Behind The Lineup

In this episode of Behind The Lineup , we are joined by Tyler Sullivan , the new Head Baseball Coach at Marietta College , one of the most historic and successful programs in Division III baseball. Coach Sullivan becomes just the 15th head coach in the 152-year history of Marietta Baseball and only the third person to lead the program since 1964. He steps into a program built on tradition, champio...

Travel baseball has officially gone off the rails. In this episode of Behind the Lineup , we dive into the wild world of 10U and 12U travel baseball: the miles families are driving, the money being spent, the private coaches, the personal trainers, the lessons, the tournaments, and the never-ending pressure to keep up. We talk about how youth baseball has become a full-blown business, and we call...

4,667 players were in the transfer portal as of June 15th. Coaches are filling roster spots faster and earlier than ever before — and if you don't have a plan, you are already behind. In this solo episode, Quinn McGrath breaks down the complete, step-by-step recruiting blueprint that every high school player and baseball parent needs right now. No fluff, no vague advice — just a clear, actionable...

What does it actually take to build one of the most dangerous offenses in college baseball — and then do it again at the next level? In this episode, Host Quinn McGrath sits down with University of Minnesota assistant coach Connor Gandossy — one of the most respected hitting coaches and recruiting minds in the college game today. Coach Gandossy takes us through his full journey — from his playing...

What does it take to build winners everywhere you go? In this episode, Quinn McGrath sits down with Gardner-Webb Head Baseball Coach Jim Chester — a coach who has spent over two decades turning struggling programs into contenders at every level of college baseball. Coach Chester takes us through his full journey — from his first days as an assistant at Seton Hill University in 2003, to his first h...

In this episode, we sit down with Troy Marrow , founder of The Infield Factory , a baseball training company focused on infield development, mental performance, and building complete athletes. Troy brings a unique background to the conversation, combining experience as a former high-level player, college coach, professional baseball staff member, and educator. As a player at North Carolina Central...

In this episode of Behind The Lineup , we are joined by Coach Mike McCarry , head baseball coach at Lackawanna College . Since taking over the Falcons in 2018, Coach McCarry has built one of the most consistent junior college baseball programs in the country. Under his leadership, Lackawanna has made four NJCAA Division II World Series appearances, won four Region 19 championships, captured four D...

In this episode of Behind The Lineup , we take a deep dive into the Boston Red Sox from the aftermath of the 2018 World Series championship through the firing of Alex Cora in 2026. What started as one of baseball’s most successful 21st-century franchises quickly turned into a period defined by confusion, contradiction, and organizational dysfunction. We begin with the warning signs after 2018: the...

On this episode, I sit down with Spencer Sundahl — a former college baseball player, current MLBPA-certified agent with SSM , and law student — for a conversation packed with insight for players, parents, and coaches trying to better understand today’s baseball landscape. A San Diego native, Spencer shares his path from playing college baseball at Cal State Los Angeles to building a career in play...

In this episode, I break down my Top 10 sports nostalgia moments, with a couple of honorable mentions thrown in for good measure. From Backyard Baseball and MLB 2K to Sunday Night Baseball, NHL on NBC, Lob City, Little League memories, and the old SportsCenter era, this list is a trip back through the teams, players, events, and sports culture that made growing up a fan so much fun. I also open wi...

In this episode, I sit down with Coach Zak Blair — former All-American player, professional baseball player, college coach, scout, and now the owner of B2 Baseball and B2 Fastpitch in Ohio. Zak’s journey through the game is one built on performance, resilience, and purpose. From growing up in Jefferson, Ohio, to earning Under Armour All-American honors in high school, he went on to compete at the...

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Carnes — educator, coach, and founder of Mental Training Plan — to explore how athletes can train their mindset with the same intentionality they train their bodies. Ben’s career began in education and coaching. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education from Indiana University and a master’s in Athletic Administration and Coaching from...

In this episode, we sit down with Coach Jarrod Britt , Head Baseball Coach at Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, an educator, and one of the most authentic voices in high school coaching today. With 17 years of classroom experience teaching Civic Literacy and AP Government, Coach Britt has dedicated his life to developing young people both on and off the field. Jarrod shares hi...

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Gilbertson , former All-ACC and All-Region pitcher at the University of Pittsburgh and one of the fastest-rising minds in college baseball player development. Matt’s journey through the game has taken him from junior college standout to ACC ace, from professional pitcher to developer of MLB talent, and now into a key coaching role at UNC Asheville . A Henders...

In this episode, we sit down with Marc Marizzaldi , one of the most accomplished leaders in college baseball and the architect behind Seton Hill University Baseball . When Marc took over the program in 2003, Seton Hill Baseball was starting from scratch—no tradition, no facilities, and no blueprint. More than two decades later, the Griffins have become a national powerhouse in NCAA Division II bas...

We’re back with a full solo episode this week, no interview, after a much-needed winter break. I kick things off by talking about the reset: time to rest, recharge, visit family, get organized, and officially upgrade the podcast setup with new gear. Let me know how the new mic sounds. From there, we dive into the main event: my Top 5 MLB players at every position from 2000–2025 , with honorable me...

In this episode, we sit down with Hadara Katarski to explore the silent battles college athletes face. The challenges that often go unseen but heavily impact performance, confidence, and well-being. Drawing from her firsthand work with athletes during the Fall 2025 semester, Hadara breaks down the three most common issues she observed: coach–athlete communication breakdowns, injury recovery strugg...

In this episode, we sit down with Trey Daly , General Manager of the Dirtbags and one of the most respected voices in player development across the Carolinas. A New Bern, North Carolina native, Trey has spent nearly two decades in the game as a coach, leader, and evaluator, helping shape one of the premier travel baseball organizations in the country. Trey takes us through his baseball journey, fr...

In this episode, we sit down with Shaine Carpenter , the newly appointed Head Baseball Coach of the Lake Erie College Storm, a Division II program in the GMAC. Representing a new wave of detail-oriented, relationship-driven coaches in college baseball, Shaine joins us to share his journey through the game, his coaching philosophy, and the vision he’s building at Lake Erie as he enters his first se...

Our first-ever guest is back! In this episode, we reconnect with Logan Scheider, founder of LS Mental Performance , former Washington & Jefferson College baseball player and Cal U Baseball coach, and one of the rising voices in the world of athlete mental training. Logan joins us to break down his recent work with Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper , including the approach, strategies,...

This week on Behind The Lineup , we’re recapping the end of fall ball across college baseball and breaking down why this reflection period is so crucial for players. From setting the tone for the spring to taking ownership of mistakes and exit meetings, we dive into what separates the productive from the unprepared. We also touch on MLB award season: Judge and Ohtani take MVP honors, Skubal and Sk...

This week’s guest is no stranger to the grind. Dr. Carmen Jansante PT, DPT, CSCS, EIM-1, founder of Undefeated Physical Therapy and Performance , joins the show to talk about his unique journey from college baseball player to Doctor of Physical Therapy, and how he’s changing the way athletes approach health, recovery, and performance. A former JUCO and NCAA Division III athlete, Dr. Jansante saw f...

In this episode of Behind the Lineup , we dive into a jam-packed week across the baseball world. First, we break down a dramatic World Series that lived up to the hype, but ended just shy of our Blue Jays in 7 prediction. From an 18-inning marathon to Trey Yesavage’s clutch Game 5 gem, and the brilliance of World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Who went 3-0 with a 1.02 ERA; we cover it all. Game 7...

In this episode, we break down one of the most iconic franchises in NFL history — the Pittsburgh Steelers — and examine how a refusal to evolve their identity has kept them from true contention for over a decade. We open with a look at the Steelers' proud legacy: six Super Bowl titles, only three head coaches in franchise history, and a long-standing identity built on defensive toughness and b...

This week’s episode dives into a historic move in the baseball world: Tony Vitello has officially accepted the job as the next manager of the San Francisco Giants — making him the first college head coach hired directly into an MLB managerial role without any prior big-league experience. We walk through the timeline, the reporting, the emotional weight of the decision, and what it means for both T...