Rapid Risers

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A conversation with baseball's future stars about the future of baseball.

Jack McMullen


    • Jul 23, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    Episode 6 - Jeff Criswell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 31:39


    Jack and Tommy discuss the future of pitching with Oakland A's 2nd Round pick Jeff Criswell. The three dive into how Jeff uses the "new tech" in baseball, the mental skills he picked up at Michigan, and how he honed his best pitches.

    Episode 5 - Michael Busch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 30:40


    Jack and Tommy have a conversation with Dodgers prospect Michael Busch. The three discuss the process of getting to North Carolina and his time in college, the evolution of his swing, and what his days have looked like in Los Angeles since he reported to Dodgers camp.

    Episode 4 - Jackson Rutledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 23:33


    Jack and Tommy go in-depth on pitching with Nationals' 2019 1st Round pick Jackson Rutledge. The three discuss what the pandemic-shortened season could mean for prospects in the 60-man player pools, Jackson's circuitous route to being a high draft pick and promising young arm for the World Champions, and how he preps for and evaluates his starts.

    Episode 3 - Reid Detmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 25:25


    Jack and Tommy talk pitching with Reid Detmers, the 10th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. The newest LA Angel touches on old-school vs. new-school thought in the pitching world, how he measures his success, and the confidence he has in his abilities on the mound.

    Episode 2 - Gage Workman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 25:18


    Jack and Tommy speak with Gage Workman, the first pick of the fourth round in 2020's abbreviated MLB Draft. The three discuss the different format to this year's Draft, the newest Tiger's nerves during the experience, his approach to mastering multiple infield positions, and much more.

    Episode 1 - Hunter Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 26:02


    Jack McMullen and Tommy Weber introduce the podcast and speak with San Francisco Giants prospect Hunter Bishop. The conversation includes his changing mindset on weight training, trial and error within his swing, and his ability to "put the game away" when he needs to.

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