The Real Voices of the Game Productions

In Part 2 (45 min)Hitting Coach Rudy Jaramillo deep dives into his philosophy and gives unique insight into the greatest hitters in his mind that he's worked with. Listen to his story about the special moments he had with two Hall of Famers- during their careers and at their induction ceremonies at the Hall- Pudge and Bagwell. He didn't try to change guys ... he helped them figure out who they wer...

Rudy Jaramillo and Jeff Frye give you a wondertful short take ... a teacher and his prize student talk hitting, baseball, and life (14 min). Part 1 doesn't disappoint ... make sure to follow it up with part 2.

Coach Sal educates on training movements not muscles

Sean Cunningham discusses his journey as a MLB Strength Coach and the nuances that are working and not working with modern day pitching. Learn what made guys like Pedro Martinez and Josh Beckett so special. Sean does a phenomenal job connecting the expectations of the pitching output with the necessary training to fullfill those expectations. Wiley and Will deliver on this one.

In Part 2 (45 min)Hitting Coach Rudy Jaramillo deep dives into his philosophy and gives unique insight into the greatest hitters in his mind that he's worked with. Listen to his story about the special moments he had with two Hall of Famers- during their careers and at their induction ceremonies at the Hall- Pudge and Bagwell. He didn't try to change guys ... he helped them figure out who they wer...

25 years in the big leagues and 22 as a broadcaster, the HOF pitcher Jim Kaat (16 Gold Gloves) proves to be ageless. In an era where the media has become glorified PR for players and teams, AMBS and Kaat show you why they are true HOFers ... they just tell the truth.

Tune in and listen to one of the best in the business, Joe Espada. Dusty Baker's right hand man is the next man up in the managerial world. Joe takes us deep into the role of the bench coach and some inside tips on future stars with the Astros. Learn the culture that made the Astros World Champions. Joe Frisaro brings it again in this interview.

DJ talks leadership, the importance of area scouts, and the common threads to winning championships. His keen eye for talent helps us understand how to pick those mid to late rounders. His respect for the game, the people in it, and those that helped him shape his craft are all revealed. Get some nuggets from one of his mentors George Kissle (The Father of the Farm System)-- what was in his little...

One of the best in the business, Play By Play analyst Glenn Geffner has manned the booth with Hall of Fame broadcasters Coleman, Van Horne, and Castiglione (soon to be HOF). His work ethic and approach fall in line with three simple rules- report ... inform ... entertain. Joe Frisaro turns in another gem.

#shegone Nation Founder gives a compelling interview on the past, current, and future movement of #shegone.

Eat Sleep Breathe. Understand the mismatch of disease and how this concept has trickled in to training.

Your certified hitting guru and host of #shegone Podcast entertains Big Head Podcast Host and former big leaguer Kevin Mench. The two talk candidly about the the pro baseball system they grew up in as compared to today's methods. They go around the world from parenting, grassroots baseball, to rookie rite of passage. As usual Frye pulls out some great stories and it's easy to see why Mench has mad...

Stan delivers as usual. In his second appearance on Man on 2nd, Stan breaks down the winter meetings and the philosphies behind having success with small budget teams and big market clubs.

Coach Sal helps Dave's explore his now new favorite phrase ... command your environment. Two book reviews where the information dates back 100's of years and a concept that will all help us adopt a more common sense approach to training- walk, run,train. As bipedal creatures Coach Sal explores methods, that if adopted, could preserve the high priced athletes we see on TV ... and better train the s...

AMBS and Dave entertain Editor-In-Chief of the 80 year publication Baseball Digest. From a chance intervention with his guidance counselor to his dream job with the NY Yankees and the Boss, Cerrone claims happenstance for his rise through the baseball public relations However, if listen to him for just a moment you'll come to understand that his value of relationships and people have lead the way...

Kevin, Dave Sal and Will are back from Thanksgiving. Get a full breakdown of their favorite Hot Stove moves and biggest missteps by some usual suspects.

Coach Sal and Dave turn in a post Thanksgiving masterpiece. What has "functional training" become and Coach Sal's new term for it. In the spirit of the holiday season, how does the duo use "CHILI" to describe the need for purposeful training. Specificity, gravity, and anti-fragile all get thrown around ... and why women have more injuries than men on their plant leg

Wiley, Will and Dave entertain special guest Seattle Mariner team President Jerry Dipoto. The former 3rd round pick gives valuable insight into the experiences that have lead to the evolution of one of the best baseball team builders in MLB. The lessons learned go all the way back to instructional league as a player to his time with Dan O'Dowd to present day experiences with contemporaries and thi...

The most prolific hitting backstop of all-time, Mike Piazza graces the #shegone podcast in between training sessions with WBC team Italy. The new skipper shares stories on the people who influenced his approach to the game. You'll hear names like Reggie Smith, Bill Madlock, Tommy LaSorda, Don Drysdale, Ted Williams, and of course, his dad. Hear about BP vs Sandy Koufax and a hitting lesson from th...

Joe and Dave entertain the man tasked with amatuer scouting in the state of California for Colorado, Tim McDonnell. In his stop with the Marlins, he is credited with signing both Stanton and Yelich. As impressive as Tim is in the scouting realm, his new book is going to knock your socks off. After decades of professional baseball he has 1 simple goal ... pay it forward and help 1 kid at a time. Yo...

AMBS, Sal and Dave discuss the pendulum swinging back to baseball men with the rise of Astros owner Jim Crane and the leadership of Dusty Baker. Strength coaches heirarchy and hiring process running parallel with scouting departments and the role of the Hall of Fame (Charlie Hustle) are batted around. Hear bitcoin advice and the role of FTX in MLB (check out the umpires shirts) and NBA (Miami Heat...

Dave, AMBS, and Will engage Ray Crone, former MLB Pitcher and 50 year veteran of scouting (Expos, Obirds, Padres, DBacks). From his high school encounter with the Babe, to signing with the same scout as Willie Mays (and garnering more $) to debuting with Hank Aaron ... Crone's time in baseball is a timeline for baseball and US History. The conversations go from Castro (yes Fidel) to Clemens and di...

Sal and Dave bring instagram misinfoRmation to light. Speed is the hot topic- Sprint acceleration is the single most important performance indicator ... you get fast by running fast. Come to understand this deep dive into the holy grail of skills ... the repair and prepare activity is the ultimate self protective process

In Part 1 Nick Green dishes on the expanded playoffs and how the Astros rode the stability of Dusty Baker through the cheating scandal. In Part 2 Joe and Nick review the genius of Alex Anthopolous- his theory of cost certainty is locking up their young talent at affordable prices. They handle the rule changes and the excitement it will add to the 2023 season.

In Part 1 Nick Greeen dishes on the expanded playoffs and how the Astros rode the stability of Dusty Baker through the cheating scandal. In Part 2 Joe and Nick review the genius of Alex Anthopolous- his theory of cost certainty is locking up their young talent at affordable prices. They handle the rule changes and the excitement it will add to the 2023 season.