Behind the Seams

We are approaching the New Year and have your last Behind the Seams interview of 2023! Jared and PJ are joined by pitcher Justin Anderson who just recently signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox. Justin made his major league debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2018 and has faced lots of adversity having to overcome numerous injuries. We talk about his journey through professional b...

Jared is joined by Tyson Shushkewich (@Tyson_MLB) Just Baseball Media and The Canadian Baseball Network as they sit down with Texas Rangers pitching prospect Mitchell Bratt. They discuss Bratt's experience with Team Canada in the recent WBC, winning an Arizona Fall League championship, leaving Canada for his senior year of high school to get recruited, and more! Take your mental game to the next l...

The MLB offseason has begun. Jared and PJ discuss some of the recent offseason moves of note including the Kyle Wright trade, Mike Shildt being named manager of the San Diego Padres, the Cardinals signing three pitchers including Sonny Gray and more! Jared and PJ also break down PJ's only hit in the big leagues off of Homer Bailey who threw two no-hitters in the MLB! Then they are joined by former...

Every players has a unique journey to professional baseball. Ryan Chasse is no different. Ryan joins Jared Perkins of Behind the Seams and Tyson Shushkewich of Just Baseball Media and Blue Jays Nation as they discuss his journey to professional baseball, experience at Campbell, overcoming injuries and the recovery process, and more! Take your mental game to the next level! Train the MIND with Majo...

When Will Klein started his professional baseball career, he found himself dominating all levels and the thrill of winning a High-A championship. Then he ended up facing some adversity with injuries and confidence on the mound. Will joins Jared on Behind the Seams Prospects Corner as they discuss how he shifted his mindset to overcome that adversity, regain his confidence, and pitch himself all th...

In our first episode of Behind the Seams with our new co-host P.J. Conlon, we are joined by 12-year-major league reliever Brandon Kintzler! We sit down with Brandon as he discusses some of his greatest memories from his playing career, the mentality that helped him succeed in the closer's role, how he transitioned to a life after baseball, the relationships he built within the game, and the podcas...

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Hayden Juenger made a quick ascend to Triple-A after his first two years in professional baseball. He ran into some ups and downs in the 2023 season, but that hasn’t stopped him from continuing to find ways to get better. Jared sits down with Hayden as they touch on how he has trained the mental side of his game, how he uses failure as an opportunity to learn an...

After an incredible run with Wake Forest in the College World Series, Brock Wilken has started his journey in professional baseball. The Milwaukee Brewers 2023 first rounder Brock Wilken has some of the most absurd pop from the right of the plate. Brock joins Jared on Behind the Seams as they discuss his recruiting experience, time at Wake Forest and the incredible relationships he developed, chal...

PJ Conlon became the first Irish-born Major League Baseball player since 1945 to make his major league debut. Conlon’s journey to the show wasn’t always easy. Conlon faced a ton of adversity, including being DFA’d twice in about one week. He joins Jared on Behind the Seams as they discuss making his major league debut, the importance role his Irish heritage played in his career and life, what led...

Being a knuckleballer in pro baseball puts you in an exclusive club. Minnesota Twins top pitching prospect Cory Lewis joins Behind the Seams to discuss how he started throwing the knuckleball, working with knuckleball legends, getting his own character in MLB The Show, and much more! Before the interview, Dave Funnell (@sportz_nutt51) of Prospects1500, PitcherList, and Fantrax joins the show to go...

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Antonino Menendez truly broke out in his first season of pro ball. The right hander pitched across three levels and dominated hitters. Menendez joins Jared to discuss overcoming the injuries he dealt with, finding success quickly, and his experience pitching in the Arizona Fall League. He's got an incredible mindset about life and the game you won't want to miss! T...

Eric Yardley made his major league debut in 2019 with the Milwaukee Brewers. The side-armer had two years of success, including the COVID season in 2020. Yardley ran into some struggles in 2021 and has been trying to make his way back to the big leagues since. Jared since down with Eric as they discuss his unique journey through professional baseball, how he’s overcome adversity, and what keeps hi...

Erik Stock was a standout bat at UCONN helping the team get to a NCAA Super Regional in 2022. When the season came to a close, Stock found himself not hearing his name called on draft day and no undrafted free agent offers. Stock took his future into his own hands and wound up contacting over 1,000 front office personal trying to find himself a chance to play at the next level. His hard work paid...

The Kansas City Royals farm system isn’t what it used to be, but is still loaded with talent. Preston Farr (@royalsminors) joins Jared on Behind the Seams Prospects Corner to discuss the state of the Royals farm system, the much improved development on the pitching side, the 2021 through 2023 MLB draft for the Royals, whether we should worry about Gavin Cross or not, and much more!  Jared is then...

Mark Appel's journey through baseball wasn't always an easy one. The right hander was draft 1st overall in the 2013 MLB Draft, but his career was full of twists and turns. Appel joins Caleb as they walk through his journey from Stanford to the Pros. He goes in depth on how his career shifted his mindset, how he found his identity and joy within the game, and the moments he had to overcome adversit...

Content warning: This episode references suicide and self-harm A Maryland native, Maxwell Costes got to live out his dream as he signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles in 2022. In his first year he’s already made his way to Double-A Bowie. The journey to professional baseball wasn’t always easy for the University of Maryland superstar. Costes joins Jared as they have re...

Houston Astros catching prospect Luke Berryhill (@verychill_bhill) has always been known for his big time raw power and ability to call a good game. But Berryhill has another secret talent... Country music singer. Berryhill joins Jared to talk about his journey through professional baseball, finding passions away from the game that help him stay grounded, and singing and writing country music on t...

Ryan Lavarnway was a journeyman during his major league career. The catcher had stops in Boston, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Oakland, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Miami. Lavarnway also played an integral role on Team Israel in many World Baseball Classic’s. Lavarnway joins Behind the Seams as we sit down to discuss his path to Yale through the Red Sox organization to ultimately becoming a journe...

Milwaukee Brewers right handed pitcher Cameron Wagoner hit the ground running in his first season of professional baseball. The 2022 11th rounder out of Eastern Michigan found a ton of success on the mound early. Cameron joins Jared to discuss his first season in professional baseball, his experience playing baseball over in Australia, how he stays grounded through long seasons and much more! Twit...

Prospects Corner is joined by David Gasper (@dgasper24) of Reviewing the Brew and Prospects1500 to break down the Milwaukee Brewers Farm System. Following that, Milwaukee Brewers 2023 1st Rounder Eric Brown, Jr. (@ebj42) joins the show! After not having any offers going into his senior year of high school, Eric Brown, Jr. burst onto the scene and secured himself an offer from Coastal Carolina. Reg...

This year Lorenzo Cain signed a one-day ceremonial contract to retire with the Kansas City Royals. Cain had an incredible career that included two all-star appearances, a gold glove, and a World Series Championship. Lorenzo joins Jared and Caleb as the dive into: What led to his decision to retire and do so with the Kansas City Royals  His most memorable World Series moment and favorite clubhouse...

Former Kansas CIty Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Nick Heath (@inheathwetrust) has continued to chase his dream of playing in the major league. He made his major league debut in 2020 and continues to try and find his way back as he plays for the Chicago Dogs in the American Association league. Heath joins Jared and Caleb to discuss the business side of baseball, what keeps him motivate...

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Braden Scott had a unique journey to making his way to the minor leagues. The lefty graduated from the University of Indiana with no offers from a MLB team, but that didn't stop him from giving up on his dream. Braden joins the Behind the Seams podcast as he talks about his journey to becoming a pro ball player, making stops in independent ball, and lesso...

This week the Behind the Seams Prospects Corner brings you coverage of the Tampa Bay Rays farm system. Jared is joined by Jake Wiener (@GatorSosa) of Prospects1500 to discuss where the Tampa Bay Rays farm system currently stands, an assessment of the Rays 2023 MLB Draft class, under-the-radar prospects, and more! Then, Jared is joined by Rays top prospect Colby White (@Colbywhite5) as they dive in...

Miami Marlins pitcher Geoff Hartlieb had a unique journey to finding his way to the mound. Hartlieb was an all-state basketball player in high school and attended Quincy University for basketball. Next thing he knew, he was transferring to Lindenwood University to play baseball, leading him to be drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 29th round of the 2016 MLB Draft. Hartlieb joins Jared as the...