On the Bats Left Throws Right podcast we will look to explore and further discover recurring anomalies that are consistent among high level athletes within all sports. Every athlete who plays professional sports is a product of years upon years of hard work and training. We want to hone in on the different types of these training strategies which yield the best results for those who practice them. In doing so we hope to highlight a new branch of sports neurology that focuses on fostering neu ...
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 41 with Robert Rosado
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The BLTR crew is proud to sit down with New Jersey native and the Lancaster Barnstormer’s bullpen catcher, Robert Rosado. Rosado brings to the Barnstormers not only a baseball background but one that includes degrees in exercise science and physiology and experience as a CrossFit trainer and competitive weightlifter. As a former gym owner and keen …
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 40 with Jason Sherwin & Jordan Muraskin
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BLTR sits down with Jason Sherwin and Jordan Muraskin, founders of deCervo and uHIT Pitch Recognition and Training App. Jason and Jordan’s company deCervo was the main subject of Zach Schonbrun’s book “The Performance Cortex” which examines the neurological aspects of hitting performance among baseball players and how a better understanding of the …
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 39 with Zach Schonbrun
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The BLTR crew brings on a polished and professional writer, the accomplished Zach Schonbrun. Zach is currently a senior editor covering business and technology at The Week news magazine and a contributor to The New York Times. Zach is also the author of The Performance Cortex a book that explored and dived into the neuroscience of motor skills in t…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 38 with Colby Halter
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Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida dreams came true for Colby Halter when he donned the blue and orange for the Florida Gators this past spring. During his time as a student at Bishop Kenny HS, Colby participated in some of the most prestigious and highly touted showcase events/tournaments nationally and internationally. In 2019, Colby displayed hi…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 37 with Rob Ducey
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Rob Ducey returns to the BLTR podcast for Part 2 of his interview. Rob gets into more detail about his professional baseball career, coaching at all levels, the business reality of MLB baseball and the next chapter of his life. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.By Jack Aylmer
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 36 with Rob Ducey
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A Toronto born and Cambridge, Ontario raised, the BLTR crew talks shop with 13 year MLB veteran Rob Ducey. Rob was a journeyman playing for 6 MLB teams that included the Blue Jays, Phillies, Mariners, Rangers, Angels and Expos. In 2004, Rob represented Team Canada at the 2004 Olympics and was later inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame i…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 35 with Joshua Pereira
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So far the BLTR podcast has featured players that know how to grip a bat, baseball or football, but for the first time the crew invites an athlete that grips onto something completely different. Joshua Pereira is an avid climber who grips onto all different surfaces ranging from rock, brick, concrete and mountains! You name it, Joshua has probably …
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 34 with Brian Johnson
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A two-sport athlete at the highest levels in the amateur and professional setting, Brian Johnson joins the podcast to reminisce and talk about his playing days. Brian entered Stanford University on a full scholarship as a 2 sport athlete, playing QB and catching for the Cardinal football and baseball teams. In 25 games as a QB, Johnson threw for 3,…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 33 with Jeremy Wolf
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The BLTR podcast continues to feature Olympic baseball players with left handed hitter and righty throwing Jeremy Wolf. A Scottsdale, Arizona native Jeremy attended and committed to play at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas after helping his high school team win a state championship. In his 4 years at Trinity University, Jeremy slashed .367/…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 32 with Alex Katz
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A professional ballplayer, entrepreneur and now current Olympic competitor, Alex Katz joins the BLTR podcast. A Long Island native, Alex stayed local when he chose to pitch for the D1 St. Johns Red Storm. In 3 years, Katz compiled a 3.97 ERA in 124.3 innings for the Red Storm including a memorable 13K shutout vs. Fairfield University. Drafted by th…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 31 with Shane Barclay
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A UC Berkeley graduate, Shane Barclay President of Japan Ball was always drawn to the sport of baseball from a very young age. After graduating college, Shane started off his career working for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shane then started acquiring international experience when he worked for MLB Commissioner’s office for 9 years, 2 years in the Dom…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 30 with Matt Goodheart
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Arkansas Razorback alumnus and newly signed Phillies player, Matt Goodheart joins the BLTR crew in a fantastic conversation that goes beyond baseball. Born into a baseball family, Matt was always driven to play baseball competitively at the highest level. After graduating High School, Matt played at San Jacinto Community College for one year puttin…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 29 with David Mann
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Dr. David Mann is a Sport Scientist with 20+ years in sport, academia, and clinical practice and currently an Associate Professor at Vrije University in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dr. Mann co-authored, “The Success of Sinister Right-Handers in Baseball”, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in October of 2017 whose research reveale…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 28 with Johnny Monell
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Drafted in the MLB First-Year Player Draft in 3 consecutive years, Johnny Monell signed his first professional contract in 2007 after being drafted in the 30th round by the San Francisco Giants. Playing professionally for 12 seasons, the game of baseball has allowed Johnny to play with the best of the best at the Major League level and see differen…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 27 with Vern Gambetta
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Vern Gambetta, the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems joins BLTR in a great conversation about strength & conditioning and functional path movement in athletics. Vern's incredible resume in sports strength and conditioning includes leadership positions with the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets organizations. Vern also worked with sever…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 26 with Zack Parker
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A turn of the tide, the BLTR crew invites special guest Zack Parker, a Lefty Throwing Righty Hitting retired professional baseball player. Zack spent 11 years as a pitcher in pro ball reaching as high as Triple A, as well spending some time overseas. In this interview we discuss the grind of a minor leaguer, the importance of continuing the convers…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 25 with Stephen Scott
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A College World Series Champion coming out of Vanderbilt University, Stephen Scott takes the BLTR crew through his journey in baseball and talks about what has propelled him to where he finds himself today. At Vanderbilt, Scott was a key bat in the lineup posting impressive numbers and was a catalyst during their 2019 CWS championship run in Omaha.…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 24 with Shayamal Vallabhjee
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Shayamal Vallabhjee is a South African Sports Scientist & Performance Coach with 18 years of experience in High Performance Sporting environments. He is the author of four books on Sports Science & Motivation, a TEDx speaker, recipient of the INK & Australia India Youth Dialogue Fellowship, Men's Health 'Trainer of the Year 2014', Global Fitness Ad…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 22 with Bobby Honeyman
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Professional baseball player in the Seattle Mariners organization Bobby Honeyman joins the Bats Left Throws Right crew to discuss his journey and the road it took to realizing his dreams of becoming a pro. A Long Island native hailing from Massapequa, Bobby was a 2x All County selection and NY All State selection in 2014. Bobby had a stellar career…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 23 with Tyson Gillies
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Tyson Gillies is an exceptional athlete and professional baseball player but there is more to Tyson than meets the eye. Tyson began playing baseball around 11-12 years old and as he continued to play competitively he soon realizes his talents could take him far in this game. A native and proud Canadian, Tyson was drafted in the 25h round of the MLB…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 20 with Dave Machemer
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The Bats Left Throws Right Season 1 finale is joined by long time manager Dave Machemer. A fourth round draft pick by the Anaheim Angels in 1972, he was called up to the big leagues by the Halos in 1978 and hit a home run during his first MLB at-bat. Dave would play for the Detroit Tigers the following season and appeared as player in 11 MiLB seaso…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 19 with Dario Pizzano
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs outfielder Dario Pizzano joins Bats Left Throws Right ahead of beginning his 10th season of professional baseball. He was drafted in 2012 during the 15th round by the Seattle Mariners after a stand-out career at Columbia University where he was a 3x All-Ivy League First Team member and 2012 Ivy League Player of the Year…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 18 with Trevor Ragan
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TrainUgly.com founder Trevor Ragan joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his research in motor learning, psychology, and performance science. Trevor has worked with olympic coaches, professional athletes, renowned professors, and thousands of coaches in honing his expertise. Join us to learn more about his cutting edge training practices. Hosted …
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 17 with Tate Gillespie
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Tate Gillespie joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his against all odds journey to professional baseball. In the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges and medical complications, Tate’s young baseball career is the product of incredible perseverance. Tune in for more on his remarkable story. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Pete…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 16 with Rick Peterson Part 2
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Long time MLB pitching coach Rick Peterson rejoins Bats Left Throws Right for a second installment of his Episode 16 appearance. Tune in for more on how the man dubbed “The Jacket” has navigated through decades of big league coaching.By Jack Aylmer
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 16 with Rick Peterson Part 1
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Former MLB pitching coach Rick Peterson joins Bats Left Throws Right for a conversation on his coaching philosophies. Among his many stops throughout baseball, Rick has spent time working with the Oakland A's, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers. He has used biomechanical research coupled with an understanding of a player's psyche to improve their…
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Bats Left Throws Right Special Episode: MLB First Week Roundup and Season Predictions
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Jack and Peter from the Bats Left Throws Right crew round up the first week of the 2021 MLB season. Join the guys to hear their observations from week 1 and their predictions for the rest of the season. Tune in for playoff picks, MVP favorites, and more! Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-host Peter LoDuca.…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 15 with Howard Johnson
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Former 2x All-Star and 2x NL Silver Slugger Award winner Howard Johnson joins this episode of Bats Left Throws Right. Drafted 12th overall by the Detroit Tigers in 1979, "HoJo" would go on to win a pair of World Series rings while in Detroit. He spent nine of his 14 MLB seasons with the New York Mets, with whom he led the NL in both home runs and R…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 14 with Skip Schumaker
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San Diego Padres associate manager Skip Schumaker comes on to talk baseball with the Bats Left Throws Right crew. During his 11 MLB career, Skip batted left and threw right, while making stops with the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cincinnati Reds. He was a 2001 5th round pick by St. Louis, going on to bat .288 over his eight season…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 13 with Jason Immekus
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Bats Left Throws Right hosts former Independent Frontier League pitcher Jason Immekus. An All-Conference player in college at Washburn University, Jason took the mound for the Richmond Roosters and Kalamazoo Kings during his professional career. Now a member of the Crowder College Baseball coaching staff, he has also worked in numerous collegiate l…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 12 with Kevin Kramer
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Bats Left Throws Right has a conversation with Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 2nd round pick Kevin Kramer. The lefty batter and righty thrower has made appearances at second base, third base, and in the outfield for Pittsburgh. Kevin collected seven RBIs through 42 at bats with the Pirates in 2019, but a hip injury sidelined him last season. The former UC…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 11 with Zach Reks
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While currently in the midst of fighting for a roster spot with the Los Angeles Dodgers, first baseman and outfielder Zach Reks joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his Spring Training battle. A lefty hitter and righty thrower, Zach hit a .284 average with 19 HRs and 71 RBIs in 2019 for L.A.’s Triple-A affiliate, the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Selec…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 10 with Tom Hackimer
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Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect Tom Hackimer is featured on this week's episode of Bats Left Throws Right. A St. John's University alum, he turned in a 0.47 ERA over 18 games played with the Cape Cod Baseball League's Brewster Whitecaps. Since being drafted by the Twins in the 4th round of the 2016 MLB Draft, Tom has produced a 2.77 …
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 9 with Morgan Howe
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Athletes Unlimited professional softball player Morgan Howe joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss her career in the game. A 2019 First Team All-American at Arizona State University, Morgan led the Sun Devils with 61 RBIs that season, the 8th highest single-season total in program history. During her time at ASU, the lefty thrower and righty batte…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 8 with Alan Jaeger
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Alan Jaeger, founder of Jaegar Sports and the mind behind the J-Bands, joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his industry renowned throwing workouts. 3x NL Cy-Young winner Clayton Kershaw has said of the J-Band, "the J-Band is a great tool for building and maintaining arm strength through the duration of a long season." A former Cal State Northri…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 7 with Tom House
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Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom House, now the throwing coach for Drew Brees and Tom Brady, joins Bats Left Throws Right on this Super Bowl Sunday episode. Coach Tom was drafted with the 48th overall pick in the 1967 MLB Draft by Atlanta, making other stops with the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners during his professional baseball career. Afte…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 6 with Scott Hairston
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Bats Left Throws Right hosts 11 year MLB veteran Scott Hairston. A third round pick out of Central Arizona College in 2001, Scott spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals during his career. Scott comes from the largest MLB family in history, with his brother …
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 5 with Dr. Jacob Wilson
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Bats Left Throws Right hosts Dr. Jacob Wilson for a discussion on sports neurology, motor learning, and new practice techniques. An expert researcher on muscle functions, Dr. Jacob's laboratory is the first to investigate the impact that ketosis and supplemental ketones can have when it comes to athletic performance. Known on social media as the "M…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 4 with Nick Derba
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Former MiLB catcher and current University of Maine Baseball head coach Nick Derba comes aboard Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his career in the game. Nick was a 3 time captain at Manhattan College and played three summers of baseball for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. The St. Louis Cardinals picked Nick up in 30th round of…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 3 with Kevin Magee
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Baltimore Orioles prospect Kevin Magee joins the Bats Left Throws Right crew on this week's episode. A 2018 9th round pick, Kevin pitched in 2019 for Baltimore's Short-Season A affiliate, the Aberdeen IronBirds, posting a 2.04 ERA with 79 strikeouts over 70.2 innings pitched. The former St. John's star talks about some of the challenges he has face…
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 2 with Brett Lorin
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Former Seattle Mariners 5th round pick Brett Lorin joins the Bats Left Throws Right crew. A standout in college at California State University Long Beach, Brett spent 6 seasons in the MiLB with the Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Arizona Diamondbacks organizations. Brett would go on to finish his baseball career with the Long Island Ducks of the …
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Bats Left Throws Right Episode 1 with Jack Howell
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Bats Left Throws Right debuts with our inaugural guest, former California Angels third baseman Jack Howell! A lefty batter and righty thrower, Jack spent 11 years in MLB between the Angels, San Diego Padres, and Houston Astros. In 1992 he made the trip overseas to spend three seasons in the NPB of Japan, winning the 1992 Central League MVP. After h…
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