The Primal Baseball Podcast

In this episode of [Podcast Name], we dive into the importance of building a personal brand as a baseball player. Whether you’re in high school, college, or playing professionally, your personal brand is key to unlocking new opportunities—both during your career and after you retire. We break down 6 essential steps to start shaping your personal brand, including how to tell your story, define your...

In this episode of the Primal Baseball Podcast we’re diving into the mental side of baseball with a focus on learning to compete. It's not just about perfecting mechanics — it’s about developing the mental toughness to stay present, perform under pressure, and reach your goals. Whether you’re a player or coach, discover how to let go of mechanical obsession, set powerful objectives for the season,...

Where you are right now—your success, your failures, your progress—is the direct result of what you did (or didn’t do) over the last 6-12 months. The reps, the discipline, the habits—they all compound. If you’re not where you want to be, it’s because of past choices. If you want to dominate a year from now, it starts with what you do today . In this episode, we break down the power of delayed grat...

What really separates baseball players at each level? It’s not just talent—mindset, discipline, and how fast they adjust. In this episode, I break down the key differences between playing at different levels of baseball and how those same principles apply to any career. Whether you’re in baseball, business, or any competitive field, success comes down to handling pressure, making quick adjustments...

Waiting for the perfect moment? It doesn’t exist. Too many people waste time planning, overthinking, and waiting for the stars to align. The truth? The only way to improve is to start—messy, unprepared, and uncomfortable. In this episode, we break down why taking action beats waiting for the “right time” every single time. Whether it’s stepping up to the plate, launching a business, or chasing any...

We start a new monthly edition to the Primal Baseball Podcast. Giving a rundown of a book and research we have done over the past months that connects to our PRML BSBL Membership Subscription's focus of the month. This month, we dive into the mental side of baseball, discussing mentality and everything you need to create a winning mindset to get you through any challenge or obstacle you may face t...

After nearly a year, the Primal Baseball Podcast is back! In this episode, we dive into the incredible opportunities available in today’s world for learning and getting things done faster than ever before. We’ll also explore the powerful topic of fear—how to understand it, face it, and use it to fuel your growth both on and off the field. To wrap up, I’ll share an exciting shift in our focus: crea...

Current Detroit Tigers Reliever, Jason Foley joins us today.   Jason is a fellow Northeastern ballplayer who grew up in New York and played his college ball at Sacred Heart University.  Jordy and Jason talk about their unique experiences growing up in the Northeast and what it took to succeed in a region not known for baseball. Jason and Jordy do their best to describe the hardest p...

Dan Guttenplan interviews Jordy on the New England Baseball Journal Podcast to preview the Division I season as we approach just one week from the start.  Jordy and Dan discuss what it's like to play in New England and some of the advantages the Northeast schools have over more Southern states.  Jordy touches on his former teammates and does his best to give insight into what it's like t...

Primal Baseball Director of Strength and Conditioning joins the show in an introductory podcast. Elias has been working with professional and college athletes for over 5 years. As he specializes in baseball performance, his background includes all sports which helps him bring a broad perspective into training. In this episode we discuss the basics, his philosophy, how kids can get strong doing sim...

I finally have a guest back in the studio. Patrick Greenan, Pitching Coach at Salem State and Pitching Coordinator at 781 Evo joins the arena. Pat and I met in Vermont playing American Legion against each other and have kept in touch ever since. Pat brings a similar philosophy as Primal Baseball to the table.  in this episode, we talk about Pat's baseball journey, along with his recovery from...

Today, Matt Chamberlain, CEO of Diamond Hitting Development joins the show. We talk about his experiences in baseball and his transition to coaching. Matt played for the St. Louis Cardinal organization and has experience many other college baseball players dream of. Matt and I talk about our thoughts on nutrition as well as our thoughts on energy, conforming, and having to deal with nasty fans dur...

Today Ted Bezemer of Axio Training joins the podcast for an episode filled with a discussion of training, recovery, and pitching performance. Ted is a Strength Coach and Physical Therapist and shares his knowledge from working in the field for over 30 years. Ted discusses the ins and outs of strength and conditioning and why your training may not be translating to the field. We touch on pitching p...

In today's episode, I have former farm roommate and former Babson College teammate Henry Leake on the podcast. Henry is the current Director of Pitching Development at Boston College. He recently finished his collegiate career that covered 6 years, two divisions, and one summer playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Henry and I tackle the mindset shifts that come with changing from starters to r...

Mike Stein of the University of Iowa comes on today. Mike is the record holder for the Javelin throw and is only a Sophomore. He recently won gold at the U-20 Pan American Games and continues to improve and move forward in all aspects of life. Mike and I talk about mental performance, visualizations, and which energy we use on the field and in the weight room. We discuss how simple things can be t...

Northeastern University Center Fielder, Mike Sirota comes on the podcast to discuss his baseball journey and the next steps he plans to take in his career. Mike and I talk through the physical and mental approach he takes to playing the game, we talk about the mindset and processes he uses in order to excel, along with the techniques he uses to get himself out of a funk and insert confidence in hi...

Another thoughts of the day episode packed in between some new guests on the show. Today I give some thoughts from my experiences over the past couple of days and try to relate them to baseball and life. First, if we have a target, we have a better chance of getting there. If we don't know what we are aiming for, how are we supposed to hit it? As we identify a destination, we can correct the traje...

Tim from Marc Pro joins the podcast today to discuss optimizing baseball recovery. Tim and I chat about the benefits of Marc Pro, a small portable piece of advice to help jump-start your recovery and improve arm health in throwers and athletes all around the world. We touch on recovery from a Holistic side, including the benefits of heat and cold exposures, as well as sleep and nutrition, giving y...

Former roommate and Babson teammate of mine, Alex Reynolds joins the show. Alex graduated from Babson with his Master's in Business Analytics and has since started working as a Player Development coach with the Boston Red Sox. Alex has been working mainly with the pitchers and catchers of the Red Sox High-A Affiliate, the Greenville Drive, located in Greenville, South Carolina. We discuss a wide r...

Just like the weight room, you can use progressive overloading to level up in your life. Slowly get better at reading, working, learning etc. Slowly add difficulty and tasks/responsibilities into your life. You become stronger and can handle them little by little. When you look back at how far you've come we generally want to go back and savor the moments we desperately are trying to get out of. W...

Today's guest is Brent Pourciau, Founder of Top Velocity, a pitching development company with a unique approach to developing velocity and pitchers. Brent and I discuss various topics including controversial baseball training modalities, methods, pitching mechanics, and ensuring pitchers are getting individualized performance training. Pitching is not a one-size fits all category, just because a b...

Primal Baseball's Head of Performance Training comes on the podcast and discusses the off-season phase of training. Elias and I discuss the best ways to go about training to hit your goals in-season, as well as topics that include mobility, how to split your lifts up, and running poles. We keep it simple as always and give actions to give you an advantage in the weight room. We include simple choi...

In today's episode, I have Jordan Oseguera from ArmCare.com on the podcast to discuss Arm health, Throwing Phases, and Youth Baseball Tips and strategies. Jordan is currently the Director of Pitching and Performance at ArmCare.com, a company associated with crossover Symmetry bands. Jordan is a former Professional baseball player and has worked for the Los Angeles Angels for 6 years. Doing a numbe...

Today I have on Luke Dawson. Luke is the Integrated Throwing Coordinator at ATP in Stamford, CT. Luke played collegiate baseball at Bentley University and is now a professional baseball player. Luke continues to climb toward 100 MPH and brings his knowledge and love for the game to the podcast. We dive into what college coaches are looking for, and how to stand out against the crowd. Luke touches...

Griffin Witta joins the show, offering pitching and training advice for pitchers of all ages. Griffin has recently been working back from an injury and continues to train himself and others as he does so. We talk about life and the amazing benefits learning and thinking outside the box brings to players. Griffin touches on the mental side of the game and talks about external stressors that can pla...