Tough Outs Podcast | A Damage Hitter Show

Karl Carswell
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The Tough Outs Podcast is where baseball becomes the training ground for building men. Hosted by Karl Carswell, a former Major League Baseball scout and the founder of Damage Hitter in Overland Park, inside The Batter’s Box at the Damage Hitter studio, this show is for fathers, players, and coaches who understand development doesn’t start or stop on the field—it’s revealed there. We’re not just building ballplayers. We’re building disciplined, accountable, mentally tough young men through the game. No hype. No rankings. Just structure, leadership, and father-led development. We build men.

Episodes

  1. Jun 24

    A few Johnson County Community College National Champs

    A handful of Johnson County Community College National Championship Team spends some time in the Batters Box at Damage Hitter's Studio for The Tough Outs Podcast. We talk everything from fall to spring with great insight for up coming players and parents.

  2. Jun 15

    Tough Outs: At The Plate: Rusty Jones

    Rusty a great high school, college and professional players talk all things baseball, youth baseball and perspective with Tough Outs audience.

  3. Jun 10

    Ron Freeman

    Retired NFL player, author Head High School Football Coach, Football skills trainer, father and so much more shares valuable fatherhood pointers and much more.

  4. May 31

    Tough Outs Jeff Passan

    Tough Outs Podcast with ESPN Insider Jeff Passan speaking on his perspective on youth baseball, development, old school.Damage Hitter and more.We cover the Royals, The Crown Center Stadium, Trading Bobby Witt Jr as well as fatherhood.

  5. May 27

    Who Needs An Agent/Advisor?

    Quick rundown the need for an advisor and in amateur baseball.

  6. May 20

    Should I attend a showcase?

    As career baseball man from MLB scouting and academy owner of 30 years Karl Carswell gives he's perspective of when players should attend showcases.

  7. May 13

    Playing Time & Roster Size

    With over 30 years experience and 4000 plus families assisted to earn college scholarships and professional contracts Karl Carswell gives his perspective on playing time, roster size and early planning for development.

  8. May 6

    Development & Exposure

    A MLB Scout, academy owner and father's personal and business perspective on development and exposure. A brief top down view of the MLB tools rating system and how it should direct a players development and exposure plan.

  9. Apr 26

    Down The Line Dad

    In this episode, I discuss when and why I became a down the line dead. How the process has impacted my son his development in our relationship.

    Down The Line Dad

  10. Season 1 Trailer

    Tough Outs Podcast | Trailer

    This is the official trailer for the Tough Outs Podcast, recorded in the Batter’s Box at Damage Hitter Studios. This podcast is for fathers who are ready to lead with intention—developing their sons through structure, accountability, and real leadership. If you’re ready to step behind the Shield, this is where it starts.

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The Tough Outs Podcast is where baseball becomes the training ground for building men. Hosted by Karl Carswell, a former Major League Baseball scout and the founder of Damage Hitter in Overland Park, inside The Batter’s Box at the Damage Hitter studio, this show is for fathers, players, and coaches who understand development doesn’t start or stop on the field—it’s revealed there. We’re not just building ballplayers. We’re building disciplined, accountable, mentally tough young men through the game. No hype. No rankings. Just structure, leadership, and father-led development. We build men.

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