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Clearing The Bases

We discuss all things related to the preparation and development of youth baseball players, coaches and yes, even parents!

Recent Episodes

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CJ Beatty - The Baseball Motivator
June 7, 2025

CJ Beatty - The Baseball Motivator

We’re joined by CJ Beatty – the one and only Baseball Motivator – for an unforgettable episode packed with energy, wisdom, and Motivational Nuggets. CJ brings the heat with insights on: Mindset for success, Turning adversity ...
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Michael Huber - Certified Mental Performance Consultant
June 1, 2025

Michael Huber - Certified Mental Performance Consultant

We’re joined by Michael Huber, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, to dive into the mental side of the game that often goes overlooked—but never underappreciated. In this powerful conversation, Michael breaks down: How m...
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Kevin Wilson - KW baseball
May 24, 2025

Kevin Wilson - KW baseball

In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Wilson, founder of KW Baseball, trusted hitting coach, author, and speaker. Known for his “Good At-Bats” approach, Kevin has helped shape the careers of hitters at every level—from youth...
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Tom Marker - Olentangy Orange High School
May 4, 2025

Tom Marker - Olentangy Orange High School

In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Tom Marker, Olentangy Orange’s Head Baseball Coach to dig into building a winning culture in high school sports. Coach Marker credits clear expectations and intentional planning...
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Sam Sharf - Recruiting Director at RPP
April 27, 2025

Sam Sharf - Recruiting Director at RPP

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Sharf, Recruiting Director at Rockland Peak Performance (RPP), one of the top player development facilities in the country. Sam shares incredible insight into the ever-changing world of c...
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Steve Nikorak - Dominate The Diamond
April 21, 2025

Steve Nikorak - Dominate The Diamond

This week on the show, we sit down with Steve Nikorak, former professional ballplayer and one of the driving forces behind Dominate The Diamond — one of the most trusted names in coaching education and player development. Ste...
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Recent Blog Posts

Baseball University - For the Love of Podcasts and Clinic Video
Aug. 13, 2024

Baseball University - For the Love of Podcasts and Clinic Video

How Ironic! I wrote this article back in 2019, way before the thought of hosting a podcast ever entered my mind.  I guess that I have to add Clearing The Bases to the list of must listen to podcasts!   I always preach about the education…

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Respect The Umpires; They Have Feelings Too
June 25, 2024

Respect The Umpires; They Have Feelings Too

There is a lot of discussion regarding players, coaches, parents, organizations and all things baseball but one thing comes to mind that rarely gets discussed: umpires. Where would we be without these moderators in blue (or whatever colors they may …

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Coaching the Coaches
June 24, 2024

Coaching the Coaches

We Coach Our Players; Who Coaches Us?   Coaching any level of any sport is not something that just comes naturally to most people, particularly when it comes to baseball. There are so many important facets of the game that a coach needs…

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