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The Pitch Podcast

The Pitch Podcast

By: Eric Wubbena - President
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 The Pitch Podcast is where the biggest names and rising stars in sports gear, training, and apparel step up to the mic to deliver their story. Just like Shark Tank for sports, brands bring you their best “pitch” from their origins and what makes them unique to the latest innovations helping athletes perform at their peak. If you love the products, places, and people that power sports, this is your all-access pass to the stories behind them.Eric Wubbena - President Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • The Right Glove at the Right Price | Rex Porter of Mick & Co.

    The Right Glove at the Right Price | Rex Porter of Mick & Co.
    Sep 5 2025
    On this episode of The Pitch Podcast, we sit down with Rex Porter, founder of Mick & Co., a fast-rising batting glove company built on one simple idea: stop overpaying for batting gloves. Rex shares the journey from concept to production, the grind of finding manufacturers, and how NIL deals and grassroots marketing are helping Mick & Co. gain traction in the competitive baseball and softball gear space. We dive into: Why batting gloves became one of the most overpriced “throwaway” items in baseball. How Mick & Co. delivers pro-level quality without the pro-level price tag. The role of NIL, college baseball, and grassroots marketing in building a brand. Rex’s vision for sponsoring Division I teams and growing from high school players up to the pros. 👉 Catch the full story, learn how passion meets innovation, and discover why Mick & Co. is changing the game one pair of gloves at a time. Download the Baseball Bluebook App to follow Mick & Co., join their group, and connect directly with Rex Porter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Innovosens: Game-Changing Hydration Tech | The Pitch Podcast

    Innovosens: Game-Changing Hydration Tech | The Pitch Podcast
    Aug 28 2025
    On this episode of The Pitch Podcast, host Eric Wubbena, President and Co-Founder of Baseball Bluebook, sits down with Sirisha Adimatyam, founder of Innovosens, to explore their groundbreaking sweat sensor technology. Built in Sweden and now expanding in the U.S., Innovosens has developed Hydration Intelligence Systems — wearable sweat sensors combined with a digital dashboard that monitor hydration and electrolyte levels in real time. Eric and Sirisha discuss: Why hydration and electrolyte monitoring is the missing link in sports performance How coaches can track hydration for entire teams with one dashboard The dangers of both dehydration and over-hydration for athletes Bringing lab-level monitoring to everyday athletes, parents, and recreational players Innovosens’ journey from EU-backed startup to scaling in the U.S. From elite athletes to weekend players, hydration is essential for performance, recovery, and long-term health. This episode highlights how innovation is reshaping the way athletes, coaches, and parents think about hydration. Sponsored by Baseball Bluebook – the official directory of baseball since 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Coaching with Data: Milan HS and the Rapsodo Edge

    Coaching with Data: Milan HS and the Rapsodo Edge
    Aug 22 2025
    On this episode of The Pitch, Coach Patterson and Coach Rogers break down how Rapsodo analytics are changing the way Milan High School develops pitchers. From identifying out pitches to tailoring feedback for smart, data-driven athletes, they show how technology and tradition work hand-in-hand to unlock player confidence and performance. 👉 Download the Baseball Bluebook App today and connect with coaches who are blending analytics with old-school toughness to shape the next generation of players! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
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