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A bi-weekly look at the baseball landscape in New England, tracking prospects and recruiting.
The guest is Matt Duffy, the reigning ISL Coach of the Year and Head Coach at St. Sebastian’s, shares his excitement for the upcoming prep baseball season. Reflecting on his successful first year as head coach, Duffy discusses the team's remarkable turnaround, attributes the success to pitching, defense, and team cohesion, and highlights standout freshman Gavin Wainwright. The discussion also covers Duffy's journey from playing Legion baseball to his experience in the minor leagues and MLB. They delve into the evolving landscape of college recruiting, the impact of strength training, and the significant role of travel ball. The episode concludes with a 'Three Up, Three Down' segment on potential MLB rule changes, including robot umpires, anti-taunting rules, and mid-season tournaments.
Topics
01:16 Reflecting on Last Season's Success
02:35 Gavin Wainwright's Breakout Performance
04:41 Coaching Philosophy and Pitching Strategy
05:43 Strength Training and College Recruitment
06:54 Transition from Player to Coach
12:34 Travel Ball and High School Coaching
15:28 Previewing the Upcoming ISL Season
16:30 Playoffs and Team Talent
17:04 Reflecting on My Playing Career
17:13 College Choices and Vermont Experience
18:34 Draft Experience and Family Tragedy
20:47 Minor League Journey
23:13 Big League Highlights and Reflections
24:09 Spring Training and Team Culture
25:32 Three Up, Three Down: MLB Rule Changes
New England Baseball Journal’s The Base Path
A bi-weekly look at the baseball landscape in New England, tracking prospects and recruiting.
