Dan speaks with Chris Costello, head coach at Walpole High School and coach for the Northeast Gators travel ball team. They discuss Walpole's successful season, the team's journey and challenges, and Costello's coaching influences. The conversation also touches on Costello's perspective on high school baseball development, the role of travel baseball, and recruiting strategies. The episode concludes with a segment featuring controversial baseball rules and their implications, offering deep insights and personal anecdotes from Costello's extensive experience in the sport.

Topics

00:42 Reflecting on the Championship Season

01:36 Overcoming Past Challenges

03:01 Coaching Journey and Influences

04:22 The Talent of 2019 and the Super Eight Tournament

05:28 Cam Schlittler's Development

07:55 Northeast Gators and Travel Baseball

09:10 Recruiting Challenges and Advice

16:35 Team Massachusetts and the Omaha Experience

21:08 Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Athletes

24:14 The Importance of Playing Multiple Sports

25:56 Transitioning from Professional Baseball to Coaching

26:46 Building a Coaching Career in Walpole

28:15 Rivalries and Traditions in Massachusetts Baseball

29:22 Three Up, Three Down: Baseball's Controversial Rules

33:42 The Chase Utley Rule and Player Safety

36:53 The Ghost Runner Debate

41:19 Conclusion and Farewell