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Moving through life, the baseball podcast

We look to have a positive impact on athletes’ lives simply by sharing some of our experiences we have gathered. We bring over 30 plus years of combined experience in professional and international baseball to the table. Enjoy.

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01:05:35

Episode 30: Special guest Jim Strachan talks youth...

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2025/07/14

This episode focuses on insights and information for parents and coaches that might be new to junior baseball in Australia. The guys chat with MTL The Baseball Podcast’s co-producer, Jim Strachan, who shares his experiences as a coach and parent and they also talk about advice from mentors, growing the game in Australia, and building resilience in players and yourself as a parent. The episode also touches on the growth of women’s baseball in Australia and the uniqueness of the club ball structure

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01:01:00

Episode 29 – Special Guest Ray Chang Talks Coaching...

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2025/03/05

Franky and Lutzy welcome back former Reds teammate, head of MLB China and current hitting coach for China’s WBC team Ray Chang. This time, they go deep on their experiences and approaches to handling different coaching styles and personalities at different levels of the game. This episode is full of gold for all players, parents and coaches, but is a must-listen for young players transitioning into new systems like high school, representative teams or college. Frank also shares his excellent new

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01:12:37

Episode 28: Special guest Alex Pelaez

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2024/12/03

Sharpen your pencil and grab your notebook because there’s a lot of gold dropped in this episode. The guys are joined by current Cincinnati Reds Assistant Hitting Coach and long-time friend and mentor Alex Pelaez for an informative and insightful conversation about the physical and mental sides of hitting and the journey to finding success at the plate. Al shares his thoughts on simplifying your approach, things for young players to work on – including his top areas of focus and the top three things

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01:32:20

Episode 27: Confidence, Confidence, Confidence.

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2024/09/28

In this episode, Frank and Lutzy cover the highs, lows and in-betweens of confidence, answer a listener question and share confidence-related stories from their careers in major league, minor league and international baseball. Frank and Lutzy discuss their chances of suiting up for a stint in the NFL How being confident comes with a sense of being realistic How doubt helps to grow confidence How confidence is not a static thing, it’s a fluid thing Lutzy talks about how he bounces back from

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01:08:37

Episode 26: Special Guest Chad “Sharky” Rogers

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2024/08/06

In this episode, the guys catch up with former Reds teammate Chad “Sharky” Rogers, who shares stories about how he got the nickname, his baseball journey, life after baseball and establishing his Galveston-based baseball academy, The Baseball Bunker. They share several stories from their days in the minor leagues and Chad drops tons of gold about his approach to the game and life, coaching styles and dealing with the ups and downs of the game. Then, Frank shares his new song “Hoaka Night Tuning

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00:36:07

Episode 25: How Speed Changes The Game

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2024/07/10

Lutzy and Franky discuss how speed on the bases changes the game for pitchers, catchers, batting stats and more. Frank shares some gold for young players about how to approach the game defensively with speed on the bases, covering topics like angles, timing and positioning from both an infielder’s and outfielder’s perspective. Then the guys answer some listener questions where Lutzy talks about his journey from Germany to the Big Leagues and Frank shares some stories of gratitude about coaches who

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00:29:16

Episode 24: Ken Griffey Sr Birthday Special

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2024/05/18

This episode is dedicated to Frank and Lutzy’s former manager, hitting coach and mentor, Ken Griffey Sr. We also celebrate some special birthdays, including podcast producer Jim Strachan, who used to rock #22 on the field. Other honourable birthday shoutouts go to #11 Barry Larkin and #8 Mark Fleury – with some major buzz vibes mixed in. Since this is somewhat of a birthday gift, we won’t be able to tell you what’s in this episode other than our main topic of “Team chemistry within yourself”

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00:19:38

Episode 23: Birth of the “Episito”

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2024/04/15

The guys try a new “mini special” format with a shorter length and more informal tone (if that’s even possible?!) They talk about Lutzy’s line of batting gloves from his new DTL3 brand and introduce the “Velcro breath”. Then, they cover the importance of breathing and awareness in baseball and in life. Lastly, Frank talks about breathing in context of playing live music and the parallels with playing high-level baseball. “New Velcro breath from DTL3 – it’s the pause the refreshes!”

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01:00:11

Episode 22: Special guest Ryan LaMarre

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2024/04/06

Lutzy and Frank welcome former Reds teammate and 13-year MLB and MiLB veteran Ryan LaMarre to the podcast. Ryan talks about his decision to walk away from the game and how perseverance and resilience helped him overcome injuries and evolve his approach both on and off the field. He also shares some fantastic stories about pitching at Fenway Park (as a position player), hitting an “oppo taco” at Yankee Stadium and his interactions with some of the game’s greatest players like Big Papi, Mookie Betts,

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01:12:12

Episode 21: Special Guest Ray Chang

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2024/02/20

Lutzy and Franky are super excited to welcome their good friend Ray Chang to the show. Their former teammate in the Reds organisation and current head of baseball operations for MLB China, Ray shares stories and perspectives from across his career, including:* We hear the story of how Ray got hurt right before his call up to the show * The guys discuss how failure in baseball builds resilience in life * Mental preparation on game day, whether you’re in the lineup or not * How Ray’s two strike

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00:57:18

Episode 20: Two-strike Hitting, Too Much Thinking,...

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2024/01/31

The guys talk about their differing approaches to two-strike hitting over the years, advice they got from various Reds coaches (and the game itself), and what the last day of a minor league season was usually like. Plus, they answer the question, “What’s fun for you – winning or simply competing?” In this episode: • Frank’s two-strike hitting approach throughout his career • Some simple advice from Ken Griffey, Sr. • Knowing your situation, knowing your approach • Advice on overcoming the fear of

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01:01:56

Episode 19: The Grind, The Mind And The Strength We Find

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2023/12/10

Season two of Moving Through Life, The Baseball Podcast kicks off with Lutzy and Frank diving into what it means to be a grinder in baseball and how sports philosophy can help nurture your relationship with the game and life. In this episode: • What is a “grinder”, anyway? • Frank talks about his grind through the ups and downs of his 2011 season. • Lutzy talks about the things he wishes he’d learned earlier in his career. • Frank talks about his role as a mental skills coach for the Reds and

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01:50:11

Episode 18: Special guest Steve Selsky

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2023/10/17

Lutzy and Frank stretch it out as they welcome former teammate and longtime friend Steve “Death Turkey” Selsky. Steve shares his unique journey to the pros and his draft story as well as a very different kind of journey – working through the adversity of injuries. The guys cover some great topics around making the best of every opportunity, flipping negative situations and working through setbacks. They also talk about the different coaching styles that helped them at different levels of the Reds

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00:45:44

Episode 17: Influences, Inspirations and the Impact...

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2023/10/01

In this episode, Frank interviews Lutzy and he reflects on his favourite aspects of the game including the biggest influences throughout his career, the parts of the game he loves most and the traits that make a great teammate. Plus, Donald tells the story of how beach balls became his nemesis and what he’d say, if he could go back in time, to “First day in the major leagues” Donald. Then, Frank shares his new tune “Back Around”.

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00:38:00

Episode 16: Very Superstitious – Hit ‘staches, Hit...

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2023/09/10

In this episode, Lutzy and Frank talk about the various superstitions they had throughout their careers, their effects (or lack thereof) and the advice they got from coaches and mentors about their value. They also explore the line between superstition and routine as well as respecting the baseball gods. Then, Frank shares his funky take on the classic nursery rhyme (and Civil War-era song) “Ants Go Marching”.

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00:48:46

Episode 15: Small Stages, Big Stages, Life Stages

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2023/08/28

In this episode, Frank and Donald talk about Frank’s experiences with writing and performing music and the parallels between laying your heart on the line in front of 14 people and performing on a baseball field in front of 14,000. They explore the similarities (and differences) to batting practice and touch on topics like preparation, focus and the actual importance of both. Then, the guys cover the value of positive, negative and brutally honest feedback throughout their careers. Lastly, Frank

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00:36:02

Episode 14: Fun, Focus and Finding The Balance

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2023/07/27

In this episode, Donald and Frank cover topics like advice for youth coaches – and all levels – around working with players at various ages and finding the balance between keeping it fun and having expectations of young players. They also share their perspectives on working with different skill levels in the same age group and how to make it fun for both the advanced player and the player just starting out. Then, Frank shares his excellent new song “Stay Amazed”.

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00:37:00

Episode 13: Bunting – Layin’ It Down And Moving...

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2023/07/09

Frank and Lutzy go short on all things bunting – the ultimate team play! This in-depth exploration of the art of the bunt covers the offensive and defensive situational strategies associated with sacrifice bunts, drag bunts and push bunts. The guys also share some funny bunt-related anecdotes from their careers. Then, Frank crushes a double to the gap with his new tune, “Kūkolu Morning Loop (Bumpin’ and Lovin’)”.

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00:47:37

Episode 12: Rollercoasters, Resilience and Redwoods.

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2023/06/24

In this sincere and enlightening episode, Frank and Donald go deep on topics like navigating the emotional rollercoaster of not being an everyday player, the constant threat of demotion and even the eventual end of a career. They also share some great insights about staying out of victim mode, continuing to contribute in the face of uncertainty and their thoughts on how we can listen to our emotions and find a role for them in our daily lives. Then, the guys reflect on the hidden gravity and

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00:35:51

Episode 11: Special guest Todd Frazier

Moving through life, the baseball podcast ·

2023/06/11

Lutzy and Franky welcome their first guest to the show, former teammate and 11-year MLB veteran Todd Frazier. Todd and the guys talk about how a seemingly innocuous RBI double in a minor league game in Buffalo, NY (scoring one Frank Pfister) was the career-defining turning point for the two-time All Star and 2015 MLB Home Run Derby winner. Then, they cover a range of topics including coaching kids, the fine line between confidence and cockiness, and Todd’s most important advice for young ball

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