Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast

To keep up with the demands of the summer season, today, we’re going to review 5 “do’s and don’ts” to help with recovery, while maintaining their strength and mobility throughout the season. Topics Include: Managing the Controlled Fall Strength vs Mobility 5 big players to keep track of this summer Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced c...

I’m flying solo today to answer questions about the balance between playing summer ball and becoming more efficient for next season. Topics include: Who should play summer ball Is your toolkit complete RPP Elite College Summer Program Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guess...

Today we’re discussing pitching mechanics in the youth baseball population with RPP Director of Pitching Scott Shuman. Topics Include: 4 big issues in youth Pitching mechanics Problem with adjusting mechanics when pitch selection changes Lessons learned as a son of a high school Hall of Fame Coach  Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced c...

Today we’re sitting down with our new Director of Pitching, Scott Shuman, to discuss this year’s Elite College Summer Program. Topics include: His climb to 100 mph and what it takes The importance of workload management What to expect this summer We’re excited to welcome Scott Shuman to the RPP Baseball family as our full-time Director of Pitching. Draft from Auburn University by the Tampa Bay Ray...

Most of our athletes who undergo Tommy John surgery end up throwing harder than prior to being Injured. Today, I’ll discuss not only why, but some of the key parameters in a good TJ Rehab Program. Topics Include: Main causes of TJ When to start a full body strength program (and “how”) Working in conjunction with your PT and Ortho Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and dat...

Today I’m addressing one of the biggest issues we see day in and day out as the season goes on and that is scapular instability. Topics Include: What is Scapular Instability What Causes Scapular Instability Some Training Methods to Help Prevent / Improve it Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP B...

Today we’re sitting down with DPT Melanie Eskin of Paramus Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Today’s topic is maintaining health and maximizing performance during the season. Most common in-season injuries and how to address them Maintaining and / or improving IR in-season Maintaining shoulder, hip & T-spine mobility Manual therapy after outings, yes / no? Ready to take your game to the next level?...

Today I'm flying solo to discuss better training and recovery through improved breathing patterns. Topics Include: Why proper breathing is crucial to performance and recovery Understanding what type of breather you are Corrective protocols Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes...

Today we’re sitting down with Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Associate Head Coach Seth Thibodeaux. While I was speaking at the Baseball Ontario Summit, I had the opportunity to hear Seth speak and knew he would be a great guest. Topics Include: Changes in the 1st year college athlete over the past 5-10 years Methods for taking on a leadership role as both player and coach How to keep the culture thriving...

Today I had a great time sitting down with Minnesota Twins AAA Pitching Coach Ryan Ricci. Topics Include: Key gems to consider when moving up the coaching ranks Creating a “winning environment” Getting through “sticking points” on the mound Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the...

Today we’re sitting down with Chicago White Sox Pitching Coach Rob Hardy. Rob brings with him a huge background in data analytics and college recruiting. Topics Include: Setting up boundaries in a new environment What’s next in pitching development Being present on the mound Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge...

Today, we’re sitting down with RPP Pitching Coach Scott Shuman, as he shares his experiences pitching at both Auburn and years in pro ball, as well as his views on coaching young pitchers here at RPP. Topics Include: Getting the most out of a new athlete from day 1 When to work mechanics and when to work arsenal Difference in approach when coaching 13-16 and 17+ Ready to take your game to the next...

After a great weekend speaking at the Baseball Ontario Summit, it became very clear that information on arm care is still at the top of most coaches priority list. As a result we’ll take a deep dive into the topic. These Include: Improving Scap stability Firing time of the cuff Strengthening the traps and serratus Much, much more… Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and da...

Today we’re sitting down with mental performance coach Mike Huber to discuss the modern challenges, both internal and external, facing youth athletes today. Topics Include: Competition with phone / social media time Growing up during Covid 19 When is it internal? When is it external? Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cut...

Today, we’re sitting down with DPT Andrew Liu to discuss some causes as well as some great ways to keep a young athlete’s shoulder healthy year-round.  Topics Include: Shoulder Stability Cuff Strength Overuse Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player develop...

Happy New Year Everyone! Today, I’m going to review some of the hottest topics of 2025 coming in to RPP this year. Topics Include: Increasing Speed and Power  Finding a great baseball college recruiter Passive vs Active Mobility And more... Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the...

Happy Holidays! It’s that time of year again when we present the Top 5 listened to podcasts of 2025. Top 5 Titles:  Using VALD Force Plate Metrics to Improve the Lead Leg The Road to Throwing Harder Fueling Up for Success with Nick Valenti Lower Half Pitching Mechanics… The Drive, Rotation and Lead Leg Block Coastal's Matt Williams on the Road to Omaha and the RPP College Assessment Ready to...

Using active recovery or Fillers in training programs can be the un-sung hero to an athlete’s progress through the off-season. Today, I’ll explain 5 great reasons why and how to implement them. Topics Include how active recovery helps: Improve strength Expedite losses in bodyfat Promote faster recovery from injury Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approac...

On today’s podcast, I’m answering several questions that have come in from coaches on how we use force plate testing to improve performance. Today’s topic… The Front Leg. Topics Include: Understanding the 3 phases of a great, explosive lead leg Metrics to look for Some training we can focus on to improve outcomes Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach...

Today we're with Andrew Pezzutto, RPP Director of Hitting and Director of Player Development at RPP Revolution Travel Baseball. Today's topic is 5 things young athletes struggle with at the plate. Topics Include: Timing Pre-game routines Identifying the Strike Zone  Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edg...

Nothing happens in isolation and throwing hgarder is no different. In today’s podcast, I’ll discuss the various methods we use to get our guys to a higher velocity ceiling. Topics Include: The 5 big players in training and producing a higher velocity ceiling Understanding the “Timeline” Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and...

Today I’m answering quite a few questions as to how we incorporate strength training into RPP Revolution, our travel baseball program Topics Include: Why is year-round training not an option? Frequency... How many days is sufficient? What should a thorough S&C program contain Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting...

Today, we’re with RPP Director of Recruiting Sam Sharf to talk about how powerful metrics from our assessment has helped raise the bar and given him more ammo in the recruiting process. Topics Include: How has the RPP assessment helps him be a better recruiter How he uses it to track an athletes progress Which test he values the most Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and...

Today, we’re going to finish this 2-part series on lower half pitching mechanics  by reviewing  the Drive, Rotation and the Lead Leg Block phases in the delivery. Topics Include: What is the drive / rotation phase Identifying a good lead leg block Why they’re important How to make them more efficient Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced...

Today we’re going to talk about the “Drift” and the "Load”, when coming down the mound. This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast on lower half mechanics. Topics Include: What are drifting and loading How do we analyze on video Why they’re important How to make them more efficient Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cuttin...