Behind the Seams

12 | Enjoying the Ride with Justin Anderson

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

We are approaching the New Year and have your last Behind the Seams interview of 2023! Jared and PJ are joined by pitcher Justin Anderson who just recently signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox. Justin made his major league debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2018 and has faced lots of adversity having to overcome numerous injuries. We talk about his journey through professional baseball, some of his best moments in the game, and how he’s developed who he is off the field!

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Prospects Corner | Mitchell Bratt, Texas Rangers

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Jared is joined by Tyson Shushkewich (@Tyson_MLB) Just Baseball Media and The Canadian Baseball Network as they sit down with Texas Rangers pitching prospect Mitchell Bratt. They discuss Bratt's experience with Team Canada in the recent WBC, winning an Arizona Fall League championship, leaving Canada for his senior year of high school to get recruited, and more!

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11 | From the Field to the Broadcast Booth with Lenny DiNardo

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The MLB offseason has begun. Jared and PJ discuss some of the recent offseason moves of note including the Kyle Wright trade, Mike Shildt being named manager of the San Diego Padres, the Cardinals signing three pitchers including Sonny Gray and more! Jared and PJ also break down PJ's only hit in the big leagues off of Homer Bailey who threw two no-hitters in the MLB!

Then they are joined by former Boston Red Sox pitcher and now NESN Analyst Lenny DiNardo. They discuss Lenny's favorite story from his time playing for Terry Francona, how he transitioned to life after baseball and started a career at NESN, pitching in Taiwan, and what kept him motivated throughout his entire career.

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Prospects Corner | Ryan Chasse, Toronto Blue Jays

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Every players has a unique journey to professional baseball. Ryan Chasse is no different. Ryan joins Jared Perkins of Behind the Seams and Tyson Shushkewich of Just Baseball Media and Blue Jays Nation as they discuss his journey to professional baseball, experience at Campbell, overcoming injuries and the recovery process, and more!

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Prospects Corner | Will Klein, Kansas City Royals

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

When Will Klein started his professional baseball career, he found himself dominating all levels and the thrill of winning a High-A championship. Then he ended up facing some adversity with injuries and confidence on the mound. Will joins Jared on Behind the Seams Prospects Corner as they discuss how he shifted his mindset to overcome that adversity, regain his confidence, and pitch himself all the way to an All Star Futures game in 2023! Will also touches on his goals for this offseason to improve his game and some of his passions that help give him a break from baseball.

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10 | The Life of a Journeyman Reliever with Brandon Kintzler

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000

In our first episode of Behind the Seams with our new co-host P.J. Conlon, we are joined by 12-year-major league reliever Brandon Kintzler! We sit down with Brandon as he discusses some of his greatest memories from his playing career, the mentality that helped him succeed in the closer's role, how he transitioned to a life after baseball, the relationships he built within the game, and the podcast he is now doing with Steve Cishek.

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Prospects Corner | Hayden Juenger, Toronto Blue Jays

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Hayden Juenger made a quick ascend to Triple-A after his first two years in professional baseball. He ran into some ups and downs in the 2023 season, but that hasn’t stopped him from continuing to find ways to get better. Jared sits down with Hayden as they touch on how he has trained the mental side of his game, how he uses failure as an opportunity to learn and grow, his goals going into the offseason, and some passions he has away from the game!

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Prospects Corner | Brock Wilken, Milwaukee Brewers

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000

After an incredible run with Wake Forest in the College World Series, Brock Wilken has started his journey in professional baseball. The Milwaukee Brewers 2023 first rounder Brock Wilken has some of the most absurd pop from the right of the plate. Brock joins Jared on Behind the Seams as they discuss his recruiting experience, time at Wake Forest and the incredible relationships he developed, challenges he’s faced transitioning to pro ball, his odds for the Milwaukee Brewers to win the World Series, and much more!

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9 | The Importance of Heritage with P.J. Conlon

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000

PJ Conlon became the first Irish-born Major League Baseball player since 1945 to make his major league debut. Conlon’s journey to the show wasn’t always easy. Conlon faced a ton of adversity, including being DFA’d twice in about one week. He joins Jared on Behind the Seams as they discuss making his major league debut, the importance role his Irish heritage played in his career and life, what led to his decision to retire on his own terms, and what he is doing in his life after baseball!

PJ is also becoming a NEW co-host to Behind the Seams so make sure you check out the episode to get to know PJ and the amazing player perspective he will bring to the show!

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Prospects Corner | Cory Lewis, Minnesota Twins

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Being a knuckleballer in pro baseball puts you in an exclusive club. Minnesota Twins top pitching prospect Cory Lewis joins Behind the Seams to discuss how he started throwing the knuckleball, working with knuckleball legends, getting his own character in MLB The Show, and much more!

Before the interview, Dave Funnell (@sportz_nutt51) of Prospects1500, PitcherList, and Fantrax joins the show to go over the overall state of the Minnesota Twins farm system, some under-the-radar prospects you should be watching, and thoughts on the Twins 2023 MLB Draft.

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Prospects Corner | Antonio Menendez, Tampa Bay Rays

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Antonino Menendez truly broke out in his first season of pro ball. The right hander pitched across three levels and dominated hitters. Menendez joins Jared to discuss overcoming the injuries he dealt with, finding success quickly, and his experience pitching in the Arizona Fall League. He's got an incredible mindset about life and the game you won't want to miss!

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8 | Side Arming with Eric Yardley

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Eric Yardley made his major league debut in 2019 with the Milwaukee Brewers. The side-armer had two years of success, including the COVID season in 2020. Yardley ran into some struggles in 2021 and has been trying to make his way back to the big leagues since. Jared since down with Eric as they discuss his unique journey through professional baseball, how he’s overcome adversity, and what keeps him motivated to keep going each day.

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Prospects Corner | Erik Stock

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Erik Stock was a standout bat at UCONN helping the team get to a NCAA Super Regional in 2022. When the season came to a close, Stock found himself not hearing his name called on draft day and no undrafted free agent offers. Stock took his future into his own hands and wound up contacting over 1,000 front office personal trying to find himself a chance to play at the next level. His hard work paid off and he eventually received an offer from the Seattle Mariners. He joins Jared to discuss his success at UCONN, journey to the pros, and how he brings his leadership mentality to the field each day.

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Prospects Corner | Peyton Wilson, Kansas City Royals

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

The Kansas City Royals farm system isn’t what it used to be, but is still loaded with talent. Preston Farr (@royalsminors) joins Jared on Behind the Seams Prospects Corner to discuss the state of the Royals farm system, the much improved development on the pitching side, the 2021 through 2023 MLB draft for the Royals, whether we should worry about Gavin Cross or not, and much more!

Jared is then joined by Kansas City Royals top prospect Peyton Wilson as they discuss his new changed mindset for 2023, playing at his dream school (Alabama), and his advice for the next generation of baseball players!

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7 | Mark Appel on Showing Gratitude and Appreciation

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Mark Appel's journey through baseball wasn't always an easy one. The right hander was draft 1st overall in the 2013 MLB Draft, but his career was full of twists and turns. Appel joins Caleb as they walk through his journey from Stanford to the Pros. He goes in depth on how his career shifted his mindset, how he found his identity and joy within the game, and the moments he had to overcome adversity. Appel touches many life changing moments and career altering occurrences that helped create one of the greatest stories in professional baseball.

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Prospects Corner | Maxwell Costes, Baltimore Orioles

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Content warning: This episode references suicide and self-harm

A Maryland native, Maxwell Costes got to live out his dream as he signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles in 2022. In his first year he’s already made his way to Double-A Bowie. The journey to professional baseball wasn’t always easy for the University of Maryland superstar. Costes joins Jared as they have real in-depth conversations about his battles with mental health and how it has all led to the work he is doing now to help with suicide prevention. You won’t want to miss this one

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Prospects Corner | Luke Berryhill, Houston Astros

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Houston Astros catching prospect Luke Berryhill (@verychill_bhill) has always been known for his big time raw power and ability to call a good game. But Berryhill has another secret talent... Country music singer. Berryhill joins Jared to talk about his journey through professional baseball, finding passions away from the game that help him stay grounded, and singing and writing country music on the side.

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6 | Going on a Journey with Ryan Lavarnway

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Ryan Lavarnway was a journeyman during his major league career. The catcher had stops in Boston, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Oakland, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Miami. Lavarnway also played an integral role on Team Israel in many World Baseball Classic’s. Lavarnway joins Behind the Seams as we sit down to discuss his path to Yale through the Red Sox organization to ultimately becoming a journeyman in the Major Leagues and now all the incredible work he is doing as a color commentator with the Colorado Rockies.

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Prospects Corner | Cameron Wagoner, Milwaukee Brewers

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Milwaukee Brewers right handed pitcher Cameron Wagoner hit the ground running in his first season of professional baseball. The 2022 11th rounder out of Eastern Michigan found a ton of success on the mound early. Cameron joins Jared to discuss his first season in professional baseball, his experience playing baseball over in Australia, how he stays grounded through long seasons and much more!

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Prospects Corner | Eric Brown, Jr., Milwaukee Brewers

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Prospects Corner is joined by David Gasper (@dgasper24) of Reviewing the Brew and Prospects1500 to break down the Milwaukee Brewers Farm System. Following that, Milwaukee Brewers 2023 1st Rounder Eric Brown, Jr. (@ebj42) joins the show! After not having any offers going into his senior year of high school, Eric Brown, Jr. burst onto the scene and secured himself an offer from Coastal Carolina. Regardless of always being overlooked due to his size, Eric was able to set himself apart from the rest through hard work and dedication. It paid off as the Milwaukee Brewers took him in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Eric joins Jared as they discuss:

His unique path to professional baseball
Passions away from the game
His experience in his first year of pro ball
How he has always pushed through adversity
And more!

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5 | Lorenzo Cain on Consistency

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

This year Lorenzo Cain signed a one-day ceremonial contract to retire with the Kansas City Royals. Cain had an incredible career that included two all-star appearances, a gold glove, and a World Series Championship. Lorenzo joins Jared and Caleb as the dive into:

What led to his decision to retire and do so with the Kansas City Royals
His most memorable World Series moment and favorite clubhouse stories
The importance of consistency
How he is spending his time in retirement
And more!

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4 | Nick Heath on Staying Resilient

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:48:54 -0000

Former Kansas CIty Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Nick Heath (@inheathwetrust) has continued to chase his dream of playing in the major league. He made his major league debut in 2020 and continues to try and find his way back as he plays for the Chicago Dogs in the American Association league. Heath joins Jared and Caleb to discuss the business side of baseball, what keeps him motivated, how he has found passions away from the game, and much more!

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Prospects Corner | Braden Scott

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Braden Scott had a unique journey to making his way to the minor leagues. The lefty graduated from the University of Indiana with no offers from a MLB team, but that didn't stop him from giving up on his dream. Braden joins the Behind the Seams podcast as he talks about his journey to becoming a pro ball player, making stops in independent ball, and lessons for future athletes.

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Prospects Corner | Colby White, Tampa Bay Rays

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

This week the Behind the Seams Prospects Corner brings you coverage of the Tampa Bay Rays farm system. Jared is joined by Jake Wiener (@GatorSosa) of Prospects1500 to discuss where the Tampa Bay Rays farm system currently stands, an assessment of the Rays 2023 MLB Draft class, under-the-radar prospects, and more! Then, Jared is joined by Rays top prospect Colby White (@Colbywhite5) as they dive into his journey back from Tommy John, his excitement to be back on the mound, and advice for those who might be going through what he did.

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3 | Geoff Hartlieb on Going From the Court to the Diamond

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Miami Marlins pitcher Geoff Hartlieb had a unique journey to finding his way to the mound. Hartlieb was an all-state basketball player in high school and attended Quincy University for basketball. Next thing he knew, he was transferring to Lindenwood University to play baseball, leading him to be drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 29th round of the 2016 MLB Draft. Hartlieb joins Jared as they discuss all the transitions he had to make, how he found success in baseball, and what it was like to make his major league debut in 2019.

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2 | Josh Lindblom on Impacting the People Around You

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Seven-year major leaguer Josh Lindblom had a wild career that had him bouncing from different teams, including a stint playing overseas. A common theme stayed true everywhere he went. Leadership. Every locker room Lindblom stepped into he was a leader and mentor, whether it was the minor leagues, KBO, or major leagues. In episode 2 of Behind the Seams, Lindblom joins Jared and Caleb to discuss his career, how he handled the constant transitions, and how he is mentoring the next generation of athletes in his new role as Special Assistant – Player Development with the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Prospects Corner | Samad Taylor, Kansas City Royals

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Episode 2 of Behind the Seams “Prospects Corner” is here! The podcast that brings interviews with some of your favorite prospects across the minor leagues. Jared is joined by Kevin O’Brien of The Royals Reporter and Pitcher List to discuss where the Kansas City Royals farm system currently stands, the recent improvements on the pitching development side, expectations for the 2023 MLB Draft, and more. Then, Jared is joined by recently called up Royals prospect Samad Taylor, as they dive into his journey to the show, experience in the Arizona Fall League, passions away from the game, and much more!

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Prospects Corner | Dylan Beavers and Jud Fabian

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000

The launch of the Behind the Seams “Prospects Corner” is here! The podcast that brings interviews with some of your prospects across the minor leagues. Jared is joined by Bob Phelan (@TheOrioleReport) of The Verge – An Orioles MiLB podcast to discuss his thoughts on the state of the Orioles farm system and some under-the-radar prospects we should be keeping an eye on. Then, Jared sits down with two of the Orioles top 30 prospects, Dylan Beavers and Jud Fabian, as they dive into what their first year of pro ball has been like.

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1 | Serving with Steven Souza, Jr.

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:04:00 -0000

Welcome to Behind the Seams by Just Baseball Media! Hosted by Jared Perkins and Dr. Caleb Mezzy, Behind the Seams will bring you stories from MLB and MiLB players and coaches highlighting the human beings behind the numbers and performances on the field. Join us as we bring you a unique and fresh look at some of your favorite players and coaches.

Hosts Jared and Caleb kick off episode 1 of Behind the Seams with a discussion about the recent announcement of Jacob DeGrom getting Tommy John surgery and the human element that exists behind the injury recovery process (3:00). Then, eight-year major leaguer Steven Souza, Jr. joins to chat about his career in baseball, how the game has helped him grow as a person, and his mission to use his platform to serve others (15:18).

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Season 2, Shorts: Graeme Stinson, LHP Tampa Bay Rays

Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:02 -0000

Graeme Stinson was a highly touted prospect out of Duke during the 2019 MLB Draft. So much that the Tampa Bay Rays took him in the 4th round. Stinson battled injuries, velocity decreases, and many other challenges during his professional career. He's back healthy and strong, striking out dudes like crazy in 2023. Jared sits down with Graeme as he shares his journey and the things that have helped him power through moments of adversity.

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Season 2, Ep. 3: Trevor Hildenberger on Never Giving Up

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00:02 -0000

Trevor Hildenberger was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 22nd round of the 2014 MLB Draft and made his major league debut in 2017. His journey to the pros wasn't easy, even prior to being drafted. No matter what, he had the mindset of never giving up on chasing his dream. Whether it was changing his arm slot in college, finding new ways to be effective on the mound, or powering through moments where he was released, Hildenberger kept pushing forward. He joins us this week to share his story with you all and talk about the things in life who have made him the player and human being he is today.

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Season 2, Shorts: Brycen Mautz, LHP St. Louis Cardinals

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:02 -0000

Brycen Mautz shuffled between being a starter and reliever at the University of Sandiego before finally moving full-time into the rotation last year. He had a massive breakout where he led the West Coast Conference in wins and finished second in strikeouts. Jared sits down with Brycen to talk about his unique journey to becoming a draft prospect, what is looking forward to most in his first full professional season, and some of his passions away from the game.

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Season 2, Ep. 2: Anderson Miller on Overcoming All Odds

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00:02 -0000

Anderson Miller was a highly touted prospect out of Western Kentucky University. So much that the Kansas City Royals took him in the 3rd round of the 2015 MLB Draft. Miller got to Triple-A in 2021 and decided to elect for free agency after that. It was a tough market and he found himself playing independent ball. On top of that, he had just become a dad, was trying to finish his degree, and working at Costco to make ends meet to make sure his family had everything they needed. He ended up signing a minor league free agent deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers right before spring training. Jared and Caleb sit down with Miller to have a real discussion about how he pushed through adversity, things in his life that allowed him to change his perspective and outlook on life, and what has allowed him to keep pursuing his dreams.

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Season 2, Shorts: Brewer Hicklen, OF Kansas City Royals

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:02 -0000

The first word you think of when you hear Brewer Hicklen's name is leadership. The Kansas City Royals' outfielder is a guy that so many just gravitate towards. He made his major league debut in 2022, but his journey in professional baseball hasn't always been easy. In this week's Beyond Baseball Shorts, Brewer joins Jared to discuss some of his darkest times in baseball and how he found light in those dark times. They touch on the power of perspective, what he's done to find groundedness, and what he's looking forward to most in the upcoming 2023 season.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obhZDXk_qik&t=1s

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Season 2, Ep. 1: Jake Burger on Raising Awareness for Mental Health

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:25:23 -0000

Beyond Baseball is back for Season 2! We excited to kick off the major league season with Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger. Jake joins us as we have a candid discussion about mental health and the battles Jake went through, his journey in professional baseball thus far (the good and the bad), and how he's using his experiences to help others through raising awareness for mental health and helping people find a sense of community!

Be sure to check out Jake's mental health awareness initiative called Burger BOMBS (@JakeBurger30), which aims to create an online community around the subject.

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Episode 15: Devin Mesoraco on the Power of Family

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:04 -0000

Devin Mesoraco was drafted 15th overall in the 2007 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds which led him to having an eight year big league career where he had to overcome much adversity due to injuries and other factors. In the final episode of season 1 of Beyond Baseball, Jared and Caleb sit down with Devin to discuss his journey through baseball, what it was like to catch a Mets rotation full of DeGrom, Harvey and Syndergaard, how he powered through moments of adversity, and how important his family is in his life!

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Shorts: Jonathan Sprinkle, RHP Houston Astros

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:02 -0000

Undrafted free agent. Dominated hitters in 2021. Arizona Fall League invite. Thoracic outlet syndrome. Houston Astros pitching prospect Jonathan Sprinkle has faced all the ups and downs baseball has to offer. This week on Beyond Baseball Shorts, Jared is joined by Jonathan as they discuss his recent success, what it was like to face the competition in the Arizona Fall League, how he has overcome adversity, what he is looking forward to most about getting back on the field, and much more!

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Episode 14: 2023 WBC Preview: Great Britain w/ Justin Wylie

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00:02 -0000

The World Baseball Classic kicks off on March 7th and Great Britain will be playing in its first ever tournament after qualifying for the first time ever since the WBC began. We are lucky enough to be joined by the amazing gentleman at Bat Flips and Nerds (Britain’s biggest baseball podcast and website) as we host a 2023 World Baseball Classic Preview Episode with special guest Justin Wylie, an INF/OF for the GB National Team. We dive into what the World Baseball Classic means for players and fans beyond the game itself, what to expect from the Great Britain team as they prepare for game 1 against team USA, and much more!

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Shorts: Evan Gates, RHP San Francisco Giants

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:02 -0000

Undrafted out of North Carolina A&T, San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Evan Gates broke out in a big way in 2022 posting a 1.95 ERA across three levels in only his second year in the pros. Jared sits down with Evan to talk about the journey from being undrafted out of a HBCU, what led to his success in 2022, how he plans to build on it going into 2023, and some of the things outside of baseball that he is passionate about!

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Episode 13: Small Ball with Coach Frank Catalanotto

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:02 -0000

Frank Catalanotto had a long 14-year career as an outfielder with the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. Now he's taken his lessons learned from his ilustrious baseball career to Hofstra where he serves as head baseball coach. Jared and Caleb sit down with Coach Catalanotto to discuss how he made his way from playing to coaching NCAA DI baseball, what it was like to breakdown at bats with some of the games greats like Carlos Delgado and Alex Rodriguez, the small-ball style of play he brought to the field each day, and his recent success with the Hofstra Baseball team!

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Shorts: Damiano Palmegiani, 3B/1B Toronto Blue Jays

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:02 -0000

Born in Venezuela but raised in British Columbia, Toronto Blue Jays top 30 prospect Damiano Palmegiani has some LOUD pop and mean bat flips! Jared sits down with Damiano to discuss his journey through professional baseball, his experience playing JuCo ball the College of Southern Nevada, what it was like being drafted by the team in his home country, some of his goals for 2023, and how he aims to be a good teammate each day!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkSF-wafPWQ

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Episode 12: Brandon Puffer on Trying to Find Redemption

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:00:02 -0000

Baseball is full of stories, good and bad. This week on Beyond Baseball, we are joined by Brandon Puffer. Brandon was taken in the 24th round of the 1994 MLB Draft and spent four years in the big leagues until he made choices that ended his career. He joins Caleb and Jared to share his journey through baseball, how choices he made have led him to trying to find redemption, and how he is using his lessons learned to make sure others don't make the same mistakes he did.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSQWxyFf2hE&t=541s

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Shorts: Evan Reifert, RHP Tampa Bay Rays

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:00:02 -0000

Evan Reifert was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 2018 MLB Draft out of North Iowa Area Community College. Reifert opted to not sign and made his way to Central Missouri where we had to overcome a lot of adveristy. Jared sits down with Evan as they discuss his journey through professional baseball as an undrafted free agent. They touch on what it was like to be traded to the Tampa Bay Rays, finding success in the Arizona Fall League and becoming the AFL Reliever of the year, and some of his passions away from the game!

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Episode 11: Clayton Richard on Becoming a Leader

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:02 -0000

Clayton Richard had a long 11-year career as a starting pitcher with the San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago White Sox. Over the years, he learned invaluable lessons that helped shape him and become a leader. Jared and Caleb sit down with Clayton in this latest episode of Beyond Baseball to discuss some of his greatest memories from his playing career, being a two sport athlete in baseball and football at the Unviersity of Michigan, how baseball helped him become the person he is today, and how all his experiences drove him to coaching and mentoring the next generation of athletes.

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Shorts: Matt Gage, LHP Toronto Blue Jays

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:02 -0000

13 different uniforms. 5 different major league organizations. 3 seasons playing in foreign leagues. Matt Gage has made stops almost everywhere. Hope kept him going. In 2022, Matt's hope turned into reality. The 29-year-old left hander made his major league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays. In this episode of Beyond Baseball Shorts, Jared sits down with Matt as he dives deeper into his journey to the pros, starting at a small school in Siena College. They discuss what kept him going and the feelings that overcame him when all his hard work finally paid off!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlyH7dmbaHY&t=68s

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Episode 10: An Italian Breakfast w/ Vinnie Pasquantino

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:00:02 -0000

It is a New Year and Beyond Baseball by Prospects Live is back with our TENTH episode! Many of you know our next guest by the Italian Nightmare or the Italian Breakfast! Caleb and Jared are joined by Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. They discuss everything from his decision to play baseball at Old Dominion University, his excitement for his new manager from his alma mater Matt Quatraro, being a line cook at a burger joint during COVID-19, and how he has developed his personality on and off the field!

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Beyond Baseball Shorts - RJ Dabovich, RHP San Francisco Giants

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:00:02 -0000

Bring you a special post-Christmas episode of Beyond Baseball Shorts! Jared is joined by San Francisco Giants top 30 prospect RJ Dabovich. They discuss his time and experience playing college baseball at Arizona State University, developing at the JuCo level, what it was like to play in the Arizona Fall League, and his goals for the offseason and the upcoming 2023 season!

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Shorts: John Creel, RHP Seattle Mariners

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:00:02 -0000

John Creel went to three different universities out of high school where he struggled with velocity and some injuries. He completely revamped some of his training techniques, powered through the injuries, and ended up signing with the Seattle Mariners in 2022. Jared sits down with John to talk about his journey to making to professional baseball, how he overcame the adversity of velocity decreases and injuries, his training plans this offseason, and what he is looking forward to most in his development in 2023.

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Episode 9: The Mindset Equation - Finding the WOW with Austin Byler

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:02 -0000

Austin Byler was a prospect with the Arizona Diamondbacks where he broke Paul Goldschmidt's rookie ball home run record! Austin struggled with mental health and substance use battles during his playing days which led him to creating Major League University to help the next generation of athletes with the mental side of the game.

Austin joins Caleb and Jared to discuss how he has used his own life experiences to help give back and help others as the navigate their way through athletics as well as finding their identity outside of their sport!

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Shorts: Max Bain, RHP Chicago Cubs

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:00:02 -0000

Max Bain has had an incredible journey that took him from a division II school (Northwood University) to independent league ball to eventually signing a contract with the Chicago Cubs. Jared sits down with Max to talk about the ups and downs he endured on his way to signing a pro contract, how the Cubs pitching development has improved drastically, his offseason plans to improve in 2023, and his focus on being present with the ones he loves this offseason.

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Episode 8: From the Ballpark to the Gridiron with Cord Sandberg (11/17/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:11:30 -0000

Coming out of high school, Cord Sandberg was a multi-sport athlete who had a college scholarship to play quarterback at Mississippi State and was also drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 3rd round of the 2013 MLB Draft. Cord decided to chase his passion with baseball, but that didn't mean his football career was over.

Jared and Caleb sit down with Cord to discuss his playing days with the Phillies, how he transitioned to playing quarterback at Auburn in 2018 and then wide receiver at Eastern Kentucky University, the important role his mentors have played in his journey through athletics and life, and how he's used lessons learned from his experiences to coach the next generation!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5wpkxcLuxs&t=666s

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Shorts: Sean Burke, RHP Chicago White Sox (11/10/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:09:54 -0000

Sean Burke was taken out of the University of Maryland in the 3rd Round of the 2021 MLB Draft and has quickly risen to become a top 10 prospect in the Chicago White Sox organization. This week, Jared sits down with Sean to discuss his playing days at the University of Maryland, how he has learned to deal with failure, his quick rise through the minor league, and his offseason plans and goals for the 2023 season!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBDpusj9vLU&t=39s

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Episode 7: Finding Identity Through Mental Performance with Andy Bass (11/3/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:08:34 -0000

Dr. Andy Bass was a prospect with the Tampa Bay Rays organization and during his professional career, he experienced the yips which ultimately led to his career ending. Dr. Bass took his own personal experience to develop a career focusing on the mental side of the game and currently is the Mental Performance Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jared and Caleb sit own with Andy Bass to discuss his journey through professional baseball, how he took his passion for the mental side of the game and transitioned to career post-baseball, and how he uses the mental side of the game to help players find their identity outside of baseball.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1vxisaTuxc&t=1s

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Shorts: Troy Johnston, 1B Miami Marlins (10/27/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:06:55 -0000

Miami Marlins first base prospect Troy Johnston not only worked his way into the top 20 prospects in the system, but also earned himself the Double-A MVP! Jared sits down with Troy to discuss what led to his success this year, what it is like to transition to the upper minors, some of his offseason goals, how he is preparing for 2023, and much more!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Ez6LInzzc

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Episode 6: From Side Armer to Golf Pro with Adam Whitt (10/20/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:05:50 -0000

Adam Whitt once found himself walking on to the University of Nevada, Reno. He transformed into a side arm thrower and wound up getting himself drafted by the Houston Astros in 2015. His story through professional baseball is great itself, but what he endured after baseball not many of us could imagine. After being released by the Astros he was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. Through his battles, he has stayed strong and what he has done after that is incredible. Jared and Caleb sit down with Adam to talk about how he has powered through and overcome so much, his current transition to becoming a golf pro and trying to make the PGA tour, and starting a foundation to give back to others!

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Shorts: Brad Case, RHP Pittsburgh Pirates (10/13/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:03:29 -0000

MLB Playoffs have started and the regular season is over! Beyond Baseball Shorts will still be going strong giving you a behind the scenes look into some of your favorite prospects offseason routines and the human beings beyond their performances on the field. This week Jared is joined by Brad Case, a pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates. They discuss his journey through professional baseball, his passion for content creation and podcasting, and playing this offseason in Puerto Rico.

Brad is interviewing a ton of incredible players with his podcast Minor League Take which you can find on Twitter at @MiLBTake! He's streaming on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube: https://linktr.ee/bradqueso

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Episode 5: Taking Control with Ryne Ogren (10/6/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:02:35 -0000

Ryne Ogren had a minor league career full of transitions. After being taken in the 12th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Seattle Mariners as a middle infielder, Ogren found himself being traded to the Baltimore Orioles a couple of years later and switching positions to catcher.

In this episode of Beyond Baseball, Ogren discusses how these transitions helped set him up for life after baseball and helped him to learn how to take control of his own destiny. We talk about Ogren's journey through professional baseball, what it is like to be traded, what went into his decision-making to voluntarily retire, and how he has transitioned to a life after baseball!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiUoafZSYLk&t=992s

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Shorts: Kris Goodman, Mental Performance Coach (9/29/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:01:22 -0000

A mental performance coach can transform the way a player approaches his craft in such a way that the on field performance changes. In this week's episode of Beyond Baseball Shorts, Jared sits down with Kris Goodman, who is a mental performance coach with the Tampa Bay Rays, to discuss the role mental performance coaches play in the development of players and prospects.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uDX9Z3-rUY&t=5s

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Episode 4: Being the Hunter with Tyler Zuber (9/22/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:59:55 -0000

Tyler Zuber has faced and overcome adversity throughout his college and professional baseball career. In this episode of Beyond Baseball, Jared and Caleb discuss with Tyler about how he used his hunter mentality to not only overcome adversity, but grow as a human being outside of the game. Tyler also dives into the rehab process and overcoming injuries as well as his passions for hunting, fishing, and collecting baseball cards!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGLOI9ODxto&t=1325s

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Shorts: Josh Zamora, 3B Miami Marlins (9/15/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:59:17 -0000

In this episode of Beyond Baseball Shorts, Jared sits down with Josh Zamora of the Miami Marlins to give a behind the scenes look at his journey to professional baseball as an undrafted free agent, his success at the college level playing for the University of Nevada-Reno, his experiences in his first professional season with the Marlins, plans for his first offseason ever, and much more!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3a6LG43vd4&t=1s

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Episode 3: Balancing Finances and Success with Jacob Turner (9/8/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:57:48 -0000

We have made it to Episode 3! This one was a fun one and might be our best episode yet! Jared Perkins and Caleb Mezzy had the opportunity to sit down with Jacob Turner. Jacob was a 1st round (9th overall) draft pick in the 2009 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers. We touch on a little bit of everything:

- How the MLB Draft process helped him with life after baseball
- Growing up in professional baseball and how it helped develop him as an individual
- Lessons learned from playing overseas
- The importance of building relationships
- Transitioning to life as a financial advisor and how he is using it to help the next generation of players

Caleb and Jared also sit down prior to the interview to chat about the suspension of Fernando Tatis, Jr. and the human elements that come along with that for both him and the people around him.

You won't want to miss this episode!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhl9Grxv3kY&t=1354s

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Shorts: Ben Kudrna, RHP Kansas City Royals (9/1/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:55:36 -0000

Beyond Baseball Shorts aims to bring you quick, behind-the-scenes looks into the different aspects of professional baseball. Jared Perkins is joined by Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Ben Kudrna to dive into the MLB Draft process and the transition from high school to pro ball. They discuss:

- Insights into his experience on draft day
- The vital role his relationships with fellow draftees Frank Mozzicato, Carter Jensen, and Shane Panzini has been in transitioning to pro ball
- The feeling of stepping onto the mound for the first time in pro ball
- The importance of finding passions away from the game
- Advice for future players transitioning from high school to the pros

And much more!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbuP96bKfY&t=2s

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Episode 2: Table Setting with Hilton Richardson (8/30/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:54:03 -0000

In Episode 2 of Beyond Baseball, Jared Perkins and Caleb Mezzy sit down with former Kansas City Royals/Atlanta Braves prospect and now area scout with the Philadelphia Phillies Hilton Richardson. Join us as we dive into a variety of topics, including:

- Going from high school to professional baseball
- Being released and playing football at Boise State University
- His passion for building tables
- Helping the next generation of athletes as a scout

And much more!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYVL8G1VUIY

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Episode 1: Finding Identity Outside of Baseball with Tyson Ross (8/11/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:52:46 -0000

Welcome to Beyond Baseball! A brand new bi-weekly podcast bringing you insights about players behind the numbers and their performances on the field.

In Episode 1, Jared Perkins and Dr. Caleb Mezzy are joined by former MLB All Star and 10 year veteran pitcher Tyson Ross. Join them as they dive into Tyson's journey through professional career and how he transitioned to life after baseball. We touch on:

- Handling the ups and downs of failure and injuries
- What baseball has meant to him outside of just playing
- Tyson's passion for art and museums
- The importance of building communities
- His work building Loyal to my Soil

And much more!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NqA2NTmymw&t=1048s

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TEASER: Introducing Beyond Baseball (8/4/22)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:51:20 -0000

On August 11 we're launching a brand new podcast for all listeners. Welcome to Beyond Baseball with Jared Perkins and Dr. Caleb Mezzy!

Beyond Baseball is a bi-weekly series presented by Prospects Live featuring the human side of baseball. Join us as we interview current and former players who will provide insights from their journeys through professional baseball, the support (or lack of ) they had trying to find themselves outside of the game, and how they transitioned to life after baseball.

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