The Step Up Podcast
The Step Up Podcast with Nelly Gonzalez
Episodes
In this episode, pitcher Anaisco “Pepe” Ortiz discusses how he is dealing with the spotlight, why he isn’t feeling any pressure in his senior year of high school and how his grandfather introduced him to baseball.
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In this episode, Jaylen Palmer discusses why New York made him a better player, how he felt on draft day, and his baseball goals for next season. Jaylen also gives advice to young players and explains why it’s important to remain positive.
00:44 Jaylen Palmer talks about growing up in Canarsie, Brooklyn
01:22 Jaylen Palmer on how New York made him a better player
02:54 Jaylen Palmer on how he felt on draft day
03:58 Jaylen Palme...
In this episode, Missouri University commit Kaleb “Ktray” Traylor discusses how his father pushed him towards success, the importance of putting your head down and continuing to work hard, and what advice he would give younger players. Ktray also discusses how he started creating music and blessed the show with a freestyle.
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In this episode, Richie and Joshua Palacios discuss what life was like growing up in Brooklyn, why it’s harder to get exposure as a baseball in New York, and how the brothers made each other better players.
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In this episode, we have St. Louis Cardinal’s pitcher Tink Hence discussing growing up in Arkansas, how he felt getting drafted, and what sets players apart who play professional baseball.
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In this episode, we have Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Peter Strzelecki discussing his start in baseball, the advice he would give a coach, and how the hardest days in baseball can change your career. Peter also discusses how his brand COMPETE is giving back to the community.
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Joe Girardi Talks the Fear of Failure
In this episode, we have Yankee legend Joe Girardi and his son Dante discussing their company Girardi Sports, their greatest moments in baseball and why you should be working towards your success.
01:00 Dante Girardi talks about playing travel ball later in his career
02:03 Dante Girardi talks about being a three sport athlete
03:20 Joe Girardi wanting his son to find his passion
04:25 Joe...
In this episode we have FTB Phillies coach Antwan Brown discussing why he needed to find his purposes to know where he was going in his career and what truly humbled him as a player. Antwan also talks about the complexity of travel ball and why being realistic in baseball is important.
00:50 How did Antwan Brown get into the world of Baseball
02:02 Playing JUCO baseball
02:54 Antwan Brown talks about getting into trouble at a yo...
The Stars of Tomorrow with Chris Cabrera, Brian Johnson, Calvin Madenspacher, Bowen Landry, Landen Davis, Charlie Blalock and Carter Nash
In this episode, we have Pottstown players Chris Cabrera, Brian Johnson, Calvin Madenspacher, Bowen Landry, Landen Davis, Charlie Blalock and Carter Nash discussing how they are dealing with the attention, playing against top players and what advice they would give other players.
00:57 Brian ...
In this episode we have trainer and Coach of the Phillies Scout Team CJ Lauriello discussing his early playing days, life after baseball and they High School coaches aren’t doing their jobs. CJ also shares the keys to being a great coach, why it’s important to connect with his players and creating his own gym CJ Turn 2 Fitness to help players excel in sports.
00:50 Playing for Miami Dade
01:50 Playing Division 1 baseball.
02:48 D...
In this episode, former Division 1 player, trainer, and coach Darnell Maisonet discusses the importance of fundamentals, working with Pottstown, and understanding that dreams can change.
00:48 How did Coach Darnell get involved in travel ball?
01:57 Collaborating with the CS99TV team.
02:33 Becoming a content creator as a coach.
03:33 The transition into becoming a trainer.
04:23 Favorite age group to coach.
05:31 Is little lea...
In this episode, the CS99TV guys discuss how they met, some favorite moments on the road, and why enjoying the little things in baseball is important. The guys also discuss why it’s important to help young players on and off the field and give advice on navigating social media.
00:41 What do they call you?
01:33 When did you meet and start creating content?
03:00 Who is the mastermind behind CS99?
03:49 The story behind tennis base...
In this episode, we have right-hand pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays organization Irv Carter discussing why being confident at an early age helped him in his career and how he learned from his failures. Irv also talks about the biggest differences between high school and professional baseball and working hard in the offseason to become a better player.
In this episode, we have former Phillies outfielder All-Star and FTB coach Dom Brown discussing why baseball needs to change, the reason he shares his big league knowledge with the kids and the keys to playing baseball stress free. Dom also shares how he met Nelly and what it’s like being a father with children who play baseball.
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In this episode, we have top prospects Jackson Roper and Jalen Foxx discussing how they maintain a positive mindset on and off the field and how a bean ball led to Jackson and Jalen becoming friends. The guys also discuss why they committed to the University of Florida and South Carolina and the importance of family support.
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In this episode of The Step Up, Manuel Beltre Jr discusses what life was like coming from the Dominican Republic to play baseball in the United States. Manuel also shares why he had to work harder than American players, how it felt getting drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays and how he learned to speak English by watching Kevin Hart.
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On this episode of The Step Up, we have Baseball legend Mo Vaughn discussing what it was like playing in the Northeast and the reason stats are not important when you’re a young player. Mo also talks about his life after a storied baseball career, what led him to start Vaughn Sports Academy, and how he feels coaching his son’s baseball team.
On this episode of The Step Up Podcast, we have University of Miami infielder Blake Cyr in the building discussing the difference between travel ball and college, the importance of keeping up with his mental health as an athlete, and the steps he is taking to accomplish his goals this season.
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Join us in this exciting new podcast series as we take our first swing at the world of baseball with none other than Jazz Chisholm Jr. Get ready for an inside look at the life, journey, and passion of this rising MLB star in our debut episode! Also make sure to subscribe, rate, and comment.
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