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  1. 20 FEB

    Vanderbilt Commit Broder Katke: Michigan’s No. 1 Catcher on Recruiting, MLB Draft Potential & Elite Training | Up & In Show

    Broder Khaki is the top-rated catcher in Michigan, a Vanderbilt commit, and a potential first-round MLB Draft prospect — and he’s only entering his junior year of high school. In this episode of the Up & In Show, we sit down at the Stevens Complex in Troy, Michigan, to talk about: • Being recruited by UCLA in 8th grade • Catching MLB pitchers as a middle schooler • Committing to Duke early — and reopening his recruitment • Why Vanderbilt baseball was the perfect fit • Elite catcher development and the evolution of one-knee catching • The discipline, recovery, and training habits separating top prospects • Handling recruiting pressure at 14 years old • Michigan high school baseball and Brother Rice culture • MLB Draft vs college decisions Broder shares the real story behind his rise — from spring training trips with his dad to working with pro players, building maturity beyond his years, and preparing for both a state championship run and a future at Vanderbilt. If you’re a parent navigating recruiting, a high school player chasing college baseball, or someone who wants to understand what separates elite prospects — this episode is for you. 📍 Filmed at Stevens Complex – Troy, Michigan ⚾ Brother Rice High School Baseball 🎓 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit 🔥 Top Catcher in Michigan Subscribe for more conversations with elite prospects, pro players, and coaches breaking down what it really takes to reach the next level. #UpAndInShow #VanderbiltBaseball #MLBDraft #HighSchoolBaseball #MichiganBaseball

    28 min
  2. 9 ENE

    Tommy John Surgery, Youth Pitching Injuries & the Mental Side of UCL Rehab | Frank Alexander, MS, ATC

    Youth baseball injuries are rising — and Tommy John surgery is no longer just a Major League problem. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Frank Alexander, longtime collaborator of Dr. Christopher Ahmad, head team physician for the New York Yankees, to break down the real state of UCL injuries in baseball — from Little League to the Major Leagues. We cover: Why UCL injuries and Tommy John surgeries are skyrocketing in youth pitchers The mental and psychological toll of elbow injuries (including PTSD-like symptoms after surgery) Why velocity obsession, showcases, and TrackMan culture are hurting long-term development The difference between Tommy John surgery, UCL repair, and internal brace procedures How seasonal timing, career timing, and development windows should guide rehab decisions Why distance-based throwing and elbow torque matter more than radar gun numbers How parents, coaches, and athletes should approach rehab, showcases, and long-term health This conversation is essential for baseball parents, pitchers, coaches, athletic trainers, and sports medicine professionals who want to understand how injuries actually happen — and how to prevent career-ending mistakes. 🎧 Topics include: Tommy John surgery explained, youth baseball pitching injuries, UCL rehab timelines, sports psychology in baseball, velocity vs health, pitching development, and modern baseball sports medicine.

    36 min

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