New England Baseball Journal’s The Base Path

New England Baseball Journal’s The Base Path episodes:

• 05.14.2024

  Worcester Academy's Mike Abraham

  This episode of the Base Path podcast, hosted by Dan Guttenplan and produced by Seamans Media, features Worcester Academy's baseball coach Mike Abraham. In his first season, Abraham led the team to a central New England Prep League championship. The...

  
• 05.08.2024

  Avon Old Farms Coach Rob Dowling

  In this episode of the Base Path Podcast, hosted by Dan Guttenplan and produced by New England Baseball Journal, Avon Old Farms head baseball coach Rob Dowling discusses the key factors behind the substantial success of his team in New...

  
• 05.01.2024

  MIAA Roundup

  In this episode of the Base Path Podcast by New England Baseball Journal, hosted by Dan Guttenplan with MIAA reporter Pat Donnelly, the hosts dive into the first half of the MIAA baseball season. The discussion includes power rankings updates,...

  
• 04.17.2024

  BC Ace Pitcher John West

  The guest is John West, a senior pitcher from Boston College and a Shrewsbury native. West discusses his final season, reflecting on the team's performance and his own growth. The conversation highlights the impact of the coaching change at BC,...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Salve Regina Coach Eric Cirella

  Coach Eric Cirella of Salve Regina, a top-ranked D3 college baseball program, is the guest. Cirella attributes the team's success to quality recruiting, a talented coaching staff, and the program's development over years. Salve Regina offers a blend of competitive...

  
• 04.03.2024

  2024 MIAA Preview

  A comprehensive look ahead at the MIAA season from Dan Guttenplan and Pat Donnelly.

  
• 03.27.2024

  2024 Prep Preview

  Dan Guttenplan and Pat Donnelly break down the field in prep baseball for the 2024 season.

  
• 03.20.2024

  Putnam Science Coach Bob Hetu

  The guest is Putnam Science Academy Coach Bob Hetu, who has spent the last 29 years as a coach, mentor and on-field fundamental strategist. In 2022 he took over the baseball program at Putnam Science Academy in Putnam, Conn. Hetu...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Babson Coach Matt Noone

  A 1990 graduate of Princeton University, Matt Noone is in his 22nd season as head coach of Babson's baseball program. In 21 seasons, Noone has won more than 400 games and made seven postseason appearances, which includes leading the Beavers'...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Hall of Fame Coach Kirk Fredericks.

  The guest is former three-time state champion coach at Lincoln Sudbury Kirk Fredericks, a recent inductee to the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

  
• 02.07.2024

  College Preview with Jordy Allard

  Today, we’re going to preview the college baseball season with former Northeastern University and Cape League pitcher Jordy Allard. Allard's career accomplishments include: Former Gatorade Vermont HS Player of the Year Started college career at SNHU  Transferred to Babson, where he earned 2021 New...

  
• 01.24.2024

  Cheshire Academy Coach Anthony Giano

  Anthony Giano was named the head coach of the varsity baseball program at Cheshire Academy in 2021. Giano has worked at CA since 2015, including as assistant coach of the varsity and junior varsity baseball programs. He has nearly 30 years...

  
• 01.10.2024

  Phillies GM Sam Fuld

  Philadelphia Phillies GM and New Hampshire native Sam Fuld joins the show to talk about offseason moves, the highs and lows of his playing career and the most exciting play in baseball.

  
• 12.20.2023

  Thayer Academy Coach James Pierce

  Thayer Academy's James Pierce is the guest. Pierce recently finished his first season as head coach in 2023 after serving as a longtime assistant.

  
• 12.06.2023

  Bryant Coach Ryan Klosterman

  The guest is Ryan Klosterman, who is entering his fifth season as the head coach of the Bryant Baseball program. Klosterman was a 2021 Northeast Conference Coach of the Year, and his team is competing in the America East Conference for...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Todd Carroll of Boston Pitching Congress

  MIT Pitching Coach Todd Carroll, a former 20 year college baseball coach, and more recently a pitching coordinator for a minor league affiliate for the Seattle Mariners, served as the MIT pitching coach from 2012 to 2022, a stretch in...

  
• 11.08.2023

  Wake Forest Coach Tom Walter

  The guest is Wake Forest Coach Tom Walter. His squad went into the College World Series last year ranked number one. Last year's Demon Deacons finished the 2023 season with program records in regular season wins with 45, as well...

  
• 10.04.2023

  Bridgton Academy Coach Aaron Izaryk

  Bridgton Academy coach Aaron Izaryk discusses his team's fall schedule, which runs approximately eight weeks, including practices and games.

  
• 09.20.2023

  UMass Lowell Coach Nick Barese

  The guest is Nick Barese, who became head coach of UMass Lowell when Ken Harring resigned at the end of July. Barese, the former head coach at Merrimack, spent the past two seasons as an assistant to Harring, whose exit came...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Top Prospect Mavrick Rizy

  Mavrick Rizy is one of New England's top prep prospects in the class of 2024, a right-handed pitcher from Worcester Academy. He joins the show to share his story while in the midst of finishing up a busy summer of...

  
• 08.17.2023

  SNHU Coach Chris Shank

  The guest is Chris Shank, new head coach of the three-time defending NCAA East Region Champion SNHU Penmen. Shank previously  coached at Eastern Nazarene College, guiding the Lions to a 62-45-1 record over four seasons.

  
• 08.02.2023

  Milton High Coach Brendan Morrissey & Player of the Year Owen McHugh

  The in-studio guests are Milton High Coach Brendan Morrissey and his star player Owen McHugh, who earned MIA Player of the Year honors from the New England Baseball Journal.

  
• 07.21.2023

  New BC Coach Todd Interdonato

  Todd Interdonato was named Boston College's baseball coach this past Monday. He previously spent 16 years as Wofford baseball’s head coach. Interdonato discusses his enthusiastic vision for BC and recounts his path to Chestnut Hill.

  
• 06.16.2023

  MIAA Championship Preview

  Dan Guttenplan and Matt Feld preview the MIAA Championship games to be played this weekend at Polar Park in Worcester.

  
• 06.05.2023

  MIAA Tournament Update

  In the thick of the MIAA tournament, Matt Feld and Dan Guttenplan break down the various divisions and make a few predictions.

  
• 06.02.2023

  Baseball America’s Peter Flaherty

  Baseball America's Peter Flaherty joins the show to cover a host of topics on college baseball.

  
• 06.01.2023

  Dom DiMare and the War Against Umps

  The guest is Massachusetts Baseball Umpires Association President Dom DiMari, who is part of a group that is asking for stronger protections from parents upset over their children's games.

  
• 05.24.2023

  Phillips-Andover Coach Chris Powers

  The guest is Phillips-Andover Coach Chris Powers. Prior to taking the job last year, Powers guided the Pingree baseball program to a record of 179-88 over 12 seasons.

  
• 05.17.2023

  Leominster Coach Rich Barnaby

  Coach Rich Barnaby joins the show, as his squad enjoys a stellar 12-1 record.

  
• 05.10.2023

  MIAA Midseason Roundup

  Matt Feld joins Dan Guttenplan for a number of takeaways gathered from the first half of the MIAA season.

  
• 05.03.2023

  Larry Lucchino: of Red Sox and Woo Sox

  Red Sox legend Larry Lucchino is the guest. He served as the president during a historic 14-year period from 2002 to 2015. In 2015, he was part of a group that purchased Boston's longtime AAA affiliate and moved that franchise to...

  
• 04.12.2023

  Endicott Coach Bryan Haley

  The guest is Endicott College Coach Bryan Haley, who has led his squad thus far to a stellar 19-4 record.

  
• 04.07.2023

  BC Recruiting Coordinator Kevin Vance

  The guest is Boston College recruiting coordinator Kevin Vance who joins the show to talk about his program’s terrific 2023 season and a host of other hardball issues.

  
• 03.29.2023

  MIAA Preview

  Dan Guttenplan and Matt Feld take a look ahead at the MIAA season.

  
• 03.22.2023

  Longtime Belmont Hill Coach Mike Grant

  The guest is recently retired coach Mike Grant, who assembled a staggering 124-27 record as coach at Belmont Hill.

  
• 03.08.2023

  Local Baseball Stalwart Chris Colabello

  Chris Colabello is a rising star as a hitting instructor in the world of baseball. Co-founder of the hitting and fitness assessment platform Pelotero, he is a former Assumption star who cracked MLB at the age of 29. He had...

  
• 03.01.2023

  Former Red Sox Exec Steve August

  The guest is Steve August, a former Red Sox assistant general manager, and the founder of the New England Roughneck Travel Ball Program.

  
• 02.15.2023

  Division 1 Preview: The Top 10

  Hosts Dan Guttenplan and Matt Feld forecast the Division 1 baseball field for 2023.

  
• 02.08.2023

  James Cramphin of Governor’s Academy

  Dan and Matt are joined by James Cramphin, Head Baseball Coach at The Governor's Academy in Byfield, MA.

  
• 02.01.2023

  Duke Coach Chris Pollard

  Chris Pollard is the head baseball coach of the Duke Blue Devils. Pollard played at Davidson for head coach Dick Cooke from 1993 to 1996 before playing professionally in 1996.

  
• 01.18.2023

  Braintree High’s Bill O’Connell

  Braintree High School Coach Bill O'Connell has built one of the most consistent high school programs in Massachusetts. He was named the Boston Herald Coach of the Decade for the period running from 2010 to 2019.

  
• 01.11.2023

  Local Prep Legend Rhett Wiseman

  The guest is former BB&N standout Rhett Wiseman, who went on to play for Vanderbilt and professionally in the Washington Nationals organization.

  
• 12.21.2022

  The Comeback: NU’s Phil DiBlasi

  Philip DiBlasi's baseball dreams were postponed when he was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of cancer most commonly found in the cerebellum, the part of the brain located at the back of the skull. After surgery to remove the tumor,...

  
• 12.14.2022

  UConn Pitching Coach Josh MacDonald

  Josh MacDonald joined UConn in 2012 and enters his 12th season as Husky pitching coach in 2023. MacDonald is part of the longest tenured coaching staff in Division I baseball.

  
• 12.07.2022

  BC Coach Mike Gambino

  Mike Gambino has been head baseball coach at Boston College since 2010. He brought the Eagles to the program’s first NCAA Tournament in seven years in 2016 and back-to-back Atlantic Coast Conference Championship appearances. Since 2016, BC has appeared in...

  
• 11.30.2022

  Dave Geaslen of 3 Step Sports

  Dave Geaslen is the founder and CEO of 3 Step Sports. The 3STEP reach spans 40+ states and serves more than 3.2 million athletes across nine sports through events, nationally spanning club programs, media content and more. More at https://threestep.com/

  
• 11.25.2022

  UMass Coach Matt Reynolds

  UMass Head Coach Matt Reynolds joins the show to talk about his coaching philosophies; the dynamic of seeking players with strong academics and what he looks for in a ballplayer. As a player, Reynolds himself was an infielder and captain...

  
• 11.16.2022

  GBG Hawks’ Joe Breen on Travel Baseball

  GBG Hawks Northeast Director of Baseball Operations Joe Breen joins the show to share the pluses and minuses of playing travel baseball.

  
• 11.09.2022

  A Deep Dive on Travel Baseball

  Co-hosts Dan Guttenplan and Matt Feld discuss the pros, cons and secrets of Travel Baseball.

  
• 11.04.2022

  Tucker Frawley of the Minnesota Twins

  Tucker Frawley played prep and D1 college baseball in New England,  and is now working in player development for a professional franchise. He made his name in the coaching ranks at Yale, where he developed one of the nation's top...