A player's tools are under a microscope for college and professional baseball. If a player is loaded with tools, they gain a lot of attention and are likely to be highly sought after. The powerful grip a player's tools has on scouts and college coaches cannot be denied. On this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by University of Kentucky Head Coach Nick Mingione. Justin and Coach Mingione discuss tools and why they are so important to being successful playing high level baseball.

One of the hottest subjects in college baseball is over-recruiting. What does it mean and why do schools do it? More importantly, how does this impact incoming players? Those are a few major questions every player and parent should want to know. Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Wright State University Associate Head Coach Nate Metzger. Justin and Coach Metzger take on this tough topic and give it clarity.

There are a lot of misunderstandings with the power 5 vs mid-major conferences. This episode dives into the similarities and differences of the conferences. Host Justin Musil is joined by William & Mary Associate Head Coach Brian Casey. Justin and Coach Casey explain more about mid-majors and the benefits in choosing them.

With all of the different training programs available to players, it is difficult to know what direction to take. Becoming a better athlete helps every baseball player. It may help with speed, velocity, and/or power. This episode focuses on those training tactics and what every player should consider. Host Justin Musil is joined on the podcast by TCU baseball renowned strength and conditioning coach Zach Dechant. This podcast will give you clarity on how to train as a baseball player.

When the lights are on it is easy to see who performs well. What most people don't see is the behind the scenes work big league hitters do to prepare. Winning at bats starts with a focus, a routine, and a process. It doesn't just happen. Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Chicago Cubs MLB Hitting Coach Anthony Iapoce. Justin and Anthony discuss his process and how hitters win at bats in the big leagues.

The Division 3 level in college baseball is very misunderstood. Most have little knowledge on talent level, many have never seen a D3 baseball game, and some players even scoff at the idea of playing at that level. All without knowing much about it. In this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by Tufts University Head Coach and Coaching Hall of Famer, John Casey. If anyone knows D3 baseball it is Coach Casey, who has coached at that level for nearly 40 years.

Failure is inevitable as players move from high school to college baseball. Imagine moving from high school to the University of North Carolina? As one of the top programs in the country, there are many players who have never seen the consistent competition they will have upon arrival. It is an experience filled with failure. On this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by University of North Carolina Head Coach Scott Forbes. The two take on this subject and how it can impact future success.

The NCAA dead period keeps getting pushed back. Coaches cannot evaluate players in person and players cannot make campus visits. How does anything happen in recruiting when the dead period is in place? Will coaches still make offers? Should players commit without seeing a school? Host Justin Musil and University of Washington Recruiting Coordinator Elliott Cribby, discuss these questions and more on this episode.

College coaches and pro scouts clamor over players who love to compete. They want players who can lift up others around them and make the team better. Competition is also a key factor to preparing and working in other facets of a player's game. In this episode, Host Justin Musil is joined by the young, passionate, Head Coach from the University of Maine, Nick Derba. Justin and Nick give clarity on this important topic.

Many of the most talented baseball players are good as a position player and as a pitcher. If a player can do it at the high school level, why not at the collegiate level? It's possible, but isn't easy. On this episode, Host Justin Musil is joined by University of Cincinnati Recruiting Coordinator JD Heilmann. The two discuss the complexities of being a two way player, but how great it can be for a staff and a player, if it works.