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The Mind's Eye On - Baseball: Ryan Lavarnway

Ryan Lavarnway is a former MLB catcher turned motivational speaker with a heck of a story to share.
In his 12 year career, Ryan represented eight MLB teams; Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins and Cleveland Guardians.
He tells Geoff and Ryan how the phrases "Why not you?" and "If you're good enough, they'll find you" impacted his mindset and why the number 21 has significance in his career.
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The Mind’s Eye On - Baseball: Matt Capps

Geoff and Ryan are joined by Matt Capps - a former MLB All-Star who has an incredible story to tell.
Matt played eight seasons in the Majors pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins, and pitched in the 2010 All Star game being credited with the win. 
However, before Matt had even stepped on the pitcher's mound in the Majors he nearly gave up on Baseball altogether. 
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The Mind’s Eye On - Baseball: Rajai Davis

When it comes to stealing bases, few were as good as Rajai Davis. An outfielder, Davis played for 8 MLB teams across a 20-year career, but it is his actions during Game Seven of the 2016 World Series that will immortalize him in the annals of the game. 
His bottom of the eight two-run homer, remains statistically the third-most consequential hit in the history of Baseball. His heroics alone sent the game to an extra innings and nearly took his team - the Cleveland Indians to World Series. 
Rajai speak to Geoff and Ryan about that moment, how he mentally prepared for it and the mindset that made him one of the best baserunners in baseball. 
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The Mind’s Eye On - Baseball: C. J. Nitkowski

Joining Geoff and Ryan in this episode is former MLB pitcher turned broadcaster C. J. Nitkowski.
A journeyman, C. J pitched in the big league for the Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Huston Astros, New York Mets, New York Yankies, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals before moving to Japan and Korea.
In this all-encompassing chat, C. J speaks about the highs and lows of baseball, getting cut, getting second chances, overcoming setbacks, dealing with pressure and transitioning from Baseball to Broadcasting.
He shares fascinating insights and advice for the next generation of pitchers.
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The Mind’s Eye On - Baseball: Fredi González

In this episode of The Mind's Eye on Baseball, Geoff and Ryan speak current Baltimore Orioles Bench Coach and former Marlins and Braves Manager Fredi González. 
Fredi has spent the past 25 years in the MLB as a coach, Managing Atlanta to the playoffs in 2012 and being named National League Manager of the Year in 2008.
In this conversation with Geoff and Ryan, Fredi reveals what it is like to manage at the top level and work with some of the up-and-coming stars of the game like Gunnar Henderson and prospects like Jackson Holliday.

The Mind’s Eye On - Baseball: Benji Medure

In this episode of The Mind's Eye on Baseball, Geoff and Ryan speak with one of the leading high school baseball coaches in the United States: Benji Medure.
Over the course of 20 years in coaching, Benji has led Huntington Beach to two National High School Invitational Championships, been named the 2022 Cal-Hi Sports State Coach of the Year, won the 2022 CIF Southern California DI regional championship, won the 2017 Boras Baseball Classic and has coached six HB players in the top four rounds of the MLB draft.
Benji explains how he has built his values, overcome challenges early in his career and kept his players focused even when they're on the national stage.

The Mind’s Eye On - Baseball: Jamie Romak

Join Geoff Miller and Ryan Miller (no, they're not related) as they speak to former Major Leaguer Jamie Romak.Born in London, Ontario, Canada, Jamie toiled in the Minors playing 1,069 games before he was finally called up to the MLB where he played for the LA Dodgers and later the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jamie's journey was not an easy one and he opens up on the trials and tribulations of being a professional baseball player in the United States, and then making it big in Korea.
This is a must-listen for young baseball players who have ambitions of making it big.

The Mind’s Eye On - The Ashes: 5th Test Reflection & Series Review

Dr Mike Rotheram, Dr Michael Lloyd and Ryan reflect on the fifth and final test as England tied the series at 2-2. The trio also wrap up one of the greatest series Ashes series to date.
In this show the trio discuss:
Adapting to changing conditions
The mental side of a batting collapse
Stuart Broad’s Retirement
Naming their players of the series
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