The Ball 5 Podcast with Nicky Cass and Coach Perry

Just the boys on this one. Perry and Nicky sit down for a raw, unfiltered season-ending conversation—talking baseball routines, breaking down our biggest pet peeves in the game, and sharing how to build the best version of yourself. We dive deep into what it really means to be a ballplayer, why daily habits matter, and how mindset shapes success on and off the field. No script, no filter—just laug...

Just the boys on this one. Perry and Nicky sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation — talking baseball, breaking down our biggest pet peeves in the game, and even playing a chaotic round of Heads Up. No script, no filter, just laughs, stories, and the kind of back-and-forth that makes Ball 5 what it is. If you’re here for the real side of baseball culture and the friendship behind it, this one’...

In this episode, Perry and Nicky recap their unforgettable trip to MLB All-Star Week in Atlanta, where Nicky suited up for the Celebrity Softball Game and things got real... emotionally real. We dive into what this trip meant to us, the deeper conversations that happened off-camera, and why baseball has always been more than just a game. Raw, honest, and hilarious. You don’t want to miss this one....

We took Perry's travel squad into tournament play and brought the mics and cameras along. This is everything you don’t see on the highlight reels—raw moments, coaching conversations, and real lessons about competing when it counts. Huge shoutout to Bruce Bolt for hooking the boys up with 50 pairs of batting gloves! This is what travel baseball is all about. This is where the Ballplayer Communi...

The boys sat down with our dear friend, Brian Miles — Mental Performance Coordinator for the Cleveland Guardians — to talk all things mindset, routines, and what separates the good from the great. This episode dives deep into the mental side of baseball and life. From handling failure to building confidence, it’s one of our most personal convos yet. If you’re an athlete chasing that next level, or...

In this episode, Coach Al talks about what it really means to be a ballplayer — not just on the field, but off it too. He gets a little emotional, tells some stories about working with pros, and drops a few Coach Al-isms that’ll have you laughing and crying at the same time. (Mostly laughing.)This one’s got heart. Bring a glove... and maybe a tissue. Shop the best baseball apparel and lifestyle br...

The boys linked up with MLB Network analyst and former big leaguer Mark DeRosa — not in the studio, but at the driving range. This one’s laid-back, all vibes. We talked life, baseball, golf, and everything in between. Just a couple guys with bats in their hands and stories to tell. If you're into the culture of the game and love when ballplayers keep it real, this one’s for you. Shop Baseball...

We sat down with MLB vet Todd Frazier to talk about the state of travel baseball, how it’s changing the game, and what it needs to do better. From funny stories from his Big League days to real talk about developing the next generation, this episode hits everything — especially if you’re a coach, a parent, or a player in today’s youth baseball scene. Plus, it was just a blast catching up with some...

The boys sat down with New York Mets star Pete Alonso for a real, honest, and funny conversation. From handling pressure and overcoming failure to what it really takes to make it in the big leagues — this episode brings both insight and laughs. Whether you're a Mets fan, a baseball junkie, or just love hearing the real side of the game, this one’s a must-watch.

The boys linked up with Orioles stars Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, and Colton Cowser for some good vibes and great conversation. From life in the big leagues to lighthearted baseball talk, this episode is packed with fun moments you won’t want to miss. Whether you're an Orioles fan, a baseball junkie, or just love a laid-back chat, this one’s for you.

The fellas take a trip down to Tampa for the first episode of spring training... They talk the best sounds in baseball, the best advice they've ever heard, what makes a ballplayer, and then sit down with Tigers RF Kerry Carpenter for quite possibly the best vibes you've ever seen.

In the first episode of  Ball 5 , Nicky Cass and his best friend Perry kick things off the only way they know how: with the realest parts of the game. No stats, no analytics—just the beauty of baseball in its purest form. The bus rides. The locker room debates. The cafeteria hypotheticals. The moments that turn teammates into family. We bring on big leaguers, we get goofy, we get deep, and at the...