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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

Bob Riker never planned on being a coach — and certainly never imagined becoming one of the most respected high school baseball coaches in the country. In this episode of Up & In, host Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Bob Riker, longtime head baseball coach at Brother Rice High School in Michigan, to unpack the journey behind one of the most successful programs in the state. From his own playing days, to getting drafted by the Tigers, to being told it was “his time to give back,” Riker explains how culture, standards, and people — not wins — became the foundation of everything he built. They talk: Growing up in Michigan and finding baseball late Playing multiple sports and being a late bloomer Getting drafted by the Tigers and what pro ball taught him Why mentorship shaped his entire coaching philosophy Building Brother Rice’s culture through accountability and tough love Playing freshmen, earning roles, and ignoring “status” Why developing people matters more than chasing championships “Leave it better than you found it” — and what that actually looks like If you’re a coach, parent, or player looking for real lessons on leadership, development, and building something that lasts — this episode delivers. Subscribe for more baseball conversations, player development, and leadership stories from inside the game. #UpAndInShow #BaseballPodcast

Derrick Eddington’s journey doesn’t look like the typical prospect story — and that’s exactly why it matters. In this episode of Up & In, host Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Derrick Eddington, a Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (“Yooper” roots), to unpack the long road: small-town life, family and brotherhood, injuries and setbacks, indie ball grind, and the turning points that helped him unlock elite velocity — all the way up to touching 100 MPH and earning his shot in affiliated baseball. They talk: Growing up in the UP (and the perspective it builds) Being a basketball-first athlete + a brutal wrist injury JUCO to D2, shoulder surgery, and rebuilding from scratch The indie ball ladder (USPBL / Frontier League) and getting noticed The moment the radar flashed 100 What “pro” really means: daily intention, routines, and recovery The mindset shift Derrick wants this year: consistency + moving on fast after a bad outing If you’re a player, parent, coach, or fan who loves the behind-the-scenes reality of development — this one’s for you. Subscribe for more baseball conversations, player development, and pro mindset episodes. #UpAndInShow #BaseballPodcast

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.

Former professional pitcher and elite development coach Mike Steele joins Anthony Ranaudo on the Up And In Show for one of the most honest conversations on player development you’ll hear. Raised in Michigan and guided by his grandfather, Mike’s journey took him from junior college baseball to Central Michigan, into professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers, and eventually into coaching at every level — college, professional organizations, and now as a leader in player development at Stevens Complex. In this episode, Mike breaks down:What actually separates players who make it from those who don’tWhy developing the person matters more than mechanics aloneLessons learned from coaching inside MLB organizations (Pirates, Guardians, Yankees pipeline influence)The balance between old-school coaching and modern analytics, biomechanics, and motor learningWhy resilience, discipline, and mindset still beat talent aloneThis is a masterclass in pitching development, coaching philosophy, and leadership, and a must-watch for players, parents, and coaches who want to understand what the next level really demands. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with elite athletes, coaches, and leaders inside the game.

Former MLB reliever Paul Fry sits down with Anthony Ranaudo for an incredible deep-dive into one of the most underrated journeys to the big leagues. Fry opens up about growing up in Waterford, Michigan, barely playing baseball until high school, choosing JUCO over small-school football offers, and the moment his career almost fell apart after becoming academically ineligible. This episode covers: How Fry went from outfielder → late-blooming pitcher Why he never planned on being drafted The JUCO adversity that completely changed his life Working at a gas station while trying to earn his way back What scouts actually saw in him His draft story with the Seattle Mariners Being told he’d pitch in the big leagues — and proving it Developing as a left-handed reliever and rising through the minors The mindset behind being an underdog and believing in yourself Whether you're a JUCO athlete, a late bloomer, or someone grinding to make it in baseball, this conversation is one of the most authentic and inspiring stories you’ll hear. 🎙 Up & In Show with Anthony Ranaudo Talking baseball, life, development, adversity, and everything in between. #PaulFry #MLBStories #UpAndInShow #BaseballPodcast #AnthonyRanaudo

LSU Pitching Coach Nate Yeskie joined Anthony Ranaudo on The Up and In Show to talk about the mindset, confidence, and culture within one of the most demanding pitching staffs in the country. They covered it all — the standard of excellence it takes to survive in the SEC, the emotional and mental battles pitchers go through, and how LSU has built a locker room full of resilient competitors.Yeskie name-dropped key arms like William Schmidt and Kade Anderson, and shared his perspective on their growth this season. He also talked about coaching Paul Skenes, what he looks for in developing young pitchers, and the leadership he's seen emerge from this 2025 staff.Anthony, a former LSU and MLB pitcher himself, related personally to the struggle of building conviction and confidence on the mound — and how difficult that can be, especially in high-pressure environments like the SEC.This episode is a deep dive into what it really takes to compete at the highest level in college baseball, mentally and physically. A must-listen for players, coaches, and fans alike.🔗 Subscribe for more player and coach interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@UpAndInShow 🌐 Visit Anthony’s website: https://anthonyranaudo.coUse code RANAUDO on Pikkit: https://pikkit.co#LSUBaseball #NateYeskie #AnthonyRanaudo

Former LSU ace and Washington Nationals pitcher Cole Henry joins The Up And In Show to talk through his baseball journey—from the heights of Alex Box Stadium to making his Major League debut. In this episode, Anthony Ranaudo and Cole dive into:His time at LSU and what it taught him Making it to the Big LeaguesNavigating injury setbacks and surgeryThe mental challenge of transitioning from a starter to a relieverWhat it was like playing pro ball during COVIDThis one is packed with insight for athletes, fans, and anyone navigating adversity. Subscribe and tune in every week for real stories from real athletes.🎙 Subscribe to The Up And In Show: https://www.youtube.com/@UpAndInShow?sub_confirmation=1 💰 Follow Anthony’s daily picks on Pikkit — Use code: RANAUDO https://pikkit.app.link/RANAUDO #UpAndInShow #ColeHenry #LSUBaseball #MLBPodcast

In this episode of The Up & In Show, former MLB pitcher Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Mike Olson, a hyper-focused sports card artist whose incredible work is taking the collectibles world by storm. 🎨⚾ Mike shares his inspiring journey—how getting laid off pushed him to pursue art full-time with the support of his wife, how he commissions sports card paintings and sketches, and why his detail-oriented process makes his pieces highly valuable to collectors in The Hobby. They also dive into: ✅ The story behind the Josh Jung Captain America card 🇺🇸 ✅ How he created the Bryce Harper card to commemorate his 300th home run 💥 ✅ The influence of Matt Strahm’s card show on his career ✅ The importance of art in sports card collecting 🎨🏆 📌 Connect with Mike Olson for commissioned pieces at mikeolsonart.com 📲 Follow him on IG: @mikeolsonart 📺 Watch now & hear how art and sports collide in this must-listen episode! Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with the biggest names in sports, collectibles, and culture. 🚀 #TheHobby #SportsArt #BaseballCards #BryceHarper #JoshJung #MLB #TheUpAndInShow #CardCollecting #ArtCollecting #MikeOlsonArt #AnthonyRanaudo #BaseballArt

Rivers Hughey is a marketing and digital media strategists as well as an Evolve trainer. She talks abouther background in public relations and broadcasting and how it helped her get into the radio business. She talks about how she has always been strong in connecting with others and using healthy methods to find joy. Tune into this episode of The Up And In Show with Anthony Ranaudo to hear more.2:30 rivers intro/background - from Starkville so she’s a Ms state fan 5 rivers talks about staying in Louisiana longer than expected and Anthony talks about not fitting in anywhere bc he’s been here longer than jersey but doesn’t identify as southern7:30 more of rivers background, studying pr and broadcasting, not expecting to use her broadcasting classes in her career8:40 rivers talks about her path to her career. Moved to br with husband, started doing marketing for a law firm. Quit bc she didn’t enjoy it. “I hate the thing I’m supposed to do. What do I do now?” Continues with her different stops, talking about taking on every opportunity “fun and interesting time”, learning strengths and weaknesses12:45 talks about stumbling into radio gig, joked to the station about being hired then they actually hired her14:30 river talks about being an empath and being strong at connecting people and being excited to help people16 Anthony and rivers talk changing ideas of success, not having to commit to one career and stick to it17:30 funny clip about rivers dealing with fomo. Anthony talks about “jomo” (joy of missing out) and being happy to stay home. They go back and forth about being able to say no.21 - taking those little breaks and saying no allows you to reset and perform at a high level22 her goal when she coaches people is that when they walk out the door they feel better. They might not be much stronger or faster or more in shape but they just feel better and relaxed24:30 the best marketing is giving people a good experience26 Anthony talks about a key to buddhism being finding joy through healthy methods and how it’s so simple to just provide people with a positive experience through positive things like cards or exercise 29 they talk about imposter syndrome and self deprecation and being able to get away from those feelings32 funny story about someone coming up to her at sec media days who said “you just look like someone I should know bc everyone is stopping to talk to you” and she deflected it to be humble and needs to learn to embrace that more34:30 she’s not a huge sports person, but her parents were huge sports fans and she grew up traveling to minor league games instead of disneyworld36 t Bob and Hester were live at sec media days and Roman Harper walks up. Rivers was star struck and then Roman started helping her out with producing the show and tracking down guests38 rivers talks about where to find her. She promos her gym, evolve, and the different classes she teaches. Reframing women to feel good about their bodies and not feel the need to conform to stereotypical expectations of female bodies. Also teaches at other studios42 the joy of equipping people with the knowledge and skills to live a healthy life44 Anthony talks about doing an entire workout with water in his mouth