Rob Fitts, Award Winning Author, expert Japanese Baseball, his Book: *In the Japanese Ballpark*** In his new book, *In the Japanese Ballpark: Behind the Scenes of Nippon Professional Baseball*,

Rob Fitts, Award Winning Author, expert Japanese Baseball, his Book: *In the Japanese Ballpark*** In his new book, *In the Japanese Ballpark: Behind the Scenes of Nippon Professional Baseball*,

Rob’s journey is remarkable — from archaeologist with a Ph.D. from Brown University to award‑winning author of ten books, founder of SABR’s Asian Baseball Committee, and one of the most decorated researchers in the field. His passion for the game and the culture of Japan shines through in everything he does.## **About the Book: *In the Japanese Ballpark*** In his new book, *In the Japanese Ballpark: Behind the Scenes of Nippon Professional Baseball*, Fitts takes us deep inside a world most American fans never get to see. Through twenty‑six interviews — players, managers, cheerleaders, front‑office executives, a mascot, a beer vendor, even a league commissioner — he reveals the real stories behind the NPB season.This is oral history at its finest, in the tradition of Ritter’s *The Glory of Their Times*.### **What you’ll learn:**- Why some Japanese teams **deliberately lose money** - Why having an agent is often **socially discouraged** - How salaries can be cut by **40% in one year** - How a team once tried to acquire a **real lion** as its mascot - Why Japanese training methods may lead to **fewer major injuries** - How the culture of samurai discipline still shapes the modern game And yes — you’ll hear the story of how the Nippon‑Ham Fighters convinced a 17‑year‑old **Shohei Ohtani** to stay in Japan and become a two‑way player.## **Praise for the Book**> “I loved this book!” — Doug Glanville> “Every page is filled with insights and delight.” — Rob Neyer> “Robert Fitts uses the best kind of oral history to bring alive the vibrant and unique culture of Japanese baseball.” — John W. Miller## **Why You Should Listen**If you love:- Japanese baseball culture - storytelling …this episode is a must.Rob brings unmatched insight, humor, and depth — and this conversation opens a window into a baseball world that is rich, passionate, and unlike anything in the U.S.If you want, I can also create:- a **short social‑media caption** - a **30‑second video script** - a **thumbnail title** - a **long‑form episode description** **Listen on Spotify:** *Baseball Outside the Box* **Watch on YouTube:** *Peter Caliendo*Baseball Outisde the Box with Peter Caliendo Dustin Hermanson Randy McGilberry Baseballmania Pallotta Juan Luis Bossio Perez Leon Christian Abel Sergio Perez Gonzalez Women's Baseball Asian Cup 2025 Daiji Yuzuriha Jorge Blanco Mendoza Greg Legg @followers Fred Mitchell Marco Stoovelaar

Baseball Coaching Tips from many great coaches

Baseball Coaching Tips from many great coaches Check out the great coaching tips in this short video, lots to pick up for parents, coaches and players. Baseball Outside the Box

🎙️🎙️ Baseball Outside the Box Podcast —Special Guest Don Landolphi, ABCA Hall of Fame, USA Blind BB Coach,

🎙️🎙️Baseball Outside the Box Podcast —Special Guest Don Landolphi, ABCA Hall of Fame, USA Blind BB Coach, Former St. Johns University College Coach, Italian National Team coach and 50 plus years in USA & International Coaching. Reach out to Coach Landolphi about Blind Baseball, they need help, funding and more, nonprofit, email coach @ don.landolphi@gmail.comGet ready for one of the most inspiring baseball conversations you’ll everhear. On this episode of Outside the Box, Pete Caliendo sits down with thelegendary Don Landolphi — a coach who may be “Eighty-five years young,” butbrings over 50 years of national and international baseball experience to themic.Landolphi’s story is a masterclass in passion, persistence, and pure love forthe game. From coaching alongside Joe Russo at St. John’s, to helping lead theItalian National Team to a historic 1975 European Championship, to becoming anABCA Hall of Famer, his journey spans continents and generations.He’s coached in multiple countries, co‑authored two influential baseball books,served as a USA Baseball Envoy Coach, and now plays a major role in the growthof USA Blind Baseball, helping bring the sport to athletes who never thoughtthey could play.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Don first fell in love with coachingThe mentors who shaped his philosophyHis approach to player development and teaching the gameStories from decades of international baseballWhy he continues to help coaches across the U.S. and the worldThe groundbreaking work he’s doing in blind baseballWhether you’re a coach, player, parent, or simply love the game, DonLandolphi’s wisdom and enthusiasm will leave you energized and thinkingdifferently about baseball.This is baseball education at its finest — from a man who has dedicated hislife to growing the game. Don’t miss it.To watch of listen go to Spotify or You Tube, Subscribe for new updates onshows.On Spotify @ Baseball Outside the Box Educational PodcastYou Tube @ Peter CaliendoReach out to Coach Landolphi about Blind Baseball, they need help, funding and more, nonprofit, email coach @ don.landolphi@gmail.com

Max BP Chief Revenue Officer Parker Huffman joins Baseball Outside the Box

Max BP Chief Revenue Officer Parker Huffman joins Baseball Outside the Box for a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss. We break down Parker’s career path—packed with lessons for young professionals—and dive into one of the most versatile training tools in the game today: the Max BP wiffle ball machine. Sports vision expert Ryan Harrison from Slow the Game Down demonstrates the machine on MLB Network with Sean Casey, showing how it improves vision, reaction time, timing, pitch recognition, and more. Adjustable height, pitch movement, game‑like distance, multi‑skill versatility—this machine delivers for all ages, all levels, and even all sports. Order machine at Maxbp.com The podcast is now heard in 130+ countries and across the USA. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Baseball Outside the Box 📺 Watch on YouTube: Peter Caliendo Subscribe to stay updated on every new episode.

Coach Caliendo on his life in baseball on the Geoff Freeborn Podcast, Sidearmnation

Former USA Baseball National Team Coach, Host of Baseball Outside the Box Podcast, President Caliendo Sports International and VP ISG Baseball. On this episode we have international baseball coach Pete Caliendo...Pete comes on the show to talk about his college career, transition to coaching, national team coaching with USA/Belgium/Bulgaria, Indy ball, clinics in over 50+ countries, host of the baseball podcast Baseball Outside the Box, Italy baseball tours