Behind The Lineup
Behind The Lineup
Podcast Description
Behind The Lineup brings you inside conversations with elite coaches, recruiters, players, and mental performance experts. Learn what drives winning programs, what it takes to be recruited, and how the mental game separates the good from the great. For coaches, players, and parents who want to go deeper into the game and uncover what really matters behind the lineup card.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as athlete recruitment, mental performance, player development, and coaching strategies. Episodes provide insights through specific examples like the transition from player to mental coach with Logan Scheider and actionable advice for high school players navigating the recruiting process, emphasizing the mental skills required to excel in sports.
Where Baseball meets Mindset. Behind The Lineup dives into the strategy, culture, and psychology of the game. Hosted by Navy Veteran and College Baseball Coach Quinn McGrath, each episode breaks down MLB and college baseball news, coaching trends, and mental performance — with insights from players, coaches, and experts. Whether it’s roster moves or routines, this show helps athletes, coaches, and parents grow on and off the field. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon.
We’re back with a full solo episode this week, no interview, after a much-needed winter break. I kick things off by talking about the reset: time to rest, recharge, visit family, get organized, and officially upgrade the podcast setup with new gear. Let me know how the new mic sounds.
From there, we dive into the main event: my Top 5 MLB players at every position from 2000–2025, with honorable mentions included for each group. This list is unapologetically shaped by my childhood, my experiences watching the game, and my own baseball opinions. It’s not just rankings, but I break down accolades, statistical dominance, longevity, postseason impact, and what made these players special during their era.
The episode moves position by position:
Catcher
First Base
Second Base
Shortstop
Third Base
Outfield
Designated Hitter
Starting Pitching
Bullpen Arms
Each section includes an honorable mention and context for why players landed where they did. From Joe Mauer and Albert Pujols, to Chipper Jones and Barry Bonds, to legends on the mound like Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux, Pedro Martínez, and Mariano Rivera, this episode is a full walk-through of 25 years of MLB greatness.
Whether you agree or disagree with the rankings, this episode is meant to spark debate, nostalgia, and appreciation for an incredible era of baseball.
Sit back, enjoy the breakdown, and let me know where you think I got it right… or completely wrong.
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