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A bi-weekly look at the baseball landscape in New England, tracking prospects and recruiting.
Dan is joined by legendary prep baseball coach Dan Donato from Dexter Southfield. They explore a range of topics including the evolution of New England prep school baseball, the impact of the pandemic on recruiting, and the increasingly competitive environment with postgraduate leagues. Donato shares insights on his recruitment strategy, the importance of player development, and the unique advantages Dexter Southfield offers its athletes. Additionally, Donato reflects on memorable moments, including successful seasons and key influences in his coaching career. The episode wraps up with a three up, three down segment covering memorable base running plays, trick plays, and favorite baseball seasons.
Topics
00:40 State of New England Prep School Baseball
03:03 Recruitment and Player Development at Dexter
04:32 Coaching Philosophy and Career Journey
12:32 Top Prospects and League Competitiveness
15:02 Challenges and Opportunities in Prep Baseball
17:37 Top 100 Camp and College Recruitment
20:08 Current Season and League Outlook
23:23 Sponsorship Message
24:13 Design Your Own Custom Rawlings Glove
24:40 Flexible Education for Student-Athletes
25:21 Three Up, Three Down: Introduction
25:59 Memorable Base Running Plays
26:50 Trick Plays in Baseball
29:08 Shrewd Base Running Moments
32:13 Favorite Baseball Seasons
37:49 Boston Sports Nostalgia
39:29 Conclusion and Wrap-Up
New England Baseball Journal’s The Base Path
A bi-weekly look at the baseball landscape in New England, tracking prospects and recruiting.
