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Interesting movies and seriesEarth Starts to Fall Apart in Cataclysmic Disasters as He Begins to DieMovie: The life of chuck (2024)The life of a man who has been surrounded by death since he was a child and has to learn to enjoy life while waiting for the worst to happen.Cast:Tom Hiddleston as Charles "Chuck" Krantz, an accountant who grows up loving dancing.Jacob Tremblay as 17-year-old ChuckBenjamin Pajak as 11-year-old ChuckCody Flanagan as 7-year-old ChuckChiwetel Ejiofor as Marty Anderson, a high school teacher and Felicia's ex-husbandKaren Gillan as Felicia Gordon, a nurse and Marty's ex-wifeMark Hamill as...
2025-10-1417 min
Cape League CodcastSt. John's Jon LeGrande, 2025 CCBL Playoff MVPFor Episode 11 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by St. John's outfielder, Jon LeGrande, to discuss being named MVP of the 2025 CCBL Playoffs, his outstanding summer on the Cape, and his journey from George Washington High School in the Bronx to Cape League champion with the Bourne Braves. 1:25 Jon LeGrande joins the show Where to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iV20u1bxe19SffNmfXAPq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cape-league-codcast/id1628413143 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialccbl
2025-08-2940 min
Cape League CodcastBaseball America's Geoff Pontes + Postseason RecapFor Episode 10 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Baseball America's, Geoff Pontes, to discuss the Cape League playoffs, the Bourne Braves dynasty, and some of his favorite players from the summer. 1:55 Geoff Pontes joins the show 2:42 Cape playoffs wrap 4:40 Geoff breaks down the Cotuit Kettleers 9:52 Camden Johnson (Cotuit) 11:00 Ryne Farber (Cotuit) 16:38 Scott Landers (Bourne) 19:25 Ryker Waite (Bourne) 23:03 Jon LeGrande (Bourne) 27:20 Tip of the cap to Bourne, Folger Boaz, UNC Chapel Hill 30:01 Cape playoff environment 33:44 Chris Hacopian...
2025-08-1540 min
Cape League CodcastPostseason Preview with Harry CrowtherFor Episode 9 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by another of the Cape's talented writers, Harry Crowther, to discuss the pandemonium of the final weekend of the CCBL regular season, as well as some predictions for this week's playoffs. 2:03 Harry Crowther joins the show 4:06 The playoffs started early this weekend 7:15 Brewster beats Orleans, Orleans clinches the East 9:15 Chatham from the top rope at the buzzer? 10:10 Historically tight division races 11:50 Cotuit takes down Falmouth in 10 innings to secure playoff spot 14:22 Cotuit's expected Win-Loss record puts them...
2025-08-0528 min
Cape League CodcastCCBL Director of Ops, Michael McAvinn + the 2025 CCBL All Star Game with Adam GreeneFor Episode 8 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Adam Greene to discuss the All Star Game and the Home Run Derby; CCBL Director of Operations, Michael McAvinn joins the show to discuss his baseball journey + his role on the Cape. 1:30 Adam recaps the All Star Game 3:20 Kuhio Aloy (Bourne) vs. Easton Breyfogle (Wareham) HR Derby 10:09 Adam's favorite All Star Game performances 14:48 Historically tight division races across the Cape 16:23 Jack Natili (Cotuit) 18:52 Consistency is king in Harwich, Orleans 20:25 Steady performers of the summer 23:54...
2025-07-2946 min
Coach & CounselorEpisode 4: Performance and Pressure: Matt Pajak on Coaching Today’s AthletesIn this episode, we sit down with Matt Pajak, co-founder of Loden Sports and Director of Player & Performance Analytics, to unpack the evolving pressures facing today’s coaches and athletes. With experience working alongside USA Baseball and the Cape Cod League, Matt brings deep insight into how performance data is changing the game—from youth development all the way to the MLB Draft.We dive into:Why the expectation to win is heavier than ever for college coachesHow data-driven training is redefining talent developmentWhat parents and coaches can do to h...
2025-07-2558 min
Cape League CodcastMaryland's Antonio Morales + the 2025 CCBL All Star GameFor Episode 7 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Maryland infielder, Antonio Morales, to discuss being named MVP of the West All Stars at the 2025 CCBL All Star Game, committing to Maryland, and the challenge that the CCBL has presented that no other stop in his baseball journey has. 0:48 Antonio Morales joins the show 2:40 Finding baseball exposure growing up in Massachusetts 6:15 Corey Muscara and how he ended up in Falmouth 8:18 Host family, favorite beach in Falmouth, spots to eat 10:55 All Star Game, winning West MVP 12:27...
2025-07-2531 min
Cape League CodcastAnalytics Talk with Harbor Hawks AGM, Cole Velis + 2025 MLB Draft Recap with Adam GreeneFor Episode 6 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Hyannis Harbor Hawks Assistant General Manager, Cole Velis, to discuss how Hyannis uses analytics for roster construction and development; Adam Greene joins the show to recap his time covering the 2025 MLB Draft in Atlanta and we discuss our favorite picks from another Cape alum-laden MLB Draft. 1:49 Cole Velis joins the show 6:04 Living on the Cape, Wellfleet a gem 10:08 Responsibilities as AGM of Hyannis 13:27 What data sources are being analyzed? 17:45 Who is making a big developmental leap this summer? 21:09...
2025-07-2154 min
Cape League CodcastCiti Field + Second Summer in Cotuit with Georgia Tech's Jarren Advincula + This Week on the Cape with Adam GreeneFor Episode 5 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Georgia Tech infielder, Jarren Advincula, to discuss hitting a homerun at Citi Field and his second summer on the Cape; Adam Greene joins the show to speak on some notable performances from around the league in the past week and gives us a rundown on Cape Alum to track in next week's MLB Draft. 1:15 Jarren Advincula joins the show 2:11 Committing to Georgia Tech 3:25 The Cotuit experience: round 2 8:00 Playing at Citi Field 9:19 Playing with Henry Ford 10:50 The...
2025-07-0733 min
Cape League CodcastHost Family Experience with Arkansas Infielder, Camden Kozeal + June Highlights with Adam GreeneFor Episode 4 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Arkansas infielder, Camden Kozeal to discuss his host family experience last summer in Bourne including the famous tomahawk steak; Adam Greene joins the show to speak on some notable performances from around the league in June and give us a quick preview of the Citi Field Game roster for June 30 against the MLB Draft League. 1:05 Camden Kozeal joins the show 5:40 Discovering lobster rolls for the first time 6:45 The Smith family and the tomahawk steak 10:20 Adam Greene joins the show 12:10 Players...
2025-06-3035 min
Reel Film NerdsEpisode #428: The Life of ChuckSummer is here and man it’s hot, but it is also a great time to head to the theaters with us! This week Mike, Matt, and Ma chat about a little film that is sliding under the radar, The Life of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak. Support topics include Spaceballs 2, trash water, and MPAL.
Next week Matt and Ma give in to Mike when we hit the theaters to check out the new zombie horror franchise, 28 Years Later starring Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Emma Laird. Thanks for tuning in! We w...
2025-06-1848 min
Cape League CodcastOpening Weekend with CCBL Senior Writer, Adam GreeneFor Episode 3 of Season 3, Matt Pajak and Adam Greene recap a busy first couple of days on the Cape; provide some context for the Fenway Workout scheduled for Wednesday, June 18; and bear down on the notable faces appearing in Cape League dugouts! 0:30 Intro, cold weather, and all games have been played 2:10 Fenway Workout Day 8:15 Jake McCoy - Harwich Mariners 9:00 Josiah Ragsdale - Brewster Whitecaps 9:30 Andrew Williamson - Hyannis Harbor Hawks 12:00 Notable Names Rundown 12:50 Joey Volchko - Cotuit Kettleers 13:30 Chris Hacopian - YD Red Sox
2025-06-1827 min
Reel Film NerdsEpisode #427: From the World of John Wick: BallerinaWelcome one and all! This week we chat about the first John Wick universe film From the World of John Wick: Ballerina starring Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, and Anjelica Huston. Not assassin topics include Blantons, revenge vs horror, and flamethrowers.
For our next pod we continue our theater going with a little film that is sliding under the radar, The Life of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak. Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!
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2025-06-1148 min
Baseball America90th Percentile: Cam Lanzilli of Lanz Baseball - Is Pronation vs Supination dominant a myth?This week on the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Cam Lanzilli of Lanz Baseball. Cam has an extensive background as a player and coach at the college and professional level and runs a baseball training company with his brother Chris. We brought Cam on to discuss the process of working with pitchers on their offseason training programs as well as the concept of pronation vs supination dominant profiles. Cam explains why he thinks those rigid buckets are a myth as well as a variety of reasons why. This is a must listen episode for...
2025-04-101h 02
Baseball America90th Percentile: Cam Lanzilli of Lanz Baseball - Is Pronation vs Supination dominant a myth?This week on the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Cam Lanzilli of Lanz Baseball. Cam has an extensive background as a player and coach at the college and professional level and runs a baseball training company with his brother Chris. We brought Cam on to discuss the process of working with pitchers on their offseason training programs as well as the concept of pronation vs supination dominant profiles. Cam explains why he thinks those rigid buckets are a myth as well as a variety of reasons why. This is a must listen episode for...
2025-04-101h 01Baseball America90th Percentile: Tony Gilio of Operation Player AssistOn this week's episode of the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Tony Gilio of Operation Player Assist. Operation Player Assist helps teams and families supplement some of the high costs associated with travel ball.(2:00) Sandwich talk, best sandwich chain and Portillo's Italian Beefs.(7:00) Exposure Funnel's impact on opportunities(11:00) Rising costs of youth sports for coaches and players.(18:00) Operation Player Assist and what they provide.(24:00) Ramp up and lead time for the program.(29:00) Ease of the platform.(31:00) Success of the platform
2025-03-2140 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Tony Gilio of Operation Player AssistOn this week's episode of the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Tony Gilio of Operation Player Assist. Operation Player Assist helps teams and families supplement some of the high costs associated with travel ball.(2:00) Sandwich talk, best sandwich chain and Portillo's Italian Beefs.(7:00) Exposure Funnel's impact on opportunities(11:00) Rising costs of youth sports for coaches and players.(18:00) Operation Player Assist and what they provide.(24:00) Ramp up and lead time for the program.(29:00) Ease of the platform.(31:00) Success of the platform
2025-03-2137 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Is American Baseball Falling Behind Japan?After a brief hiatus, The 90th Percentile podcast returns for season four. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak explore the recent dominance of Japanese baseball and Japanese born players in North America and ask; Has American baseball fallen behind? (0:00) Welcome to Season Four(4:00) Japan is dominating on an international front.(7:00) Who's the most fun American player?(9:00) What Makes Roki Sasaki Unique?(15:00) Impact of travel ball and showcases.(22:00) Do Japanese players play the game better?(26:00) Rintaro Sasaki pre-season Freshman Of The Year.
2025-02-1156 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Is American Baseball Falling Behind Japan?After a brief hiatus, The 90th Percentile podcast returns for season four. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak explore the recent dominance of Japanese baseball and Japanese born players in North America and ask; Has American baseball fallen behind? (0:00) Welcome to Season Four(4:00) Japan is dominating on an international front.(7:00) Who's the most fun American player?(9:00) What Makes Roki Sasaki Unique?(15:00) Impact of travel ball and showcases.(22:00) Do Japanese players play the game better?(26:00) Rintaro Sasaki pre-season Freshman Of The Year.
2025-02-1156 min
Profits with PajakRebranding for Success: Matt Green's Journey with Blue Duck Lawn Care Ep. #304In this episode of Profits with Pajak, I'm joined by Matt Green from Blue Duck Lawn Care to talk about how rebranding completely transformed his business and set the stage for incredible growth. Matt opens up about one of the hardest but most rewarding lessons he's learned: trusting his team and letting them do their jobs without hovering. We dive into the challenges and rewards of rebranding, the mindset shift that comes with stepping back, and how empowering your team can lead to real, sustainable success. This is a conversation packed with insights you won't want to miss! Comments...
2025-01-2957 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Dr. Nick Serio Of VeloUThis week on the 90th Percentile Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Dr. Nick Serio of Velo U. We discuss Nick's work with pitchers and how they get exciting results through advanced training, arm care and the idea of disappearing projection.
(1:00) Introducing Dr. Nick Serio of VeloU
(4:00) Physical Assessment Process And Identifying Key Attributes.
(9:00) Elements Of The Assessment
(13:00) What Is The Training Process And How Long Are The Programs
(18:00) Risks Of Injury?
(23:00) The Disappearing Idea Of Projection
(29:00) Impact Of College Recruiting Process
(37:00) The Business Of Youth Baseball
(42:00) Building Strength And The Benefits
(44:00) Arm Care.
2024-10-3157 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Dr. Nick Serio Of VeloUThis week on the 90th Percentile Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Dr. Nick Serio of Velo U. We discuss Nick's work with pitchers and how they get exciting results through advanced training, arm care and the idea of disappearing projection. (1:00) Introducing Dr. Nick Serio of VeloU(4:00) Physical Assessment Process And Identifying Key Attributes.(9:00) Elements Of The Assessment(13:00) What Is The Training Process And How Long Are The Programs(18:00) Risks Of Injury?(23:00) The Disappearing Idea Of Projection(29:00) Impact Of College Recruiting Process(37:00) The Business Of Youth Baseball(42:00) Building Strength And The Benefits(44:00) Arm Care.
2024-10-3154 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Is It Time To Open Up Draft Eligibility For MLB?The NCAA baseball landscape is changing. The transfer portal, NIL and expanding scholarships is creating a backlog of players at top programs all throughout the country. One potential way to fix this would be to open up draft eligibility to all classes. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak discuss a radical idea in depth that could change the dynamic of college baseball and the MLB draft. (3:00) NHL, NBA and NFL draft (6:00) Expanding scholarships(12:00) Dylan Crews and Kumar Rocker Examples(15:00) Does college baseball forcing an extra one to two years on players s...
2024-10-0154 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Is It Time To Open Up Draft Eligibility For MLB?The NCAA baseball landscape is changing. The transfer portal, NIL and expanding scholarships is creating a backlog of players at top programs all throughout the country. One potential way to fix this would be to open up draft eligibility to all classes. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak discuss a radical idea in depth that could change the dynamic of college baseball and the MLB draft. (3:00) NHL, NBA and NFL draft (6:00) Expanding scholarships(12:00) Dylan Crews and Kumar Rocker Examples(15:00) Does college baseball forcing an extra one to two years on players s...
2024-10-0153 min
The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 162 (presented by HITFORTH) - Recruiting/Scholarship changes and more with Loden Sports' Matt PajakIs now the worst time ever to be a high school baseball player hoping to be recruited by a D1? Loden Sports co-founder Matt Pajak joins Dustin McComas to discuss the upcoming changes to college baseball's scholarship limit for D1 programs and roster sizes and how that impacts high school players. Plus, the two highlight examples of big league players who didn't take the traditional power conference route, and discuss the importance of athleticism, speed and how to measure it with the help of Loden Sports.
2024-08-291h 09
Baseball AmericaCollege Baseball's Scholarship Conundrum, Chandler Simpson's Historic Year & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 21Today's Hot Sheet Show dives deep on a pair of under-the-radar prospects in extremely smart organizations who could soon make big league impacts. We also welcome Matt Pajak of the 90th Percentile Podcast to explain the current crisis facing high school baseball seniors as college baseball's recruiting landscape transforms in an era of 34 scholarships and the transfer portal. (0:00) J.J. defends one-knee catching(3:15) Can Chandler Simpson steal 100 bases in the big leagues one day? (10:30) Brewers reliever Craig Yoho has a ridiculous changeup(16:00) Is this the worst time ever to be a s...
2024-08-2034 min
Baseball AmericaCollege Baseball's Scholarship Conundrum, Chandler Simpson's Historic Year & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 21Today's Hot Sheet Show dives deep on a pair of under-the-radar prospects in extremely smart organizations who could soon make big league impacts. We also welcome Matt Pajak of the 90th Percentile Podcast to explain the current crisis facing high school baseball seniors as college baseball's recruiting landscape transforms in an era of 34 scholarships and the transfer portal. (0:00) J.J. defends one-knee catching(3:15) Can Chandler Simpson steal 100 bases in the big leagues one day? (10:30) Brewers reliever Craig Yoho has a ridiculous changeup(16:00) Is this the worst time ever to be a s...
2024-08-2031 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Evaluating Top Speed in MLB Draft ProspectsThis week on the 90th Percentile we lean heavily into host Matt Pajak's expertise and discuss evaluating top speed, athleticism and it's impact on tools as players age. Matt's work with Loden Sports has been at the forefront of evaluating athleticism and on this episode we dive into why athleticism and particularly the run tool is important. Introduction 0:00 - 4:00Evaluating Speed: 4:00 - 7:0060 Yard Dash and Home to First: 7:00 - 16:00Top Speed and it's benefits 16:00 - 26:00Break 26:00X Axis of force velocity curve: 27:00 - 35:00Top speed...
2024-08-161h 11Baseball America90th Percentile: Evaluating Top Speed in MLB Draft ProspectsThis week on the 90th Percentile we lean heavily into host Matt Pajak's expertise and discuss evaluating top speed, athleticism and it's impact on tools as players age. Matt's work with Loden Sports has been at the forefront of evaluating athleticism and on this episode we dive into why athleticism and particularly the run tool is important. Introduction 0:00 - 4:00Evaluating Speed: 4:00 - 7:0060 Yard Dash and Home to First: 7:00 - 16:00Top Speed and it's benefits 16:00 - 26:00Break 26:00X Axis of force velocity curve: 27:00 - 35:00Top speed...
2024-08-161h 16Baseball America90th Percentile: The Impact Of Expanded Scholarships In College BaseballThe game of college baseball is in a period of great transition in 2024, as so much has changed since 2021. The introduction of name, image and likeness deals alongside the opening up of the transfer portal has had a significant impact on roster building in recent seasons. The move to 34 full scholarships from the traditional 11.7 number this offseason will further shake the core of the college game. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak dive into what they believe will be the outcomes and consequences of the move.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA...
2024-08-091h 15Baseball America90th Percentile: The Impact Of Expanded Scholarships In College BaseballThe game of college baseball is in a period of great transition in 2024, as so much has changed since 2021. The introduction of name, image and likeness deals alongside the opening up of the transfer portal has had a significant impact on roster building in recent seasons. The move to 34 full scholarships from the traditional 11.7 number this offseason will further shake the core of the college game. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak dive into what they believe will be the outcomes and consequences of the move.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA...
2024-08-091h 17Baseball America90th Percentile: College Baseball Is Getting Older, What's The Impact?This week on the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on fellow Baseball America teammate J.J. Cooper. Last week J.J. released an excellent article on the college baseball home run explosion and explored several potential factors impacting the offensive explosion. One of the most interesting angles was growing playing time share of Seniors, which has reached an all-time high. Matt, Geoff and J.J. discuss the impact this had on development and talented underclassman who get to campus. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay...
2024-06-2049 minBaseball America90th Percentile: College Baseball Is Getting Older, What's The Impact?This week on the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on fellow Baseball America teammate J.J. Cooper. Last week J.J. released an excellent article on the college baseball home run explosion and explored several potential factors impacting the offensive explosion. One of the most interesting angles was growing playing time share of Seniors, which has reached an all-time high. Matt, Geoff and J.J. discuss the impact this had on development and talented underclassman who get to campus. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay...
2024-06-2043 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Are First Round College Hitters A Risky Demographic?Year after year the discussion near the top of the draft involves players deemed "safe college hitters", but how often does it work out that way? This week on the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak discuss the last ten drafts and dig deeper into the success rate of first round college hitters. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: ht...
2024-05-3046 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Are First Round College Hitters A Risky Demographic?Year after year the discussion near the top of the draft involves players deemed "safe college hitters", but how often does it work out that way? This week on the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak discuss the last ten drafts and dig deeper into the success rate of first round college hitters. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: ht...
2024-05-3044 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Norfolk Tides vs. Oakland Athletics, Who Wins?After last year's LSU versus Oakland Athletics debate, we revisit a similar conversation but this time swap LSU for the 2024 Norfolk Tides. The Orioles Triple-A team has laid waste to competition in 2024 and features a collection of Top 100 Prospects. Matt Pajak and Geoff Pontes debate each team's strengths and weaknesses. 0:00-5:30 - Introduction/Capriotti’s Review 5:30-8:30 - Reviewing The Norfolk Roster 8:30- 11:00 - Revisiting LSU vs Oakland debate 11:00-12:30 - Why Norfolk could win12:30- 15:00 - Comparing signing bonuses numbers of each team. 15:00-17:00 - Norfolk’s ab...
2024-04-0845 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Norfolk Tides vs. Oakland Athletics, Who Wins?After last year's LSU versus Oakland Athletics debate, we revisit a similar conversation but this time swap LSU for the 2024 Norfolk Tides. The Orioles Triple-A team has laid waste to competition in 2024 and features a collection of Top 100 Prospects. Matt Pajak and Geoff Pontes debate each team's strengths and weaknesses. 0:00-5:30 - Introduction/Capriotti’s Review 5:30-8:30 - Reviewing The Norfolk Roster 8:30- 11:00 - Revisiting LSU vs Oakland debate 11:00-12:30 - Why Norfolk could win12:30- 15:00 - Comparing signing bonuses numbers of each team. 15:00-17:00 - Norfolk’s ab...
2024-04-0842 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Brian Hawkins Of NextGen ProspectWith the NFL combine taking place last week hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Brian Hawkins the scouting director of NextGen Prospect. Brian uses advanced data and measurements to identify amateur football prospects and there are some interesting parallels to baseball. We discuss why the 40 yard dash is antiquated and the types of measurements teams are now factoring into evaluation. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great deal: https://www.indeed.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising In...
2024-03-121h 20Baseball America90th Percentile: Brian Hawkins Of NextGen ProspectWith the NFL combine taking place last week hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Brian Hawkins the scouting director of NextGen Prospect. Brian uses advanced data and measurements to identify amateur football prospects and there are some interesting parallels to baseball. We discuss why the 40 yard dash is antiquated and the types of measurements teams are now factoring into evaluation. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great deal: https://www.indeed.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising In...
2024-03-121h 18Baseball America90th Percentile - Coach Benji Medure of Huntington Beach High School BaseballThis week on the 90th Percentile Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak are joined by legendary California high school coach Benji Medure of Huntington Beach High School. Over his 20+ year career Medure has won over 400 games in one of the most competitive high school baseball leagues in the country. Benji shares his secrets for health, longevity and the stories behind building a national powerhouse at a public high school.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great deal: https://www.indeed.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...
2024-02-291h 03Baseball America90th Percentile: Coach Benji Medure Of Huntington Beach High School BaseballThis week on the 90th Percentile, Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak are joined by legendary California high school coach Benji Medure of Huntington Beach High School. Over his 20-plus year career, Medure has won over 400 games in one of the most competitive high school baseball leagues in the country. Benji shares his secrets for health, longevity and the stories behind building a national powerhouse at a public high school.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great deal: https://www.indeed.com/ Support this podcast at — https://re...
2024-02-291h 03Baseball America90th Percentile: Nazzan Zanetello of the Red SoxTo open season three of the 90th Percentile Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Red Sox 2023 second round pick Nazzan Zanetello to the show. We chat about food, sandwiches, Naz's connections to a few well known Boston sports figures and his offseason. It's a raucous good time on the latest episode of the 90th Percentile. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great deal: https://www.indeed.com/ Support...
2024-02-1449 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Nazzan Zanetello of the Red SoxTo open season three of the 90th Percentile Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Red Sox 2023 second round pick Nazzan Zanetello to the show. We chat about food, sandwiches, Naz's connections to a few well known Boston sports figures and his offseason. It's a raucous good time on the latest episode of the 90th Percentile. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great deal: https://www.indeed.com/ Support...
2024-02-1448 min
The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Kale FountainThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On January 30, 2024, we chatted with 2024 MLB Draft Prospect and LSU Commit, Kale Fountain. Among other things, we discussed: Backwards ice cream season and Runzas... Growing up a Braves fan in Nebraska... Athleticism opening up doors and creating options... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:54 Quick hitters 18:48 LTAD: Gratefulness 21:45 LTAD: Routines and Efficiency 27:32 LTAD: Ignition 29:24 LTAD: Sleep 31:28 College Process and Choosing LSU 36:06 Being Athletic on a Baseball Field 40:46 How He Trains 43:39 Learning from Volleyball Player Jordan Larson 44:27 Norris High School; Firth, Nebraska 47:48 Relationship...
2024-02-0754 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Travis Bazzana 2The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On January 9, 2024, we brought back 2024 MLB Draft Prospect, Oregon State Beaver, and Australia-native, Travis Bazzana for a second go-round. Among other things, we discussed: His time on Cape Cod Free play, creativity, and exploration Player development seminars and scouting reports The healthy learning environment at Oregon State Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:00 Quick Hitters 5:00 How He Enjoyed His Time in Falmouth 7:40 Best Arm He Faced in 2023 9:55 Best Position Player He Played With or Against in 2023 11:17 Ohtani Signing With the Dodgers 14:57 Most...
2024-01-121h 14The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Slade CaldwellThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On December 10, 2023, we chatted with 2024 MLB Draft Prospect and Ole Miss Commit, Slade Caldwell. Among other things, we discussed: Possum pie and chocolate gravy... Growing up in a cross-fit gym... Lifting year-round... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:03 Quick hitters 8:45 LTAD: Gratefulness 12:03 LTAD: Sleep 13:30 Favorite baseball experience from Summer 2023 15:02 Being around the circuit and the first time he realized his size didn't matter 17:01 How he's progressing from his leg injury 18:26 What he would say to those who might knock him for his...
2023-12-1331 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Trey MeyersThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On November 2, 2023, we chatted with uncommitted 2025 Outfielder and Outlier Athlete, Trey Meyers. Among other things, we discussed: Real Chicago-style pizza... An influx in recent college interest... The first time he realized he was a little different than everyone else... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:49 Quick hitters 6:57 LTAD: Gratefulness 9:53 LTAD: Ignition 11:43 LTAD: Sleep 13:14 What Trey Meyers is looking for in a school 14:16 College recruitment thus far 16:15 Recent X (Twitter) buzz 17:55 College football interest 19:23 Entertaining playing multiple sports in college 20:10 First time he...
2023-11-1527 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Jake HanleyThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On October 25, 2023, we chatted with 2024 MLB Draft Prospect and Indiana University Baseball Commit, Jake Hanley. Among other things, we discussed: Skyline Chili + the Cincinnati Reds... The best players he played with last summer... Being an athlete at 6-6, 220 lbs. + who he models his game after... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:54 Quick hitters 8:15 LTAD: Gratefulness 13:07 LTAD: Ignition 18:45 LTAD: Sleep 20:52 Area Code Games and East Coast Pro 23:56 Biggest takeaway from the summer 27:09 Favorite event of the summer 27:53 Advice for a 2025 ahead of next summer 30:16...
2023-11-0146 minBaseball America90th Percentile - The Exposure Funnel w/ Brian Sakowski of Perfect GameWhat is the Exposure Funnel and how does it impact public perception of players? On today's episode of the 90th Percentile we discuss the concept of the exposure funnel. it's impact on draft rankings and which players get opportunities. To dig in deeper, hosts Matt Pajak and Geoff Pontes welcome on Brian Sakowski a National Crosschecker for Perfect Game. We discuss the impact of early amateur success and how winning takes precedent over development. Our Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com* Check out TickPick: https://www.tickpick.com/Support this...
2023-10-0450 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Braedon Peterson-Cheek + Matt HaidlThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On September 23, 2023, our guests were Braedon Peterson-Cheek and Matt Haidl - a pair of outfielders at Huntington Beach High School. A few things we touched on: Huntington Beach and Coach Benji Medure... The best athlete at Huntington Beach High School... Smoking beef ribs and fishing with Mike Trout... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:05 Quick hitters 8:12 LTAD: Gratefulness 10:21 LTAD: Ignition 12:39 LTAD: Sleep 14:50 Best player they've seen at Huntington Beach High School 20:41 Coach Benji Medure 24:00 Observed differences between SoCal players and elsewhere 27:03 HB Superlatives...
2023-09-2756 minBaseball America90th Percentile - Stanley Tucker Boston Red SoxThis week on the 90th Percentile Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak sit down with Boston Red Sox 2023 19th round pick Stanley Tucker to discuss his path to professional baseball. In the next part of our finding your fit series, Tucker discuss his journey from Juco to Texas A&M to the Draft League to the Pro Complex. Our Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com* Check out HelloFresh and use my code for a great deal: http://hellofresh.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising In...
2023-08-1439 minThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions90th Percentile x Loden Sports Outlier Session: Dennis KasumbaA very special episode of the Loden Sports Outlier Sessions in collaboration with Geoff Pontes, host of the 90th Percentile Podcast and Prospect Write at Baseball America. The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On July 3, 2023, our guest was Ugandan baseball player and MLB Draft League participant, Dennis Kasumba. A few things Dennis touched on: How he found baseball in Uganda... Escalators, coffee, and hibachi... Meeting Adley Rutschman... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 5:01 Dennis Kasumba joins the show 5:46 His baseball journey 6:25 When did he start playing baseball 10:24 Using...
2023-07-1245 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Billy Martin of Slammers Baseball Discusses Japanese Baseball DevlopmentThis week on the 90th Percentile, Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Billy Martin of Slammers baseball to discuss his time playing in Japan and the differences in baseball focused development between the United States and Japan. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-06-2146 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Kyle HenleyThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On June 6, 2023, our guest was 2023 MLB Draft Prospect and Outlier Athlete, Denmark High School Outfielder, Kyle Henley. A few things Kyle touched on: His favorite player in college baseball... How his athleticism plays on a baseball field... His plan for the summer leading up to the draft... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Quick hitters 8:12 LTAD: Gratefulness 10:29 Growing Up Playing in the Neighborhood, Football 13:24 LTAD: Ignition 17:43 LTAD: Sleep 18:42 2022 East Coast Pro 21:00 Playing at Fenway Park 22:52 Kyle Henley on a Baseball Field 24:18 Advice...
2023-06-0937 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Interview With Andrew Riddell Of Baseball AustraliaHave you wondered how baseball development is handled outside of the United States? If so, this week on the 90th Percentile, hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak discuss the path for development outside of the United States. They welcome on Baseball Australia's National Player Development Manager Andrew Riddell to discuss Australia's recent success on the world stage. With the explosion of Australia-born players in recent years, Andrew highlights the challenges players face coming stateside.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://re...
2023-06-0548 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Velocity - Part TwoOn the latest episode of the 90th Percentile, Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak discuss the traits that portend velocity gains, ghosts of past drafts and the different styles of pitchers that add velocity. As a bonus, the opening offers a nuanced discussion of sandwich chains.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-05-3043 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Velocity - Part OneOn this week's episode of the 90th Percentile, Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak discuss pitch velocity. They dig into why it matters, how it provides pitchers opportunities, the narrow windows for success with below-average velocity and the command-is-king versus velocity-is-king debate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-05-2243 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Finding Your Fit Part One - Garrett Martin, Austin PeayOn the latest episode of 90th Percentile, we welcome Matt Pajak of Loden Sports as Geoff’s new co-host. In the first part of a three-part series called Finding Your Fit, we discuss the many pathways and options for amateur players looking to take the step to the next level. We bring on Garrett Martin, an outfielder at Austin Peay, to discuss his path and how he found his fit.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-05-0839 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Walker MartinThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On April 27, 2023, our guest was 2023 MLB Draft Prospect and Outlier Athlete, Eaton High School Shortstop, Walker Martin. A few things Walker touched on: Growing up in Eaton, Colorado... 5 State Championships and counting... Being a late-bloomer... All things MLB Draft... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:25 Quick hitters on Colorado 12:35 LTAD: Gratefulness 20:15 5 State Championships and counting... 25:37 Choosing baseball over other sports 29:20 Did he have any interest from college football programs? 31:48 LTAD: Ignition 33:12 LTAD: Relationship with sleep 34:20 Playing with Slammers Duman at the WWBA...
2023-05-011h 30The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Nazzan ZanetelloThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports.On March 18, 2023, our guest was 2023 MLB Draft Prospect and Outlier Athlete, Christian Brothers College Shortstop, Nazzan Zanetello. A few things Naz touched on:All things St. Louis...Choosing baseball when surrounded by basketball culture...Being an athlete on a baseball field...Playing for Team USA 18U and the World Baseball Classic...Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:51 Quick Hitters on St. Louis10:45 Gratefulness13:50 Christian Brothers College Basketball, Caleb Love, Justin Tatum19:35 Pursuing Baseball over Basketball20:10 Mom's Vision21:37 Ignition23:39 A Happy Relationship with Sleep26:53...
2023-03-2458 minBaseball America90th Percentile: Loden Sports' Matt PajakMatt Pajak of Loden Sports joins Geoff Pontes to discuss athleticism in baseball. They talk about how Loden tests for it and how it correlates to exit velocity, throwing velocity and power. The two discuss youth sports culture in America and finish the show with some athletic outliers in the minor leagues.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-03-0953 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Lee EllisThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On February 20, 2023, our guest was 2023 MLB Draft Prospect, Lee Ellis from Pro5 Academy in North Carolina. A few things Lee touched on: Baseball over basketball... Being a Loden 12 and how it plays on-field... Being recruited as a pitcher... Thoughts on the World Baseball Classic... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Quick Hitters w/ Lee 9:43 Gratitude 12:48 Basketball + the Decision to Play Baseball 15:18 Ignition 18:10 Relationship w/ Sleep 21:22 Summer 2022 Recap: Hank Aaron + East Coast Pro Invite 23:53 Being a Top-of-the-Scale Athlete + How it Plays On-Field 27:04 South...
2023-02-2738 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Lee EllisThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On February 20, 2023, our guest was 2023 MLB Draft Prospect, Lee Ellis from Pro5 Academy in North Carolina. A few things Lee touched on: Baseball over basketball... Being a Loden 12 and how it plays on-field... Being recruited as a pitcher... Thoughts on the World Baseball Classic... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Quick Hitters w/ Lee 9:43 Gratitude 12:48 Basketball + the Decision to Play Baseball 15:18 Ignition 18:10 Relationship w/ Sleep 21:22 Summer 2022 Recap: Hank Aaron + East Coast Pro Invite 23:53 Being a Top-of-the-Scale Athlete + How it Plays On-Field 27:04 South...
2023-02-2138 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Brendan Donovan 2The Loden Sports Outlier Sessions take you inside the Loden Sports ecosystem. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. On February 8, 2023, our guest was St. Louis Cardinals, Gold-Glove utility man, Brendan Donovan. A few things Brendan touched on: The biggest differences between MiLB and MLB... His feedback loop and processing information... His offseason and how much goes into what you see on the field... How he uses the Loden Sports Performance Lab App... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Gratitude 4:19 Difference Between MiLB and MLB 13:39 Feedback Loop and Filtering Information for Improvement 17:48 The Importance of Hitting the Ball Hard 21:27 Hitting the...
2023-02-101h 02The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Zion RoseThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions are designed for aspiring players and parents to gain direct access to the people impacting the game at the highest levels of the sport. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports.In October 2022, we caught up with Zion Rose, an outlier athlete and a senior catcher at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.A few things Zion touched on:The summer showcase circuit ...How he became a catcher ...His transition to IMG Academy ...Thoughts on Albert Pujols, Aaron Judge, and Barry...
2022-10-0544 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Travis BazzanaThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions are designed for aspiring players and parents to gain direct access to the people impacting the game at the highest levels of the sport. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports. In August 2022, we caught up with Oregon State middle infielder and Australia-native, Travis Bazzana. A few things Travis touched on: Playing with/against grown men in Australia at the age of 15 ... The stars aligning for him to commit to Oregon State ... The rise of Australian baseball ... Being deliberate in goal-setting and planning ... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Travis Bazzana background 1:50 Quick hitters 8:00 LTAD: Foundational...
2022-08-171h 01The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Spencer JonesThe Loden Sports Outlier Sessions are designed for aspiring players and parents to gain direct access to the people impacting the game at the highest levels of the sport. Hosted by Matt Pajak, a Co-Founder of Loden Sports.In July 2022, we caught up with Vanderbilt Outfielder and 2022 MLB Draft Prospect, Spencer Jones. A few things Spencer touched on:Being an outlier athlete at 6-7, 230 lbs ...His journey in baseball ...MLB Draft preparation ...Understanding the link between athleticism and longevity ...Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:11 Spencer Jones...
2022-07-1348 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Huntington Beach High School Baseball RoundtableIn May 2022, we sat down with the Huntington Beach High School Baseball crew: Head Coach, Benji Medure; Director of Performance, Josh Reidt; and Parent / 1995 College World Series Champion, Joe Fraser. This episode was largely dedicated to discussing the work that Loden Sports has done with the Huntington Beach High School Baseball Program since June 2021 from three different perspectives. High-level, how are they using the information?... to help build strength programming... to provide insights into player health... to create competition and accountability... to provide to recruiters and scouts...
2022-07-131h 28The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Josh ReidtIn March 2022, we caught up with Josh Reidt, CEO of Reidt Fitness Systems in Costa Mesa, California and also the Director of Performance for Huntington Beach High School, Mater Dei High School, JSerra Catholic High School, and the Evoshield Canes National Team. A few things Josh touched on:His path and how he got into being a strength coach ...His view on the summer ball circuit ...The importance of sport-specific training ...How he applies Loden Sports information in training ...Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:14 Josh Reidt Background
2022-07-131h 27The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Chase WatkinsIn February 2022, we caught up with 2021 Chicago Cubs 9th-round draft pick, Chase Watkins. A few things Chase touched on:What ignited his organic interest in baseball at a young age ...Identity and how we define ourselves ...Doing vs. paralysis by analysis ...Making the decisions that are best for you ...Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:14 Chase Watkins Background4:50 LTAD: Foundational Element - Emotional Well-Being6:35 LTAD: Pillar - Ignition 10:57 LTAD: Foundational Element - Sleep14:05 Why Tying Your Identity to Your Sport isn't...
2022-07-1259 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Matt McLainOn January 6, 2022, our guest was Matt McLain, the 2021 first-round pick of the Cincinnati Reds. A few things Matt touched on:What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ...Sibling rivalry and growing up with baseball brothers ...Flying under the radar as a high school prospect ...Being an athlete and how he takes care of his body in the offseason ...Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:40 Matt McLain Background4:25 LTAD: Foundational Element - Emotional Well-Being6:25 LTAD: Pillar - Ignition11:00 Being the Oldest...
2022-07-121h 05The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Enrique BradfieldOn January 4, 2022, our guest was Enrique Bradfield, an outfielder at Vanderbilt, consensus All-American, and the 2021 SEC Freshman of the Year. A few things Enrique touched on:What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ...His MONSTER freshman season ...Playing with emotion and leadership ...Being a Panamanian baseball player ...Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:22 Enrique Bradfield Background6:50 LTAD: Foundational Element - Emotional Well-Being9:24 LTAD: Pillar - Ignition18:25 Playing at American Heritage (Plantation, FL)19:50 National High School Invitational (NHSI) Experience...
2022-07-121h 10The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Glenallen Hill Jr.On January 2, 2022, our guest was Glenallen Hill Jr., an Outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks Organization. A few things Glen touched on:What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ...Growing up the son of a World Series champion ...The importance of being an athlete on a baseball field ...Being your authentic-self ...Chapters:0:00 Introduction3:33 LTAD: Foundational Element - Emotional Well-Being6:37 LTAD: Pillar - Ignition8:50 His Love for Basketball10:12 Growing Up the Son of a World Series Champion
2022-07-1257 minThe Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Brendan DonovanOn December 23, 2021, our guest was Brendan Donovan, the newest member of the St. Louis Cardinals 40-man roster. A few things Brendan touched on:What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ...Being a 7th-rounder out of South Alabama, grinder-mentality, doing whatever it takes ...Raking at 3 levels and the Arizona Fall League + being named to the 40-man in 2021 ...Using the offseason to maximize athleticism and how he takes care of his body ...Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:00 Brendan Donovan Background3:20 LTAD: Foundational Element - Emotional...
2022-07-121h 05The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Noah CampbellOn December 16, 2021, our guest was Noah Campbell, a Utilityman in the Milwaukee Brewers Organization. A few things Noah touched on:What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ...Starting with USA Baseball at 15 years old, the college process, choosing an advisor ...The Cape Cod Baseball League, the COVID season, signing as a free agent ...Versatility as a pathway, playing all 9 positions in a game, taking care of the body ...Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:55 Noah Campbell Background3:45 LTAD: Foundational Element - Emotional Well-Being
2022-07-121h 11The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Alonzo WrightOn December 9, 2021, our guest was Alonzo Wright, the Upper Midwest Area Scout for the Boston Red Sox. A few things Zo touched on:What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ...His coaching journey: High School to JuCo to Division 1 ...The process of evaluating a player + what he looks for ...Dealing with rejection and perseverance ...Do and doors open ...Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:45 Alonzo Wright Background8:18 LTAD: Foundational Element - Emotional Well-Being11:30 LTAD: Pillar - Ignition (Reflecting on his...
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The Loden Sports Outlier SessionsLoden Sports Outlier Session: Corbin CarrollOn December 2, 2021, our guest was Corbin Carroll, an Outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks Organization and one of the top prospects in baseball today. A few things Corbin touched on:What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ...His college process and his experience as an amateur ...How he takes care of his body + optimizes his performance + life ...How he adapted in 2021 after losing most of his season to injury ...Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:27 Corbin Carroll Background6:55 LTAD: Foundational Element - Emotional Well-Being
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The 90th Percentile — A Baseball America PodcastEpisode 7: Loden Sports Interview w/ Sean Campbell and Matt PajakOn this week's episode, Geoff Pontes sits down with Loden Sports founders Sean Campbell and Matt Pajak to discuss their work with USA Baseball and the PDP program, the value of athletic testing and its use in identifying the best baseball athletes. This week's show offers an in-depth look at the new methods of testing and how they are helping major league organizations do a better job of evaluating.This episode is sponsored by Indeed. As part of our sponsorship, Indeed is offering a $75 sponsored job credit if you go to Indeed.com/BaseballAmerica. Get your $75 credit t...
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The Kopite PodcastPalace, Pajak and Perrie Ft Chris Pajak 22/1/19Matt and Mick are joined by Chris Pajak to discuss all things LFC, including a match recap over Liverpool's 4-3 win against Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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One For The Weekend PodcastEpisode 69 - Long Ball Street | De Boer, shit refs and LiverpoolToday we've got Chris Pajak, Matt and Flav on the mic. They're going to be discussing the new Sky decision to stream all midweek Championship games, the replayment of the South Africa - Senegal game & Frank De Boer's reign.See you at the far podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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