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The Up & In Show

The Up & In Show

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  • The SEC-to-MLB Gap Nobody's Talking About | Savannah McCann on Dylan Crews, Baseball Analytics & Player Development

    The SEC-to-MLB Gap Nobody's Talking About | Savannah McCann on Dylan Crews, Baseball Analytics & Player Development
    Apr 10 2026
    Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Washington DC sports reporter and baseball analyst Savannah McCann to break down one of the most thought-provoking stories in baseball right now — why elite SEC hitters are struggling to make the jump to the major leagues. Savannah shares her incredible journey from general sports reporter to one of baseball's sharpest analytical minds, covering the Washington Nationals' historic 2019 World Series run, writing for Baseball America, and now running her own Substack diving deep into baseball data and player development. Together, Anthony and Savannah unpack her viral article on Dylan Cruz being optioned to Triple-A, the growing gap between SEC baseball and MLB hitting development, why pitchers have a massive technology advantage over hitters, and what teams need to do differently to develop their top prospects. 🔔 Subscribe for more baseball analytics, prospect talk, and insider conversations with people who love the game. 📖 Find Savannah's Substack and all her work @SAVJAYE on all social platforms. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – How Baseball Found Savannah McCann 08:00 – Covering the 2019 Nationals World Series Run 14:00 – Working for Baseball America & Prospect Rankings 22:00 – The Dylan Cruz Article That Started It All 32:00 – The SEC-to-MLB Development Gap Explained 42:00 – Pitching Labs vs. Hitting Development: The Technology Divide 52:00 – Player Expectations & How Teams Are Setting Prospects Up to Fail 58:00 – Where to Find Savannah McCann
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    36 mins
  • Vanderbilt Commit Broder Katke: Michigan’s No. 1 Catcher on Recruiting, MLB Draft Potential & Elite Training | Up & In Show

    Vanderbilt Commit Broder Katke: Michigan’s No. 1 Catcher on Recruiting, MLB Draft Potential & Elite Training | Up & In Show
    Feb 20 2026
    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
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    28 mins
  • How Bob Riker Built Brother Rice into a Michigan Baseball Powerhouse | The Up & In Show

    How Bob Riker Built Brother Rice into a Michigan Baseball Powerhouse | The Up & In Show
    Feb 6 2026
    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
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    56 mins
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