The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith

Ryan Rowland-Smith
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Welcome to The Top Step with former Aussie Major League Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith.

  1. 5d ago

    Grant Balfour Returns to The Top Step!

    Grant Balfour joins Ryan Rowland-Smith on this week’s episode of The Top Step for one of the funniest conversations of the season.The former MLB All-Star reflects on representing Australia, returning to baseball through broadcasting and the mental reset players can get from the All-Star break. Then, Grant goes pitch by pitch through an unforgettable late-season battle with Jurickson Profar—and explains exactly how he tried to make hitters uncomfortable.Ryan also reveals the three things that could decide whether the Mariners reach October: smarter baserunning, another shutdown bullpen arm and Cal Raleigh finding his timing again.Plus, Grant joins Ryan for a special edition of How to Speak Australian and explains one of Australia’s fiercest sporting rivalries!

  2. 5d ago

    The Best Version of Bryce Miller We’ve Ever Seen

    Bryce Miller is healthy, his velocity is back and his confidence may be higher than ever.Sitting inside the Marlins dugout in Miami, Bryce joins Ryan Rowland-Smith to explain what changed after a difficult, injury-filled season. He discusses rebuilding his body, adding weight, eating 4,000 calories a day and finally being able to trust his fastball and off-speed pitches again.Bryce also talks about the mental snowball that can happen when a pitcher loses velocity—and why trying to force more out of his body only made his command problems worse.This is an honest look at how Bryce Miller rebuilt himself and became the best version of the pitcher we have seen so far.

  3. 5d ago

    The Craziest 24 Hours of Nick Davila’s Career

    Nick Davila’s first MLB save came with one of the wildest lead-ups you’ll hear.One minute, he was at dinner celebrating his two-year anniversary. The next, he was getting a call that he was headed to Baltimore, racing to the airport, and taking a red-eye to join the Mariners.Then came the 10th inning.Ryan Rowland-Smith talks with Nick about the pressure, the mindset, the pitch sequence, and the moment he realized he had just locked down his first save in the big leagues.Also in this episode: Ryan makes his case for Bryce Miller as an American League All-Star and breaks down what separates starters from relievers when hitters see them multiple times in a game.

  4. 5d ago

    Why Is Dom Canzone Suddenly Crushing It?!

    Hi [Name], Thanks so much — really appreciate the response. And absolutely, I completely understand the ROI side of things. I actually think there could be a really simple way to make this work for Lone Pine without it needing to be a huge sponsorship. My bigger goal with these events is to raise enough support to run our January clinics completely FREE for kids in Western Sydney. For Lone Pine, I was thinking something more along the lines of an Official Community / Hospitality Partner, rather than a major presenting sponsorship. There are a few ways we could make it tangible for you rather than simply putting your logo on a banner. For example: Lone Pine branding across the Travis Bazzana event and January free clinics Social media and email promotion through NxtGen A dedicated post recognizing Lone Pine for helping us provide free clinics for local kids A trackable Lone Pine offer specifically for camp families — for example, a family meal offer using a unique NxtGen code Potentially a post-camp family gathering or another activation at Lone Pine Family dining vouchers/prizes at the event A small number of camp/clinic spots that Lone Pine could give to staff or customers On-site signage and recognition as a local community partner That way we could actually track how many NxtGen families visit Lone Pine rather than just hoping the sponsorship creates awareness. I was thinking somewhere around A$2,500–A$5,000, depending on how much we build into it. The bigger picture is that every partnership helps us reach the goal of providing the January clinics completely free to Western Sydney kids. I’d love to hear what would be most valuable to you from an ROI standpoint as well, because I’m very happy to shape it around what makes sense for Lone Pine. Thanks again — really appreciate the interest. Ryan

  5. 5d ago

    Meet Jose Ferrer: The Mariners’ New Lefty Arm

    This week on The Top Step, Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with Ferrer for a fun conversation about his nickname, his custom spikes, his journey through the minors, and what helped him develop into a lefty throwing 98 mph with sink.Ryan also goes pitch-by-pitch through a nasty at-bat, breaking down Ferrer’s inside sinker, left-on-left approach, and the slider that has quickly become a pitch to watch.Plus, Ryan debates the three most influential players in Mariners history, talks through his upcoming Mariners Legends Home Run Derby nerves, answers a fan question about whether hitters are adjusting to Mariners pitchers, and brings back How To Speak Australian.Who has been the most influential player in Mariners history? Let us know your list in the comments.Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

  6. Jun 9

    Mariners legend Mike Cameron joins the show

    The Mariners are sitting on top of the AL West… but can they stay there?Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down why this version of Seattle feels different — from Julio Rodriguez getting the ball in the air, to a deeper lineup, to a pitching staff that suddenly looks loaded again.Then Mariners legend Mike Cameron joins the show to talk Julio, pressure, sophomore slumps, and one unforgettable 19th-inning at-bat against the Red Sox.A first-place Mariners conversation, a legendary swing, and a little “How To Speak Australian” all in one episode.Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

  7. Jun 2

    Colt Emerson Has Arrived

    The wait is over. Colt Emerson is in the big leagues.Ryan Rowland-Smith dives into the hype, the expectations, and the patience needed for one of Seattle’s most exciting young players — while looking back at how other Mariners stars handled their first moments in the big leagues.Then Colt joins the show to talk about his debut, his family, his extension mindset, and the pitch-by-pitch story behind his first MLB hit — a three-run homer.Plus, Ryan answers your Get On The Horn questions, including what Colt’s debut means and what he’d do if he caught one of the next big Mariners home run balls.Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

  8. May 25

    Is the Mariners bullpen deep enough?

    Join me @ http://thetopstep.comThe Mariners bullpen could be the separator this season — and Gabe Speier is a massive part of that conversation.This week on The Top Step, Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with Gabe Speier to talk about his return, the confidence shift that helped him become one of Seattle’s most trusted late-inning arms, and what it really takes to attack the best hitters in baseball.Then Gabe goes Pitch By Pitch through a huge at-bat against Corey Seager, breaking down the plan, the misses, the adjustments, and the nasty full-count slider that finished it off.Plus, Ryan answers a fan question on whether pitchers are overcomplicating things with too many pitch types — and why sometimes a handful of elite weapons is all you need.Subscribe to The Top Step TV for more Mariners interviews, pitching breakdowns, and weekly baseball talk.Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

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