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Podcast #114: Talkin’ Baseball with Terry Cashman

In 1981 the song “Talkin’ Baseball” took the country by storm. The song describes the history of American major league baseball from the 1950s to the beginning of the 1980s and was inspired by a picture of the three outfielders of the title (Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Duke Snider). Today we sit down with Songwriter and minor league pitcher Terry Cashman to discuss:

    • Growing up in the Bronx during that era
    • What inspired the song
    • Getting to know Willie, Mickey and the Duke personally
    • Pitching in the MiLB in the 60’s

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Podcast 113: What It Takes to Be Elite with High School Sophomore Graham Keen

Today we’re sitting down with RPP Remote Athlete Graham Keen (Class 2027). Graham is ranked

    • #1 in PA and #2 Nationally by PBR
    • #1 in PA and #34 Nationally by Perfect Game

We’re going to talk about what it takes to be ELITE! Topics include:

    • Nutrition (getting those daily calories in)
    • Finding time to Train year-round
    • Playing vs. Pitching

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2-way Player Graham Keen T92 and EV100+ is Ranked #2 Nationally… What Makes Him Elite?

Sophomore 2-way player Graham Keen first came to RPP in June of 2022 as a 14-year-old. At the time, he was 6’2” weighing in at 150 lbs. He was already very athletic with a tall build. Fast forward to September of 2024, he has been consistently training with us year-round on a remote basis for over two years. He stopped in recently for his bi-annual assessment. He is now 6’5” weighing in at 190 lbs., having added a couple inches and 40 lbs. in lean muscle mass. His pitching velo is T92 mph on the Trackman and his exit velo hit is 100+ mph. He is now ranked #2 Nationally by PBR in his 2027 Class. Whether you think rankings are relevant or not, #2 nationally by PBR says something. He is only a sophomore and he is already Elite.

Let’s review his recent assessment report, which leaves NO stone unturned!

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Podcast #112: Finding the Right Fit, the Recruiting Side of Things with Coastal’s Tyler Shewmaker

Tyler Shewmaker

Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Recruiting / Player Development Coordinator Tyler Shewmaker. Topics Include:

    • The importance for athletes to find “The right fit”
    • Showcases- yes?/no?….maybe?
    • Some non-negotiables when recruiting catchers

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Junior RHP Quinn Miller Setting a PR Post TJ Surgery… Now 90+ mph

West Point commit and rising Junior, 6’2” RHP Quinn Miller joined RPP in September 2022.  In June 2022, prior to his start at RPP, he was clocked at 81 mph at a PBR event. By the end of our winter-training program in February 2023, Quinn touched 85.5 mph at another PBR event. Unfortunately, during the summer of 2023 Quinn had to have TJ Surgery.  After a year of hard work, both inside the weight room and inside the nets, Quinn recently hit a PR of 90+ mph.

How did he do it?

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Podcast #111: Strength & Conditioning in D1 Baseball with Coastal Carolina’s Mike Thomson

This week’s podcast is with Coastal Carolina S&C Coach Mike Thomson. We spent a few days with Mike assessing Coastal Carolina’s pitchers a few weeks back and today we’re going to discuss his take on the process, as well as other topics including:

    • Strength training during fall ball
    • Expectations of new recruits in the weight room
    • Consistency in training… “Don’t rush the process”

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The Hitting Report… Blast, K-vest and HitTrax in One Single Report

Advancements in baseball technology now allow us to analyze swings in unprecedented detail. At RPP, we leverage tools like Blast Motion, HitTrax, and K-Vest to provide comprehensive insights into a player’s swing, helping hitters reach their full potential. Our new hitting report evaluates critical areas such as bat speed, launch angle, contact quality, and swing mechanics, offering a clear path for improvement.

The purpose of this report is straightforward: to help hitters understand their strengths and areas for development, enabling them to refine their approach for greater consistency and power. The report includes detailed charts, graphs, and data points, translating complex information into clear, actionable insights. It is structured as follows:

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Podcast #110: The RPP Road Show… Pitching Analysis with Niko Leontarakis

This week we cap off our remote college assessments with the pitching side of things with RPP Director of Pitching Niko Leontarakis. Topics include:

    • Avoiding over-analysis when dealing with elite throwers
    • Some common disconnects between D1 schools and players
    • Disconnects… not always a bad thing, it depends on the athlete

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Trackman Pitching Report… All Your Data in One Single Report

Here at RPP we take great pride in the work that goes into assessing and evaluating our pitchers and position players. This is generally reflected in the comprehensive reports we provide our athletes with in-depth analysis and summaries of their capabilities, whether it’s in the weight room or inside the nets. Our newly developed Trackman Pitching Report uses data collected from in-house bullpens to create simple visuals that can help better communicate the strengths and weakness’s of a pitcher’s repertoire. The main parts our report focuses on is:

    1. Pitching Metrics
    2. Pitch Movement
    3. Pitch Consistency
    4. Pitch Location
    5. Stuff+ Report

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