The guest is Chris Carmain, a former Northeastern baseball player, assistant coach at Merrimack College, and Director of Player Development for the New Hampshire Prospects. The conversation revolves around the success of the New Hampshire Prospects' recruiting efforts, including how they've managed to secure college commitments for their players despite the increasing prominence of the transfer portal. Carmain explains their multifaceted approach to player development that prepares athletes for college-level baseball, including strength and conditioning programs. The talk also touches on broader issues like the financial challenges faced by families engaging in year-round travel baseball and the evolving landscape of college baseball recruiting compared to Carmain's playing days. An interactive segment, 'Three Up, Three Down,' ends the episode, where Carmain and Guttenplan humorously debate hypothetical career choices among baseball figures.

Topics

00:35 Recruiting Success and Strategies

06:56 Player Development and College Preparation

09:52 High School Season and Player Management

10:55 Travel Programs and Team Placement

13:38 Communication and Player Health

15:17 Recruiting Landscape Changes

19:22 The Challenges of College Baseball Loyalty

20:32 Northeastern's Rise Under Coach Glavin

21:52 Building Merrimack's Baseball Program

24:11 The Cost of Year-Round Baseball

25:15 Supporting Talented Players Financially

26:53 Three Up, Three Down: Fantasy Baseball Careers

34:39 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up