What would you do if you were 30 years old, given the keys to a college baseball program and tasked with creating a unique culture? You may not know who Phill Shallenberger is now, but by the end of this episode you may be spending more time following him and his Cairn University program!  Phill discusses:  The moment when he knew he wanted to coach Why he changed his coaching philosophy after only 2 months on the job Phill's reasons for doing away with captains His program's hitting philosophy  and much more! Follow Phill on Twitter @CoachPhill_S Follow Phill on Instagram @coachphill_s  For more about KWB, log on to KWBaseball.com

Ep. 67-Phill Shallenberger

Professional hitting coach Kevin Wilson and Host Joe Ferraro sit down with some of the best minds in baseball.  Topics range, but focus on the mental approach of how to be a successful hitter.  The conversation aims to bring you inside the world of #GoodBatting. It's not only a mindset, it's a way of life.

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@FerraroOnAir sits down with @KWBaseball to get his thoughts on what MLB can learn from his recent trip to the Little League World Series.  We discuss:  Pace of play solutions Embracing change Where the .300 hitter has gone  Joe's epic stories about his one and only LLWS experience with his father  and much more! Follow the show on Twitter @KWBRadio For more about KWB, log on to KWBaseball.com

Ep. 85-How To Fix MLB's Pace of Play Issue

Following in his father's footsteps was something Pat McCarthy didn't want to do initially. But now you can find him behind the microphone in AAA honing his craft and knocking on the door of the big leagues, only two years removed from graduating college.  We discuss:  His perspective on the Division I vs the Division III life How his playing experience helps him as a broadcaster The best lesson his father has ever taught him The emotions that came with broadcasting a college basketball game with his father Tom McCarthy  and much more! Follow Pat on Twitter @PatMcCarthy_ Follow Pat on Instagram @pmccarthy_pxp Follow the show on Twitter @KWBRadio For more about KWB, log on to KWBaseball.com  

Ep. 84-Pat McCarthy

We welcome the TV voice of the Philadelphia Phillies, Tom McCarthy, to the show! In addition to his work with the Phillies, you can listen to him calling games during the NFL season on Westwood One and CBS Sports during the NCAA basketball season.  We discuss:  What classes he took in school that helped him call a game The job he turned down that changed everything for him His best piece of advice for young broadcasters How he handles criticism from fans on social media  and much more! Follow Tom on Twitter @TMacPhils Follow Tom on Instagram @tmacphils Follow the show on Twitter @KWBRadio For more about KWB, log on to KWBaseball.com

Ep. 83-Tom McCarthy

Get your notebooks out as welcome Arizona Diamondbacks special assignment scout Chris Carminucci to the show!  We discuss:  Independent baseball and exactly who it's for How he evaluates a hitter His take on how scouts use analytics What he learned working alongside Bill Buckner  and much more!  Follow Chris on Twitter @CCarminucci Check out his book Sign Me! The Undrafted Baseball Player's Guide to the Independent Leagues  here. Follow the show on Twitter @KWBRadio For more about KWB, log on to KWBaseball.com 

Ep. 82-Chris Carminucci

When your dreams become a reality, how do you know if you're ready or not? @KWBaseball shares a few behind-the-scenes experiences from the big leagues.  Check out KW's newest adventure, Coffee with Kdub, on Youtube here. Follow the show on Twitter @KWBRadio For more about KWB, log on to KWBaseball.com

Ep. 67-Phill Shallenberger

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