All Episodes (17)

1. 1. Episode #17: Coach Jack Miller

   Today on the podcast, we sit down with New Jersey Native, Jack Miller! Jack has been coaching youth travel baseball for GRIT, as well as gives lessons for both hitting and fielding. Jack has recently blown up on social media for his short clips featuring tips for players, parents, and coaches. Join us as we talk our baseball careers, what led Jack to coach, and so much more!

   Mar 29,2023 01:08:57
2. 2. Episode #16: WBC and 2023 MLB Season Preview

   Today on the podcast, Elijah and Mike explore the WBC, Spring Training, World Series predictions, hot players and prospects and MORE!

   Mar 18,2023 01:17:30
3. 3. Episode #15: Joe Hill, StringKing

   Today on the podcast, we welcome Joe Hill from StringKing Baseball! If you haven't heard of StringKing, they have been making lacrosse gear since 2011 and have recently stepped into the baseball market. Realizing that the baseball market is very overpriced and that the pricing of baseball bats has made the sport less inclusive, their goal since entering the baseball market has been to manufacture the highest performing bats possible at the best possible price.

   Mar 10,2023 51:19
4. 4. Episode #13: Ralph Garza Jr.

   Today on the podcast, we welcome New Braunfels native, Ralph Garza Jr.! Join us as we talk his baseball career, going from OU to the minor leagues, playing in the Big Leagues, and MORE!

   Feb 13,2023 01:03:29
5. 5. Episode #12: Bat King

   On this episode of the podcast, we welcome the Bat King from Victus Sports! Join us as we talk about his art, how he got into making custom bats, his inspirations, and so much more!

   Feb 06,2023 44:29
6. 6. Episode #11: Brent Pourciau - Top Velocity

   Today on the podcast, we welcome Brent Pourciau, founder of Top Velocity in Covington, LA! Join us as we talk about Brent's playing career and how it led him to creating Top Velocity, injury prevention and training tips, thoughts and examples on how to gain velo, and MORE!

   Jan 27,2023 01:12:12
7. 7. Episode #10: Riley Smith

   The Bottom of the 9th welcomes Hudson, Texas native, former San Jac Gator and LSU Tiger, Riley Smith! Join us as we talk about acclimating to new settings and environments, playing JUCO and playing in the SEC, as well as other ventures and pro ball!

   Jan 20,2023 01:04:12
8. 8. Episode #9: Noah Vaughan

   Today on the The Bottom of the 9th, we welcome Houston Native, Noah Vaughan! Noah is a former University of Texas at Arlington Maverick and Oakland A, who now does hitting lessons and strength training at he and his wife's facility, Alpha Player Development in Aledo, Texas. Join us as we talk about the draft process, opening a business centered around performance, life after baseball, and MORE!

   Jan 13,2023 01:27:35
9. 9. Episode#8: Glove Cowboy

   Today on the podcast, we welcome Eric Walbridge, also known as Glove Cowboy! Eric is the currently the VP of Soft Goods at Marucci and designs and creates gloves styled from hot wheels to Christmas stockings. Join us as we talk gloves, the way baseball has changed, and MORE!

   Jan 06,2023 01:00:58
10. 10. Episode #7: Carson Lance

    This week on The Bottom of the 9th Podcast, we welcome Katy, Texas native, Carson Lance! Carson is a former 16th round pick by the Detroit Tigers, Angelina College, and Lamar University alum who currently plays for the Lincoln Saltdogs! Join us as we talk about his college playing days, playing pro ball, shifts in mentality, and more!

    Dec 30,2022 01:15:15
11. 11. Episode#5: Zach Luevanos

    Today on the podcast, we welcome another Corpus Christi native, Zach Luevanos! Zach has a very plentiful resume from playing at Lamar University, to coaching at both the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of the Incarnate Word. Now, he finds himself as the head of Twelve Baseball in the San Antonio area! Join us as we talk the current world of select baseball, recruiting, coaching tips, and more!

    Dec 23,2022 58:10
12. 12. Episode #4: John King

    On this episode of The Bottom of the 9th, we welcome LHP John King of the Texas Rangers as he speaks on his offseason routine, junior college and playing the University of Houston, draft day, getting called up, and so much more!

    Dec 16,2022 01:09:25
13. 13. Episode #3: Chris Estrada

    In this episode, The Bottom of the 9th welcomes Corpus Christi native, Chris Estrada! Chris is a former D-1 athlete at the University of Texas at San Antonio and a former JUCO All-American from Angelina College. Chris talks about his recruiting experience, switching positions, transitioning to coaching and more!

    Dec 07,2022 01:00:10
14. 14. Episode #2: Jose Trevino

    The Bottom of the 9th welcomes MLB All-Star, Gold and Platinum Glove winner, and New York Yankee, Jose Trevino! Jose talks about his upcoming tournament in San Antonio, Texas, his experiences as an All-Star, and so much more!

    Dec 01,2022 34:50
15. 15. Episode #1:Pilot/How to Have a Successful Offseason

    Welcome to the Bottom of the 9th Podcast! Join our host, Elijah Rodriguez, as he explains the origins of the podcast, where the idea came from and more, along with a few tips on how to have a successful offseason as we approach the Winter months.

    Nov 17,2022 32:15
16. 16. Episode #17: Coach Jack Miller

    Today on the podcast, we sit down with New Jersey Native, Jack Miller! Jack has been coaching youth travel baseball for GRIT, as well as gives lessons for both hitting and fielding. Jack has recently blown up on social media for his short clips featuring tips for players, parents, and coaches. Join us as we talk our baseball careers, what led Jack to coach, and so much more!

    Mar 30,2023 01:08:58
17. 17. Episode #14: Bryan Arias

    Today on the podcast, we welcome San Antonio native, Bryan Arias! Bryan is a former Division I athlete for the UTSA Roadrunners and currently plays in the Houston Astros Organization. Join us as we talk about his experiences playing D1 baseball, his experiences through the minor leagues, training tips, and so much more!

    Feb 22,2023 01:20:24