cup Soccer team.  Vern is an accomplished writer authoring numerous books and writing hundreds of articles on athletic conditioning.  The BLTR crew goes more into depth about Vern's experience in professional baseball and how the game has evolved over the years.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

A turn of the tide, the BLTR crew invites special guest Zack Parker, a Lefty Throwing Righty Hitting retired professional baseball player.  Zack spent 11 years as a pitcher in pro ball reaching as high as Triple A, as well spending some time overseas.  In this interview we discuss the grind of a minor leaguer, the importance of continuing the conversation about mental health and Zack's career/life after baseball.  Zack is currently a producer and plays many roles in the entertainment industry, with one of his most successful projects “Thunder Road”, a film that received multiple awards and nominations.  An incredibly powerful and introspective conversation with a talented, resilient and phenomenal individual.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

A College World Series Champion coming out of Vanderbilt University, Stephen Scott takes the BLTR crew through his journey in baseball and talks about what has propelled him to where he finds himself today.  At Vanderbilt, Scott was a key bat in the lineup posting impressive numbers and was a catalyst during their 2019 CWS championship run in Omaha.  Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 10th Round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Stephen talks about his experience with the Red Sox Organization and what he expects from himself as he resumes his professional baseball career after a pandemic hiatus.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal LoDuca and Peter LoDuca.

Shayamal Vallabhjee is a South African Sports Scientist & Performance Coach with 18 years of experience in High Performance Sporting environments.  He is the author of four books on Sports Science & Motivation, a TEDx speaker, recipient of the INK & Australia India Youth Dialogue Fellowship, Men's Health 'Trainer of the Year 2014', Global Fitness Advisory Board Member to Herbalife & Organizing Committee Member of the United Nations ChangeMakers Conference & Entrepreneur.  With two decades of on field experience with Olympians & Championship winning teams & three years of living as a monk, Shayamal has learned the art & science of work-life balance and how to starve our fears and feed our courage in the quest to cultivate excellence! Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Tyson Gillies is an exceptional athlete and professional baseball player but there is more to Tyson than meets the eye.  Tyson began playing baseball around 11-12 years old and as he continued to play competitively he soon realizes his talents could take him far in this game.  A native and proud Canadian, Tyson was drafted in the 25h round of the MLB draft in 2006 and spent 9 years in the minors between the Seattle and Philadelphia organizations.  With the Canadian National Baseball team Tyson was apart of and made key contributions during the 2015 Pan-American Games capturing the Gold and helping his country seal a bid in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.  Tune in to hear about the adversity Tyson had to battle and overcome and what he is up to with his company Travail Development.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca 

Professional baseball player in the Seattle Mariners organization Bobby Honeyman joins the Bats Left Throws Right crew to discuss his journey and the road it took to realizing his dreams of becoming a pro.  A Long Island native hailing from Massapequa, Bobby was a 2x  All County selection and NY All State selection in 2014.  Bobby had a stellar career at Division 1 Stony Brook totaling 201 hits for the Wolverines in 4 years with the program capping it off with an All-America East First Team selection in 2018.  Drafted during the 29th round of the MLB Draft in 2018, Bobby is currently with the Arkansas Travelers the Double A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.  Tune in for more on Bobby's hitting philosophies, pre-game preparation and approach to the game.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Professional baseball player in the Seattle Mariners organization Bobby Honeyman joins the Bats Left Throws Right crew to discuss his journey and the road it took to realizing his dreams of becoming a pro.  A Long Island native hailing from Massapequa, Bobby was a 2x  All County selection and NY All State selection in 2014.  Bobby had a stellar career at Division 1 Stony Brook totaling 201 hits for the Wolverines in 4 years with the program capping it off with an All-America East First Team selection in 2018.  Drafted during the 29th round of the MLB Draft in 2018, Bobby is currently with the Arkansas Travelers the Double A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.  Tune in for more on Bobby's hitting philosophies, pre-game preparation and approach to the game.  Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Season 2 of Bats Left Throws Right kicks off with University of Florida woman’s lacrosse player Shannon Kavanagh!

The Bats Left Throws Right Season 1 finale is joined by long time manager Dave Machemer. A fourth round draft pick by the Anaheim Angels in 1972, he was called up to the big leagues by the Halos in 1978 and hit a home run during his first MLB at-bat. Dave would play for the Detroit Tigers the following season and appeared as player in 11 MiLB seasons. After his playing career ended, Dave continued to work in the game he loved as a coach and manager. Dave has made stops as a skipper in the systems of the Milwaukee Brewers, Montreal Expos, Baltimore Orioles, and San Francisco Giants. Since making his managerial debut in 1985, he has collected over 1,600 minor league wins across 23 MiLB seasons. Dave last managed the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels in 2013, before spending the 2014 season as a scout with Baltimore. Tune in for more on Dave's lengthy career in baseball as we wrap up our debut season!Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

 Southern Maryland Blue Crabs outfielder Dario Pizzano joins Bats Left Throws Right ahead of beginning his 10th season of professional baseball. He was drafted in 2012 during the 15th round by the Seattle Mariners after a stand-out career at Columbia University where he was a 3x All-Ivy League First Team member and 2012 Ivy League Player of the Year. Prior to that, Dario helped lead his Saugus, Massachusetts youth team to the U.S. championship game of the 2003 Little League World Series in South Williamsport. A lefty batter and righty thrower on the field, he has worked off the field to become an ambassador of Mission Stadiums 4 Multiple Sclerosis [MS4MS] in their fight against the disease. Tune in for more on Dario's baseball career and life away from the game. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

TrainUgly.com founder Trevor Ragan joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his research in motor learning, psychology, and performance science. Trevor has worked with olympic coaches, professional athletes, renowned professors, and thousands of coaches in honing his expertise. Join us to learn more about his cutting edge training practices. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

Tate Gillespie joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his against all odds journey to professional baseball. In the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges and medical complications, Tate’s young baseball career is the product of incredible perseverance. Tune in for more on his remarkable story. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

Long time MLB pitching coach Rick Peterson rejoins Bats Left Throws Right for a second installment of his Episode 16 appearance. Tune in for more on how the man dubbed “The Jacket” has navigated through decades of big league coaching. 

Former MLB pitching coach Rick Peterson joins Bats Left Throws Right for a conversation on his coaching philosophies. Among his many stops throughout baseball, Rick has spent time working with the Oakland A's, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers. He has used biomechanical research coupled with an understanding of a player's psyche to improve their abilities. Rick most recently served as Director of Pitching Development for the Baltimore Orioles from 2012-2016. Tune in for more on Rick's extensive experiences in the game of baseball. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.  

Jack and Peter from the Bats Left Throws Right crew round up the first week of the 2021 MLB season. Join the guys to hear their observations from week 1 and their predictions for the rest of the season. Tune in for playoff picks, MVP favorites, and more!Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-host Peter LoDuca. 

Former 2x All-Star and 2x NL Silver Slugger Award winner Howard Johnson joins this episode of Bats Left Throws Right. Drafted 12th overall by the Detroit Tigers in 1979, "HoJo" would go on to win a pair of World Series rings while in Detroit. He spent nine of his 14 MLB seasons with the New York Mets, with whom he led the NL in both home runs and RBIs during the 1991 season. A switch hitter and righty thrower during his career, Howard is third on the Mets all-time lists for home runs, RBIs, doubles, and stolen bases. Join us for a conversation on his storied career and more. 

San Diego Padres associate manager Skip Schumaker comes on to talk baseball with the Bats Left Throws Right crew. During his 11 MLB career, Skip batted left and threw right, while making stops with the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cincinnati Reds. He was a 2001 5th round pick by St. Louis, going on to bat .288 over his eight seasons with the team. A 2x World Series champion with the Cardinals, Skip discusses bringing his postseason experience to coaching a team with 2021 title aspirations. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

Bats Left Throws Right hosts former Independent Frontier League pitcher Jason Immekus. An All-Conference player in college at Washburn University, Jason took the mound for the Richmond Roosters and Kalamazoo Kings during his professional career. Now a member of the Crowder College Baseball coaching staff, he has also worked in numerous collegiate leagues including The Coastal Plain League, The Northwoods League, and the Mink League.  Tune in for more on Jason's passion for the game of baseball. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

Bats Left Throws Right has a conversation with Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 2nd round pick Kevin Kramer. The lefty batter and righty thrower has made appearances at second base, third base, and in the outfield for Pittsburgh. Kevin collected seven RBIs through 42 at bats with the Pirates in 2019, but a hip injury sidelined him last season. The former UCLA Bruin discusses the rehab process he’s had to undergo in order to come back strong for the upcoming season. Kevin also shares some information about his organization the Kramer Family Foundation, whose charitable initiatives fans can help support at the KramerFamilyFoundation.com. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

While currently in the midst of fighting for a roster spot with the Los Angeles Dodgers,  first baseman and outfielder Zach Reks joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his Spring Training battle.  A lefty hitter and righty thrower,  Zach hit a .284 average with 19 HRs and 71 RBIs in 2019 for L.A.’s Triple-A affiliate, the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Selected by the Dodgers in the 10th round of the 2017 MLB Draft, he started his collegiate baseball career at the United States Air Force Academy in 2013. Zach would go on to take three years away from baseball after his freshman season, before returning to the game at the University of Kentucky. Tune in  for more on his journey to a shot at making a defending World Series championship team. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca. 

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect Tom Hackimer is featured on this week's episode of Bats Left Throws Right. A St. John's University alum, he turned in a 0.47 ERA over 18 games played with the Cape Cod Baseball League's Brewster Whitecaps. Since being drafted by the Twins in the 4th round of the 2016 MLB Draft, Tom has produced a 2.77 career minor league ERA through 169 innings pitched. In 2019 he posted a 2.54 ERA with 75 strikeouts over 56.2 innings pitched between the High A Fort Meyers Miracle and Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos.Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Athletes Unlimited professional softball player Morgan Howe joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss her career in the game. A 2019 First Team All-American at Arizona State University, Morgan led the Sun Devils with 61 RBIs that season, the 8th highest single-season total in program history. During her time at ASU, the lefty thrower and righty batter became the Sun Devil's 5th all-time leader in batting average with a .380 career mark. She finished her first professional softball season as the 25th ranked player for Athletes Unlimited. Tune in for more from Morgan on her ongoing softball journey. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Alan Jaeger, founder of Jaegar Sports and the mind behind the J-Bands, joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his industry renowned throwing workouts. 3x NL Cy-Young winner Clayton Kershaw has said of the J-Band, "the J-Band is a great tool for building and maintaining arm strength through the duration of a long season." A former Cal State Northridge pitcher and seven year assistant with Cape Cod League's Chatham A's, Alan has worked with over 200 professional baseball players and served as a consultant for the Texas Rangers. As a huge proponent for the benefits stretching for a thrower's long-term health, Alan has become a pioneer of the long toss workout. Join us for more insight into how Alan trains his clients and the approach he takes to the game. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom House, now the throwing coach for Drew Brees and Tom Brady, joins Bats Left Throws Right on this Super Bowl Sunday episode. Coach Tom was drafted with the 48th overall pick in the 1967 MLB Draft by Atlanta, making other stops with the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners during his professional baseball career. After his playing days concluded, he worked as a pitching coach for the Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and USC Trojans. Coined a "professor of throwing," Coach Tom's teachings have aided Hall of Famers like Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson, as well as numerous All-Pro NFL quarterbacks. Join us as Coach Tom shares stories about his time in MLB, his friend and teammate Hank Aaron, and his soon to be released throwing mechanics app Mustard. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Bats Left Throws Right hosts 11 year MLB veteran Scott Hairston. A third round pick out of Central Arizona College in 2001, Scott spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals during his career. Scott comes from the largest MLB family in history, with his brother Jerry Jr., father Jerry Sr., uncle Johnny, and grandfather Sammy having all played in the big leagues. Scott discusses what it was like growing up around so much baseball talent, his journey to professional baseball, and the lessons learned from the game which he now passes on to his own kids.Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Bats Left Throws Right hosts Dr. Jacob Wilson for a discussion on sports neurology, motor learning, and new practice techniques. An expert researcher on muscle functions, Dr. Jacob's laboratory is the first to investigate the impact that ketosis and supplemental ketones can have when it comes to athletic performance. Known on social media as the "Muscle PhD," he joins the BLTR crew to share his mission of simplifying complex body functions into understandable information for all athletes to improve themselves with. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Former MiLB catcher and current University of Maine Baseball head coach Nick Derba comes aboard Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his career in the game. Nick was a 3 time captain at Manhattan College and played three summers of baseball for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. The St. Louis Cardinals picked Nick up in 30th round of the 2007 MLB Draft, an organization he played 6 seasons with, including parts of 3 years with the AAA Memphis Redbirds. After his playing days, Nick first returned to Chatham and Manhattan as an assistant coach, before serving 3 seasons as an assistant for Maine, and assuming the head coaching role in 2017. Join us for the story behind Nick's transition to coaching, his memories from playing in the minor leagues, and more.Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Baltimore Orioles prospect Kevin Magee joins the Bats Left Throws Right crew on this week's episode. A 2018 9th round pick, Kevin pitched in 2019 for Baltimore's Short-Season A affiliate, the Aberdeen IronBirds, posting a 2.04 ERA with 79 strikeouts over 70.2 innings pitched. The former St. John's star talks about some of the challenges he has faced playing in the minors, particularly following the cancellation of the 2020 MiLB season. Kevin also discusses his time in college ball, how he has navigated through his journey to professional baseball, and what he is doing to prepare himself to pitch again during game situations in 2021. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Bats Left Throws Right debuts with our inaugural guest, former California Angels third baseman Jack Howell! A lefty batter and righty thrower, Jack spent 11 years in MLB between the Angels, San Diego Padres, and Houston Astros. In 1992 he made the trip overseas to spend three seasons in the NPB of Japan, winning the 1992 Central League MVP. After his time as a player came to an end, Jack served as the Astros hitting coach, and is now the manager of the Burlington Bees, the Angels' Single-A affiliate. Join us for some stories from Jack's lengthy career within the game of baseball. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.

Former Seattle Mariners 5th round pick Brett Lorin joins the Bats Left Throws Right crew. A standout in college at California State University Long Beach, Brett spent 6 seasons in the MiLB with the Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Arizona Diamondbacks organizations. Brett would go on to finish his baseball career with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic Professional Baseball League. Today, Brett is trying his hand in the sports media world as the host of his own podcast, The Two Tall Sports Podcast. Join us for discussions with Brett on his time in minor league baseball, the creation of his podcast, and how he became a lefty batter and righty thrower. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.