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Former MLB reliever Dominic Leone opens up like never before.

From growing up in Norwich, Connecticut, to going undrafted out of high school, to carving out an 11-year Major League career across 10 organizations—Leone’s story is about obsession, resilience, and identity beyond the uniform.

In this interview, Dominic reflects on:
• Being overlooked because of his size
• The unexpected bullpen move that fast-tracked him to the big leagues
• The mental toll of injuries, trades, and constant uncertainty
• The moment he *knew* his career was over
• Life after baseball, fatherhood, and building a new identity
• Interests outside of the game of baseball
• Why mindset—not raw stuff—was his true edge

Leone also dives into the side of pro athletes fans rarely see: fashion, wine, watches, mental health, and the struggle of letting go of the game that defined you.

This is a raw conversation about what it really takes to survive in professional baseball—and what happens when the uniform finally comes off.

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Baseball development in America has never been more competitive—or more fragmented. Travel organizations promise exposure, private instructors chase quick fixes, and parents spend evenings shuttling kids from lesson to lesson in search of something that actually works. In the middle of that whirlwind, one former big leaguer has carved out a different path. In Palmetto, Florida, Kory DeHaan is quietly building something unusual: a training culture rooted not just in reps and metrics, but in mentorship, family values, and real human development. Through HitLab, PitchLab, and the growing Omnia Sports Academy, DeHaan has created a system that challenges the traditional model of youth baseball while giving families a more intentional way to pursue their child’s athletic goals.

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Former Cleveland Indians pitcher Jason Stanford has worn many hats in his life, but none, he says, have carried quite the same meaning as the one he wears today. A little over a year ago, Stanford established Frontline to Field, a nonprofit dedicated to serving veterans, first responders, their families, and the next generation of youth baseball players.