Pitching to Contact: Recent Episodes
Pitching to Contact
Just a couple of dudes who like baseball and the smooth taste of Corona beers. Enjoy the soothing sounds of a broke college kid and a former grad student aspiring to hit 70 mph off the mound by the time of his thesis defense. Rich Birfer and Peyton Traywick host Pitching to Contact, breaking down the game as it should be, complete with bat flips and 98 mph heaters.
As the MLB offseason is in full swing, Rich and Peyton do a short recap of the World Series, apologize to the Washington Nationals and provide predictions for the upcoming free agent class.
Rich and Peyton are back to discuss the World Series following Houston's Game 5 win over the Nationals. The duo talks about the Astros' remarkable turnaround, Gerrit Cole's impending free agency, and give their predictions for the remainder of the series. So pound down an energy drink and get to listening!
Rich and Peyton are back to recap both ALDS and NLDS matchups, as well as preview the upcoming ALCS and NLDS. You don't want to miss their predictions as the record another good in the middle of the night.
Rich and Peyton are back after a brief hiatus right in time for the start of the 2019 MLB Postseason. Before providing their MLB Award and Postseason predictions, the duo discusses pitch design, the necessity for objective and subjective player evaluation, the idea of having a growth mindset in baseball, and much more.
Fresh off a 14 hour nap, Danny Samet joins Rich and Peyton on a brand new MLB Trade Deadline edition episode of the Pitching to Contact podcast. The trio dives into all the possible moves that may be made as well as discuss which teams are in a good position to make a big late season push. Recap of the Marcus Stroman trade, some Trevor Bauer talk and much more. Don't miss our latest episode!
Pete may be missing in action, but Rich and Peyton are ready to go and are back to talk all things MLB Draft. Joined by Jason Pennini of Prospect Live, the trio discusses a strong college bat class, which includes Adley Rutschman, JJ Bleday, and Hunter Bishop. As well, hear the guys talk about some of the high upside talent on the high school level, including bats such as Corbin Carroll, Bobby Witt Jr., and Riley Greene, and pitchers like Jack Leiter and Brennan Malone. An episode you don't want to miss, get prepared for this year's MLB Draft with a brand new episode of Pitching to Contact!
With word of Vladdy getting called up by the Jays, Rich is able to survive a demoralizing Game 7 Leafs loss as he, Pete, and Peyton welcome The Athletic's Emily Waldon onto the podcast. Together, they discuss everything from minor league prospects and minor league pay to the journalistic side of the game, as well as how Emily established herself as a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of professional baseball.
Rich, Pete and Peyton are back for a whole new episode of Pitching to Contact and they are joined by the founder of Driveline Baseball, Kyle Boddy. Don't miss the eye-opening discussion about how the game of baseball is transforming on all levels and what the future holds for not only Driveline, but the game itself. Also, don't miss the advice Boddy gives to those trying to get their foot in the door and start their very own careers in baseball.
The first domino has fallen! Manny Machado has signed with the Padres. Rich and Pete discuss the short-term outlook of the San Diego Padres and if the Machado signing means the Padres will look to use their talented farm system as trade chips. The conversation then shifts, as the duo talks about their start in baseball and what they hope to accomplish in the game.
Peyton Traywick joins the pod to discuss the Evolution Metrix Top 100 prospect list with Rich and Pete. The trio discuss Jarred Kelenic, Jo Adell, Nate Pearson and plenty more of the game's most exciting prospects.
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Peyton Traywick makes his return to the podcast as former top-10 pick and projected MLB first rounder Carter Stewart joins this week's episode. A plethora of topics are covered, including the showcase circuit, Carter's curveball, his golf background, and so much more!
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Plans get side tracked as the 2019 Hall of Fame class is announced. Rich and Pete share their thoughts on Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, the rest of the 2019 Class as well as the old-age thinking of pitching. Between WiFi issues and heated rants, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
Danny Samet joins Rich and Pete on the latest episode and things go off the rails. Jersey Shore, Pickles, Kyler Murray, and sports are topics of conversation - in other words, an episode you cannot miss!
Rich and Pete are back from the holidays with a lot of hot takes for the new year. Listen up as the guys are talking beers, Vlady Jr, as well as free agency. Special guest Anthony Franco also joins the episode as 2019 starts off with a bang!
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Recovery from last week in Las Vegas is ongoing as Rich and Pete attempt to refocus on some MLB and JuCo Baseball. The duo then discuss Carter Stewart and Jackson Rutledge, after which the head editor of the JuCo Baseball Blog, Noah Sharp joins the guys to discuss the JuCo circuit.
CBBSN's West Coast regional manager Jarod Bacon joins the podcast as Rich and Pete enter survival mode after a wild week at the Winter Meetings in Vegas. The trio dives into all things MLB Winter Meetings as they discuss their experiences and some of the biggest moves of the week.
Egos clash as Caleb Watkins joins Rich and Pete to discuss the slew of Seattle Mariners trades, the signing of Patrick Corbin in Washington DC, as well as the MLB Winter Meetings. Some football chatter follows and Pete explains why Networking is very much like Tinder.
CBBSN CEO Justin Volman joins Rich and Pete on this week's episode to chat about his start in baseball before transitioning into a discussion about the direction of the Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network. The episode also features a discussion about Rich's 2019 World Series pick, the Atlanta Braves, after a big day of free agency.
The long baseball offseason continues as Rich and Pete touch on free agency and the MLB awards. The two then transition into discussing what their offseason will be composed of, as Rich speaks on his grad school research while Pete opens up about his coaching background.
Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network's scouting director Kurt Ascetta joins Rich and Pete on the latest episode of Pitching to Contact to talk about some prospects and Arizona Fall League action, after which the guys give their thoughts on the MLB Awards. Also, Rich offers his condolences and lights a candle for yet another lost year for the greatest baseball player in the world, Mike Trout.
Lance Brozdowski and Kevin Black make their long-awaited return as they join Rich and Pete to recap the World Series, talk free agency, new manager hires and a general soft spot for Walker Buehler
Matt Diorio and Paul Searles of the New York Sports Science Lab join Rich and Pete on the latest episode of Pitching to Contact to discuss optimizing athletic performance and the biomechanics of hitting and pitching. Then Rich and Pete give their thoughts on the World Series and give their breakdown and predictions for Dodgers vs. Red Sox.
CBBSN Southeast Regional Manager Peyton Traywick joins Rich and Pete on the pod to discuss the collegiate recruitment process, the circuit showcase, and things overshadowed by scouts in baseball today.
Derek Peterson of 3PSports joins the program to discus biomechanics and how it is being used to help pitchers reach their maximum potential.
Welcome to Pitching to Contact where Rich and Pete of the Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network team up for an in depth Baseball conversation!
This week features an introduction to the show's deep dives into pitching mechanics as well as reactions to the Cubs/Rockies Wild Card classic. Also, Rich and Pete give their World Series predictions!