Spiked Heaters: A Between Innings Podcast

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr returns after his first multi-week break from recording and reflects on a stretch where it feels like everything is moving at once. From recruiting transfers, running camps, and supporting players through real-life struggles off the field, to trying to stay grounded while the summer wheel spins, this episode is about carrying a lot without losing your footing. To...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on a trip to Pocono Raceway and the lesson that stood out most: great organizations are built on teamwork, precision, trust, and the understanding that everybody matters. From the pit crew to the crew chief to the driver, NASCAR reminded him just how much successful teams depend on alignment behind the scenes — a truth that carries straight into college...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr is joined by three former assistants turned high-level coaches — Pat Brown at Wofford, Will Kaufman at Charlotte, and Kyle Lindsay at Ursinus — for a Mound Visit about growth, player development, recruiting, the transfer portal, and the truths that still travel no matter where you coach. From confidence and competition to culture and roster construction, this one...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on what really begins when a season ends: the evaluation process. Using excerpts from a monologue he gave the team called Uncomfortable Truths , he talks through the post-season system that helps him move from emotion to clarity — starting with gratitude, thank-you notes, and an honest look at what needs to be fixed and what needs to be protected. Torr a...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr sits down with eight graduating seniors from DeSales Baseball for a special end-of-season Mound Visit. Together, they relive the moments that shaped a remarkable year — the Florida trip, bus rides, brotherhood, breakout performances, the Stevens comeback, and the abrupt pain of the ending. More than anything, this episode is about the people who made the season w...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on the abrupt ending to a special 2026 season after DeSales won its NCAA Regional opener against Ramapo before falling to Salve Regina and Ramapo on Saturday. It hurt, and it ended fast — but the final day doesn’t get to tell the whole story. In this episode, Torr talks about the weight of playoff baseball, taking accountability for getting too emotional...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on DeSales winning the MAC Freedom championship and everything that went into getting there. From a stressful weather call on Saturday, to big-time performances from Jacob Rivera, Mike Hooker, Alex Crudder, and Kyle Hart, to the joy of watching the Bulldogs celebrate on the field, this episode is about more than just winning a title. Torr talks about the...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on an unforgettable semifinal series win over Stevens and the challenge of handling a week that felt heavy from the start. With playoff baseball, finals week, and the pressure of meaningful games all stacking at once, Torr talks about the fine line between being prepared and being paralyzed by preparation. He also shares what made this series so special...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on clinching first place, earning home field throughout the playoffs, and the reminder that success is bigger than the standings. With injuries testing the roster, a special senior dinner at Father Jim Greenfield’s residence, and the chance to celebrate former Arcadia player Justin Masiello’s wedding, this episode is about gratitude, culture, and the kin...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on a 20-year reunion with his 2006 Elizabethtown MAC championship team and the reminder that what lasts most in baseball isn’t always the result — it’s the relationships, the shared memories, and the way a group responds together. He also talks about DeSales going 3–1, handling a Friday rain delay with maturity, bouncing back from a tough Saturday loss t...

This week on Mound Visit , Torr sits down with Jay Quinn and Nicolas Debora from the Baseball Island Foundation in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. Torr has seen the mission firsthand, having taken his 2023 Arcadia team to Las Terrenas for an experiential trip and traveled on multiple global baseball trips with Jay. In this conversation, they discuss the Dominican baseball pathway, the pressure y...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on a 4–0 week, a sweep over Misericordia, and the new challenge that comes with success: handling it the right way. With DeSales now sitting in first place and climbing the rankings, Torr talks about why momentum can’t be confused with arrival, and why the process has to matter even more when things are going well. From strong midweek pitching to the val...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on an emotional return to Arcadia—one of the most meaningful stops in his coaching journey—and what it taught him about growth, perspective, and moving forward. With a series win over a place that still means a lot to him, Torr opens up about the difference a year can make. From the regret and emotions that came with leaving a familiar place, to the clar...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on a weekend that tested the program in different ways. After a tough Friday loss that exposed some inexperience and left him feeling like the staff got outcoached, Torr shares how the group stayed steady, responded well, and bounced back to win both ends of the doubleheader. In the middle of a long season, anchors matter. Torr talks about the things tha...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on a 4–0 week and a six-game winning streak, and the new challenge that comes with it—handling success the right way. As the season starts to take shape, Torr shares why consistency in preparation and mindset matters just as much when things are going well as when they’re not. From sticking to a simple pregame process to avoiding the trap of getting comf...

In this Mound Visit episode of Spiked Heaters , Bryan Torresani sits down with Cole Fisher following his recent visit with the DeSales Baseball program. Cole shares his journey after a life-changing spinal cord injury, the moment in the hospital that reset his perspective, and the daily mindset that has helped him continue moving forward. The conversation centers on resilience, identity, and what...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on a challenging stretch in Florida and the leadership moments that followed. After two tough losses with very different feelings in the dugout, Torr shares how difficult conversations with key players helped reset the tone for the team. What followed was the response every coach hopes to see. DeSales bounced back with two big conference wins over Steven...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on a 2–1 series win over Widener and the importance of how a team responds after a loss. Early in the season, every weekend offers new information about a group, and this one was no different. Torr also shares some behind-the-scenes perspective on the value of practicing in small groups, a fun moment playing Mafia with the team on the bus ride home, and...

This week felt a little loud — snow, scheduling shifts, and the early-season grind — but in the middle of it all, there was a lot to learn. In this episode of Spiked Heaters , Bryan Torresani reflects on a 3–1 weekend and what it means to find different ways to win early in the season. From bullpen roles taking shape to the importance of staying patient while the picture becomes clearer, this week...

In this first Mound Visit episode of Spiked Heaters , Bryan sits down with former player Alex Madera following his signing with the Chicago Cubs. Alex reflects on the parts of the journey that tested him most, what young players often misunderstand about long-term development, and the mindset that helped him stay steady when progress wasn’t always immediate. A short, intentional conversation on pa...

One game, but plenty of information. In Episode 2 of Spiked Heaters , Bryan reflects on using 20 players in an early-season learning phase, the impact of strong weekly preparation, and a calm extra-inning comeback after trailing in the ninth. A visit from former players also served as a reminder that some parts of coaching last longer than the box score. The work continues — and the picture is sti...

Opening weekend is in the books — and with it comes a lot of information, perspective, and a reminder of how little control you really have once the games begin. In Episode 1 of Spiked Heaters , Bryan reflects on an 0–3 start, the balance between preparation and outcomes, and why “less is more” when it comes to leadership early in the season. From calm bullpen decisions to a game-changing swinging...

Recorded before opening day, Episode 0 sets the foundation for Spiked Heaters: A Between Innings Podcast. In this pilot episode, Bryan Torresani reflects on the space before the season begins — when standards are set, expectations are high, and nothing has been tested yet. This isn’t a recap show or a breakdown of results. It’s a real-time look at leadership, preparation, and the mental side of co...