Patrick Jones Baseball
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 250 ratingsPatrick Jones is a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Now he works with hitters in the private sector and helps high school baseball players get recruited to play in college. This baseball podcast is designed around player development and college recruiting. Each week, he brings on a new guest to discuss everything from hitting and pitching mechanics to the mental game, practice design, drills, and college recruiting.
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Jim Maciejewski - Developing High School Players, and the value of Consistency
March 23, 2021 08:58 - 41 minutes - 57 MBWhat makes high school baseball beneficial? To me it's actually closer to what college is like. Same teammates everyday, competing against teams in your league, and winning is relevant. It's important for the game that high school baseball is still held in high regard. No better way to find out what it's like to be in high school sports than to bring on a current high school Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach. Jim Maciejewski is currently the Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach a...
Jeff Banister - Managing in MLB, Analytics, and Resiliency as a Kid
March 16, 2021 08:32 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBExperience. Wisdom. Those are the first two words I think of when I think of Jeff Banister. Jeff has been coaching in professional baseball for over 35 years. He has been a MiLB manager, Field Coordinator, and MLB Manager. He was the Pittsburgh Pirates manager from 2010-2014 and then was the Texas Rangers manager from 2015-2018. Jeff is currently the Director of Player Development at the University of Northern Colorado, where his son is playing. Jeff's journey in baseball was anything but eas...
Director of Coaching Development with USA Baseball, Andrew Bartman
March 09, 2021 09:18 - 32 minutes - 45 MBFormer college coach and current director of coaching development at USA Baseball, Andrew Bartman, stops by to share some wisdom this week. Andrew has been at several colleges at the NAIA and JUCO level. He shares some stories of why coaching at that level can be such a challenge and at the same time a great learning experience. In this episode Andrew talks about giving back to the community, staying present with your family, and some of the great resources that USA Baseball has for coaches ...
Tyler Packanik - A Data Driven Approach to Developing Infielders
March 02, 2021 15:55 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB"Defense wins Championships" We've all heard it a thousand times. However, it can take a back seat to hitting because it's not as much fun to talk about (My opinion). Defense is one of the things that allows hitters to stay in the lineup when they're struggling. It allows players to not feel as much pressure at the plate because they know they provide value on the other side of the ball. In this episode with Tyler Packanik, currently the Volunteer at the University of Missouri, we talk about...
Adam Vrable - Competing in practice, Teaching players to own their craft
February 23, 2021 09:45 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBCurrently in his 7th season as Volunteer Assistant and the University of Louisville, Adam Vrable loves what he gets to do, coach. His passion for baseball sticks out like a sore thumb when you listen to him talk. Adam played College Baseball at Coastal Carolina where get graduated with a degree in History. After graduating he began his coaching journey, with stops at The Citadel and Charleston Southern. He also was involved in travel baseball coaching in South Carolina right after graduating...
Should kids throw Curveballs? Coaching Trevor Bauer in High School - Jim Wagner
February 16, 2021 09:09 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBFor over twenty years Jim Wagner has been working with pitchers of all ages. He currently runs his own pitching facility, Throwzone Academy in Los Angeles, California. Jim's very first client was a 10-year-old named Trevor Bauer, who just this past year won the Cy Young award. In this episode Jim talks about the age kids should start throwing curveballs, educating parents on pitch counts, and utilizing a radar gun and white board for competition. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 Hosted on Acast...
Ian Macdonald - Recruiting High School Baseball Players
February 04, 2021 15:03 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBCurrently the recruiting coordinator at the University of Charleston, Ian Macdonald takes us behind the curtain to see what it's like to be solely focused on recruiting high school baseball players. We talk about recruits using social media, some of the red flags that coaches are looking for and doing extensive background work before offering them a roster spot. Ian also explains how they take advantage of the rules at the DII level, which includes unlimited amount of staff and expanded rost...
Josh Bloomer - Creating buy in, using tech in hitting, and game planning
January 28, 2021 09:27 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBWe sit down with the hitting coach for the Duke University softball team, Josh Bloomer. Josh started his career as a high school math teacher for 15 years. During that time he was the Head Softball coach at Louisville Male High School, where in his last year as head coach they finished #1 in the country. After that season he was offered the position as hitting coach at Duke University. He talks about his transition from high school to college, and some of the things that go on behind the scen...
Baseball is 90% Mental - Dr. Brent Walker
January 20, 2021 14:45 - 49 minutes - 68 MBBrent Walker is the Associate Athletic Director of Championship Performance at Columbia University. He has spent several years working with all sports including baseball. He has several professional baseball clients whose performance on the field has benefitted from working with him. In this episode Dr. Brent Walker discusses the role parents should play in sports, techniques to help your players when they’re struggling, and the value of writing things down on paper. If you’re interested...
Director of Pitching at Driveline Baseball - Bill Hezel
January 12, 2021 09:30 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBIf you love pitching, you're going to love this episode with Bill Hezel. Bill's coaching journey is unique. He coached college baseball for seven years, while working a full-time job, oftentimes having to sleep in his car in-between practice and work. He eventually took a job at Driveline Baseball where he is now the Director of Pitching, as well as being a pitching consultant to the Philadelphia Phillies. In this episode, Bill gives a behind-the-scenes look at what he does at Driveline, the ...
Teaching Sabermetrics with Professor Dave Hyland
January 06, 2021 09:37 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBData..It seems that people love it or hate it in baseball. However, I'm here to re-assure you that it's okay to use data. In this episode we have Dave Hyland, currently a Professor of Finance at Xavier University. Dave teaches a Sabermetrics course at Xavier and explains what he teaches his students, and how he got the idea to start the class. If you're someone who is interested in data in baseball, then this is going to be a great episode to listen too! Dave's email: [email protected] ...
Recruiting in 2020, Developing a conference champion, - Liam Bowen
December 22, 2020 09:11 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBHead Coach at UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore - County), Liam Bowen, drops by to talk about what it's like taking over a program a D1 program. Liam explains why you need more evidence to convince players to make changes, and why he wants recruits to be curious from a developmental standpoint. Liam took over as head coach at UMBC in late 2019 during the season. He explains how he's transitioning his team's mindset, and why mindset is everything. Lastly, we get into recruiting, how is ...
Minnesota Twins Bench Coach, - Mike Bell
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBCurrently bench coach for the Minnesota twins. Mike actually went to the same high school that I went to, Moeller High School, and now his son, Luke, is playing at Xavier University, where I graduated from as well. Small world. Mike started out as a Manager in the minor leagues for the Diamondback. He also served as a field coordinator, and was the director of player development for the Arizona Diamondbacks for the last 7 years prior to getting the job with the Twins in 2020.In this episode...
From Car Salesman to D1 Pitching Coach - Matt Passauer
December 08, 2020 08:23 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBAfter graduating from college Matt didn’t immediately get into coaching. He started as a car salesman. After doing that for a year he became an assistant coach at East Georgia College. After one year he was promoted to Head Coach, a title he retained for the next three. Matt then made the decision to become the volunteer at Miami, Oh. After one season he was promoted to Pitching Coach. In this episode you will learn what a D1 pitching coach is looking for when he is out recruiting, how he ...
Darin Everson Hitting Coordinator Colorado Rockies
December 01, 2020 08:44 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBLoved talking shop with one of the best hitting minds in the game, Darin Everson, Hitting Coordinator of the Colorado Rockies. In this episode we talk about how we as coaches can help players become their own hitting coach, home schooling his son, Jared, while he was managing for the Rockies in 2016, and the importance of teaching players to “be where your feet are at”. Marv Training Bands marvtraining.com Darin's website: www.elitebaseballacademy.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy a...
Hitting Coordinator for the Colorado Rockies - Darin Everson
December 01, 2020 08:44 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBLoved talking shop with one of the best hitting minds in the game, Darin Everson, Hitting Coordinator of the Colorado Rockies. In this episode we talk about how we as coaches can help players become their own hitting coach, home schooling his son, Jared, while he was managing for the Rockies in 2016, and the importance of teaching players to “be where your feet are at”. Marv Training Bands marvtraining.com Darin's website: www.elitebaseballacademy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Anthony Iapoce - MLB Hitting Coach - Chicago Cubs
November 24, 2020 09:29 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBCurrent hitting coach of the Chicago Cubs stops by the podcast to discuss a variety of topics. Anthony has coached in the minor leagues, was a coordinator, and now a coach at the big league level. In this episode he gives advice on how help players during a season, working with players from different countries, and what he noticed watching players in the Dominican Republic train. If you're interested in having Anthony speak to your team via zoom please send him a DM on Twitter @anthonyiap...
MLB Hitting Coach for the Chicago Cubs - Anthony Iapoce
November 24, 2020 09:29 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBCurrent hitting coach of the Chicago Cubs stops by the podcast to discuss a variety of topics. Anthony has coached in the minor leagues, was a coordinator, and now a coach at the big league level. In this episode he gives advice on how help players during a season, working with players from different countries, and what he noticed watching players in the Dominican Republic train. If you're interested in having Anthony speak to your team via zoom please send him a DM on Twitter @anthonyiap...
Nutrition for Baseball Players - Brandon Guyer
November 17, 2020 09:45 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBMechanics, lifting, defense, and hitting are all fun things to talk about. However, one of the most overlooked things in player development is nutrition. On this episode we have Brandon Guyer, former MLB player who is now a certified nutritionist. Brandon gives example of some things that he would do to help with nutrition on the road during his career. We also talk about the mental game, and how nutrition plays a role in that, and lastly Brandon gives advice on what kinds of food and nutrie...
What does it take to make it, and stay in the MLB - Adam Rosales
November 10, 2020 09:32 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBImagine getting cut from 3 different teams within 10 days?! That's what happened to Adam Rosales, former big leaguer, who is currently coaching in the Oakland Athletics organization. In this episode Adam gives tips on what helped him mentally stay in the moment throughout his career, why he sprinted around the bases after a HR, and tips for up and coming hitters who want to continue to play at a high level. Adam’s website: https://www.baseballutility.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privac...
Adam Rosales - Former Big Leaguer and current coach - Oakland A’s
November 10, 2020 09:32 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBImagine getting cut from 3 different teams within 10 days?! That's what happened to Adam Rosales, former big leaguer, who is currently coaching in the Oakland Athletics organization. In this episode Adam gives tips on what helped him mentally stay in the moment throughout his career, why he sprinted around the bases after a HR, and tips for up and coming hitters who want to continue to play at a high level. Adam’s website: https://www.baseballutility.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privac...
Adam Rosales - Former big leaguer and current coach - Oakland A’s
November 10, 2020 09:32 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBImagine getting cut from 3 different teams within 10 days?! That's what happened to Adam Rosales, former big leaguer, who is currently coaching in the Oakland Athletics organization. In this episode Adam gives tips on what helped him mentally stay in the moment throughout his career, why he sprinted around the bases after a HR, and tips for up and coming hitters who want to continue to play at a high level. Adam’s website: https://www.baseballutility.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Independent Baseball, Hitting Coach Fargo Redhawks - Anthony Renz
November 03, 2020 09:13 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBAnother route to get to the big leagues is through Independent Baseball. In this episode we have the hitting coach for the Fargo - Moorhead Redhawks, Anthony Renz. Anthony explains his experience in Independent Baseball and talks about some of the similarities and differences between it and MiLB. I personally played Independent Baseball and realized just how good the competition is. For some of these teams they have several players who will go BACK to the big leagues at some point. We also ta...
Arm injuries, Pitching Development, and World Series Arms - Colter Bostick
October 28, 2020 08:19 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBColter Bostick is currently a pitching coach in San Antonio, Texas. Colter trains pitchers in all facets of the game and emphasizes a holistic training approach for his players. In this episode we talk about Colter's background as a player and how that shaped his coaching philosophy, what happens when a player starts working with Colter, arm injuries for youth players, and what he see's from a pitching perspective when watching pitchers in the World Series. Colter's Twitter: @maximized_bsb...
Andy Tracy, Cleveland Indians Triple - A Manager
October 20, 2020 08:34 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBAfter embarking on a 16-year career as a professional baseball player, Andy Tracy decided to transition into a manager. He's currently the Triple-A Columbus Indians Manager in the Cleveland Indians organization. Andy not only played professionally in the United States but also spent several years playing winter ball in Latin America, as well as playing a season in Japan. In this episode, Andy talks about his journey as a hitter, what he thinks of today's game, and his coaching philosophy. H...
Developing Hitters at different levels with Matt Lisle
October 13, 2020 08:20 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBMatt Lisle has coached at various levels in baseball and softball. Along with being a private instructor, he has coached travel baseball, high school, NAIA, Div 3, Div 2, Div 1, MLB. While he was busy coaching at various levels he also amassed a big following online (over 1 million followers). In this episode, you will learn about Matt's coaching philosophy, the differences between Softball and Baseball, and some ways that amateur baseball can be better. You can follow Matt across all soci...
UCLA, Pro Ball, and mental game with Ty Moore
October 07, 2020 08:12 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBTy Moore is currently the Director of Player Development at Gardner Webb University. After a great career at UCLA that included a National Championship his Freshman year, Ty was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 12th round. In this episode Ty talks about his experience as a Bruin, what west coast baseball is all about, what pro ball is like in an organization and in Indy Ball, and we go over his role as Director of Player Development at Gardner Webb. Follow Gardner Webb on Twitter: ...
CEO and Founder of HitTrax Mike Donfrancesco
September 29, 2020 08:43 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBA great way to develop hitters is by providing them immediate feedback. HitTrax does exactly that. HitTrax is a data company that captures several metrics regarding every batted ball a hitter hits. In this episode we bring on the CEO and founder Mike Donfrancesco. We get into Mike's background, how he actually was able to build the system itself, and what are some of the exciting things that he has in store for the company in the near future! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Developing the Ultimate Catcher with Tyler Goodro
September 22, 2020 08:01 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBCatching! Arguably the most important defensive position on the diamond. However, what does it take to truly make a good catcher? Is it a strong arm? Blocking? Framing? I decided to stop guessing and bring on an expert. Tyler Goodro is the founder of Goodro Catching. A facility in Omaha, Nebraska where he works on teaching catchers of all ages the nuances about the position. In this episode he takes us through his background as a catcher, helping players with the recruiting process, pop time...
Where is Player Development Going? With Chase Rowe and Tyler Jeske
September 15, 2020 08:51 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBTyler Jeske – Currently MiLB Hitting Coach Los Angeles Angels, Co-founder of Slugfest Chase Rowe former Detroit Tigers MiLB Hitting Coach. Founder of Pittsburgh Spikes - Travel Baseball organization. Tyler and Chase are teaming up to push player development to a new level. Tyler recently moved to Pittsburgh to join Chase in opening up a new facility called Battleground Baseball Group. They want to provide an environment where all coaches are working together to provide a better learning ...
Minnesota Twins MiLB Pitching Coach - Jared Gaynor
September 09, 2020 14:53 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBAttention all Pitchers! This week we have an outstanding pitching coach on the show! Jared Gaynor, is currently a pitching coach in the Minnesota Twins organization. He also has a business where he works with pitchers remotely to improve their mechanics, in-game strategy, and movement. In this episode we talk about different drills you can be doing to improve your pitching mechanics, how to use weighted balls, and when you should start to work on pitch tunneling. Jared Gaynor contact: Em...
Miami (OH) University Hitting Coach - Justin Dedman
September 01, 2020 08:06 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBWe have an outstanding hitting coach on the podcast this week. Justin Dedman is currently the hitting coach at Miami OH. However, he has coached at every level of college baseball except JUCO and Played college baseball at Dennison University. He was head coach at Dennison University, Volunteer Assistant at Austin Peay University and director of baseball operations at Ole Miss University, assistant coach at Lee University, and now assistant coach at Miami (OH) University. In this episode w...
Coaching at all levels with Justin Dedman
September 01, 2020 08:06 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBWe have an outstanding hitting coach on the podcast this week. Justin Dedman is currently the hitting coach at Miami OH. However, he has coached at every level of college baseball except JUCO and Played college baseball at Dennison University. He was head coach at Dennison University, Volunteer Assistant at Austin Peay University and director of baseball operations at Ole Miss University, assistant coach at Lee University, and now assistant coach at Miami (OH) University. In this episode ...
Building Better Infielders with Dai Dai Otaka
August 25, 2020 08:14 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBWe don't have many episodes with current players. However, this week was an exception. This weeks episode features Dai Dai Otaka, currently and infielder at John Hopkins University. Dai Dai may still be a player but his curiosity and internal motivation have made him a coach on the field. I enjoyed this conversation as we talked about Dai Dai's background, the infield position, and how to set up a practice so your players will develop and have fun! Make sure to check out Dai Dai on Twitter...
Getting Strong with Connor Derrickson (Twins MiLB Strength Coach) - 180
August 19, 2020 08:54 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBNutrition, sleep, and strength training are apart of every professional athletes lifestyle. Players at younger levels should be prioritizing the same things. On this episode we welcome on Connor Derrickson, strength and conditioning coach in the Minnesota Twins organization. Connor takes a holistic approach to training athletes and gives us a breakdown on some ways to go about your training! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Giving back through Baseball - Bryce Weiler
August 11, 2020 08:55 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBHow can we give back through this great game of baseball? On this episode I decided to bring on the disability consultant for the Baltimore Orioles, Bryce Weiler. Bryce is also the founder of the Beautiful Lives Project. A non-profit that aims to give people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in activities such as playing in baseball games that may not have been available to them previously due to physical or facility limitations. If you're interested in helping please reach out...
Stealing more Bases with Matt Talarico
August 04, 2020 08:37 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBBaserunning! A topic that is not talked about enough but is so crucial to having a successful offense. No better way to talk about baserunning than bring on one of the best at teaching it in the game, Matt Talarico. Matt is currently the baserunning coordinator and MiLB Hitting Coach for the New York Yankees. In this episode, he talks about coaches who influenced him early on, how he became obsessed with baserunning, and some tips to help players steal more bags! Credits parents for allo...
Building An Offense with Todd Guilliams, University of Kentucky
July 28, 2020 08:47 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBDeveloping an offense that produces runs. At the end of the day, this is what really matters, not mechanics, stances, etc. Can your team produce runs?! In this episode, we bring on the man who is an expert in helping teams dominate on offense, Todd Guilliams. Todd is currently the Volunteer Assistant at the University of Kentucky. Prior coaching stops include Eastern Kentucky, Emery Riddle on and off for 23 years, Dallas Baptist, Valdosta State, and Western Carolina. He has now been at the U...
Hitting Less, Catching, Becoming a better coach as a TV Analyst - Michael Mckenry
July 21, 2020 14:39 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBThis episode has value for everyone. You want to become a better Hitter? Catcher? Teammate? Coach? If you said 'Yes' to any of those then you'll want to stick around and hear my episode with Michael McKenry. Michael is a former MLB catcher who played in the big leagues for seven years. Looking back on his career they're some things he wished he would've done differently as a a hitter, and he he shares those in this episode. We also talk about being a defensive first catcher, giving players t...
Ohio State Director of Pitching Development – Brad Goldberg
July 14, 2020 08:08 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBThis week we welcome on former MLB pitcher and current Director of Pitching Development at The Ohio State University, Brad Goldberg. Brad returns to Ohio State after pitching for the Buckeyes during his collegiate career. He was named third team All-Big Ten selection in 2013, went 6-1 with a 2.99 earned-run average in 15 starts before being selected in the 10th round of the 2013 MLB draft. During the last few years of his playing career he started to use analytics and immediately saw the imp...
Travel Baseball, Recruiting, Development during the season with Jeff Petty -174
July 07, 2020 13:50 - 39 minutes - 54 MBTravel Baseball is back! This week we welcome on the head coach for 17u Canes National team, Jeff Petty. In this episode Jeff talks about the summer baseball circuit. The pros and cons of college recruiting, and how the recruiting circuit can improve? One of the things that I really like about Jeff and his team is they make a point to push development; renting a field before the tournament starts to practice, and bringing a pitching machine along with them on the road, are a few of the ways...
Developing the modern day Catcher - Xan Barksdale
June 29, 2020 12:50 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBI didn't forget about the guy behind the dish! So many times we forget about arguably the most important position player on the field, the catcher. The guy who takes control of the game and leads by example. In this episode, we bring on Xan Barksdale, the founder of catching-101.com. Xan is a former division 1 college baseball coach at Lousiville and East Tennessee State. After coaching college baseball for nine years he decided that in order to help more players he needed to take advantag...
How to get a job in Professional Baseball? - Ari Adut
June 23, 2020 08:02 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBWhat qualifies someone to get a job in professional baseball? Where do you apply? In this episode we bring on Ari Adut, who is currently an MiLB hitting coach in the New York Yankees organization. For the previous five years Ari coached at Los Angles Valley College, a JUCO, where Ari served as the hitting coach as well as the strength and conditioning coach. In this episode Ari talks about how he was approached by several MLB organizations while he was coaching JUCO baseball. He gives tips fo...
Individualizing a plan for pitchers - JD Heilmann
June 17, 2020 13:57 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBPitching Coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Cincinnati. - Not going to clone pitchers, just want to understand where they’re coming from - Mobility Assessments - Long toss program with Jaeger bands. Don’t put limits on your arm! - Key to recruiting – building relationships with high school, summer baseball coaches. - Once they start to get stronger, they’re able to make mechanical changes. - Let them come in and pitch du...
Coaching hitters in a team setting, recruiting videos with Michael Earley
June 11, 2020 08:05 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBHow can you get recruited to play at Arizona State? What are they specifically looking for when watching recruiting videos? On this episode we welcome on the hitting coach for the ASU Baseball team, Michael Earley. In this episode Michael talks about working with high level hitters, how to make in game adjustments, and the system that he has put in place to develop hitters. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for 50% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to develop baserunning, infield/outfield play with Jason Bell
June 09, 2020 08:09 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBWhile hitting might be the most fun thing to do, "defense wins championships" On this episode we welcome on the MiLB Field Coordinator for the Houston Astros, Jason Bell. Jason oversees the baserunning and infield/outfield play at the MiLB level, including the Dominican Republic. Jason talks about his journey into progressional baseball, which includes a stint as a MiLB manager, and ideas for coaches to help develop players on defense. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acas...
University of Michigan Pitching Coach - Chris Fetter
June 02, 2020 08:39 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, host Patrick Jones interviews Chris Fetter, Associate Head Coach and Pitching Coach at the University of Michigan. Chris Fetter talks about making his transition from playing baseball to coaching baseball, his work with the Los Angeles Dodgers and now at the University of Michigan, implementing mental practices, utilizing data, and how he approaches strengthening his pitcher’s abilities. Episode Highlights: Chris Fetter talks about his background ...
How to Communicate with Players - Drew Saylor - 167
May 26, 2020 08:09 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBHitting Coordinator Kansas City Royals - Drew Saylor In this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I interview Drew Saylor, Hitting Coordinator for the Kansas City Royals. Drew Saylor shares his baseball history, including working with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies organizations, he discusses the ways he has become a better hitting coach, ways to improve communication with players, the importance of the mental game, and his hitting philosophy. Episode Highlights: Drew ...
Climbing the Coaching Ranks with Johnny Washington - 166
May 19, 2020 14:32 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I interview Johnny Washington, Director of Hitting for the San Diego Padres. Johnny Washington discusses what he has learned about coaching, how he transitioned from a baseball player to a baseball coach, player communication, the importance of first base, and remaining open-minded. Episode Highlights: Go to patrickjonesbaseball.com and sign up for 13 baseball training drills you can do by yourself. Johnny Washington introduces himself and his b...
Becoming a Better Infielder and Baserunner with Tyler Gillum
May 11, 2020 08:25 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBIn this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I interview Tyler Gillum, the Assistant Coach, and Health and Wellness Coordinator at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. During the summertime, he is the head coach for the Savannah Bananas, a collegiate summer baseball team. He has also been in the Coastal Plain League, Texas Collegiate League, and Cape Cod League. Tyler Gillum talks about infield play, how to coach third base, strength training, and base running. Epi...