Beyond Baseball by Prospects Live

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Beyond Baseball is a bi-weekly series presented by Prospects Live featuring human side stories from current and former players. Join Jared Perkins and Dr. Caleb Mezzy for interviews with some of your favorite players who provide insights from their journeys through professional baseball, how they overcame adversity and mental battles, trying to find themselves outside of the game, their passions beyond baseball, and how they transitioned to life after baseball.

  1. 05/04/2023

    Season 2, Shorts: Graeme Stinson, LHP Tampa Bay Rays

    Graeme Stinson was a highly touted prospect out of Duke during the 2019 MLB Draft. So much that the Tampa Bay Rays took him in the 4th round. Stinson battled injuries, velocity decreases, and many other challenges during his professional career. He's back healthy and strong, striking out dudes like crazy in 2023. Jared sits down with Graeme as he shares his journey and the things that have helped him power through moments of adversity. YouTube: Prospects Live - https://www.prospectslive.com/ Twitter @ProspectsLive - https://twitter.com/ProspectsLive Jared Perkins' Twitter @JaredCP1 Caleb Mezzy's Twitter @Caleb_Mezzy

    13 min

  2. 04/27/2023

    Season 2, Ep. 3: Trevor Hildenberger on Never Giving Up

    Trevor Hildenberger was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 22nd round of the 2014 MLB Draft and made his major league debut in 2017. His journey to the pros wasn't easy, even prior to being drafted. No matter what, he had the mindset of never giving up on chasing his dream. Whether it was changing his arm slot in college, finding new ways to be effective on the mound, or powering through moments where he was released, Hildenberger kept pushing forward. He joins us this week to share his story with you all and talk about the things in life who have made him the player and human being he is today. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR31o93xkUE Powered by Blast Baseball. Click the link below and enter code "LIVE" at checkout to save $10. Unlock your potential with Blast! https://www.blastmotion.com/products/baseball/?utm_source=prospects+live&utm_medium=paid+endemic&utm_campaign=2023+B2C&utm_content=baseball” Prospects Live - https://www.prospectslive.com/ Twitter @ProspectsLive - https://twitter.com/ProspectsLive Jared Perkins' Twitter @JaredCP1 Caleb Mezzy's Twitter @Caleb_Mezzy

    43 min

  3. 04/20/2023

    Season 2, Shorts: Brycen Mautz, LHP St. Louis Cardinals

    Brycen Mautz shuffled between being a starter and reliever at the University of Sandiego before finally moving full-time into the rotation last year. He had a massive breakout where he led the West Coast Conference in wins and finished second in strikeouts. Jared sits down with Brycen to talk about his unique journey to becoming a draft prospect, what is looking forward to most in his first full professional season, and some of his passions away from the game. YouTube: Powered by Blast Baseball. Click the link below and enter code "LIVE" at checkout to save $10. Unlock your potential with Blast! https://www.blastmotion.com/products/baseball/?utm_source=prospects+live&utm_medium=paid+endemic&utm_campaign=2023+B2C&utm_content=baseball” Prospects Live - https://www.prospectslive.com/ Twitter @ProspectsLive - https://twitter.com/ProspectsLive Jared Perkins' Twitter @JaredCP1 Caleb Mezzy's Twitter @Caleb_Mezzy

    12 min

  4. 04/13/2023

    Season 2, Ep. 2: Anderson Miller on Overcoming All Odds

    Anderson Miller was a highly touted prospect out of Western Kentucky University. So much that the Kansas City Royals took him in the 3rd round of the 2015 MLB Draft. Miller got to Triple-A in 2021 and decided to elect for free agency after that. It was a tough market and he found himself playing independent ball. On top of that, he had just become a dad, was trying to finish his degree, and working at Costco to make ends meet to make sure his family had everything they needed. He ended up signing a minor league free agent deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers right before spring training. Jared and Caleb sit down with Miller to have a real discussion about how he pushed through adversity, things in his life that allowed him to change his perspective and outlook on life, and what has allowed him to keep pursuing his dreams. YouTube: Powered by Blast Baseball. Click the link below and enter code "LIVE" at checkout to save $10. Unlock your potential with Blast! https://www.blastmotion.com/products/baseball/?utm_source=prospects+live&utm_medium=paid+endemic&utm_campaign=2023+B2C&utm_content=baseball” Prospects Live - https://www.prospectslive.com/ Twitter @ProspectsLive - https://twitter.com/ProspectsLive Jared Perkins' Twitter @JaredCP1 Caleb Mezzy's Twitter @Caleb_Mezzy

    57 min

  5. 04/06/2023

    Season 2, Shorts: Brewer Hicklen, OF Kansas City Royals

    The first word you think of when you hear Brewer Hicklen's name is leadership. The Kansas City Royals' outfielder is a guy that so many just gravitate towards. He made his major league debut in 2022, but his journey in professional baseball hasn't always been easy. In this week's Beyond Baseball Shorts, Brewer joins Jared to discuss some of his darkest times in baseball and how he found light in those dark times. They touch on the power of perspective, what he's done to find groundedness, and what he's looking forward to most in the upcoming 2023 season. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obhZDXk_qik&t=1s Powered by Blast Baseball. Click the link below and enter code "LIVE" at checkout to save $10. Unlock your potential with Blast! https://www.blastmotion.com/products/baseball/?utm_source=prospects+live&utm_medium=paid+endemic&utm_campaign=2023+B2C&utm_content=baseball” Prospects Live - https://www.prospectslive.com/ Twitter @ProspectsLive - https://twitter.com/ProspectsLive Jared Perkins' Twitter @JaredCP1 Caleb Mezzy's Twitter @Caleb_Mezzy

    18 min

  6. 03/30/2023

    Season 2, Ep. 1: Jake Burger on Raising Awareness for Mental Health

    Beyond Baseball is back for Season 2! We excited to kick off the major league season with Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger. Jake joins us as we have a candid discussion about mental health and the battles Jake went through, his journey in professional baseball thus far (the good and the bad), and how he's using his experiences to help others through raising awareness for mental health and helping people find a sense of community! Be sure to check out Jake's mental health awareness initiative called Burger BOMBS (@JakeBurger30), which aims to create an online community around the subject. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYT25zhqmos Prospects Live - https://www.prospectslive.com/ Twitter @ProspectsLive - https://twitter.com/ProspectsLive Jared Perkins' Twitter @JaredCP1 Caleb Mezzy's Twitter @Caleb_Mezzy

    31 min

  7. 03/16/2023

    Episode 15: Devin Mesoraco on the Power of Family

    Devin Mesoraco was drafted 15th overall in the 2007 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds which led him to having an eight year big league career where he had to overcome much adversity due to injuries and other factors. In the final episode of season 1 of Beyond Baseball, Jared and Caleb sit down with Devin to discuss his journey through baseball, what it was like to catch a Mets rotation full of DeGrom, Harvey and Syndergaard, how he powered through moments of adversity, and how important his family is in his life! YouTube: Prospects Live - https://www.prospectslive.com/ Twitter @ProspectsLive - https://twitter.com/ProspectsLive Jared Perkins' Twitter @JaredCP1 Caleb Mezzy's Twitter @Caleb_Mezzy

    42 min

  8. 03/09/2023

    Shorts: Jonathan Sprinkle, RHP Houston Astros

    Undrafted free agent. Dominated hitters in 2021. Arizona Fall League invite. Thoracic outlet syndrome. Houston Astros pitching prospect Jonathan Sprinkle has faced all the ups and downs baseball has to offer. This week on Beyond Baseball Shorts, Jared is joined by Jonathan as they discuss his recent success, what it was like to face the competition in the Arizona Fall League, how he has overcome adversity, what he is looking forward to most about getting back on the field, and much more! YouTube: Prospects Live - https://www.prospectslive.com/ Twitter @ProspectsLive - https://twitter.com/ProspectsLive Jared Perkins' Twitter @JaredCP1 Caleb Mezzy's Twitter @Caleb_Mezzy

    13 min
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Beyond Baseball is a bi-weekly series presented by Prospects Live featuring human side stories from current and former players. Join Jared Perkins and Dr. Caleb Mezzy for interviews with some of your favorite players who provide insights from their journeys through professional baseball, how they overcame adversity and mental battles, trying to find themselves outside of the game, their passions beyond baseball, and how they transitioned to life after baseball.

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