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The BLTR crew is proud to sit down with New Jersey native and the Lancaster Barnstormer’s bullpen catcher, Robert Rosado. Rosado brings to the Barnstormers not only a baseball background but one that includes degrees in exercise science and physiology and experience as a CrossFit trainer and competitive weightlifter. As a former gym owner and keen on recognizing the many injuries and rehab needs of athletes, Robert sought out a massage therapy license and continued specialization in orthopedic manual therapy. With a meticulous eye on body posture and athletic movement, Robert can detect imbalances and problematic areas long before injuries occur. Rosado is one of the most authentic and genuine individuals in the game and is endowed with a selfless desire to help athletes stay healthy and materialize their professional dreams of getting to the Big Leagues.
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BLTR sits down with Jason Sherwin and Jordan Muraskin, founders of deCervo and uHIT Pitch Recognition and Training App. Jason and Jordan’s company deCervo was the main subject of Zach Schonbrun’s book “The Performance Cortex” which examines the neurological aspects of hitting performance among baseball players and how a better understanding of the human brain can provide more insight on proprioception and split-second decision making at the plate. deCervo has been instrumental and pioneering in expanding the conversation from the “mental” aspect of the game to the “neurological” component of athletic performance. In addition to uHIT Baseball their library of training apps includes uHIT Softball and uCall for MLB and NHL Umpires and Officials.
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The BLTR crew brings on a polished and professional writer, the accomplished Zach Schonbrun. Zach is currently a senior editor covering business and technology at The Week news magazine and a contributor to The New York Times. Zach is also the author of The Performance Cortex a book that explored and dived into the neuroscience of motor skills in the athlete performance industry. Long overdue, Zach’s work is an important milestone in shifting the focus from the “mental” aspect of the game to the “neurological” component of athletic performance. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida dreams came true for Colby Halter when he donned the blue and orange for the Florida Gators this past spring. During his time as a student at Bishop Kenny HS, Colby participated in some of the most prestigious and highly touted showcase events/tournaments nationally and internationally. In 2019, Colby displayed his talents at the Perfect Game National Showcase at Chase Field in Arizona and was a key cog for Team USA U-18 World Cup Team hitting .419 in South Korea. Colby talks to the BLTR crew about how he prepared himself for high intensity showcases, what it is like to be a baseball player in the Gator program, his freshman season this past spring and more! Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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Rob Ducey returns to the BLTR podcast for Part 2 of his interview. Rob gets into more detail about his professional baseball career, coaching at all levels, the business reality of MLB baseball and the next chapter of his life. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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A Toronto born and Cambridge, Ontario raised, the BLTR crew talks shop with 13 year MLB veteran Rob Ducey. Rob was a journeyman playing for 6 MLB teams that included the Blue Jays, Phillies, Mariners, Rangers, Angels and Expos. In 2004, Rob represented Team Canada at the 2004 Olympics and was later inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2013. He also served as a Coach at the 2006 World Baseball Classic and 2008 Olympics. In part 1 of a 2 part series, we discuss his upbringing, professional career, navigating the outfield in the MLB and hitting philosophy. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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So far the BLTR podcast has featured players that know how to grip a bat, baseball or football, but for the first time the crew invites an athlete that grips onto something completely different. Joshua Pereira is an avid climber who grips onto all different surfaces ranging from rock, brick, concrete and mountains! You name it, Joshua has probably climbed it or at least attempted it. The conversation gets deep into the world of rock climbing and how a lot of the mental and physiological variables that goes into climbing can be utilized on the diamond and other sports as well. Feel the adrenaline with Joshua Pereira! Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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A two-sport athlete at the highest levels in the amateur and professional setting, Brian Johnson joins the podcast to reminisce and talk about his playing days. Brian entered Stanford University on a full scholarship as a 2 sport athlete, playing QB and catching for the Cardinal football and baseball teams. In 25 games as a QB, Johnson threw for 3,334 yard with a 115.4 PER while also collecting 112 hits and driving in 54 RBIs on the diamond. Drafted 413th overall by the NY Yankees in the 1989 MLB draft, Johnson went on to have a 9 year MLB career playing for the Padres, Tigers, Giants, Royals and Dodgers. Johnson was very instrumental in assisting the SF Giants with their scouting efforts at the MLB level and was described by many in the organization as a key component of the 2012 World Series Championship. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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The BLTR podcast continues to feature Olympic baseball players with left handed hitter and righty throwing Jeremy Wolf. A Scottsdale, Arizona native Jeremy attended and committed to play at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas after helping his high school team win a state championship. In his 4 years at Trinity University, Jeremy slashed .367/.455/.577 while racking up 249 hits, slugging out 19 homers and driving in 172 RBI’s. In 2016 Jeremy was named an ABCA All American player and helped Trinity capture the Division 3 World Series. Drafted in the 31st Round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the New York Mets, Wolf played 2 professional seasons in the minors before injuries prompted a pause on his career. Jeremy is the founder and director of More than Baseball an organization that focuses on providing minor league players the tools, resources and assistance needed to cultivate a better working experience during the season. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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A professional ballplayer, entrepreneur and now current Olympic competitor, Alex Katz joins the BLTR podcast. A Long Island native, Alex stayed local when he chose to pitch for the D1 St. Johns Red Storm. In 3 years, Katz compiled a 3.97 ERA in 124.3 innings for the Red Storm including a memorable 13K shutout vs. Fairfield University. Drafted by the White Sox in the 27th round of the 2015 MLB Draft, Alex’s professional career has taken him through multiple organizations and now currently with the Tennessee Smokies, a Double A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Off the field, Alex ventured into the customizable shoe/cleat business providing creative, unique and exciting designs for current MLB players. With the summer Olympics in full swing, catch Alex pitching for Team Israel as they look to make a run for metal in Japan. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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A UC Berkeley graduate, Shane Barclay President of Japan Ball was always drawn to the sport of baseball from a very young age. After graduating college, Shane started off his career working for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shane then started acquiring international experience when he worked for MLB Commissioner’s office for 9 years, 2 years in the Dominican Republic and 7 years in Manhattan. In 2020 Shane combined his passion for baseball and traveling by assuming the operation and ownership of JapanBaseball from Bob Bavasi of Bavasi Sports Partners. Shane talks about his vision for JapanBall, tourism in Japan, the culture, the baseball stadiums, the food and everything in between. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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Arkansas Razorback alumnus and newly signed Phillies player, Matt Goodheart joins the BLTR crew in a fantastic conversation that goes beyond baseball. Born into a baseball family, Matt was always driven to play baseball competitively at the highest level. After graduating High School, Matt played at San Jacinto Community College for one year putting up a .355/.464/.574 slash line before transferring to Arkansas University and becoming a Razorback. In 3 seasons at Arkansas, Goodheart slugged his way to 20 HRs, 98 RBIs and sprayed the fields with 137 hits. Matt talks about his upbringing, hitting philosophy, memorable moments at Arkansas, his love for his teammates and what he’s looking forward to next in professional baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies Organization. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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Dr. David Mann is a Sport Scientist with 20+ years in sport, academia, and clinical practice and
currently an Associate Professor at Vrije University in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dr. Mann co-authored, “The Success of Sinister Right-Handers in Baseball”, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in October of 2017 whose research revealed that that players who throw right-handed and bat left enjoy a biomechanical advantage than those who bat and throw left or bat and throw right. Their study debunked a prior 1982 study by Mclean and Ciurczak, also published in the NEJM, which claimed that lefty hitters and lefty throwers had the biomechanical advantage.
Dr. Mann’s background includes a research fellow in the Faculty of Human Movement Sciences at Vrije University, a Research Assistant Professor in the Institute of Human Performance at the University of Hong Kong; Clinic Director and Senior Lecturer in the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia); and Skill Acquisition Specialist at the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra, Australia). -
Drafted in the MLB First-Year Player Draft in 3 consecutive years, Johnny Monell signed his first professional contract in 2007 after being drafted in the 30th round by the San Francisco Giants. Playing professionally for 12 seasons, the game of baseball has allowed Johnny to play with the best of the best at the Major League level and see different parts of the world in Korea and the Caribbean to name a few. Johhny tells the BLTR crew how catching came about for him, his experience catching some of the best pitchers in the world and what he is up to currently after retiring from professional baseball in 2018. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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Vern Gambetta, the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems joins BLTR in a great conversation about strength & conditioning and functional path movement in athletics. Vern's incredible resume in sports strength and conditioning includes leadership positions with the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets organizations. Vern also worked with several MLS teams and provided expert consultation for the U.S. Men's World Cup Soccer team. Vern is an accomplished writer authoring numerous books and writing hundreds of articles on athletic conditioning. The BLTR crew goes more into depth about Vern's experience in professional baseball and how the game has evolved over the years. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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A turn of the tide, the BLTR crew invites special guest Zack Parker, a Lefty Throwing Righty Hitting retired professional baseball player. Zack spent 11 years as a pitcher in pro ball reaching as high as Triple A, as well spending some time overseas. In this interview we discuss the grind of a minor leaguer, the importance of continuing the conversation about mental health and Zack’s career/life after baseball. Zack is currently a producer and plays many roles in the entertainment industry, with one of his most successful projects “Thunder Road”, a film that received multiple awards and nominations. An incredibly powerful and introspective conversation with a talented, resilient and phenomenal individual. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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A College World Series Champion coming out of Vanderbilt University, Stephen Scott takes the BLTR crew through his journey in baseball and talks about what has propelled him to where he finds himself today. At Vanderbilt, Scott was a key bat in the lineup posting impressive numbers and was a catalyst during their 2019 CWS championship run in Omaha. Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 10th Round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Stephen talks about his experience with the Red Sox Organization and what he expects from himself as he resumes his professional baseball career after a pandemic hiatus. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal LoDuca and Peter LoDuca.
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Shayamal Vallabhjee is a South African Sports Scientist & Performance Coach with 18 years of experience in High Performance Sporting environments. He is the author of four books on Sports Science & Motivation, a TEDx speaker, recipient of the INK & Australia India Youth Dialogue Fellowship, Men's Health 'Trainer of the Year 2014', Global Fitness Advisory Board Member to Herbalife & Organizing Committee Member of the United Nations ChangeMakers Conference & Entrepreneur. With two decades of on field experience with Olympians & Championship winning teams & three years of living as a monk, Shayamal has learned the art & science of work-life balance and how to starve our fears and feed our courage in the quest to cultivate excellence! Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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Tyson Gillies is an exceptional athlete and professional baseball player but there is more to Tyson than meets the eye. Tyson began playing baseball around 11-12 years old and as he continued to play competitively he soon realizes his talents could take him far in this game. A native and proud Canadian, Tyson was drafted in the 25h round of the MLB draft in 2006 and spent 9 years in the minors between the Seattle and Philadelphia organizations. With the Canadian National Baseball team Tyson was apart of and made key contributions during the 2015 Pan-American Games capturing the Gold and helping his country seal a bid in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Tune in to hear about the adversity Tyson had to battle and overcome and what he is up to with his company Travail Development. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca
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Professional baseball player in the Seattle Mariners organization Bobby Honeyman joins the Bats Left Throws Right crew to discuss his journey and the road it took to realizing his dreams of becoming a pro. A Long Island native hailing from Massapequa, Bobby was a 2x All County selection and NY All State selection in 2014. Bobby had a stellar career at Division 1 Stony Brook totaling 201 hits for the Wolverines in 4 years with the program capping it off with an All-America East First Team selection in 2018. Drafted during the 29th round of the MLB Draft in 2018, Bobby is currently with the Arkansas Travelers the Double A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Tune in for more on Bobby's hitting philosophies, pre-game preparation and approach to the game. Hosted by Jack Aylmer, with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
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