Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Episode 19 - Pepe Ortiz Isn’t Afraid of the Spotlight
The Step Up Podcast
The Step Up Podcast with Nelly Gonzalez
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Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
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 Palmer on how he felt suiting up for the pros
04:57 The difference between pro coaching and high school coaching
06:39 Jaylen Palmer talks about meeting CJ Lauriello from Turn 2 Fitness
07:27 Jaylen Palmer on his baseball goals
07:50 Jaylen Palmer on what advice he would give younger players
09:00 Jaylen Palmer on remaining positive
09:17 What kind of music Jaylen Palmer listens to
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
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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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
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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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
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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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
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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Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
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 Girardi wanting his children to play sports
05:18 Dante Girardi talks about his father not putting any pressure on him
07:14 Dante Girardi talks about getting positive reinforcement from his father
09:24 Joe Girardi talks about the importance of seeing others have success
11:47 Dante Girardi talks about Girardi Sports
14:09 Joe Girardi on working toward success
15:19 Dante Girardi on working with family
16:50 Joe Girardi talks the fear of failure
19:17 Joe and Dante talk about getting into the baseball equipment industry
23:04 Joe Girardi talks about his biggest baseball moments
25:21 Joe Girardi talks about his baseball mentors
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
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 young age
03:35 When was the first time you were humbled?
03:53 Not feeling loved
05:28 Getting injured and dealing with the aftermath
07:19 Antwan Brown talks about getting into travel ball
10:06 Antwan Brown talks about connecting with players
12:00 The negative side of social media and baseball
14:01 Coach Nelly and the rules of social media
14:55 What separates college and travel ball?
16:39 The complexity of travel ball
18:21 Being realistic in baseball
21:25 What advice would you give someone who can’t afford the showcases
23:05 Continuing to work hard
27:28 What’s the end goal for Antwan Brown
32:01 Playing in a college world series
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Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
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 Johnson and Chris Cabrera talk about beating a team 36 to 1
01:54 Brian Johnson and Chris Cabrera talk how it feels to be a star and deal with the attention
03:11 Meeting the Pottstown guys
04:09 Brian Johnson training regiment
04:45 Chris Cabrera training regiment
05:44 Where does the drive come from?
06:08 Dealing with the pressure
07:07 What it is like playing against top tier players
07:52 Chris Cabera’s advice for players
10:00 Calvin Madenspacher, Bowen Landry and Landen Davis talks playing with Pottstown
13:13 Landen Davis giving up a home run
14:34 How many home runs do you currently have?
14:51 Calvin Madenspacher, Bowen Landry and Landen Davis advice for players
17:31 Carter Nash talks about being around cameras since 11 years old
17:55 Charlie Blalock talks first time with Pottstown
18:46 Biggest shock playing with Pottstown
19:07 What do you get playing with Pottstown?
20:38 Charlie Blalock and Carter Nash give players advice
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