Dr. Carmen Sclafani is a Rutgers Baseball Alum as well as a recent of Columbia University where he earned his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Nooch - as he is affectionately known grew up as a football and baseball player in Toms River before ultimately

deciding to accept a college baseball scholarship at Rutgers University. Always an excellent student, Sclafani now works as a resident PT in Philadelphia spending time with the Temple football program as well as the Phillies and 76ers. He has spent time working with the Cincinnati

Reds and a host of other mentors, facilities, and programs. This conversation features insight into time management

as a college student-athlete, athletic development and the recruiting process, the physical therapy field, the value of goals and support networks, college summer ball memories, and Rutgers University pride. All that and more on this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.

Mike Garlatti is a true baseball lifer. His resume is as impressive as it gets: Scout for the Colorado Rockies, Owner of the Baseball Warehouse, Founder of the Teamwork Unlimited Foundation and Autism Awareness Challenge baseball tournament, former Rutgers Baseball coach. Garlatti spent his playing days at Highland Park High School (NJ) before playing in college at the University of Tampa and Ramapo College. In this conversation, Coach provides incredible, unique insight from the combination of all corners of the game he has touched. The importance of culture, and passion are emphasized. Talent and the 5 Tools are explained. Analytics and analyzed. Relationships and being surrounded by good, honest people are celebrated. All that and much more on this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.

The 2023 American Baseball Coaches Association convention was held in Nashville, Tennessee from January 5 - January 8. Over 8,000 coaches from around the world were in attendance and an incredible line up of speakers presented on a multitude of topics related to our game there. In this episode, Eric provides a recap of the event and some highlights from four speakers. Chuck Ristano, Florida State’s Pitching Coach, Laz Gutierrez, Nova Southeastern’s Head Coach, Mike Glavine, Northeastern’s Head Coach, and Yankee’s Pitching Coach Matt Blake are all covered in this episode of GGWB. For more content from the convention, reference the awesome resources the ABCA has available on their app and their website. All that and more on this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.

Tom Faggioni is a Senior Catcher/Outfielder at Alvernia University. He is a graduate of St. Joe’s Metuchen High School and a Baseball Warehouse alum. In this conversation, we take a dive into the life of D3 baseball; the recruiting process, team culture, practice and game environments, and college life as a whole from that lens. Off the field, Tom discusses the importance of team culture, the opportunities he’s had in the corporate world, understanding how to succeed in the face of adversity, how to be adaptable, and how the lessons he’s learned from baseball has helped him succeed in baseball and beyond. All that and more on this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.

Brandon Bielak is a Right Handed Pitcher and reigning World Series champion for the Houston Astros. He is a St. Joe’s Metuchen and Notre Dame graduate as well as a Baseball Warehouse and Warehouse Strength alum. Bielak discusses the transitions from the high school to college, then college to pro levels. He provides insight into the value of a consistent, dedicated work ethic, mental process, and preparation practices. The discussion takes a look into technology and analytics in baseball at the big league level, developing and maintaining relationships with teammates, and having an unwavering focus on understanding and executing a player’s job on the field. Bielak also shares his thoughts on the value of a solid support system. All that and much more on this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.

Andrew Tan is an infielder in the Binghamton University Baseball program. He grew up in North Brunswick and is a graduate of North Brunswick Township High School as well as a Baseball Warehouse alum. In this conversation Tan discusses battling injury, overcoming adversity, being ready when your number is called, as well as the value of family, team chemistry, and culture. All that and much more on this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.

Chich Petrillo is an Outfielder for the Goldey-Beacom Baseball team. Petrillo grew up in North Brunswick, NJ and played his travel ball with the Baseball Warehouse. After high school Petrillo enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University, he then went on to play at Middlesex College before landing at Goldey-Beacom. Our discussion dives into facing adversity, the importance of academics, and how meaning lies in even the small pieces of our game. All that and much more on this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.

Hondo Diaz is a coach at the Baseball Warehouse: a baseball academy in Highland Park, NJ. He works with hitters, infielders, and catchers while also coaching the organization’s 2024 travel team. Hondo played and graduated from both Old Bridge High School and Southern New Hampshire University. He was a captain of both his high school and college teams, hit over .300 for his career at both levels, and garnered All-Conference honors at both the high school and collegiate level. In this conversation with Hondo, the pod dives deep into hitting, development, recruiting, and balancing coaching with work and family life. All of that and more on this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.

Joe Papeo is a Rider Baseball alumnus and currently a travel coach and baseball instructor at the Baseball Warehouse. As a LHP at Rider University, Papeo was a staple in the Broncs weekend rotation. An Old Bridge HS graduate as well as a former player at the Baseball Warehouse, the conversation with Joe looks into ownership over a player’s process both on the field and in the mental arena; what it was like to win the MAAC Championship and play in a CWS Regional; transitioning from a player to a coach; the profound importance of culture in baseball and in life. All that and much more on this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.

Rodrigo Espinel is a Student Manager for the Rutgers University baseball team. He is a graduate student in his fifth year with the program. Espinel provides an in depth look into what goes on behind the scenes that keeps the operation running. Everything from technology in baseball and analytics, to travel accommodations and responsibilities, to dugout snacks and fungos are discussed in this episode. Get a look, through “Rigo’s” expertise, into what happens beneath the surface that helps keep a program successful in this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.