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