In this episode, pitcher Anaisco “Pepe” Ortiz discusses how he is dealing with the spotlight, why he isn’t feeling any pressure in his senior year of high school and how his grandfather introduced him to baseball.

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In this episode, Jaylen Palmer discusses why New York made him a better player, how he felt on draft day, and his baseball goals for next season. Jaylen also gives advice to young players and explains why it’s important to remain positive.

00:44 Jaylen Palmer talks about growing up in Canarsie, Brooklyn

01:22 Jaylen Palmer on how New York made him a better player

02:54 Jaylen Palmer on how he felt on draft day

03:58 Jaylen Palmer on how he felt suiting up for the pros

04:57 The difference between pro coaching and high school coaching

06:39 Jaylen Palmer talks about meeting CJ Lauriello from Turn 2 Fitness

07:27 Jaylen Palmer on his baseball goals

07:50 Jaylen Palmer on what advice he would give younger players

09:00 Jaylen Palmer on remaining positive

09:17 What kind of music Jaylen Palmer listens to

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In this episode, Missouri University commit Kaleb “Ktray” Traylor discusses how his father pushed him towards success, the importance of putting your head down and continuing to work hard, and what advice he would give younger players. Ktray also discusses how he started creating music and blessed the show with a freestyle.

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In this episode, Richie and Joshua Palacios discuss what life was like growing up in Brooklyn, why it’s harder to get exposure as a baseball in New York, and how the brothers made each other better players.

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In this episode, we have St. Louis Cardinal’s pitcher Tink Hence discussing growing up in Arkansas, how he felt getting drafted, and what sets players apart who play professional baseball.

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In this episode, we have Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Peter Strzelecki discussing his start in baseball, the advice he would give a coach, and how the hardest days in baseball can change your career. Peter also discusses how his brand COMPETE is giving back to the community.

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Joe Girardi Talks the Fear of Failure

In this episode, we have Yankee legend Joe Girardi and his son Dante discussing their company Girardi Sports, their greatest moments in baseball and why you should be working towards your success.

01:00 Dante Girardi talks about playing travel ball later in his career

02:03 Dante Girardi talks about being a three sport athlete

03:20 Joe Girardi wanting his son to find his passion

04:25 Joe Girardi wanting his children to play sports

05:18 Dante Girardi talks about his father not putting any pressure on him

07:14 Dante Girardi talks about getting positive reinforcement from his father

09:24 Joe Girardi talks about the importance of seeing others have success

11:47 Dante Girardi talks about Girardi Sports

14:09 Joe Girardi on working toward success

15:19 Dante Girardi on working with family

16:50 Joe Girardi talks the fear of failure

19:17 Joe and Dante talk about getting into the baseball equipment industry

23:04 Joe Girardi talks about his biggest baseball moments

25:21 Joe Girardi talks about his baseball mentors

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In this episode we have FTB Phillies coach Antwan Brown discussing why he needed to find his purposes to know where he was going in his career and what truly humbled him as a player. Antwan also talks about the complexity of travel ball and why being realistic in baseball is important.

00:50 How did Antwan Brown get into the world of Baseball

02:02 Playing JUCO baseball

02:54 Antwan Brown talks about getting into trouble at a young age

03:35 When was the first time you were humbled?

03:53 Not feeling loved

05:28 Getting injured and dealing with the aftermath

07:19 Antwan Brown talks about getting into travel ball

10:06 Antwan Brown talks about connecting with players

12:00 The negative side of social media and baseball

14:01 Coach Nelly and the rules of social media

14:55 What separates college and travel ball?

16:39 The complexity of travel ball

18:21 Being realistic in baseball

21:25 What advice would you give someone who can’t afford the showcases

23:05 Continuing to work hard

27:28 What’s the end goal for Antwan Brown

32:01 Playing in a college world series

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