Spiked Heaters: A Between Innings Podcast

Mound Visit: Nick Weisheipl — From Cabrini to the World Stage What happens when the program you've built from the ground up suddenly comes to an end? And how do you turn that experience into the next opportunity? On this episode of Spiked Heaters , Torr welcomes longtime friend and fellow coach Nick Weisheipl for a wide-ranging Mound Visit about baseball, leadership, family, and the relationsh...

What does success actually require—and what are you willing to give to achieve it? On this episode of Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on Justin Verlander, sacrifice, ambition, and why there have been times in his own career when he knew what the next level required and decided the cost wasn't right for his family. He also dives into learning to trust his staff, 30-minute individual hitting sess...

Building a program means living in the past, present, and future at the same time. On this episode of Spiked Heaters , Torr talks about settling back into the rhythm of fall ball, why coaching your best players can be one of the hardest parts of leadership, and why his best teams have always been led by their best players. He also dives into Hero, Hardship & Highlight, a new partnership focuse...

It was a rough week. On this episode of Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on not feeling quite like himself—and how that showed up in his leadership. From getting on the team after practice to avoiding another difficult conversation entirely, it's an honest look at emotion, self-awareness, relationships, and owning the way we show up for other people. There are also lessons from a Labor Day reset...

Fall baseball is here. On this episode of Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on the start of a new season at DeSales — freshman move-in, the first team meetings, new Smart Parks technology, and finally getting back on the field to coach. But the week also brought reminders of the bigger picture: a round of golf with a DeSales Baseball alum who started the program’s first NCAA game, all seven of his mo...

On this Mound Visit episode of Spiked Heaters , Torr sits down with West Chester head coach Mike LaRosa following a 48-win season and run to the national championship series. The conversation dives into sustaining a winning culture, trusting and developing players, building a roster in the transfer portal era, and how LaRosa’s role has evolved as a head coach. Mike also shares what makes West Ches...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr dives into a conversation that started with one tweet and quickly turned into a much bigger question: Does Division III need to modernize? He breaks down the ideas behind 5-for-5 eligibility, expanded competition, and athletic scholarships, while also addressing the strongest pushback around cost, equity, institutional identity, and the future of higher education...

Fresh off leading Denison to the 2026 Division III National Championship, Head Coach Mike Deegan joins Spiked Heaters for a conversation that goes far beyond baseball. We discuss building a championship culture, recruiting, leadership, player development, family, and why the best programs focus on chasing excellence—not outcomes. Whether you're a coach, player, or leader in any field, there&#3...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr returns from a summer hiatus to share what has been happening behind the scenes at DeSales Baseball. At the center of the episode is the Bulldog Blueprint —an evolving framework for the program’s identity, systems, recruiting, player development, and daily standards. Torr also discusses the new coaching staff, roster construction, individual development plans, an...

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...