Best Backside Groundballs Media Podcasts (2025)

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How Elite Hitters Are Actually Developed | Insights from Top Coaches 39:00

1d ago39:00

39:00

In this episode, we dive deep into the real process behind elite hitting development — far beyond surface-level drills and quick fixes. Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this conversation delivers practical, experience-based insight into what truly separates great hitters from the rest. Our guest is a respected voice in player development,…

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How Dallas Baptist Turns College Hitters into Home Run Machines | Hitting Development w/ Dan Heefner 37:44

3d ago37:44

37:44

In this episode, we sit down with one of college baseball’s premier hitting minds — Dallas Baptist Head Coach Dan Heefner. We dive deep into DBU’s offensive philosophy, the role of challenging training environments, and why hitting machines are a non-negotiable in their development process. Coach Heefner also breaks down how movement-focused drills…

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Look Inside Virginia Tech Baseball's Hitting Facility 13:12

5d ago13:12

13:12

Virginia Tech has become the gold standard for offensive production, and we take a look inside their indoor hitting facility. Director of Hitting Development, Tyson Petershiem, talks in detail about their resources, and how they use them to develop hitters. It is a fascinating look inside one of the top programs in the country!…

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Why are College Coaches Prioritizing the Transfer Portal over High School Recruiting? 1:01:52

15d ago1:01:52

1:01:52

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most pressing issues in college baseball today — the rise of the transfer portal and its impact on high school recruiting. With more college coaches prioritizing experienced transfers over high school prospects, we break down the “why,” the data, and the downstream effects on player development. What Yo…

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Baseball IQ: The Most Underrated Skill in Youth Development 44:47

22d ago44:47

44:47

Dan & Trevor hop back onto the podcast to discuss one of the most overlooked skills in player development: Baseball IQ. While most programs focus on reps, mechanics, and physical tools, too many young players are missing the critical skill of understanding the game itself. We break down what Baseball IQ really means, why it’s often neglected, and h…

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Hitting Development at The University of Arizona 8:45

22d ago8:45

8:45

*This is a video specific podcast. For full video head to Youtube or Spotify* The Backside Groundballs Crew went out to Tuscon, Arizona for The Unofficial Visit Facility Tour Series, and were able to get a look behind the scenes of Hitting Development at University of Arizona. Hitting Coach Toby Demello talked to Trevor about some of the tools they…

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Pitching Development Inside University of Arizona MULTI-MILLION Dollar Pitching Lab 30:05

22d ago30:05

30:05

*This is a video specific podcast. For full video head to Youtube or Spotify* The University of Arizona had one of the best turnarounds in the country from their pitching staff in Coach Kevin Vance & John DeRouin's 1st season in Tucson, as they lowered their staff ERA from 5.97 to 4.46 in 1 year. We were able to take a look inside their brand new K…

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Mastering Pitching Development: A Conversation with Arkansas Pitching Coach Matt Hobbs 38:57

22d ago38:57

38:57

*This is a video specific podcast. For full video head to Youtube or Spotify* Arkansas Pitching Coach, Matt Hobbs, speaks in detail about pitching development, and how they utilize tech to develop pitchers at Arkansas. He talks in detail about translating the tech to the mound in the game, and the importance of simplifying communication. It is a mu…

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The Standard Is Championships: JD Arteaga Leads Miami Baseball’s Resurgence 13:28

22d ago13:28

13:28

We kick off The Unofficial Visit again with an absolute banger! We sit down with Miami Head Coach, JD Arteaga to talk all things Canes, but specifically the momentum after a good season, the expectations at the University of Miami, & so much more. Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more of the Unofficial Visit! Join our Mailing list at https…

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Mental Skills, Mechanics & the Modern Game | Laz Gutierrez Interview 19:26

22d ago19:26

19:26

We sit down with the University of Miami's Pitching Coach Laz Guttierrez to discuss all things pitching development, including development in the modern age. It is a great detailed look at what allows Miami to be so successful at developing pitchers. Join our Mailing list at https://backsidegbmedia.beehiiv.com/ Follow on Twitter @BacksideGB Follow …

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Why Miami Is Becoming a Pitching Powerhouse | In Depth Baseball Pitching Development Breakdown 22:11

22d ago22:11

22:11

*This is a video specific podcast. For full video head to Youtube or Spotify* Welcome to our in-depth breakdown of Miami’s pitching development system: the secret sauce behind their rise as a true pitching powerhouse in college baseball. In this video, we analyze the key elements that set Miami apart when it comes to building dominant arms, includi…

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Exclusive First Look: Tour Inside West Virginia Baseball’s Cutting-Edge Player Development Facility 17:17

23d ago17:17

17:17

*This is a video specific podcast. For full video head to Youtube or Spotify* Go Behind the Scenes of West Virginia's Cutting-Edge Biomechanics & Baseball Performance Lab! ⚾🧬 Step inside West Virginia University's brand-new Biomechanics and Baseball Performance Center- where science meets sport. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look, we showcase…

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Developing Champions: WVU Head Coach Steve Sabins on Player Growth and Culture 34:37

26d ago34:37

34:37

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Steve Sabins, the newly appointed Head Baseball Coach at West Virginia University, to explore his vision for the Mountaineers and the role of player development in building a championship-caliber program. Coach Sabins shares insights on: -His coaching philosophy and leadership approach -How WVU is build…

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Unlocking the Mental Game | Michael Huber on Baseball’s Secret Weapon 36:25

29d ago36:25

36:25

Trevor is joined by Michael Huber, a Mental Performance Coach who works directly with Baseball players. They talk about the importance of preparing to handle the inevitable failure in baseball, detaching from the results, and redefining success. It is a great episode for all baseball players! You can find Michael at michaelvhuber.com and on instagr…

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Offensive Development w/ Texas State Hitting Coach Danny-David Linahan 29:42

6M ago29:42

29:42

Will hops back on the podcast to discuss Offensive player development with Texas State Hitting coach Danny-David Linahan. Coach Linahan talks about his journey in baseball from his playing days to his time with the Cleveland Guardians and the Los Angeles Dodgers. They then talk about how Texas State develops hitters and where they got the name Slam…

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Michael Massey, Pitcher Detroit Tigers 24:45

7M ago24:45

24:45

Sam & Will are back on the pod, and joined by a special guest in Michael Massey, 4th round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers. They discuss his journey from High School, then starting his college career at Tulane, then his decisions to transfer to Wake Forest. They dive into his experience playing in Omaha, and how special that team was. Then they di…

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Tyler Cerny - Indiana University 26:04

7M ago26:04

26:04

Will & Sam are joined by Indiana University Infielder Tyler Cerny! Subscribe on Youtube @BacksideGrounballs Media Follow on Twitter @BacksideGB Follow on Instagram @backsidegroundballs Follow on TikTok @backsidegroundball Seat Geek is your essential resource for live baseball. For any of your ticket needs, go to https://seatgeek.com/ and use code: …

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Ben Miller - Duke University 18:23

7M ago18:23

18:23

Will Mossa is joined by Duke University Infielder Ben Miller before he kicks off his Senior Year! Subscribe on Youtube @BacksideGrounballs Media Follow on Twitter @BacksideGB Follow on Instagram @backsidegroundballs Follow on TikTok @backsidegroundball Seat Geek is your essential resource for live baseball. For any of your ticket needs, go to https…

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Colton Lovelace, TCU, Director of Player Personnel 1:08:50

9M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Dan & Trevor are joined on this episode of the podcast by 2-time guest of the pod, Director of Player Personnel at TCU, Colton Lovelace. Colton talks in detail about Payton Tolle's development to Big 12 pitcher of the year, balancing analytics & tech with old school coaching, and how to evaluate a pitch's effectiveness. It is a great episode for al…

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Tyson Petersheim, Virginia Tech Director of Hitting Development 1:01:29

9M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Dan & Trevor are joined by the Director of Hitting Development at Virginia Tech, Tyson Petersheim. Tyson talks in detail about their approach to developing hitters at VT, and what has allowed them to be so consistent. He talks in detail about building an efficient swing and allowing the hitters to tap into rotational power. Lastly, Tyson talks in d…

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John DeRouin, University of Arizona Director of Pitching Performance 52:31

10M ago52:31

52:31

Dan & Trevor hop back on the podcast to discuss pitching development at the University of Arizona with John DeRouin. John has multiple years of experience including time with the Detroit Tigers, and in the private sector working with pitchers. It is a great conversation for all baseball fans everywhere! Follow on Twitter @BacksideGB Follow on Insta…

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Ranking the Top Mid Major Jobs in College Baseball 53:32

1y ago53:32

53:32

Dan & Trevor get back on the pod to break down their top 10 mid major programs that they would be interested in if they were applying for a job. They utilize the criteria of in state recruiting talent, facilities, area to live in, and more to decide who would be their number 1. It is a great look at some of the top mid major programs in the country…

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Ranking the Top 10 Jobs in College Baseball 57:08

1y ago57:08

57:08

Dan & Trevor turn back the clock to their coaching days, ranking their top 10 programs in the country that they would take head coaching jobs at. They each used their own criteria to decide what program was the top, and it was a super fun conversation looking at some of the ways to evaluate programs. Follow on Twitter @BacksideGB Follow on Instagra…

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Reaction to the Roster Changes in College Baseball 54:16

1y ago54:16

54:16

Dan & Trevor hop back on the podcast to talk about the major changes across college baseball with the new legislation limiting roster sizes and increasing scholarship numbers. This is a massive shift across college baseball and going to increase the talent level across all levels of the sport. Follow on Twitter @BacksideGB Follow on Instagram @back…

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Tom Walter, Head Coach Wake Forest University 53:03

1+ y ago53:03

53:03

Dan & Trevor were lucky enough to be on the campus of Wake Forest University to be joined by the Head Coach of the consensus preseason number 1 team in the country, Tom Walter. Coach Walter talks in detail about the build to becoming an elite program. He also dives into what it takes to maintain this level and stay at the peak. Coach Walter talks a…

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Liam Bowen, Head Coach UMBC 1:03:02

1+ y ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Dan & Trevor are joined by the Head Coach at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Liam Bowen. Coach Bowen talks in detail about the culture at UMBC, and the core values in their program. He also talks in detail about the importance of individualized player development and communicating with the player to ensure they are getting what they ne…

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Sam Kulasingam, IF Air Force Academy 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

59:17

Dan & Trevor sat down with Senior Infielder at the Air Force Academy Sam Kulasingam. Sam is the two time Mountain West Player of the Year, 2024 Preseason All-American, and 2024 Golden Spikes Award Watch list. He was drafted in the 17th round by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2023 draft, before deciding to return to Air Force for his Senior year. We t…

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Ben Peterson, RHP University of North Carolina 24:09

1+ y ago24:09

24:09

Dan sits down with Senior RHP from the University of North Carolina, Ben Peterson. Ben talks in detail about his routine, and the importance of being his own pitching coach. He talks about his transformation from using his 4-seam FB to his usage of a Sinker and a cutter. He also dives into his recruiting process, and how his journey went and ended …

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Alex Madera, Senior MIF University of North Carolina 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

39:35

Dan & Trevor are joined on the podcast by Senior MIF for UNC, Alex Madera. Alex talks in detail about his decision to enter the Transfer Portal, and choose the Tar Heels. He talks about what goes into making the transition from D3 to D1, and how the fall has gone for him. There is a ton of good information for baseball fans and players everywhere! …

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Sam Sharf, College Sports Advisors 1:01:22

1+ y ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Recruiting Gold!!! If anyone is interested in information about the recruiting process, this episode is for you! Dan & Trevor are joined on the podcast by Sam Sharf, who is the Director of Baseball Operations at the College Sports Advisors. CSA is a player-management company focused on investing solely in the individual and the family to find the b…

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Bryan Torresani, Recruiting Coordinator University of Delaware 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

28:39

Episode 3 from our sit down interviews with the coaching staff at the University of Delaware. Trevor sits down with 3 time guest of the podcast, Bryan Torresani, who is the Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Delaware. Coach Torresani talks in detail about the adjustment to UD, scouting opponents, adapting as a coach, and what the future ho…

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Casey Kulina, Pitching Coach University of Delaware 51:13

1+ y ago51:13

51:13

Episode 2 of 3 from our day at the University of Delaware! Dan sits down with Pitching Coach of the Fightin Blue Hens, Casey Kulina, for an in depth conversation about pitching. They talk in detail about Casey's time as both a Juco Pitcher and Pitching Coach, and how that has allowed him to grow. They then dive in to the important of relationships,…

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Greg Mamula, Head Coach University of Delaware 1:07:00

1+ y ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Dan & Trevor were welcomed on to the campus of the University of Delaware in Newark, DE. They sat down with Head Coach of the Fightin' Blue Hens, Greg Mamula, to talk about the transition from being the Assistant Coach at FAU to the Head Coach at UD. They talk a lot about the challenges of changing a culture to be your own, and the lessons he has l…

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Matt Trate, Associate Head Coach & Recruiting Coordinator Goldey Beacom College 1:11:09

1+ y ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Dan & Trevor are joined by a very special guest in Matt Trate from Goldey Beacom College. This is Matt's 2nd appearance on the podcast, and the focus was a lot more detailed on building a high powered offense. Matt went in detail on a ton of topics including the mental side of hitting, building an offense that is "multiple" and can win and differen…

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2-Time ACC Pitcher of the Year & Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect, Rhett Lowder 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

52:13

Dan, Colin, & Trevor are joined by 2-Time ACC Pitcher of the Year, and 1st Round pick of the Cincinnati Reds, Rhett Lowder. They talk about a ton of topics, including nerding out on some pitching, and Rhett's development at Wake Forest. It is an absolutely loaded episode for baseball fans everywhere! Follow on Twitter @BacksideGB Follow on Instagra…

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Anthony Marks, Assistant Coach Gardner Webb University 56:14

1+ y ago56:14

56:14

Dan & Trevor come to you in person on the campus of Gardner Webb University, in Boiling Springs, NC. They sit down with Assistant Coach Anthony Marks to talk about the Runnin' Bulldogs offense. They talk about Marks experience winning a national championship in 2016 with Coastal Carolina, and the lessons learned from that run. They then talk a lot …

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Jim Chester, Head Coach at Gardner Webb University 1:03:32

1+ y ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Dan & Trevor took the podcast on the road to Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC. They sit down with Coach Jim Chester, who has been the Head Coach of the Runnin Bulldogs for the last 5 years. They have a really good conversation about building a culture, as well as the realities of college athletics today with the transfer portal. It is…

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Max Greenfield, Host of the Caught Looking Podcast 1:21:40

2y ago1:21:40

1:21:40

Dan & Trevor are joined by a very special guest in Max Greenfield, who is the co-host of the Caught Looking Podcast. They dive into a ton of topics including the battle Max has with Yankees Twitter, as well as what he thinks the Yankees should do this offseason. They also talk about the Angels decision to not trade Shohei Ohtani, and whether they w…

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Carter Hicks, Director of Player & Program Development University of North Carolina 1:06:23

2y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Dan & Trevor are joined by a very special guest in Carter Hicks who is the Director of Player & Program Development at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. The conversation was filled with a ton of great baseball talk including the impact of the Transfer Portal and NIL on college athletics. They then discuss his time at USA Baseball that l…

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Bryan Torresani Part Two 59:32

2y ago59:32

59:32

Dan & Trevor are joined by an amazing guest in Bryan Torresani, the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Delaware. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast, as well as follow on all social channels. With MLB season here, Seat Geek is your essential resource for live baseball. For any of you ticket needs, go …

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Colton Lovelace, OSU Director of Video & Analytics 1:20:57

2y ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Dan & Trevor are joined by an amazing guest in Colton Lovelace, the director of video and analytics at Oklahoma State University. Colton shares his experience and knowledge of utilizing analytics to coach the OSU Cowboys. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast, as well as follow on all social channels. With MLB season here, Seat Gee…

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Our First Two-Time Guest!! Peter Flaherty joins the Show 45:50

2y ago45:50

45:50

Trevor is joined by our first 2-time guest of the Backside Groundballs Podcast! They dive in depth on the Chase Burns & Braden Montgomery transfer portal entrances. They then go into the Draft content that Peter dominates on twitter (@PeterGFlaherty). They talk about the decision for the Pirates to draft Paul Skenes at 1/1, and some of the players …

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Matt Trate, Associate Head Coach at Goldey Beacom College 1:19:56

2y ago1:19:56

1:19:56

Dan & Trevor are joined by an awesome guest on this weeks podcast in Matt Trate, associate head coach at Goldey Beacom College. It was an in depth conversation about his experiences as a college baseball coach, hitting, and how the recruitment landscape has changed over the years. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast, as well as f…

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Peter Flaherty, College Baseball Analyst 1:16:52

2y ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Trevor was joined by an awesome guest on this weeks podcast in Peter Flaherty, a national writer and analyst for college baseball and the MLB draft, and contributor to the Baseball America podcast. It was an in depth conversation about college baseball and draft picks. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast, as well as follow on all…

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Tyson Petersheim, Director of Hitting Development Virginia Tech 1:15:32

2+ y ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Dan & Trevor are joined by an awesome guest on this weeks podcast in Tyson Petersheim who is the Director of Hitting Development at Virginia Tech. It was an in depth conversation about all things hitting from the approach guys use at Virginia Tech to what it takes to be an efficient mover. It is an awesome episode with a ton of detail and depth abo…

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Joey Hanley, Co-Founder of Fearless Sports Performance 1:19:54

2+ y ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Joey Hanley with Fearless Sports Performance joins the podcast to go in depth on the development of athletes and the ability to maximize their potential on the baseball field. He dives into how important it is to understand the individual and what they need to maximize their potential, as well as the important of training in a practice setting befo…

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Carlos Collazo with Baseball America joins the Show 1:41:06

2+ y ago1:41:06

1:41:06

Carlos Collazo, lead MLB Draft analyst with Baseball America joins the podcast to talk about how he got into the scouting world. We also dive in on a multitude of draft and player development topics. It is a loaded episode with a ton of good content! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast! With MLB opening day right around the corne…

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Matt Mervis, Chicago Cubs 1:09:58

2+ y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Matt Mervis 1st Baseman with the Chicago Cubs joins the podcast to talk about his development as a hitter. Coming off his 2022 season, where he hit 36 home runs across 3 levels of the minor leagues, he dives into what the main adjustments were that allowed him to have so much success. He also talks about the pitch clock and how it changes the game,…

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Dylan Campione, Host of the Side Retired Podcast 1:12:19

2+ y ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Dan & Trevor welcome Dylan Campione onto the podcast, who is the host of the Side Retired Podcast, https://www.sideretiredpod.com/ . We talk about the podcast and how many great lessons he has learned from their guests, as well as talk about the time he has spent working with the Baseball team at Georgetown University. It is a loaded episode full o…

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Brandon Walter, Pitcher Boston Red Sox 1:17:16

2+ y ago1:17:16

1:17:16

On this episode of the podcast, Brandon Walter with the Boston Red Sox joins the crew to talk about his development. This is an in depth conversation about player development, and his experiences in the minor leagues. He also dives into the difference between big league mentality being around guys like Chris Sale, Justin Turner, Kike Hernandez, and…

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