MAD MAX Cast - Live from CloseoutBats.com

Mad Max is joined by Rachel Balkovec Hitting coach for the New York Yankees. Rachel is the first female hitting coach in professional baseball. The two discuss Rachel's Softball career and how she transitioned to a career in baseball. Rachel talks about how she started in strength and conditioning and the struggles of entering a male dominated industry. Rachel talks about when she finally got a job and how that felt. Max and Rachel discuss how she became a hitting coach and what the future holds.

Mad Max is joined by Jairo Labrador. Jairo was the head coach for the Elziabeth New Jersey team that made it to the LLWS in 2019. Jairo and Max discuss their history together. Jairo talks about the summer grind it took for the boys to get to Williamsport. They talk about the experience in Williamsport and what the kids get from Easton. Jairo talks about how he feels for all the kids that won't get a Little League season this year.

Mad Max is joined by Russell Hartford with USA Baseball. Russell is Director of USABat Program. He talks about what USA Baseball does. He talks about the facility in North Carolina. Max and Russell talk about the famous USA bat change and how much work that took. They discuss if they think the USA bats are better in year three than year one. Russell talks about the future plans for USA Baseball.

Mad Max is joined by another softball Legend Natasha Watley. Natasha talks about what softball meant to her at an early age. She talks a lot about how her parents learned the game with her. She talks about how she always wanted to go to UCLA and winning a national championship. She talks about her pro career in the states and overseas. Natasha also talks about her Olympic Career and if there was any thoughts to come back for the 2020 olympics. She also talks about how she is training young softball girls.

Mad Max is joined by softball legend Monica Abbott. The two talk about what softball meant to her growing up. Her decision to play at University of Tennessee. Monica also talks about her professional career. The two also talk about her Wilson Glove and if its an honor to have her own glove. Max also asks her if their is a rivalry between her and Cat Osterman. They also talk about Monica's Pro career in the states and overseas.

Mad Max is joined on Instagram live by Clint McGill. Clint talks about what baseball meant to him growing up. He also talks about his college and professional career. He talks about when he started Baseball Notes. Baseball notes helps with the mental aspect of hitting and deals with the fear of failure. Max and Clint talk about the next step for baseball notes from a business standpoint. A great feel good episode you don't want to miss.

Max is joined by former softball player Morgan Stuart. Morgan played at the University of Washington and won the 2009 National Championship. She talks about her experience playing on that team and her willingness to move over to third base for the greater of the team. She talks about why she loves defense so much and talks about her time playing for the Philippines women's national softball team. Morgan also talks about being a co founder in The Packaged Deal.

Mad Max is joined by Wilson's Ryan Smith on instagram Live. Ryan has been with Wilson for a little over 8 years and is Ball Glove Product Manager and Glove Designer. Ryan talks about his days working retail and how it has helped him know what people want in a ball glove. He talks about new models coming out with new technology called spin control. Max ask Ryan where he gets his creative ideas from. Ryan also talks about dealing with MLB guys and what they like.

Mad Max is joined by softball superstar Keilani Ricketts. Keilani talks about her college days at the University of Oklahoma. They talk about her Pro Career in the USA and Japan. Keilani talks about the honor it is to be part of Team USA. Max and Keilani also talk about how she has been the face of Rawlings softball for a decade. She also says if a Movie is made who would play her.

Mad Max is Joined by Legendary Texas AM softball player Amanda Scarborough. He is also joined by a co host for the first time. The threes discuss Amanda's beginning softball years. What the recruitment process was like. Amanda talks about some Highs in college and some lows like her career ending injury. The three discuss how she has climbed the ranks at ESPN. Amanda is also co founder of The Packaged Deal. They discuss how and when The Packaged Deal got started.