The 9-Hole

I'm joined today by two young men who are both committed to go play baseball at the Division 1 level. Matthew VanOstenbridge (PSU, Left Handed Pitcher) Tyler Huzzy (NJIT, Catcher) The amount of High School players that go on to play D1 baseball are minuscule, and the game is constantly changing year after year. So I wanted to ask them HOW they got seen, what worked for them - and how the next gene...

JUSTIN STEELE - MLB All-Star & Cubs Starting Pitcher 2023: First All-Star Appearance & 5th place finish in NL Cy Young 30 starts: 16-5 with a 3.06 ERA // 176 K's vs. 36 BB's in 173.1 innings 3 seasons w/Cubs: 3.30 ERA in 349.1 innings pitched (24-16 record) His journey Advice to the next generation of baseball players What his routine looks like and how he gets away from baseball If he cou...

CARSON VITALE - Mariners Major League Field Coordinator Entering his 5th year in the position Mariners Minor League Field Coordinator (2 yrs) Dodgers International Field Coordinator (2 yrs) Manager of the DSL Angels (2 yrs) Hitting Coach for Orem Owls & AZL Angels (2 yrs) Professional Player in the Rangers Org (2 yrs) 3 Different Schools in College His Unconventional / International Grind in G...

BRET BOONE - 14 Year MLB Veteran 3-time All Star 4-time Gold Glover 2-time Silver Slugger Hitting Approach MASTERCLASS How the Best Hitters SET UP Pitchers Advice to those who are next Awesome conversation with one of the best to do it. 1775 hits, 252 HR's & 1021 RBI's over the course of 14 seasons. Please listen to how he talks about hitting. It's the GAME within the GAME!!! And don't forget...

David & Ian hit on: The KC Royals making Bobby Witt Jr. the FACE of the franchise Jose Altuve's new deal & being an Astro for LIFE Kershaw coming BACK to the star-studded Dodgers The Oakland A's are a turtle without a shell

DONNIE WALTON - Entering his 3rd season in the Giants system Parts of 4 Seasons in MLB with the Mariners & Giants Drafted in the 5th round out of OK-State (2016) | MLB Debut in 2019 Career: .282 AVG | .371 OBP | .420 SLG | .791 OPS (247 BB to 313 K) Career: .962 Fielding % in 2,300 innings at SS Career: .979 Fielding % in 1,900 innings at 2B

TREVOR HOFFMAN - MLB Hall of Fame Closer (2018) 18 Year MLB Career (15 w/Padres) 1st Player to reach 500 & 600 save milestones All-Time saves leader from 2006-2011 11th Rd. Draft Pick as a Shortstop (U of Arizona) His Journey from College Shortstop to HOF Closer Playing the Game the RIGHT WAY | Being a Professional Getting Seen | Getting to the NEXT Level | Standing Out SHOUTOUT to our Sponsor...

COREY MUSCARA - Pitching Coach for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons - D1 Baseball's Assistant Coach of the Year (2023) - Entering his 3rd season with the #1 team in the NATION In 2023, his pitching staff led the NATION in: Lowest ERA | Lowest WHIP | Lowest hits per 9 | Strikeout-to-walk ratio | Strikeouts-per-9 - The Secrets Behind his Staff's Pitching DOMINANCE - Tracking Competitiveness & Stati...

Josh Shiffman (js9innings on IG & social media) & Ian talk about: Meet the man, the myth, the legend behind the 750,000+ follower Instagram account - you may know him as a baseball account that provides breaking news and top stories from around the league - but tonight, he's getting spicy & personal. Hear about his story, his love for baseball - and who he's got for his 2024 picks. How...

Zach Vincej was drafted by the Reds in the 37th round, and AGAINST ALL ODDS, played for 2 teams & has coached in the Big Leagues. Check out Zach's story to be inspired and hear about his obstacles he overcame. ZACH VINECJ - Manager for the Modesto Nuts (A Ball / California League) Won the Cal League championship in his first season as manager (2023) Played in the Major Leagues w/Reds & Mar...

ELLIOTT AVENT - Head Coach for the NC State Wolfpack - Entering his 28th season as Head Coach for the Wolfpack - 35 Year Head-Coaching Career - 1,222 wins overall - Has led NC-State to the NCAA Tournament last 20 out of 27 seasons - 127 Players Drafted under his guidance - Won a gold medal w/Team USA National Collegiate Team in 2004 - The KEY to his Longevity as a Coach - The Most Talented Players...