Podcasts about baseball players

Send us a textChampionship teams aren't born—they're built through transformative moments. When Olentangy High School was run-ruled by their rivals midway through the 2025 season, head coach Ryan Lucas watched something remarkable happen. His players, on their own accord, gathered in the locker room for an honest conversation about identity and commitment. That player-led meeting sparked a stunning turnaround—16 wins in their next 17 games culminating in an Ohio Division I State Championship.What separates merely talented teams from champions? Lucas reveals it's the unsexy fundamentals most programs overlook. While teams obsess over hitting, Olentangy dedicated precious practice time to base running and mastering catching and throwing. The results spoke volumes: they committed just one error through the entire tournament while scoring 34 runs and allowing only 5. Beyond strategic decisions, Lucas shares his evolution from a hard-nosed authoritarian to a relationship-focused leader who recognizes each player's unique personality. "I don't think the kids have changed," he reflects, "society has changed, and you can't be stubborn."The championship journey contains powerful lessons for coaches at any level. Lucas details his practical approach to the unavoidable challenge of playing time conversations, the specific drills that built their balanced attack, and the emotional Father's Day moment when he embraced his 12-year-old son after the final out. Whether you're building a high school program or coaching at any level, this masterclass in culture-building demonstrates how adversity, properly channeled, becomes the foundation for ultimate success. The blueprint for champions isn't just found in talent—it's discovered in how a team responds when everything isn't going their way.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast Website - https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com

Sal is joined by MLB writer Rob Parker to discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame, the best players in Yankees and Mets history, and his stand-up career. Hosts: Cousin SalGuest: Rob ParkerProducer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (18 Jul 2025) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Relevant_Situation23, Toderix, WetTruckman, profusly, speculatrix, Slowloris81, dadvsspawn, AaronEspositoMusic, Slowloris81, berkleysquare, Odd_Ninja5801, Siciliano777, Kooky_Document_9075, , WetTruckman, Lawsonator85, Icy_Store_5908, machounicorn, Bowelboy, kaflarlalar, i-am-called-glitchy Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (18 Jul 2025) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Relevant_Situation23, Toderix, WetTruckman, profusly, speculatrix, Slowloris81, dadvsspawn, AaronEspositoMusic, Slowloris81, berkleysquare, Odd_Ninja5801, Siciliano777, Kooky_Document_9075, , WetTruckman, Lawsonator85, Icy_Store_5908, machounicorn, Bowelboy, kaflarlalar, i-am-called-glitchy Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two former baseball players create a bat rental service, serving thousands of customers across the country. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Send us a textWhat's destroying young pitchers' arms across America? The answer might be right there on the radar gun. In this eye-opening episode, Coach Ken Carpenter tackles the alarming rise in serious arm injuries among youth and high school pitchers. Drawing from conversations with experts like Dr. Tom House and his own 27 years of coaching experience, Ken explores how the relentless pursuit of velocity—"chasing 90"—combined with year-round pitching schedules and early sport specialization is creating an epidemic of torn UCLs and Tommy John surgeries in teenagers.Remember when kids threw footballs, rocks, and wiffle balls in the backyard? When baseball ended in summer, making way for football and basketball seasons? That natural athletic versatility created what Dr. House calls "neuroplasticity"—more neural pathways between brain and muscles that developed more complete, durable athletes. Today's young pitchers are missing that foundation, instead throwing max effort at showcases year-round without adequate rest or varied movement patterns.The statistics are sobering: over 50% of Tommy John surgeries now happen to teenagers. As Coach Carpenter's pitching coach once said, "there's only so many bullets available to a pitcher," and today's young athletes are using them up before college. This episode challenges coaches, parents and players to reconsider their priorities: developing pitchers who can locate, change speeds, and maintain durability rather than just lighting up radar guns. After all, what good is throwing 90 mph in high school if your arm breaks down at 19?Want to share your coaching perspective or story? Visit athlete1.net to request to be a guest on Baseball Coaches Unplugged and join the conversation about protecting young arms and the future of baseball.Join the Baseball Coaches Unplugged podcast where an experienced baseball coach delves into the world of high school and travel baseball, offering insights on high school baseball coaching, leadership skills, hitting skills, pitching strategy, defensive skills, and overall baseball strategy, while also covering high school and college baseball, recruiting tips, youth and travel baseball, and fostering a winning mentality and attitude in baseball players through strong baseball leadership and mentality.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast Website - https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com

The Wrap. More On The All Star Game. Are Major League Baseball players coming to the LA Olympics?

This Morning, Eagles Softball Club, we gather around for the Want Ads, we play a special edition of Pornstar or Baseball Player, and Former Bills Jeff Nixon joins us in studio! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Listen to past episodes on 97Rock. Follow the Show on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Southeastern 16 crew reacts to Sunday night's MLB Draft as it unfolds, including where big names like Kade Anderson, Liam Doyle, Wehiva Aloy and Ike Irish get picked, as well as tracking current high school players committed to SEC teams. GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ SANDERS MOVING Efficient, hassle-free moving: https://www.tedrsandersmoving.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes former Professional Baseball Player, Nonprofit Leader, Attorney, and Nationally Recognized Advocate for Ethical Non-Monogamy, Leon Feingold.Leon has gained widespread attention for his TEDxBushwick talk on polyamory, where he shared his personal journey and challenged societal norms around love, intimacy, and relationship structures. His talk has inspired thousands to explore polyamory with greater compassion, honesty, and emotional intelligence.Leon is the co-founder of polyamory support group Open Love NY and House of Good Deeds, a nonprofit dedicated to Altruism through mutual aid, sustainability, and community empowerment. His work recently earned him the title of New Yorker of the Week by NY1 for using love and generosity to build a kinder world.Currently, Leon is writing a book that blends philosophy, personal narrative, and practical guidance on polyamory, compersion, and inclusive relationship ethics. The book is slated for release in Valentine's Day 2026 and will offer a fresh perspective on how love can be both expansive and deeply intentional.Whether he's rescuing food for shelters in his brightly painted Good Deeds Bus or speaking on nationalplatforms about emotional transparency, Leon brings heart, intellect, and humor to every conversation. Tune in and share all of your questions and comments about power of love on our YouTube livestream or on our Facebook page.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Steven Tolleson, retired Major League Baseball Player.  He talks with Scott about his career in baseball and his faith in Jesus Christ.  

Lunch Table Talk #1: Mount Rushmore of Baseball players, Teaching advice, Diddy Trial, Politics by I Can't Deal With This Podcast

Santi reveals the truth about Dominican men??

Summer is the heart of the baseball season. But recently the country's oldest professional sport has been going through some changes. It's not just the moves to speed up the pace of play. These days, along with training in the weight room or the bullpen, players are also spending time with their team's sports psychologist. KQED's health correspondent April Dembosky goes behind the scenes at the San Francisco Giants' ballpark to understand how the team keeps an athlete's mind in shape, both on and off the field. And we explore the history of the bacon-wrapped hot dog. Vendors selling the popular street food can be seen outside of most major gathering spots, from baseball games and concerts to tourist attractions like Pier 39. Bay Curious listener Olivia Godfrey wanted to find out the history of these food carts. But as KQED's Azul Dahlstrom-Eckman found out…it's complicated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's Episode Is My Podcast Series BrandonJaneauShow:I Bleed Sports And On This Episode I'm Doing Another Top 10 List Of The 90s This Time My Top 10 Baseball Players Of The 90s

The guys talked about Luis Ortiz and the baseball investigation surrounding him. Plus, they discussed some celebrity sports gossip in Thirty Mile Zone.

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Send us a textWhat does it take to build a championship high school baseball program without flame-throwing pitchers or Division I talent? Wisconsin Hall of Fame coach Jeff Ryan pulls back the curtain on his old-school approach that's produced 438 wins and a state championship at small-school Prescott High.Ryan's journey from milking cows on a hobby farm to becoming one of Wisconsin's most respected baseball minds reveals how traditional values translate to modern success. "Consistency, fairness, discipline, and professionalism," he shares, form the bedrock of his coaching philosophy. His 2012 state championship team epitomized these principles, displaying what he calls "quiet intensity"—a focused, unflappable demeanor that carried them to a 26-2 record despite not having a single pitcher who threw harder than 78 mph.What truly sets Ryan's program apart is his meticulous attention to fundamentals. His teams spend 30 minutes every practice on scripted situations, mastering pickoff plays, controlling the running game, and executing defensive fundamentals that "steal outs" in crucial moments. Ryan's approach to middle infield defense—eschewing the common "alligator funnel" technique for a more precise method—exemplifies his willingness to embrace proven techniques over trendy methods.Perhaps most remarkable is Ryan's candor about coaching's challenges. He considers making out the lineup card his most difficult task, understanding that his decisions affect not just players but entire families. His solution for surviving 27 years as a head coach? Setting clear boundaries with parents while maintaining unwavering consistency in how he treats every player, from stars to bench players.Ready to transform your coaching approach? Discover why Jeff Ryan believes "baseball doesn't teach us how to win; it teaches us how to lose," and how this philosophy creates not just better players, but better people. Subscribe now to gain insights from one of high school baseball's most thoughtful practitioners.Emphasizes four pillars of success: consistency, fairness, discipline, and professionalism• Believes making out the lineup card is the most challenging aspect of coaching• Credits his 2012 championship team's "quiet intensity" as key to their success• Explains how small-school programs can compete through fundamentals rather than pure talent• Advocates for 30 minutes of situational practice during each session• Shares techniques for controlling the running game and "stealing outs" through pickoff plays• Discusses the challenges of coaching longevity and managing parent relationships• Focuses on infield defense, particularly middle infield play and bunting fundamentals• Views baseball as teaching players how to lose with dignity more than how to win• Maintains clear boundaries with parents to survive 27 years as head coachSupport the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast Website - https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com

Send us a textOn this episode we have 40 year old college baseball player Aaron Rouselle....Aaron comes on the show to talk about his incredible journey, playing college basketball, battling cancer, joining a juco at 40, type of player, the mental part of the gameThank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

In this episode, Eric highlights traits he sees in players who aren't just successful on-field over the long haul, but also durable in the process.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

For over 20 years, Dick Perez was the official artist of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, painting the game's history and every Hall of Fame ballplayer—a project he continues into his 80s. Marq Evans (Claydream, The Glamour & The Squalor) directed The Diamond King, a documentary that tells the fascinating story of Perez, the “Picasso of Baseball,” whose portraits transformed the commemoration of America's most iconic pastime.In this episode, Evans talks with Washington State Magazine editor Larry Clark about Perez's life, making the documentary, baseball, and art.Find out moreThe Diamond King official websiteTrailer for The Diamond KingDick Perez's website“Collecting the Diamond Kings” (Summer 2025, Washington State Magazine)Support the show______________________________________________________________________________Want more great WSU stories? Follow Washington State Magazine: LinkedIn @Washington-State-Magazine Bluesky @wastatemagazine.bsky.social X (formerly Twitter) @wsmagazine Facebook @WashingtonStateMagazine Instagram @WashingtonStateMagazine YouTube @WashingtonStateMagazine Email newsletter How do you like the magazine podcast? What WSU stories do you want to hear? Let us know. Give to the magazine

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Gu & Nick Friar draft fake baseball players from movies, TV shows & video games!Who drafted the best team?  Were there any reaches?  Are we dumb?Join the conversation on social media - @MACandGUpodcast

Responding to viewers comments  Astros voice Todd Kalas gives us his opinion on Framber Valdez Predictions on tonight's Astro game tonight NBA Finals Tyrese Halliburton winning shot Mike Breen should've said "BANG"

6pm: Guest: Jon Scholes – President & CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association talks the future of the city and Seattle's plans for the World Cup // How former MLB player Travis Snider is impacting youth sports // WA Baseball player learning to play the saxophone

Episode 578: Adam Banks talks about the following topics in this episode:1. On This Day in History (May 29th)2. Ten Walk Up Songs Adam Would Choose if He was a Baseball Player 3. The Most Reconcilable Sounds From the 1980's4. Todd and Julie Chrisley Pardoned and Released from Prison by President Trump5. Today's National Holiday-National Alligator Day Follow OFF THE CUFF WITH ADAM BANKS:FB: @offthecuffwithadambanksIG:@offthecuffwithadambanksTwitter:@theadambanksIG:@theadambanksSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube!**and all other major podcasting platforms**http://linktr.ee/offthecuffwithadambanks

Send us a textThe journey to a state baseball championship begins with preparation long before the tournament starts. Coach Al Zeiher of Saline High School in Michigan joins us to share his championship philosophy as his team readies for the playoff gauntlet.We dive deep into Michigan's fascinating tournament format where matchups are determined by a random draw—athletic directors literally pulling popsicle sticks from a hat—with no seeding system whatsoever. This creates scenarios where top-ranked teams might face each other in the first round, making mental preparation and competitive mindset crucial from game one.Coach Zeiher reveals what truly separates championship teams when raw talent is removed from the equation. "Tough culture. Guys that can handle pressure. They stick together as a team," he explains. The conversation explores how creating player-led teams with strong senior leadership builds programs capable of performing under pressure when everything is on the line.Perhaps most compelling is Zeiher's perspective on failure. "Hate losing or love winning?" When asked this question, his answer reveals volumes about his coaching philosophy: "Hate losing... because losing forces you to grow." He describes how sometimes winning can mask problems while losses demand honest assessment and improvement—a mindset that has helped build his successful program.Whether you're a coach preparing for your own tournament run or a baseball enthusiast interested in championship mentality, this episode delivers practical insights on developing competitive players who execute when it matters most. Join us for a masterclass in tournament preparation, team culture, and the little things that lead to championship success.Join the Baseball Coaches Unplugged podcast where an experienced baseball coach delves into the world of high school and travel baseball, offering insights on high school baseball coaching, leadership skills, hitting skills, pitching strategy, defensive skills, and overall baseball strategy, while also covering high school and college baseball, recruiting tips, youth and travel baseball, and fostering a winning mentality and attitude in baseball players through strong baseball leadership and mentality.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com

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The guys compare Bret Bielema's contract with the Top 10 highest paid coaches in college football. Plus, Lon and Kurtis give Pipes advice on T-Ball. And which MLB player did Tawny Kitaen (from the Whitesnake video) beat up back in the day?

A baseball player tries to call Blackie before a game, and is then murdered in the middle of the game.Original Air Date: April 16, 1946Originating from New YorkStarring: Richard Kollman as Boston BlackieSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Send us a textThe college baseball landscape has fundamentally changed, and today we're pulling back the curtain on the recruiting reality that coaches and players are facing nationwide. At the heart of this transformation is a critical choice: developing high school talent or tapping into the transfer portal for seasoned players.When Oregon State's head coach Mitch Cannon candidly admits, "With a roster of 34, you don't have room to keep a whole bunch of guys around to develop," he's voicing what many coaches are thinking but few are saying aloud. The transfer portal has become the fast track to filling roster gaps with battle-tested talent. Need a lefty bat with gap power? There are 20 available right now. Lost your Friday night starter? A fifth-year senior might be ready to step in this weekend. For programs under pressure to win conference titles and make postseason runs, these immediate solutions are increasingly hard to resist.Meanwhile, high school players find themselves competing not just against other teenagers but against grown men with years of college experience. This isn't just changing recruiting—it's transforming the developmental foundation of college baseball. The space for late bloomers is shrinking, replaced by a more transactional environment that values immediate contribution over potential. For players, parents, and coaches navigating this new reality, understanding these dynamics isn't optional—it's essential. Whether you're a young player with college aspirations or a coach rebuilding your roster, this episode provides crucial insights into baseball's recruiting revolution. Subscribe, share with someone who needs this perspective, and join us next Wednesday for another deep dive into the game we love.Join the Baseball Coaches Unplugged podcast where an experienced baseball coach delves into the world of high school and travel baseball, offering insights on high school baseball coaching, leadership skills, hitting skills, pitching strategy, defensive skills, and overall baseball strategy, while also covering high school and college baseball, recruiting tips, youth and travel baseball, and fostering a winning mentality and attitude in baseball players through strong baseball leadership and mentality.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com

Baseball player COLLAPSES! DIES on the field from CARDIAC ARREST! What happens next will SHOCK YOU!

In the new book “Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America,” Washington University professor Gerald Early traces the powerful impact of Black Americans on the game from the post-Civil War era to today. Written in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the book highlights pivotal figures, defining moments, and the lasting influence of Black players.

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About 1/4 way into the Major League Baseball season, and you may not be a pro, but experts say you can train like one! We talk on this shorter episode about strengthening your core, flexibility, and faith when times get tough - when you're up to bat in life. Baseball movies teach us lessons. So does discipline when it comes to the principles of fitness and faith. One specific workout called the "hurling exercise" can help with the core aka foundation of your muscles. How about yoga? And the benefits of eating healthier? The sport is sometimes compared to a religion. Baseball's lessons include the power of teamwork and getting grace from God when we're facing those curveball, fastballs in critical moments of our lives. He can work miracles, coming up to bat for us. Thanks for listening to the #RunTheRace podcast, which I hope you'll subscribe to! Share it with your friends. Also, write a quick review about it, on Apple podcasts. For more info and listen to any previous episodes, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.

Jamar Hill is a coach now, but before that, he was a pro baseball player in the Mets organization. He grew up in Anchorage, where playing baseball wasn't always easy: limited facilities, long winters and not much opportunity to play year-round. He says that in Alaska, you get about a quarter of the playing time compared to other places. But in a way, that made him love the game even more. As a kid, he followed the Alaska Baseball League, one of the best summer leagues in the country. It brought in top talent every year — future first-round draft picks — and watching those games gave him an early sense of how the baseball world worked. By the time he was 16, most of the teams he played on included at least one future Major League player. And by the end of high school, he was drafted by the Mets. He became one of their top power prospects — a lefty bat who hit right-handed pitching especially well. He went on to hit over 100 professional home runs. But beyond the stats, it was his early exposure to high-level talent, and his ability to adapt, that shaped his perspective. That perspective is still with him today — as a coach, a mentor and someone who's all about creating opportunities for the next generation. Today, Jamar is focused on giving back to the community that raised him. As a youth coach and founder of RBI Alaska, he's spent the last 10 years helping young athletes grow — as players and as people. He's currently leading the development of the Mountain View Field House, a year-round indoor training facility that will give local kids access to the kind of resources he didn't have growing up. For him, coaching isn't just about skill development, it's about building character, creating opportunity and showing kids that their environment doesn't have to limit their ambition. He mentors with intention, using his own experiences in professional baseball to help young players navigate the mental, emotional and physical sides of the game. Through that work, he's helping shape confident, resilient athletes who are prepared for whatever comes next, on the field or off.