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Patrick Jones Baseball

364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 250 ratings

Patrick 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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RUNNING FASTER BY LIFTING MORE: Power Lifting Coach Nick Showman - 117

May 16, 2019 08:35 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

Are you wasting your time running poles after your pitch? How do you become faster for the 60 yard dash? In this episode with Nick Showman we answer those questions and more. Nick is a power lifting strength coach. He is the owner of Showtime Strength & Performance in Newark, Oh. We talk about the proper age you should train, what you should do if you're a pitcher (for softball and baseball) and does lifting MORE weight increase your EXIT VELOCITY? Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off K-Ve...

HOW to get OUT of a SLUMP - 116

May 10, 2019 08:47 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MB

Just coming to the realization that you're in the one place no baseball player would wish on their worst enemy, a slump, is the worst feeling ever. If you play this game long enough you will go through a slump. You FEEL like every time you walk up to the plate you HOPE this is the last time you have to feel like this! And you don't get a hit, again and again. In this episode I wanted to give you some tips on a few ways to help limit how long you're in a slump for. The game is designed in a ...

Spin Axis on CHANGEUPS, How Hard do YOU need to throw to PITCH D1 with Jared Gaynor - 115

May 02, 2019 21:45 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

Pitching Coach, Jared Gaynor joins the show to talk about spin axis and why it's important to look at. We also talk about making changes on how you grip the ball, arm slot, and what to in-between starts. Jared also currently offers online training for any pitcher who is interested, from pitching mechanics to individualized strength training.Contact: [email protected] Marc Pro: Code GSP5 for 5% off Blast Motion Code pjb5 for $25 off K-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 off K-Vest ...

Should YOU play JUCO? VBT testing, Social Media as a recruiting tool with Pat Robles - 114

April 25, 2019 17:19 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

Everyone wants to play in the College World Series. However, playing Junior College Baseball might be the best route for you. In this episode I talk about the difference of playing JUCO vs. D1. From a financial standpoint, it allows yourself to be in a good position. I also have on current Junior College Pitching Coach and recruiting coordinator, Pat Robles. Pat talks about what he does with his team from a player development standing. This includes VBT Testing, using social media as a recru...

ARM CARE, Strength Training and THROWING 100 MPH with Connor Graham

April 17, 2019 08:11 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

Strength Training is critical to for any professional athlete. For a baseball player, especially a pitcher, it could mean your career. In this episode we sit down with former 5th round pick, Connor Graham. Connor was a RHP and talks about how his lack of training in the minor leagues held him back to reach his full potential. Connor is now a strength coach and we get into his coaching philosophies, arm care, and what a typical session looks like with him. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 o...

OnBaseU, K-Vest, and using Technology in Baseball with Dr. Greg Rose

April 09, 2019 08:53 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MB

Technology in baseball has been slowly coming for years now. We have on the man who is at the forefront of those changes and is helping organizations make the transition. Dr. Greg Rose is the co - founder of TPI and OnBaseU. In this episode we talk about what OnBaseU does and how technology can help players in baseball. K-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 off Blast Motion Code: pjb5 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Using a Recruiting App to play College Baseball with Brenton Sullivan – 111

April 02, 2019 08:32 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Getting recruited to play college baseball isn't easy. It can be a lot of stress at times, especially for someone who has never been through it. In this episode I brought on the CEO of Field Level Brenton Sullivan to talk about how his company can help make the process easier for high school athletes. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is NAIA, JUCO Baseball like? Xen Penny - 110

March 26, 2019 08:17 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MB

In his Senior Season at Clarke University, Xen Penny finally feels like he found a home. It is his fourth school in four years. In this episode Xen talks a lot about what it's REALLY like to play NAIA and Junior College Baseball. We get into playing time, coaches promising things and not delivering, and travel/equipment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q and A (Hitting Questions, Mental Game)

March 22, 2019 04:05 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MB

I recently have been getting questions that I've wanted to dive in deeper to explain. I decided to make a weekly episode that will help answer some common questions and give more in depth answers on hitting, college recruiting, the mental game, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AXE Bat, Developing Hitters, with Jeff Leach - 108

March 20, 2019 08:59 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

The manager for Hitting at Axe Bat, Jeff Leach. In this episode Jeff talks about why he decided to accept the position at Axe Bat, how Dustin Pedroia helped get Axe on the market, and some of the benefits of using Axe Bat. We also talk about player development, and some of the ways Jeff likes to train his hitters. axebat.com Code: PATRICK for 20% off any bat until 3/31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamstring Surgery, Acute Release Technique with Andy Shutterly - 107

March 13, 2019 08:27 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MB

The owner of Peak Performance Sports Therapy, Andy Shutterly. I met Andy when I had reconstructive hamstring surgery in college and 14 months post op, I wasn't improving. In this episode Andy talks about how he applied Acute Release Technique to help me and why it can be so beneficial to all athletes. Peak Performance Sports Therapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

120 MPH Pitching Machines, Video Analysis, and Making Adjustments with Don Slaught

March 06, 2019 09:04 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

16 year MLB veteran and former hitting coach for the Detroit Tigers, Don Slaught. Don is the founder of RightView Pro, a video analysis company. Don has coached at every level of baseball as well as Softball. In this episode Don talks about his own career and why he believes he was able to hit over 300 AVG his last eight years, what he would do if he could go back in time in his career, and different ways players prepare before a game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

No Parents In Facility and Why Environment is Important with Ryan Johansen - 105

February 27, 2019 13:47 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

After coaching college baseball for two years Ryan Johansen opened up a baseball facility. He has since opened up another and talks about how technology has grown on him since he started. We get into the benefits of going to a facility outside of baseball, Ryan doesn't allow parents in his facility and says that has helped his players develop more leadership skills. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pitch Recognition with Dr. Peter Fadde - 104

February 19, 2019 17:39 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MB

In an era where mechanics is highly sought after, pitch recognition can take a back seat. In this episode I welcome on Dr. Peter Fadde. Dr. Fadde is a professor of learning design and technology at Southern Illinois University. He is also the co-founder and chief science officer of Gamesense Sports. We go over different ways to improve pitch recognition, how Dr. Fadde got started in baseball, and how MLB teams could incorporate this in the future. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off g...

Kinematic Sequence, How To Practice Correctly, Why Playing at Small College Doesn't Matter - 103

February 13, 2019 00:23 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

With new technology and data, the game is quickly changing. In this episode I talk about a company that is taking over baseball called, K-Vest a 3D motion capture system. I actually bought one, it's well worth it. I also talk about movement screens and why you need to understand how an athlete moves, realizing you can still get drafted out of a small college, and continuing to grow as a person/player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0 Scholarship Offers to MLB All-Star - 102

February 07, 2019 16:09 - 25 minutes - 36 MB

0 scholarship offers to MLB All-Star. In this episode we go over how Josh went from not having any offers as a senior in high school to a 2x MLB All-Star, what he works on in the off-season, and using technology as a hitter. We also have Vince Harrison, a hitting coach in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization who talks about how he coaches hitters in the minor leagues, what he does with Josh in the off-season, and how he uses technology as a coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

PE teacher and Baseball Coach with Kyle Harris - 101

January 29, 2019 09:12 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

Kyle is a hitting/pitching instructor at the Bob Harris Baseball School. He is also an elementary PE teacher. He brings a different perspective on the game than someone who is in baseball full-time. I have been following Kyle online for over a year and have acquired a lot of knowledge from his content. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning proper movement patterns and training properly with Zach Dechant - 100

January 23, 2019 09:25 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

Currently the senior assistant director of strength and conditioning at TCU, Zach Dechant explains why he trains athletes the way he does. We also go over the big five movement patterns, why back squatting is not allowed in his program, and his new book Movement over Maxes. movementovermaxes.com - Highly Recommend Blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hitting pitching machines, Using data to become a better hitter with Sherman Johnson and Joe Hudson - 099

January 15, 2019 09:38 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MB

Hitting Roundtable Discussion with Sherman Johnson and Joe Hudson. Both players made their MLB debut last season and after several years in the minor leagues. They talk about what changes they made last year vs years before. We also go over using analytics to help players, what younger hitters should be working on, and why feeling good before a game can be overrated. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yoga, Barefoot training, Ground Force Reaction with Katherine Roberts - 098

January 10, 2019 21:42 - 40 minutes - 56 MB

Currently working with eight MLB team Katherine Roberts has become an important piece to players longevity. In this episode with go over yoga, ground force reaction, how to use the ground to your benefit, and some of the newer tech products that help with training athletes. https://humanperformanceforsports.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former NL MVP, 5x All-Star, 2x World Series Champion, George Foster - 097

January 03, 2019 15:51 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB

Throwback Thursday with George Foster, an 18 year MLB veteran who finished an outstanding career with numerous accolades including an NL MVP award, 5x All Star, 2x World Series Champion and 3x NL RBI Leader.  https://www.dannyokeefe.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College Baseball (the business), Player Development in pro ball, and The Grind House with Tyler Palmer

December 26, 2018 17:21 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MB

Although only 11.7 scholarships in College Baseball, its still a business. Tyler Palmer started out at the University of Florida his freshman year and realized he had to transfer, ended up attending the University of Miami and became a Hurricane. After a successful college baseball career he was drafted and played a few years in the Angels organization. He quickly found out that Pro ball was exactly what it was hyped up to be. In this episode we go over player development in pro ball, college...

Driveline Hitting Trainer, Max Dutto - 095

December 19, 2018 09:34 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Finding the right college can be crucial for anyone, a baseball player is no different. Max Dutto transferred to Menlo College after playing division 1 baseball for three years. At Menlo he played for Jason Ochart and Jake McKinley. It was the right fit and he became a 9th round pick. In this episode we also talk about what its like to be a hitter at Driveline. blastmotion.com code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swing design, Going from college coach to private hitting instructor with Jordan Stouffer - 094

December 12, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

My favorite quote from Jordan in this episode: "you're 8-16 weeks away from transforming your career" . Jordan is a former college coach and is now the owner of Rounding Third Performance in Fort Collins, Colorado. He has his CSCS and is a Biomechanics specialist. If you love hitting you will love this episode. We go over everything from using weighted bats to implementing technology to help hitters. blastmotion.com: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Getting the Yips, Training Pitchers, and making a comeback with Luke Hagerty

December 04, 2018 09:58 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

As a first round pick out of Ball State University, Luke Hagerty was on the rise to the big leagues. Unfortunately, after Tommy John surgery in his second season he missed two full seasons. His arm eventually got healthy but he developed the infamous 'yips' that every baseball players dreads. It ended his career and for five years he didn't even watch or talk about baseball. After training pitchers in Arizona he decided to start his own baseball facility, X2 Athletic Performance. He decided ...

Pitch Counts, innings limit, and playing in the Ivy league with Dr. Stephen Osterer - 092

November 27, 2018 09:47 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

A former pitcher at Cornell University, Dr. Stephen Osterer talks about his experience playing in the Ivy League. Dr. Osterer has own facility in Toronto, Canada called the Baseball Development Group. We talk about the best ways to train pitchers, weighted balls, and get into the infamous pitch count/innings limit debate for pitchers. Products I recommend: blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Pocket Radar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yankees, Derek Jeter, how to train baseball players with Dana Cavalea - 091

November 20, 2018 09:15 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MB

In this episode Dana talks about how he trained his players while he was the Yankees, what it takes to be a successful leader, and his book Habits of a Champion . We also get into different training methods and why Science can be misleading when training an athlete. Here were some topics we covered: How Dana Became the New York Yankees Strength and Conditioning coach. What separated the core of the Yankees (Jeter, Posada, etc) from everyone else Derek Jeter's leadership sty...

Hitting Twitter, Coaching baseball and making no money with Les Nozzle - 90

November 15, 2018 09:02 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

Getting a perspective from a parent on this episode. Les Nozzle started to stud the swing and reach out to hitting coaches when his son started to play. That mindset of always wanting to learn led him to be a sought after hitting coach, for free. Les doesn't charge and money for his time. He works in the financial world and does baseball as a hobby. We also go over different hitting philosophies, hitting twitter battles, and using technology in baseball. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 ...

Owning a baseball facility and working with amateur and professional hitters with Chas Pippit - 089

November 13, 2018 09:38 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

The owner of Baseball Rebellion in North Carolina, Chas Pippit. Chas has a baseball facility that is over 13,000 square feet. Every ball that is hit at Baseball Rebellion is measured on a HitTrax. Chas talks about how he trains hitters who come to baseball rebellion and some of the ways that he gets his players to improve in a short amount of time. They have built a national reputation for being one of the best facilities in the country with players from seven states traveling there every we...

Houston Astros, Analytics, Astroball, and Manny Machado with Ben Reiter - 088

November 08, 2018 12:14 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

The author of "Astroball" Ben Reiter talks about how he was able to make the prediction in 2014 when the Houston Astros were the worst team in baseball, that they would win the World Series in 2017. Ben is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and talks about how he had an open mind going into observing the Astros in 2014. We go over how the Astros were able to quantify most of the decisions they made and why scouts will never go away. Lastly we talk about Manny Machado and Bryce Harper as ...

Injuries, sleeping in truck, and taking classes in - season with Slade Heathcott - 087

November 06, 2018 09:22 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

Former first round pick of the New York Yankees, Slade Heathcott stops by the podcast. Slade is currently an outfielder for the Sugar Land Skeeters in the Atlantic League. We go over hitting philosophies, dealing with injuries, and having to sleep in his car during high school. Slade also takes classes throughout the year and talks about how he's able to balance that while playing professional baseball. If you enjoy the podcast please leave a review in iTunes. It helps the overall rating o...

Tommy Johnson - Studying how the body works to help baseball players - 086

October 30, 2018 08:39 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

The owner of Prime Performance stops by to discuss why understanding the body will help you understand your swing. Tommy is a former professional baseball player in the Seattle Mariners organization. He discusses why doing research on your own is more valuable than having someone just tell it to you. How the K-Vest has helped him understand the swing better, and why working with a Dentist helps his athletes. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

In-season training, developing at a young age, and getting faster with Nick Esposito - 085

October 23, 2018 13:13 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MB

Getting Tommy John at age 17 set Nick Esposito on a journey to learn more about the body. After he recovered from that injury he need shoulder surgery. He wanted to understand why he was always getting hurt on the field. In this episode Nick goes over in-season training and what you should and shouldn't be doing. Why getting kids to have good movement patterns at a young age is important, and what you should do to get faster. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Junior College Baseball, data driven, and coaching for right reasons with Pat Robles - 084

October 16, 2018 08:26 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

Currently the pitching coach at McCook Community College in Nebraska, Pat Robles stops by to share what its like to coach Junior College Baseball. Pat is at the forefront of the new technology throughout baseball. Implementing that technology to benefit each player is another task and Pat explains how he does that in this episode. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Body-Swing Connection, Golf (TPI), and advice for Indy Ball players with K.C. Judge -083

October 09, 2018 08:35 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

The more data that we collect throughout baseball the better we understand just how important it is to study the human body. Each player moves differently so we can't coach them all the same. In this episode we talk about TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) and how much that has helped K.C. understand the body-swing connection. Lastly K.C. gives some advice for anyone listening who didn't get drafted and wants to continue to play. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acas...

Building strength, power, and speed with Gerry DeFilippo - 082

October 02, 2018 08:29 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MB

Understanding how to train baseball players is not an exact science. In this episode Gerry DeFilippo explains the best way to train for power and why sport specific training is not real. Gerry gives tips on ways to improve your 60 yard dash time even if you're in a cold weather state, training for rotational power, mobility, and what age is appropriate for kids to start lifting. If you enjoy the podcast please rate and leave a review in iTunes! blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off H...

Offseason workouts for baseball players with Jarod Gaynor - 081

September 26, 2018 08:03 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB

Currently a graduate assistant at VCU Jarod also has a strength and conditioning background, majoring in exercise science in college. In this episode we talk about what its like to be a graduate assistant, what type of workout should you be focusing on in the off-season, and go over Jarod's book which is a 16-week program that to help players gain strength and mobility. Here is the link for the Book: http://www.gaynorstrength-pitching.com/offseason-training-ebook/ Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Biomechanical Hitting Consultant for the Chicago Cubs, Justin Stone

September 19, 2018 08:42 - 35 minutes - 49.7 MB

Justin Stone stops by the podcast to discuss the importance of understanding the body. Justin is the President of Elite Baseball Training in Chicago and Biomechancial Hitting Consultant for the Chicago Cubs. We talk about the importance of understanding biomechanics and why you need to be screening and tracking all of your players that you work with. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Hamilton, Brandon Phillips, and Defensive shifts with Wayne Krivsky - 079

September 13, 2018 08:44 - 24 minutes - 34.6 MB

Former General Manager of the Cincinnati Reds Wayne Krivsky stops by to talk about the state of the game today. We get into defensive shifts, using relievers more often, and what it was like as a GM in the MLB. Wayne is responsible or drafting Josh Hamilton in the rule 5 draft along with the infamous trade for Brandon Phillips. He also gives advice on what to do if you're interested in working in a front office someday. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

From Youtube to the Big Leagues with Robert Stock - 078

September 11, 2018 04:25 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MB

While playing Independent Baseball Robert Stock decided to go to a park and upload a video of him throwing into a net. He got calls from MLB organizations the next day, and was signed a few days later. Now in the big leagues with the Padres I was lucky to be able to sit down with him for a few minutes before his game. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lifestyle in pro ball, eating healthy, and playing till your 40 with Robbie Rowland - 077

September 05, 2018 08:03 - 1 hour - 92 MB

Former 3rd round pick Robbie Rowland stops by the podcast. Robbie is currently on the DL in the Texas Rangers organization but has a unique story to share. He talks about what its like to be released, how to train and eat properly, and plans on playing until he's 40 years old. Robbie also has a podcast called The Robbie Row Show: Here is the link, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-robby-row-show/id1341507777?mt=2 blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Pitch count, physical assessment, and weighted balls with Randy Sullivan - 076

September 03, 2018 08:12 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

The CEO and founder of the Florida Baseball Ranch, Randy Sullivan stops by to explain the proper way to train pitchers. Randy is a pitching instructor who works with MLB, MILB, and college pitchers. We get into why pitchers need to have a physical asessement before changes are made to their throwing program, pull downs, and the importance of recovery. blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steroids, Hall of fame, Pete Rose debate with Bob Crotty

August 27, 2018 08:30 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Green Diamond Gallery (greatest thing outside of Cooperstown, NY for Baseball fans) is a unique experience for any baseball fan. Bob Crotty explains how he runs the Gallery including how much it costs and what members receive (Roger Clemens is flying in next month to speak). We also get into the hall of fame/steroid debate, if the game is going in a good direction, and a bunch of other topics that any baseball fan would want to hear.  blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off   Hosted on...

Substitute teacher - MLB All Star, weighted balls, with Steve Delabar

August 21, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

After getting released as a minor leaguer Steve Delabar did what most people do, went to work. Starting out as as substitute teacher and baseball coach he decided to try weighted balls on himself to try to help his players. He ended up gaining 10 mph, got signed again by an MLB team, and the rest his history. Made it to the big leagues and eventually became an All-Star. Please Rate and Review blastmotion.com CODE: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Korean Baseball, Real Estate, and pitching in Big Leagues with Eric Surkamp

August 14, 2018 17:14 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Currently a real estate agent, Eric is getting a late start selling houses. Until age 29 he was playing professional baseball for a living. Pitching for several different organizations at the big league level and even went to play in Korea. Life goes on after baseball and Eric talks about the transition from carrying a glove around to holding a briefcase. Please Rate and Review blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New ways to help hitters with Ryan Fuller - 072

August 08, 2018 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

Growing the game of baseball has been huge on social media. One of the reasons that coaches can become better is by watching what other people are doing online. Ryan talks a lot about what he likes to do for his hitters in this episode. He takes us through a typical workout and why using pvc pipes has been a huge tool for helping his players.  blastmotion.com Code: pjb25 for $25 off Please Rate and leave a Review “Putting things out there and being authentic, take chances”   “I wa...

Learning how to Coach with Jarod Gaynor - 071

August 01, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

Warmup and recover routines are crucial for pitchers and position players to stay healthy. Jared explains what routine he likes his players to perform. We get into some hitting mechanics as well and talk about using social media as an athlete, coaching summer baseball, and what lies ahead in the future.  blastmotion.com code: pjb25 for $25 off Please Rate and Review Podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missouri State Hitting Coach, Matt Lawson - 070

July 25, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

After a seven year professional baseball career, Matt decided to give coaching a try and hasn't stopped since. In this episode he talks about how he develops his hitters at Missouri State, what he looks for when he's recruiting, and why the environment has to play a factor as a hitter.  “Organization and time management is the biggest hurdle for player development”  “I need to keep an eye on their central nervous system when programing how intense were going to be”  “I think we need to...

Training in the proper environment with Rob Gray - 069

July 18, 2018 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

Rob is currently an experimental psychologist, sports scientist, driving researcher, training consultant, and host of Perception and Action Podcast.  We talk about the best ways for players to develop and get better, and how the training environment can play a big role in that. Baseball is the one sport that the practices are easier than the games. In Japan they have actual pitchers throwing on the mound before games vs. in the U.S. it's 45 mph Batting Practice down the middle every time.  ...

Hitting Trainer at Driveline Baseball, Max Gordon - 068

July 11, 2018 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

From Junior College Baseball to starting for Oregon State in the College World Series, Max Gordon has had a unique road in baseball. Currently a hitter trainer at Driveline max shares his journey from leaving his Junior College and not playing baseball for a year to walking on at Oregon State and eventually earning a starting spot. It's not always a smooth road in this game or in life. The resilient people usually end up winning.  blastmotion.com CODE: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. ...

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