The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On January 30, 2024, we chatted with 2024 MLB Draft Prospect and LSU Commit, Kale Fountain. Among other things, we discussed: Backwards ice cream season and Runzas... Growing up a Braves fan in Nebraska... Athleticism opening up doors and creating options... Chapters: 0...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On January 9, 2024, we brought back 2024 MLB Draft Prospect, Oregon State Beaver, and Australia-native, Travis Bazzana for a second go-round. Among other things, we discussed: His time on Cape Cod Free play, creativity, and exploration Player development seminars and sc...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On December 10, 2023, we chatted with 2024 MLB Draft Prospect and Ole Miss Commit, Slade Caldwell. Among other things, we discussed: Possum pie and chocolate gravy... Growing up in a cross-fit gym... Lifting year-round... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:03 Quick hitters 8...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On November 2, 2023, we chatted with uncommitted 2025 Outfielder and Outlier Athlete, Trey Meyers. Among other things, we discussed: Real Chicago-style pizza... An influx in recent college interest... The first time he realized he was a little different than everyone el...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On October 25, 2023, we chatted with 2024 MLB Draft Prospect and Indiana University Baseball Commit, Jake Hanley. Among other things, we discussed: Skyline Chili + the Cincinnati Reds... The best players he played with last summer... Being an athlete at 6-6, 220 lbs. +...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On September 23, 2023, our guests were Braedon Peterson-Cheek and Matt Haidl - a pair of outfielders at Huntington Beach High School. A few things we touched on: Huntington Beach and Coach Benji Medure... The best athlete at Huntington Beach High School... Smoking beef...

A very special episode of the Loden Sports Outlier Sessions in collaboration with Geoff Pontes, host of the 90th Percentile Podcast and Prospect Write at Baseball America. The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On July 3, 2023, our guest was Ugandan baseball player and MLB Draft League participant, Dennis Ka...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On June 6, 2023, our guest was 2023 MLB Draft Prospect and Outlier Athlete, Denmark High School Outfielder, Kyle Henley. A few things Kyle touched on: His favorite player in college baseball... How his athleticism plays on a baseball field... His plan for the summer lea...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On April 27, 2023, our guest was 2023 MLB Draft Prospect and Outlier Athlete, Eaton High School Shortstop, Walker Martin. A few things Walker touched on: Growing up in Eaton, Colorado... 5 State Championships and counting... Being a late-bloomer... All things MLB Draft....

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On March 18, 2023, our guest was 2023 MLB Draft Prospect and Outlier Athlete, Christian Brothers College Shortstop, Nazzan Zanetello. A few things Naz touched on:All things St. Louis...Choosing baseball when surrounded by basketball culture...Being an athlete on a baseb...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On February 20, 2023, our guest was 2023 MLB Draft Prospect, Lee Ellis from Pro5 Academy in North Carolina. A few things Lee touched on: Baseball over basketball... Being a Loden 12 and how it plays on-field... Being recruited as a pitcher... Thoughts on the World Baseb...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On February 8, 2023, our guest was St. Louis Cardinals, Gold-Glove utility man, Brendan Donovan. A few things Brendan touched on: The biggest differences between MiLB and MLB... His feedback loop and processing information... His offseason and how much goes into what yo...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions are designed for aspiring players and parents to gain direct access to the people impacting the game at the highest levels of the sport. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. In October 2022, we caught up with Zion Rose, an outlier athlete and a senior catcher at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. A few things Zion touched on: The summer showcase cir...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions are designed for aspiring players and parents to gain direct access to the people impacting the game at the highest levels of the sport. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. In August 2022, we caught up with Oregon State middle infielder and Australia-native, Travis Bazzana. A few things Travis touched on: Playing with/against grown men in Australia...

The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions are designed for aspiring players and parents to gain direct access to the people impacting the game at the highest levels of the sport. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. In July 2022, we caught up with Vanderbilt Outfielder and 2022 MLB Draft Prospect, Spencer Jones. A few things Spencer touched on: Being an outlier athlete at 6-7, 230 lbs ... H...

In May 2022, we sat down with the Huntington Beach High School Baseball crew: Head Coach, Benji Medure; Director of Performance, Josh Reidt; and Parent / 1995 College World Series Champion, Joe Fraser. This episode was largely dedicated to discussing the work that Loden Sports has done with the Huntington Beach High School Baseball Program since June 2021 from three different perspectives. High-le...

In March 2022, we caught up with Josh Reidt, CEO of Reidt Fitness Systems in Costa Mesa, California and also the Director of Performance for Huntington Beach High School, Mater Dei High School, JSerra Catholic High School, and the Evoshield Canes National Team. A few things Josh touched on: His path and how he got into being a strength coach ... His view on the summer ball circuit ... The importan...

In February 2022, we caught up with 2021 Chicago Cubs 9th-round draft pick, Chase Watkins. A few things Chase touched on: What ignited his organic interest in baseball at a young age ... Identity and how we define ourselves ... Doing vs. paralysis by analysis ... Making the decisions that are best for you ... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:14 Chase Watkins Background 4:50 LTAD: Foundational Element...

On January 6, 2022, our guest was Matt McLain, the 2021 first-round pick of the Cincinnati Reds. A few things Matt touched on: What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ... Sibling rivalry and growing up with baseball brothers ... Flying under the radar as a high school prospect ... Being an athlete and how he takes care of his body in the offseason ... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:40...

On January 4, 2022, our guest was Enrique Bradfield, an outfielder at Vanderbilt, consensus All-American, and the 2021 SEC Freshman of the Year. A few things Enrique touched on: What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ... His MONSTER freshman season ... Playing with emotion and leadership ... Being a Panamanian baseball player ... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:22 Enrique Bradfield Bac...

On January 2, 2022, our guest was Glenallen Hill Jr., an Outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks Organization. A few things Glen touched on: What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ... Growing up the son of a World Series champion ... The importance of being an athlete on a baseball field ... Being your authentic-self ... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:33 LTAD: Foundational Element - Em...

On December 23, 2021, our guest was Brendan Donovan, the newest member of the St. Louis Cardinals 40-man roster. A few things Brendan touched on: What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ... Being a 7th-rounder out of South Alabama, grinder-mentality, doing whatever it takes ... Raking at 3 levels and the Arizona Fall League + being named to the 40-man in 2021 ... Using the offseason t...

On December 16, 2021, our guest was Noah Campbell, a Utilityman in the Milwaukee Brewers Organization. A few things Noah touched on: What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ... Starting with USA Baseball at 15 years old, the college process, choosing an advisor ... The Cape Cod Baseball League, the COVID season, signing as a free agent ... Versatility as a pathway, playing all 9 posit...

On December 9, 2021, our guest was Alonzo Wright, the Upper Midwest Area Scout for the Boston Red Sox. A few things Zo touched on: What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ... His coaching journey: High School to JuCo to Division 1 ... The process of evaluating a player + what he looks for ... Dealing with rejection and perseverance ... Do and doors open ... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction...

On December 2, 2021, our guest was Corbin Carroll, an Outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks Organization and one of the top prospects in baseball today. A few things Corbin touched on: What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ... His college process and his experience as an amateur ... How he takes care of his body + optimizes his performance + life ... How he adapted in 2021 after lo...