School of Base Knocks

In this episode of School of BASE Knocks, we sit down with Carter Cox, a left-handed pitcher from Northern Illinois University, who’s quickly becoming one of the most reliable arms in the MAC. Carter shares his journey from earning his spot as NIU’s Sunday starter last season to now being projected as the Friday night guy heading into 2025.We dive into the mindset behind taking the mound on the biggest stage of the weekend, how he developed his pitch arsenal, and the work it takes to compete at the

From JUCO to Division I, Peyton Nelson’s path hasn’t been easy — but it’s been real. After starting at Three Rivers, Peyton fought through injuries at Charleston Southern that tested both his body and mindset. Now gearing up to take the field at Bradley University, he opens up about the grind, recovery, and what it takes to keep chasing your dream when things don’t go as planned.

In this episode, we sit down with Logan Gregorio, whose baseball journey is a true story of perseverance and growth. Logan began his college career at a Division III program, grinding to improve every aspect of his game. Through hard work, discipline, and belief in his potential, he climbed his way to one of the biggest stages in college baseball — Auburn University. Logan opens up about the lessons he’s learned, the challenges of transferring levels, and what it really takes to bet on yourself in

In this episode of School of Hard Knocks, we sit down with Parker Price, an outfielder for the University of Memphis, who shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Southern Illinois to competing at the Division I level. Parker opens up about how his upbringing shaped his mentality, the moments that pushed him to commit fully to baseball, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.We dive into the mental side of the game — from handling pressure and slumps to staying focused through the

In this episode of School of Hard Knocks, we sit down with Louisville middle infielder AJ Martin to talk about his journey from Maryland to Division I baseball. AJ shares how his upbringing shaped his work ethic, the lessons he learned through multiple college programs, and what it took to grind his way from a JUCO standout to competing in the ACC.We dive into the mental side of the game — how he handles pressure, resets after tough games, and stays locked in through slumps. AJ also gives advice for