The Ripple Effect Podcast by Ripple Baseball

Today’s episode of The Ripple Effect features Mickey Jannis—and this one is packed with real insight for anyone serious about their development.Mickey takes us through his journey from being a traditional pitcher to making a bold decision that changed everything—committing fully to the knuckleball. After getting released and facing an uncertain future, he chose a different path… one that required patience, confidence, and a willingness to fail before it worked.We get into what it’s really like in pro ball—being ready at any moment, adapting to any role, and handling pressure when your name gets called with no warning. Mickey shares stories from the bullpen, the mindset it takes to survive, and why the players who succeed are the ones who can flip the switch instantly.More importantly, this episode dives into something every athlete needs to hear: commitment. Sticking with something long enough to see it through—even when the results aren’t immediate—is what separates players who make it from those who don’t.Mickey also breaks down the mentality behind throwing a knuckleball at the highest level—trusting it in any count, any situation, and having the confidence to throw it when everyone in the stadium knows it’s coming.If you’re chasing the next level, this episode will challenge how you think about preparation, confidence, and your path forward.Subscribe for more episodes of The Ripple Effect and stay locked in with Ripple Baseball.

In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Ryan Clark sits down with Adam Rodrigues to talk about what performance nutrition really looks like for baseball players.Adam has worked at the highest levels of professional sports, including as Director of Performance Nutrition for the San Francisco Giants and previously with the Oakland Raiders. In this conversation, he shares what he learned from professional baseball, the NFL, and his path through Ohio State’s medical dietetics program.They break down why nutrition matters for baseball performance, how players should think about hydration, why carbs are so important, what game day fueling should actually look like, and how small daily habits can separate athletes over the long run. They also discuss supplements, recovery, sleep, creatine, caffeine, and why so many athletes skip the basics while chasing the wrong things.This is a great episode for baseball players, parents, and coaches who want a better understanding of how to fuel performance, recovery, and long-term development.Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow along for more conversations designed to help athletes get the most out of themselves.#RippleBaseball #TheRippleEffect #BaseballNutrition #SportsNutrition #BaseballDevelopment #AthleteDevelopment #PerformanceNutrition #BaseballTraining

In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, we sit down with James Reeves—former SoCon Pitcher of the Year, Yankees draft pick, and current pitching coach at The Citadel.Coach Reeves shares his incredible journey from being an under-recruited high school pitcher topping out at 81 MPH to becoming a dominant college arm, getting drafted, and reaching AAA. More importantly, we dive into what actually matters in player development—finding the right fit, embracing adversity, and building real discipline.This episode is packed with value for players, parents, and coaches:* Why chasing big-name schools isn’t always the answer* How discipline and structure can accelerate development* What college coaches really look for in recruits* The importance of consistency over perfection* How pressure and preparation shape elite competitorsIf you’re serious about development, this conversation will challenge how you think about success in baseball—and in life.Listen now and take the next step in your journey.----------------------------------------Subscribe for more episodes of The Ripple Effect PodcastNew conversations every week with players, coaches, and leaders in the game.

Development isn’t about hype. It’s about habits, standards, and showing up every day.In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast by Ripple Baseball, we sit down with Ripple coach Joe Gunn to break down his journey from multi-sport athlete to Perfect Game All-American and Division I player.Joe shares how his upbringing, his father’s influence, and his early development shaped his mindset—and why consistency, effort, and accountability ultimately separated him from the rest.We dive into:The truth about showcases vs. actually performing in gamesThe importance of playing to win and learning how to competeWhat young athletes don’t understand about the next levelHow standards, discipline, and preparation create long-term successThis episode is packed with real insight for players, parents, and coaches who want to understand what it actually takes to develop (and succeed) at a high level.