Dr. Carmen Sclafani is a Rutgers Baseball Alum as well as a recent of Columbia University where he earned his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Nooch - as he is affectionately known grew up as a football and baseball player in Toms River before ultimately deciding to accept a college baseball scholarship at Rutgers University. Always an excellent student, Sclafani now works as a resident PT in Philadelphia spending time with the Temple football program as well as the Phillies and 76ers....

Mike Garlatti is a true baseball lifer. His resume is as impressive as it gets: Scout for the Colorado Rockies, Owner of the Baseball Warehouse, Founder of the Teamwork Unlimited Foundation and Autism Awareness Challenge baseball tournament, former Rutgers Baseball coach. Garlatti spent his playing days at Highland Park High School (NJ) before playing in college at the University of Tampa and Ramapo College. In this conversation, Coach provides incredible, unique insight from the combination...

The 2023 American Baseball Coaches Association convention was held in Nashville, Tennessee from January 5 - January 8. Over 8,000 coaches from around the world were in attendance and an incredible line up of speakers presented on a multitude of topics related to our game there. In this episode, Eric provides a recap of the event and some highlights from four speakers. Chuck Ristano, Florida State’s Pitching Coach, Laz Gutierrez, Nova Southeastern’s Head Coach, Mike Glavine, Northeastern’s...

Tom Faggioni is a Senior Catcher/Outfielder at Alvernia University. He is a graduate of St. Joe’s Metuchen High School and a Baseball Warehouse alum. In this conversation, we take a dive into the life of D3 baseball; the recruiting process, team culture, practice and game environments, and college life as a whole from that lens. Off the field, Tom discusses the importance of team culture, the opportunities he’s had in the corporate world, understanding how to succeed in the face of adversity,...

Brandon Bielak is a Right Handed Pitcher and reigning World Series champion for the Houston Astros. He is a St. Joe’s Metuchen and Notre Dame graduate as well as a Baseball Warehouse and Warehouse Strength alum. Bielak discusses the transitions from the high school to college, then college to pro levels. He provides insight into the value of a consistent, dedicated work ethic, mental process, and preparation practices. The discussion takes a look into technology and analytics in baseball at...

Andrew Tan is an infielder in the Binghamton University Baseball program. He grew up in North Brunswick and is a graduate of North Brunswick Township High School as well as a Baseball Warehouse alum. In this conversation Tan discusses battling injury, overcoming adversity, being ready when your number is called, as well as the value of family, team chemistry, and culture. All that and much more on this episode of Green Grass & White Bases.

Chich Petrillo is an Outfielder for the Goldey-Beacom Baseball team. Petrillo grew up in North Brunswick, NJ and played his travel ball with the Baseball Warehouse. After high school Petrillo enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University, he then went on to play at Middlesex College before landing at Goldey-Beacom. Our discussion dives into facing adversity, the importance of academics, and how meaning lies in even the small pieces of our game. All that and much more on this episode of Green...

Hondo Diaz is a coach at the Baseball Warehouse: a baseball academy in Highland Park, NJ. He works with hitters, infielders, and catchers while also coaching the organization’s 2024 travel team. Hondo played and graduated from both Old Bridge High School and Southern New Hampshire University. He was a captain of both his high school and college teams, hit over .300 for his career at both levels, and garnered All-Conference honors at both the high school and collegiate level. In this...

Joe Papeo is a Rider Baseball alumnus and currently a travel coach and baseball instructor at the Baseball Warehouse. As a LHP at Rider University, Papeo was a staple in the Broncs weekend rotation. An Old Bridge HS graduate as well as a former player at the Baseball Warehouse, the conversation with Joe looks into ownership over a player’s process both on the field and in the mental arena; what it was like to win the MAAC Championship and play in a CWS Regional; transitioning from a player to...

Rodrigo Espinel is a Student Manager for the Rutgers University baseball team. He is a graduate student in his fifth year with the program. Espinel provides an in depth look into what goes on behind the scenes that keeps the operation running. Everything from technology in baseball and analytics, to travel accommodations and responsibilities, to dugout snacks and fungos are discussed in this episode. Get a look, through “Rigo’s” expertise, into what happens beneath the surface that helps keep...

Brian Fitzpatrick is a LHP in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. “Fitz” was drafted in the 10th Round (Pick 312) of the 2022 MLB Draft. Hailing from Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York, he is a Rutgers Baseball alum who served as both the team’s closer and Friday starter during his tenure On the Banks. Fitzpatrick and host Eric Reardon discuss college baseball, the draft process, baseball during the COVID-19 pandemic and much more on this installment of the Green Grass & White Bases...

Taken from a talk with the Phillies RBI program in November 2021, we discuss a foundation to pitching from a wide lens. Grips, activation, having a routine, throwing programs, drill work, PFPs, strength & conditioning, mental game, and college recruiting are all covered in this episode of GGWB.

Danny Reardon is the brother of host Eric Reardon. He is currently a 5th year Graduate Student pitcher at Rutgers University - Newark and a captain on the baseball team there. While playing, Danny is pursuing his Master‘s degree in Psychology and working full time in Asset Protection at global retail giant WalMart. Danny played his high school baseball at North Brunswick Township HS and his travel ball with the Baseball Warehouse, both in NJ. He returned to the Baseball Warehouse this summer...

Host Eric Reardon introduces himself while giving some background on his baseball journey thus far. Insight into the recruiting process, high school travel ball, college baseball, college summer ball, with some baseball philosophy mixed in throughout. Eric is currently the pitching coach at Rutgers University - Newark and a coach at the Baseball Warehouse in Middlesex County, NJ. He played his HS baseball at North Brunswick Township High School where he was 2015 GMC Conference Player of the...