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Episode 29 Season 2 is out with Nick Perez. During 2020, Nick was a Cincinnati Reds Baseball Ops Trainee. Nick played college baseball at Rutgers University and Haverford College while studying Economics. Nick talks about the benefits of attending both of these colleges and how they helped him to land the position of Baseball Ops Trainee. During 2019, Nick was an Affiliate Intern for the Chicago W...

Episode 28 Season 2 is out with Ben Fagan who is Co-Owner of DNB (Define New Boundaries). DNB is a clothing brand that represents people pursuing their dreams and what they love to do. They also produce a ton of video content of people that represent their brand. These people include a wide arrange of talents including athletics and cooking. DNB was created originally as a golf trick shot channel...

Episode 27 Season 2 is out with "Stretch Talk". What is exactly is "Stretch Talk"? If you have played high school or college sports you know that every day you stretch. Stretching can be one of the most routine things you will do on an everyday basis. After a couple weeks you become familiar on what you need to accomplish stretching wise and can do it in your sleep. During this time, you start to...

Episode 26 Season 2 is out with Christian Hook. Christian was the Analytics/Video Coordinator for Northern Kentucky University Baseball from 2016-2020. During 2020, Christian received an offer from the Detroit Tigers as an Analytics Apprentice but this position was cancelled due to COVID-19. Christian is also the son of Milwaukee Brewers MLB Pitching Coach Chris Hook. Christian talks about growing...

Episode 25 Season 2 is out with Patrick Dorrian. Pat is currently playing in the Baltimore Orioles Organization and in 2019 played for the Fredrick Keys (Advanced-A affiliate). Pat was drafted in 2014 out of high school in the 12th round of the MLB draft. Pat signed his contract with the Braves in 2014 but a couple weeks into his pro career he decided that he was not ready for his professional car...

Episode 24 Season 2 is out Rich Birfer. Rich is a Pitch Science Apprentice with the Texas Rangers. Rich attended Western University and received his Bachelors in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. After Western, Rich attended Brock University and received his Masters of Science in Kinesiology. Rich talks about how he become so passionate about baseball. He began writing for a sports blog and during...

Season 2 Episode 23 is out with Ty Duvall. Ty recently signed a UDFA with the Seattle Mariners Organization out of Vanderbilt University.  Ty is a catcher that was a part of the 2019 Vanderbilt National Championship Team and was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 25th round of the 2019 MLB draft. Ty decided to forgo the draft and finish his senior season at Vanderbilt. During his time at Van...

Season 2 Episode 22 is out with Houston Astros Rehab Coordinator Terrence "TK" Kennell. During the 2019 season, TK was a Strength and Conditioning coach for the Corpus Christi Hooks (Double A Affiliate of the Houston Astros). TK graduated from Arkansas State University with a bachelors in Exercise Science and went on to get his Masters in Applied Sport & Exercise Physiology from St. Mary's Univers...

Season 2 Episode 21 is out Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Ops Fellow Carl Gonzalez. What is a Baseball Ops Fellowship? The Fellowship position is designed to provide entry-level baseball executives with an opportunity to gain experience mainly in the International and Player Development departments.  Native-level Spanish fluency is ideal and a benefit for this position. Most of the job will include...

Season 2 Episode 20 is out with "Stretch Talk". What is exactly is "Stretch Talk"? If you have played high school or college sports you know that every day you stretch. Stretching can be one of the most routine things you will do on an everyday basis. After a couple weeks you become familiar on what you need to accomplish stretching wise and can do it in your sleep. During this time, you start to...

Episode 19 Season 2 is out with Nick Bennett. Nick is a pitcher that was drafted in the 6th round of the 2019 MLB Draft to the Milwaukee Brewers organization out of the University of Louisville. In 2019, he played for Rocky Mountain Vibes out of the Pioneer League at the Rookie ball level. He then continued to play in Wisconsin for the Timber Rattlers out of the Midwest League which is A full seas...

Season 2 Episode 18 is out with "Stretch Talk". What is exactly is "Stretch Talk"? If you have played  high school or college sports you know that everyday you stretch. Stretching can be one of the most routine things you will do on an everyday basis. After a couple weeks you become familiar on what you need to accomplish stretching wise and can do it in your sleep. During this time, you start to...

Episode 17 Season 2 is out with Justin Sherman of JustinTime Baseball. JustinTime baseball is an independent baseball/softball training and coaching business in Westchester, NY. JustinTime baseball specializes in youth baseball development to learn the fundamentals of baseball/softball while enjoying the love of game. They offer private lessons, group lessons, team practices, and birthday parties....

Season 2 Episode 16 is out with "Stretch Talk". What is exactly is "Stretch Talk"? If you have played  high school or college sports you know that everyday you stretch. Stretching can be one of the most routine things you will do on an everyday basis. After a couple weeks you become familiar on what you need to accomplish stretching wise and can do it in your sleep. During this time, you start to...

In Season 2 Episode 15 of BachTalk, I sat down with Marshall Rich. Marshall recently signed a contract with the Southern Illinois Miners which is a professional baseball organization that competes in the Frontier Baseball League. Marshall played college baseball at Miami Ohio University- Hamilton and University of Cumberlands in Kentucky. I have known Marshall for a long time and he is the definit...

In Season 2 Episode 14, I sat down with Reds Broadcaster/Analyst and Founder of Baseball Rules Academy Chris Welsh. Mr. Welsh played professional baseball from 1981- 1986. During his career he played for the San Diego Padres, Montreal Expos, Texas Rangers and the Cincinnati Reds. Mr. Welsh has been an Analyst with the Cincinnati Reds/Fox Sports Ohio for 28 years. During his time as a broadcaster h...

Season 2 Episode 11 is out with "Stretch Talk". What is exactly is "Stretch Talk"? If you have played  high school or college sports you know that everyday you stretch. Stretching can be one of the most routine things you will do on an everyday basis. After a couple weeks you become familiar on what you need to accomplish stretching wise and can do it in your sleep. During this time, you start to...

In Season 2 Episode 12 I sat down with Eli Steinfield. Eli is a Development Coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. This position is new to baseball and is becoming a very interesting role. The development coach is the middle man between the analysts and coaches within technology/on-field development. The Baltimore Orioles have adapted to the new age style of development but wants to keep the...

Season 2 Episode 11 is out with "Stretch Talk". What is exactly is "Stretch Talk"? If you have played  high school or college sports you know that everyday you stretch. Stretching can be one of the most routine things you will do on an everyday basis. After a couple weeks you become familiar on what you need to accomplish stretching wise and can do it in your sleep. During this time, you start to...

In Season 2 Episode 10 of BachTalk, I sat down with Jared Broughton who is a volunteer assistant at Clemson University. Clemson is one of the best college baseball programs in the country and are always in contention to win a national championship every year. Jared brings a strong knowledge towards the offensive mindset. Jared has mastered the implementation of an offense that includes a strong ro...

In Season 2 Episode 9 of BachTalk, I sat down with Garrett York who is a software developer at Driveline Baseball. Garrett helped implement DrivelineEDGE which is a software that uses Pitch Design data to a give visualization to coaches and players about the shape of their pitches flight. Garrett graduated from Earlham College in 2015 with a degree in computer science. After his college career, he...

In Season 2 Episode 8 of Bachtalk, I sat down with Patrick Jones who is a Minor League Hitting Coach for the Baltimore Orioles and the host of "Patrick Jones Baseball Podcast". Patrick has a huge presence on social media in the baseball world having over 19k followers on Instagram. His podcast consists of conversations with coaches and players from all levels of baseball. It is one of the best bas...

In Season 2 Episode 7 of BachTalk, I sat down with Professional Wrestler Eric Hotchkiss (aka Jason Page). I went to JUCO with Eric at Owens CC in Toledo, OH and played baseball with him. Eric has been traveling around the country performing as Jason Page. Eric explains what it takes to be successful within each match and why pro wrestling is so difficult. Pro Wrestling is a different sport because...

In Season 2 Episode 6 is out with a new segment called "Stretch Talk." What exactly is "Stretch Talk?" If you have played high school or college sports you know that everyday you stretch. Stretching can be one of the most routine things you will do on an everyday basis. After a couple weeks you become familiar on what you need to accomplish stretching wise and can do it in your sleep. During this...

In Season 2 Episode 5 of BachTalk, I sat down with Scott Stocker. Scott is currently the pitching coach for Moeller High School. Moeller is a well know school in the state of Ohio due their consist accolades in sports and in the classroom. Scott also coaches for the Midland Braves which is apart of the highly prestigious Midland Baseball Organization. This past offseason Scott has worked with pitc...