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Grayson College head coach Cal Hernandez joins Ross Hawley on Episode 124 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. Cal talks about growing up in a baseball home, the maturity it took to move from playing to coaching, and why baseball is the hardest it's ever been for young players.
He explains why Grayson avoids "indoor warriors," how last year's team bought in by knowing their why, what families should look for on a college visit, and why accountability, from players to staff, drives his program. Plus: he was named after Cal Ripken Jr., and has a walk-up song you won't expect.
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𝕏 Cal: x.com/CalHernandez1
𝕏 Grayson Baseball: x.com/GraysonBaseball
Learn more about Coach Cal Hernandez and Grayson College: https://recruiting.baseballforward.com/schools/grayson-college
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"No More Indoor Warriors: Cal Hernandez on Building Grayson’s Culture | Ep. 124 - Baseball Forward" is an episode of The Baseball Forward Podcast. Runtime 49 min. Published November 4, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.