Podcasts about independent baseball

This week we sit down with our friend and former professional baseball player, Josh Sears! We discuss Josh's love for the game, his rise to Division One baseball, and playing Independent Baseball! Josh has an amazing story we know you'll enjoy listening to as much as we enjoyed talking with him. Enjoy this week's episode!

From all-time leader in wins to unemployed, but still finding joy in life. Whaaaaat? Yep. And that's just part of Mike Pinto's story.  For 15 years, Mike built the Southern Illinois Miners from the ground up into one of the winningest and most respected organizations in professional baseball. Mike was the all-time leader in managerial wins with 770, and had 13 winning seasons in 14 years! But, in 2021, Mike showed up to work and learned that the Miners organization and his winning streak would end due to circumstances outside of his control. Talk about a major life and career transition. During our conversation, Mike unpacks his innovative process of “what else thinking” that's helped him consistently generate new ideas and kept his teams at the top. We discuss the balance between innovation and distraction and how Mike's ultimate goal of fostering a great culture guided his decision-making. Mike talks about the importance of making the most of opportunities and encourages you to cheat life as long as you can. He shares his philosophy of “Stage Five Players,” urging you to be present, work on improving your skills, and not get too preoccupied with things beyond your control.  If you want to learn more about Mike's inspiring journey and experience more joy amidst the adversity in your life and career, then don't miss today's episode.   In this episode, you will hear: How Mike managed his focus and relationships while in BOTH a COO and Baseball Team Manager role Mike's secret sauce behind building winning teams and cultures for decades Mike's five stages of the Independent Baseball career that applies to life and business   Key Quotes “Cheat life as long as you can.” - Mike Pinto “Be where your feet are.” - Mike Pinto “Act like you're going to be reviewed on Yelp every day. How many five stars are you getting?” - Mike Pinto “It's not about who you know. It's about who knows you.” - Mike Pinto   Connect with Mike Instagram: @mikepinto3 Linkedin: /in/mikepinto Twitter: @mikepinto3 Mike's Band: San Antonio Transit Joliet Slammers Baseball: https://jolietslammers.com/   Connect with J.R.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjrreid/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesJRreid Website: jamesreid.com Check out The Clutch Club™️: jamesreid.com/club (For Men Only)   Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

In This Week in the Association with Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, Rob and Kevin welcome Sioux City Explorers right-hander J.D Scholten to the show to discuss his return to the mound, political life, and he talks about Independent Baseball from years past. Plus, J.D. talks about some legislation that he is pushing to make baseball better for fans. Rob and Kevin then break down the week in the American Association, including a big week for the Chicago Dogs Brooks Gosswein and Lake Country DockHounds first baseman Ryan Hernandez, plus they go across the league to discuss news and notes, as well as talk some Frontier League and Atlantic League baseball. This and much more. Enjoy!

Bert Gonzalez is the manager of the New Jersey Jackals of the Frontier League in Independent Baseball and also the founder of Indyball Jobs. Independent Baseball provides another avenue for high level baseball players to compete and continue to develop in professional baseball. Many Indyball players have gone on to further their careers with MiLB teams and some even make that giant leap to the big show in the MLB!

In this podcast, Micah Franklin, the manager of the Oakland Ballers in the Pioneer League, discusses the team's entry into independent baseball, focusing on winning and the challenges of player recruitment. The team's unique approach to signing players, with an initial emphasis on position players, is highlighted, and the coaching staff, including notable names like Don Wakamatsu and J.T. Snow, is introduced. Micah shares insights into the team's spring training schedule and the importance of a specific directional bat path for hitting success. The conversation shifts to Micah's scouting experience, emphasizing the growing role of analytics in player selection. He discusses scouting notable players like Cody Bellinger and details Bellinger's transformation in hitting approach. Game planning, opponent analysis, and the importance of trust between players and coaches are key themes. The rarity of hitting coaches reaching out is mentioned, underscoring the significance of effective communication in player development.Timestamps:[03:35] The Manager's Independent Baseball Journey[05:39] The Unconventional Approach to Roster Recruitment in Independent Baseball[08:35] A Hitter's Evolution from Net Practice to the Big Leagues[12:16] Rediscovering Success by Going Opposite Field[13:50] 7 to 22: Crafting the Perfect Swing Path[16:23] A Journey through the Majors and Back to the Cage From Scouting to Swinging[19:13] Decoding the Art of Hitting through Scouting Insights[21:00] Spotting Future Stars in Scouting[23:13] Cody's Journey in Baseball[28:33] Mind Games in Baseball[30:28] The Secrets Behind Simple Drills[32:17] Simple Strategies for Young Hitters[34:41] Getting Better in Practice and Why Perfect Isn't the Goal[38:41] Efficiency in Swings[44:10] Mastering the Effective Batting Drills[47:13] Game PlanningFollow Micah Franklin on Twitter: @micahf56 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bois are live at The Dukes Store creating their own baseball team and talking the wild headlines in sports.

In this podcast, Bert Gonzalez, a veteran with over a decade of experience in independent baseball, sheds light on Indy Ball Jobs. Topics discussed include player recruitment, placing talent in various leagues, challenges undrafted players face, and intricacies of player salaries. Gonzalez, the bench coach for the High Point Rockers in the Atlantic League, emphasizes the unique aspects of independent baseball as a legitimate route to the majors. He discusses the cutthroat nature of the game, success stories of undrafted players reaching the big leagues, and his role in player recruitment for the Rockers. The conversation touches on financial aspects like salary caps and housing arrangements, and Gonzalez shares his journey from college cuts to playing professionally in Puerto Rico and Europe. The podcast provides valuable advice for players, emphasizing perseverance, networking, and the global opportunities Indy Ball Jobs offers, including winter ball leagues.Timestamps for BERT GONZALEZ:[2:13] Understanding Independent Baseball[3:15] From Undrafted to the Big Leagues[6:18] The Cutthroat World of Independent Baseball[09:04] Navigating Opportunities Across Independent Baseball Leagues[11:37] Bert's Journey from College Cut to Coaching Success[14:05] The Art of Building Winning Teams in Independent Baseball[18:59] The Pay Scale in Independent Baseball Leagues[21:29] Ages in Independent Baseball Leagues[25:44] A Guide to Effective Emails for Independent Baseball Opportunities[27:42] Pitching Dreams and Managerial Aspirations[32:11] Exploring Winter Ball Leagues[38:15] The Varied Backgrounds and Motivations of Independent Baseball Managers[40:10] Opening Doors to Opportunities in Independent Baseball and BeyondFollow Bert Gonzalez on Instagram: indyballjobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of the JKR Podcast, host Jayce Riegling sits down with Canes Midwest/Indiana Outlaws Alumni and Former Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Jacson McGowan to continue the Canes Midwest Series Presented by Bayou City Baseball Company. They discuss his MLB Draft story, Indiana/Purdue Rivalry, Affiliated Baseball vs Independent Baseball, and much more! https://jkrpodcast.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Build A Legacy | Blue Collar Mentality | White Collar Industry | Embrace The Personality | Continuously Evolve  Follow The JKR Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more updates and fan engagement!

Join us for a very real conversation with Mike Pinto, culture and team-building expert and former COO and Field Manager of the Southern Illinois Miners. Listen in as Mike shares his experiences of building the Miners from the ground up into one of the winningest and most respected organizations in professional baseball. Mike shares both his wisdom on maintaining focus and relationships while juggling multiple responsibilities and his secret sauce behind winning teams and cultures.    During our conversation, Mike unpacks his innovative process of “what else thinking” that's helped him consistently generate new ideas and kept his teams at the top. Listen closely as he discusses the balance between innovation and distraction and how his ultimate goal of fostering a great culture guided his decision-making.   Mike talks about the importance of making the most of opportunities and encourages you to cheat life as long as you can. He shares his philosophy of “Stage Five Players,” urging you to be present, work on improving your skills, and not get too preoccupied with things beyond your control. Tune in to hear Mike's inspiring journey and take away lessons that you can apply to your life right now.    In this episode, you'll hear: How Mike managed his focus and relationships while in BOTH a COO and Baseball Team Manager role Mike's secret sauce behind building winning teams and cultures for decades Mike's five stages of the Independent Baseball career that applies to life and business   KEY QUOTES “Cheat life as long as you can.” “Be where your feet are.” “Act like you're going to be reviewed on Yelp every day. How many five stars are you getting?” “It's not about who you know. It's about who knows you.”   CONNECT WITH MIKE Instagram: @mikepinto3 Linkedin: /in/mikepinto Twitter: @mikepinto3 Mike's Band: San Antonio Transit   CONNECT WITH J.R.  Facebook: @jamesJRreid Instagram: @jamesjrreid LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/ Twitter: @jamesJRreid Website: jamesreid.com Check out The Clutch Club™️: jamesreid.com/club (For Men Only)   Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.  

Tyler Webb joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss his career in marketing and content creation. Tyler got started in the social media game in high school where he was able to help grow a content-curation Twitter account that passed 150,000 followers. During college he realized there was more opportunity for him to help businesses, so he started a freelance career of it. It eventually got to the point of starting a full-fledged business with his co-founder which became Uncle Charlie Marketing where they are currently helping Independent Baseball leagues with their social media and marketing. Tyler gives us a masterclass on how social media works, how to grow accounts, and what makes good content. We also discuss the nuances of Independent baseball, what makes it so great, and the Savannah Bananas! https://unclecharlie.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylermwebb/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tyler.m.webb?lang=en

In This Week in the Association with Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, Rob and Kevin Steve Schuster back to the show to discuss his new role as Baseball Data Analyst for the New York Mets, how he got into the new position, and Steve shares a memory and some thoughts on each of the teams from his time in the American Association. Plus, Rob and Kevin discuss moves from around the American Association and Independent Baseball. Enjoy!

In This Week in the Association with Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, the Boys welcome Kansas City Monarchs Director of Broadcasting Dan Vaughan to the show to discuss last season's championship, what he expects this season, and Dan talks about how the pandemic has affected Australian Baseball. Plus, Rob and Kevin go around Independent Baseball discussing happenings, transactions, and news.  This and much more. Enjoy!

In This Week in the Association with Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, the Boys welcome the new manager of the Gary SouthShore RailCats, Lamarr Rogers to the show. Lamarr discusses building his own culture with the RailCats, he talks about his baseball career, and he shares his thoughts on how the club will be built. Plus, Rob and Kevin go around Independent Baseball discussing happenings, transactions, and news.  This and much more. Enjoy!

Garrett Baker notes   BMBB store - https://stores.bjscustomcreations.com/better-men_better-ballplayers/shop/home Bio Player development coordinator for Inspiration Academy (Bradenton, FL) (Summer of 2021) American International College pitching/recruiting coordinator, and assisted S&C (Fall of 2018) Westfield State University pitching and S&C (2017) Independent Baseball (empire league (NH), and Pecos league (AR)) Undergraduate in Exercise science and Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology Topics Starting with a breathing exercise and routine based warm up Meetings in small groups Skill emerges through my mental capacity Lets envision the best practice we possibly have! Check in with yourself and see if you are checking into thoughts in the past or future, and we need to get rid of them to have our best practice Signal lights - red, yellow, and greenGreen light I go Yellow light I need to be cautious, so be aware Red light I need to stop before I spin out of control Get rid of the red thoughts4 box - inhale 4, exhale,  Physical helps me wipe it away Final thought helps me get back to now and action Practice on the mound, and in the actual place Having the process in play and practicing it each day Same verbiage with hitting coach to discuss the mental skills The ability to bring yourself back to the moment will help be a better person and ballplayer Just notice the thought to bring yourself back to the moment If you are not locked into a drill, perform the mindfulness training to continue that skill Players need ownership in their own routines Need to have a routine of when things are not going to wellDo something physical Take break Mental thought! Allowing freedom and learn themselves Movement challengeSomewhat based on assessment Encourage the body in a different way Blend a water bag with throwing to develop a pattern Assessment looking at indicatorsBack leg Front leg Glove arm Throw arm Rotation Capture trunk Trunk into arm Universal movements that are within everybody 2 days very individualize and 3 days of team workout Learning all movement patterns within team workout Guys given option for movement prep before game Savage pitching certification We can stabilize movements without thoughts Your body is interested it can use in multiple ways Mid week bullpen is all water bag bled throwing to targets 3 prescribed drills to pitching Basketball throw - treat the arm as an extension of the body (goalie throw)And blend with plyo/baseball “Success” is when the drill helps capture the movement The on field matters - and we will evaluate based on how they perform In game we do not want to have thoughts, and training within this environment by allowing the body to feel the force Encouraging the movement, by providing the outside force and stabilize to be in your best spot Create the best movers while ensuring the workload is there Your body adapts to the stress it gets put on it Movement madness Monday - movement challenges to be adaptable  PVC GameDrop pvc pipe as low you can Challenging movement system  Mimics sport Swipe up and swipe down and you have to either jump or squat down Minimal jerk, minimal joint motion, minimal processingMaximize everything Recovery movement circuitWalking in a squat Different lunge/squat in 15 yards Crawling The lizard Spine work Arm movements, low intensity easy movement Wrist clinics What matters is listening to the player because you can't push the system that is already overloaded Have a framework to work off of Twitter and Instagram - @coachgbaker   garrett.baker@inspirationacademy.com BMBB store - https://stores.bjscustomcreations.com/better-men_better-ballplayers/shop/home

Lotte Giants coach and top-shelf journeyman Brandon Mann joins Ben and Dan to talk about his journey through baseball including a stop in Japanese independent ball and his new coaching gig with Lotte.

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Dr. Shane Hunt is a marketing professor and Dean of the College of Business at Idaho State University. He's also a member of Top Tier Sports, the organization that recently purchased the Cleburne Railroaders — an American Association of Professional Baseball team located in North Texas. We talk about Dr. Hunt's favorite baseball memories, visiting all 30 parks, attending the 2021 All-Star Game at Coors Field, and appearing in a nationwide Chick-Fil-A Red Couch commercial.You can watch Dr. Hunt's Chick-Fil-A commercial on this episode's show notes page here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-015-shane-hunt/ Find Dr. Hunt across the web: Twitter: @DrShaneHuntLinkedIn: Shane HuntMentioned in this episode: Top Tier Sports: https://www.wearetoptier.com/Cleburne Railroaders: @CRRBaseballAmerican Association of Professional Baseball: @AA_BaseballIdaho State University: @IdahoStateUIdaho Falls Chukars: @ifchukarsChick-Fil-A: @ChickfilA

Sep 18, 2019This season has marked the first season where the Saint Paul Saints have been the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. In this edition of the Stadium Journey Retrocast, the Delorean takes 1.21 gigawatts a heads back to season two when the team welcomed the Director of Media and Broadcasting of the Saint Paul Saints, Sean Aronson. Join Dave, Paul, Marc and (Unbelievably) Silent Dan for a look back to when the Saints were the toast of Independent Baseball.LIVE: http://www.Twitch.tv/danlaw83Podcast's are up at https://rss.com/podcasts/hiactalkradionet/Twitter - http://twitter.com/StadiumJourneyhttps://twitter.com/PuckmanRIhttps://twitter.com/profan9https://twitter.com/BallparkHunterhttp://twitter.com/Danlaw83Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StadiumJourneyListen to Musica EnmascaradaMusic by The Mystery Menhttps://lucharock.bandcamp.com/

Tyler Goodro of www.goodrocatching.com has worked with catchers of all level and has some great innovative catching techniques and drills. Goodro is a 5 year professional player with the Dodgers and Independent Baseball as well as Associate Scout for the Phillies, ABCA Barnstormers Coach, and ABCA Hot Stove Speaker. If you want to learn where to start with a young catcher and how to end with a big league guys, Tyler is fantastic.

Sydney Reinhard is the Current Electric Super Hero of the Week. Josh Schaub, the Commissioner of the American Association of Independent Baseball breaks down why his league is so fun to watch. And finally, AJ Vuckovich from the Visalia Rawhide talks about his time in Minor League Baseball and remembers his time beating McGivern in the State Basketball Sectionals.

Brady is back on a Thursday, discussing the Red Sox losing to the Twins and snapping their nine-game win streak and he talks about why he thinks this team is actually good -- but he does have concerns. He also speaks with Adam Kaufman of WBZ News Radio in Boston about the Sox and the Celtics and if they are good again. Brady also says he's tired of mock drafts, doesn't think the C's and Lakers are a rivalry anymore, and he says he thinks the NFLPA is using the Coronavirus as a negotiating tool to get what it wants. He also discusses the new rule changes in Independent Baseball and if he'd like to see them in the MLB.

Things Discussed: Tyler Goodro of www.goodrocatching.com has worked with catchers of all level and has some great innovative catching techniques and drills. Tyler a 5 year professional players with the Dodgers and Independent Baseball. Associate Scout Phillies, ABCA Barnstormers Coach, and ABCA Hot Stove Speaker. You want to learn where to start with a young... The post Catching Position Is Changing In Many Ways, How? Check out a great discussion Tyler Goodro Top Catching Instructor. appeared first on Baseball Outside The Box.

In this week's edition of the This Week in the Association with Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, the Boys welcome Sioux Falls Canaries Media Director John Gaskins to discuss his new role with the team, what antics fans can expect at Canaries games this season, and Harry Canary makes a guest appearance. Plus, the Boys discuss happenings from around the American Association and Independent Baseball, and Kevin makes a big announcement. This and much more. Enjoy!

Brad sits down with his former college teammate Anthony Trovato and they discuss his journey into an alternate route, Independent Baseball. With this being a different path they talk about the different and new challenges he faces in this path.

Another route to get to big leagues is through Independent Baseball. In this episode we have the hitting coach for the Fargo - Moorhead Redhawks, Anthony Renz. Anthony explains his experience in Independent Baseball and talks about some of the similarities and differences between it and MiLB. I personally played Independent Baseball and realized just how good the competition is. For some of these teams they have several players who will go BACK to the big leagues at some point. We also talk about player development in Indy Ball and what Anthony would like to do in the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today is the Path Through Pro Ball episode with Justin Byrd - a current starting outfielder for the St. Paul Saints of the American Association of Independent Baseball.This episode was recorded in the back in March, at the time of the recording Byrd was getting ready to play for the Texas Airhogs (also of the American Association of Independent Baseball). A short while later, the Airhogs' season would, unfortunately, be canceled due to the effects of COVID19 - leaving Bryd as a free agent. But his free agency didn't last long as the St. Paul Saints were sure t scoop him up and got themself an awesome ballplayer, and an even better human being.Justin Byrd and your co-host, Aaron Brill, met during the 2019 season as members of opposing teams but eventually end up being teammates at the end of that same season.It was during the time as teammates Brill saw just how special of a guy Byrd is - from his work ethic and sheer talent, down to how he treats those around him. Justin Bryd is absolutely someone you need to take the time to learn from.So turn the volume up and listen carefully to learn from Byrd's:Grind Story about the level of perseverance you need to stick around professional baseball (this man lived in a tent for 2 weeks while waiting to get housing during the season!) Covering The Bases on how you can handle your baseball career, which Justin says starts with being a quality person.And his Inside the Clubhouse look at how he learned there are a TON of talented ballplayers out there and how grateful you should be for the opportunity to play professional baseball if you ever get the chance.Make sure you tune in next Monday, August 17th, for the next episode of the Baseball Brilliance Podcast.Until then, we'll catch you next time.Links From Today's Show & Full Show Notes Coming Soon

Lake Erie Crushers owner Tom Kramig joined Baskin and Phelps to talked about the future of independent baseball in America. 

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Mike Ashmore joins Dan and Bobby to discuss some current events surrounding the Mets, Independent Baseball, and minor league pay. Mike covers his journalistic journey through the sports world, and some Cap'n Crunch chat as well, enjoy. Follow Mike on Twitter @mashmore98 and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/mashmore98

Joe Sheehan joined Andy and Jeff to talk about the safety of players returning to the field and minor league teams turning into independent teams. 

Chris Carminucci of the Arizona Diamondbacks joined us to share his experience as a 12-year scout and now front office member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. As a former independent league manager and longtime Indy league scout, he's seen it all and scouted all over the glove. Tons of great stories, laughs and insight from Chris … EP16 – Chris Carminucci of the DBacks Talks Independent Baseball Myths and Scouting the Overlooked Player Read More »

When it comes to a podcast called, “The Globally Ballin Podcast,” it stands to reason that the more experiences in different places a guest has the better. That being said, Our guest this week, Cory Riordan, is a gold mine. Cory played in Korea, Taiwan, Venezuela Winter League, Dominican Republic Winter League, Independent Baseball on the US East Coast, Minor League Spring Training and I am sure more spots. Those of you listeners out there that play baseball or are big baseball fans, you have probably heard of winter ball. Cory, has an amazing perspective on what it is, it's importance, and where some of the top leagues are for winter ball. In addition to all these different locations, Cory, talks about a story directly related to all this travel that, incidentally, is one of my top worries when it comes to travel. Don't miss this Saturday Special, with our guest this week, Cory Riordan. Thank you to Cory as well as thank you to you listeners, it is because of your support that we are able to keep doing this. With increased material for you the listener, it takes more time and money to produce. If you value what we are doing and would like to see us continue and would like to maybe see us increase the number of episodes we put out each week, you may want to consider supporting us. If you feel as though you would like to support us, there are two key ways of doing so. First, you can sign up to be a patron at Patreon.com/globallyballin. For just $3 a month you would be a major help to increase production at the Globally Ballin Podcast, in addition you will immediately get access to a massive amount of extra content that is only available to patrons. Second, if you are not interested in Patreon, but would still like to help, you can donate and subscribe right through the Anchor App. Thank you all for your support both financial support and simply listening, we greatly appreciate both of these forms of support! Patreon.com/globallyballin Facebook.com/globallyballin Instagram @globallyballinofficial Twitter @globallyballin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/globallyballin/support

Every once in a while I like to change it up and do a different type of episode. Normally we talk a lot about player development and go over mechanics, workouts, recruiting, and I just wanted to change it up this week. So I decided to bring on someone who started as a baseball player playing Independent Baseball and making $600 a month to a founder of a company that sells awesome baseball gear. Josh Band, wanted to make some money on the side. He thought of different ideas and being that he was still playing and couldn’t physically be some place to work, he decided to start a monthly membership box geared towards baseball supplies. Through word of mouth and social media, Josh was able to get thousands of people to sign up for his membership box, Plate Crate. This is the journey of an entrepreneur who used his baseball platform to make his living online. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode please email me @jonesbaseballtraining@gmail.com. As always the best way to show support of the podcast is to head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode, leave a 5 star rating, and write a short review so other people in the baseball community can learn from the brightest minds in the game. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the 1st episode of the new One Percent Academy Podcast, I am co hosted by the 1st 2 guests of the show, Pete Yorgen & Justin Kortessis. We give a recap of our seasons we just finished up this last year and talk about some of the adversities we had to face along the way. We talk about what we are doing together in Florida and some of the best routes to take to be able to get into independent baseball, we also shed some light on the financial commitment it takes to play Professional Baseball. Pete and I talk about our new business tasks we have dived into and we finish the show by talking about the Astros Cheating Scandal and giving our opinion of the situation. Thank you to the sponsors of the show One Percent Athletics Onepercentathletics.com Use Discount Code “PODCAST” at Checkout for 15% off your order Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/down-in-the-dirt-podcast/id1456545997 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/39c6nvOvVvRDDJzBtjPKwR?si=9xbReUKoSfGUK3lpq4Msyw Stitcher Radio https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/down-in-the-dirt-podcast Fight Fuel Pre-Workout - Discount Code “Lee10" http://www.ammplabs.com Arm Care Bands - Discount Code “Lee5” https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078YF62MZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_x4wPAbF8003H0 INSTAGRAM @carsonlee5

DJ was drafted by the SF Giants in the 9th round of the 2013 draft. He made his big league debut in the spring of 2018. Unfortunately his big league run was cut short by illness, an injury and subsequent lackluster performance. He spent 2019 in Independent Baseball. Not willing to give up on his big league dream, he hatched a plan; figure out how to increase his velocity, focus on nutrition and network. He's now in big league Spring Training with the Tampa Bay Rays. He shares the details of his incredible story right here.

Cage is a professional pitcher who worked his way from JUCO baseball in Northern California to Avila University, spending his post-collegiate career pitching in Independent Baseball leagues. In this episode, we discuss development for pitcher and his journey getting into professional baseball. Here we also talk about weight training, arm care, conditioning, and even some of our favorite pitchers’ mechanics. To contact Cage you can find him best on Instagram @cascone4490.

We dive into the world of Indie Baseball. We're joined by the deputy commissioner of the Frontier League, Steve Tahsler as well as the president/GM of the Washington Wild Things, Tony Buccilli.We took a visit to Constellation Field to see the Sugar Land Skeeters and had a blast. Tyler Stamm and Ryan Posner were great hosts and even let me join the radio call. We've got an excerpt from that on our FROM THE BLEACHERS segment. On Go Go Astros, we bring in Brian Arbour (Breathin' Orange Fire) to talk all things Astros and being married to a Red Sox fan while living in New York. In our promo segment, we talk about some of the cool stuff going on in Independent Baseball from teams like:Sugarland SkeetersSouther Maryland Blue CrabsGateway GrizzliesWashington Wild ThingsChicago DogsLincoln SaltdogsPlayer of the WeekDenis Phipps (Sugarland Skeeters)Sixto Sanchez (Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp)Teams of the WeekGwinnett StripersColumbus ClippersFollow us:TwitterFacebookChapters:0:00 Opening Thoughts9:09 From the Booth with Ryan Posner26:21 To The First 10,000 Fans28:17 Go Go Astros (W Brian Arbour)43:03 The Frontier League1:05:49 Washington Wild Things1:32:45 Closing it Out

Thomari Story-Harden is the CEO / Director of Team Avenue Baseball, a  student/athlete baseball developmental program and Assc Scout for the  Philadelphia Phillie's. Thomari partnered with Major League Baseball to  form the new Central Valley RBI program. Thomari is also a Mentor and  Coach to the players of Worldwide Baseball Prospects recruitment  planning program.  A local standout at El Cerrito High, the 6 '7 - 270lb Story-Harden  starred in football and baseball before getting drafted in the 8th Round  of the 1998 Amature Draft by the LA Dodgers. He played with the LA  Dodgers organization for 6 years. Thomari then made the move to the East  Coast playing 3 years of Independent Baseball in which he made the  Frontier League All Star Team in 2005. Once his pro career ended,  Thomari re-focused his commitment to giving back to the youth of the  Central Valley (California) area by starting the Team Avenue Baseball  Academy and Avenue Outreach, a non-profit baseball school. On top of  tutoring players on the field, Story-Harden assisted in placing youth in  college at all levels of play. His philosophy when working with young  adults is to stress academics and family before athletics. Read more about Thomari's program at: www.teamavenuebaseball.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kingtalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kingtalk/support

In episode #7 of the Down In The Dirt Podcast, I talk with Arizona Diamondbacks Scout, Chris Carminucci. Chris is a former Professional Baseball Player and Manager and is now a Major League Scout with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Chris and I talk about the benefits of playing Independent Baseball and how it is another route for those that aspire to continue playing or may have been released from affiliated baseball. We talk about the benefits from playing independent baseball, not only the experiences you get along the way, but the possibility of getting picked up again by an affiliated team. We talk about the scouting process and how to get seen by scouts and what they may or may not be looking for specifically. We dive into what happens once you do get signed by an affiliated club, what that process looks like and the opportunities that you are then presented. Chris also talks about his new book he released, “Sign Me : The Undrafted Ballplayers Guide to the Independent Leagues”. Be sure to get yourself a copy of his book on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Sign-Me-Undrafted-Baseball-Independent-ebook/dp/B07P98BYX7 https://www.instagram.com/chriscarminucci/ Please Like, Comment & Subscribe! APPLE https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/down-in-the-dirt-podcast/id1456545997?mt=2 STITCHER https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383695&refid=stpr YOUTUBE LINK http://www.youtube.com/c/CarsonLee5 SOUNDCLOUD LINK https://soundcloud.com/carsonlee5 FACEBOOK FAN PAGE https://www.facebook.com/carsonlee15/ INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/carsonlee5/ APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/carson-lee/pl.u-ZmblVPmhzBkVNv

"It's your job to take all the information that the coaches give you, synthesize that information and apply it to yourself in a way that works best for you." -John Soteropulos on Coachablity When you are talking to a student of the game, you just know it. That's always the case when John Soteropulos jumps on the mic with us. On this episode, we catch back up with Soteropulos, who was our guest on the popular Episode 4. A cage rat and avid student of the game, this conversation covers a lot of topics that are relevant to high school players looking to play at the next level. Among the topics discussed are off-season training, refining your swing, using data and technology in training, learning to observe with purpose and become a student of the game, the role college plays in preparing players for life when college is over, and some less serious discussions like world series predictions. A theme throughout our discussion is relating high level concepts to high school players, making this episode a great listen for aspiring college players and their parents. Topics: Coaching, Coachability, Confidence, College Baseball, Studying the Game, Technology in Training, Intent, Off-Season, Recruiting --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keep-playing-baseball/support

In this episode Gerry sits down with TJ Ward. TJ played college baseball at Division 1 University of Hartford having a very successful playing career and leading Hartford to their first conference championship in school history. TJ is now one year removed from his college career and hopeful of getting signed by an affiliate of a Major League Baseball team. He currently balances his baseball playing career in the USPBL while also serving as the hitting coach for Division III Ramapo College in New Jersey.TJ discusses his college recruiting process, things all players should look for and why no player should ever look down on or shrug off a school no matter how small or unknown.In addition, he gives great insight on dealing with adversity and failure at the college level and the importance of finding a veteran player to learn from. Finally, Gerry and TJ get into what has made their training together effective, and finish off with a look at how TJ uses data and analytics both for his own swing and career and in setting lineups and working with college hitters as a hitting coach.All that and more on this episode!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

We interview Parker, Colorado native Connor Crane, who is currently playing Independent Professional Baseball in the Frontier League. We discuss Connor's baseball journey, and talk about some of the hot topics regarding hitting, and the approach to recruiting at the next level

John is joined by 'BaseballBrit' Joey Mellows to discuss his plans to attend 73 baseball games in 2018, and to jump head first into the world of 'Indy' baseball. He also interviews the General Manager of one of the biggest franchises in Independent Baseball - Brian Lyter of the Gary Southshore Railcats.John and Joey then preview and 'seed' the 16 teams for our upcoming 'UK Indy Affiliate' bracket. Who's your team

A third round pick of the Texas Rangers out of High School, Michael Schlact was destined for the Big Leagues. Unfortunately, things didn't turn the way out as he hoped. Seven years in the minors he received the news that no player ever wants to hear. He was being released. After bouncing around Independent Baseball for a few years he hung up his spikes for turfs, he was now a coach. This past season he was named manager of the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks in the American Association. His perspective of the game and how it shaped him as a person is very inspirational.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if I told you there is another route to the MLB if you don't get drafted. In this episode the manager for the Normal Cornbelters Billy Horn stops by to explain how Independent Baseball works, how to get signed, and why you should play as long as you can.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 26, the guys welcome Ben's brother TJ Gavlik on the podcast. Before the interview, the squad briefly provides analysis on the JR Smith soup incident and evaluates Chapul protein bars in their new segment, Shark Tank Product Reviews. After the product review, TJ talks about the recruiting process being from Hong Kong, differences between pro and college ball, and highlights of his career. The episode ends with a Fantasy BS segment debating the best desserts. 0:00-1:07 Starting Lineup 1:08-8:40 Shoutouts and Announcements (Spencer Jennings social media, Players Only (Westminster freshman year story), and Japan and Russia fun facts) 8:41-12:10 Quick NBA News (JR Smith soup incident) 12:11-23:36 Shark Tank Product Reviews (Chapul Protein Bars) TJ Gavlik Interview 23:37-26:00 Intro 26:01-30:17 Differences between college and pro ball 30:18-31:58 Steroids and quick Jose Canseco 31:59-42:28 Highlights of his career (Getting recruited to UNF and Athletic Sun Conference Player of the Week) 42:29-47:05 Best players he's faced (Chris Sale, Rex Brothers, and Daniel Murphy) 47:06-53:52 Funny Stories (Dusty Rhodes freaks out, TJ's beef with Schubert's bad takes, and Greg Maddux story) 53:53-1:09:32 Fantasy BS (Desserts)

Adam Ehlert, founder and president of the Kansas City T-Bones Baseball Club, joins host Kelly Scanlon to talk "independent" baseball. Adam and his family had owned and operated the team in Duluth Minnesota, as the Duluth-Superior Dukes for two years before bringing the club to Kansas City for opening day 2003. During the club's 14 years in Kansas, it has made six playoff appearances, won one championship (2008), and has been a pioneering success in promotions and family-friendly entertainment that have resulted in record-setting attendance.  The Kansas City T-Bones have been named the league’s Organization of the Year four times.   Learn more about the T-Bones’ place in the sports/entertainment spectrum in Kansas City, how the club builds its players and staff, and the business model that allows it to operate independently. Listen to the full lineup of Smart Companies podcasts in the archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAIA All-American and World Series Champion Zak Colby fills me in on his experience playing independent Japanese baseball and how others can go about doing the same. We dive into everything from the process for getting on with a club, how many independent clubs there are, the monster stadiums and decent size crowds, what pay can be expected, the insanely long pre-season, the list goes on. By the end of this interview one thing was clear, Japanese Independent baseball and their importing of foreign players is on the rise and this trends appears like it will continue.

In this episode I interview pro baseball player Kris Edwards, the 2012 import pitcher for the Attnang Athletic of Austria. Kris made the most of his European pro debut with the Athletics as he used the opportunity to travel Europe and play the game he loves. Kris’ background Kris played for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and then ran into some arm troubles and had to have Tommy John surgery. After recovering from Tommy John surgery Kris had three strong seasons with the University of St. Thomas and was part of their 2009 national championship team. He was ranked among the NCAA Division III earned-run average leaders in 2010. In the summer 2010 Kris played with the Green Bay Bullfrogs of the Northwoods League. He went on to sign with the St. Paul Saints of the American Association of Independent Baseball in the summer of 2011 before coming to Austria. In this episode you will hear about Kris’ experience on and off the field and how he was able to take his baseball career overseas.