CaneCast Show

Today, we are talking with the University of Maryland assistant coach, Matt Swope.  He was a standout Terp as a player and is now the hitting coach. During his tenure, the Terps have had great success and are churning out MLB draft picks.  Let's talk a little hitting with Coach Swope and hear why he recruits Canes players.

Today, we are talking with Zac Senf. He directs our Canes Southwest program and serves as an assistant coach on our 17 American team.  Zac has been a Canes affiliate for 3 years.  Listen to what drew him to the Canes as well as his experience inside the program, including the impact on recruiting. Let's get to right to Coach Senf.

Today, we are talking with Canes alum and San Diego Padres prospect, Mackenzie Gore. He started his Canes career throwing low 80s and is now throwing upper 90s. He matured in more ways than one and keeps a level head on and off the field.  Mackenzie shares how he was humbled in the game and his Canes experience. He is knocking on the MLB door but still looking to learn and grow.  Buckle up because Mackenzie is bringing the heat.

Today, we are talking with John Whittle.  He covers baseball, football and basketball for South Carolina's The Big Spur website.  He is also the social media guy for the Canes 17 National.  With all of his reporting, it is safe to say John has seen a LOT of good baseball.  In this episode, John shares stories of his time with the Canes as well as insights on what the Canes are about.

Brandon Liles is well known in youth baseball circles.  He has been with the Canes for several years and has helped develop our youth teams in several states.  Today, Brandon talks about the importance of becoming a Cane in youth baseball and the commitment we make to help develop our young players.

We are talking with Jason Mills. He directs our Canes Central program and serves as Pitching Coach on our 17 National team.   Listen to Coach Mills talk about the development of the Central teams, the recruiting process and how our Central guys get committed to schools.  As always, he serves up great advice. Let's get to Coach Mills.

Today, we are talking with a guy who will play anywhere to make it into the lineup.  As a matter of fact, he has played 7 different positions in his MLB career with the Oakland Athletics.  He was on Jeff Petty's original Canes team, playing up as a freshman/sophomore.  He was a 160-pound college freshman to being an All-ACC performer.  Hard work and overcoming doubt has propelled him into becoming a big leaguer.  To Chad, it is all about the relationships so it's no wonder he is a fan favorite.  Let's listen to Chad talk about how versatility has kept him on the field.  This is a power packed-episode so let's get to Chad Pinder...right now.

Today, we are talking with Joe Mantiply.  He was on Jeff Petty's original Canes team.  He had an outstanding career in the ACC, leading Virginia Tech to host their first-ever NCAA Regional.  He has thrown in the big leagues for the Detroit Tigers and last year with the New York Yankees.  Listen to Joe talk about his current throwing routine and the work ethic it takes to be successful in baseball.  So, make sure your battery is charged and you are ready to listen to Joe bring the heat.

Today, we are talking to an MLB All-Star who was told he was too small when he was in high school...which made him work harder.  He was overlooked during the recruiting process his career with the Canes...which made him work harder.  He earned a scholarship his senior year and he worked even harder.  He has turned himself into a DUDE.  He was a Freshman All American at Maryland, a 3rd Round draft pick of the Tampa Rays, an MLB All-Star and frontrunner for the AL Rookie of the Year last year until an injury shut him down. We are talking about Tampa Rays 2B, Brandon Lowe.  Listen to B-Lowe talk about his motivation and hard work it takes to become an successful college and MLB player.  So, buckle up and be ready to hit that 3-1 fastball into the upper deck, just like Brandon.

Today, we are talking with Ray Hedrick, Head Coach at Randolph Macon College in Ashland, VA.  Coach Hedrick has an impressive coaching tree growing at his alma mater.  After hearing this interview, it will be no surprise as to why.  As you can guess, he's had a LOT of success at RMC, including 6 ODAC conference championships, 3 Coach of the Year awards and a great run deep into the Divison 3 World Series.  There so many things in this episode that can help players and parents so make sure your battery is charged and your earbuds are secure.  Coach Hedrick is dishing out knowledge like his team secures wins.