Dan Blewett and Bobby Stevens
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Anthony Silkwood, RHP for Louisville University and former United States Marine, joined the show to share his experience. Anthony’s journey has taken him from service in the Marines, to Junior College Baseball, and now to perennial powerhouse L
Hitting coach Dan Hennigan of Brain and Barrel Hitting joins the show for a great hitting discussion. We dive into the mindset of the hitter and the role that confidence plays in the success of athletes. Dan describes how he tailors his role as
University of Maryland strength and conditioning coach Will Franco joined the show with great insight into Division 1 baseball training. Watch the YouTube version here. We dive into programming for high level athletes and different positions an
Baseball analyst, suthor, podcast host, statistician, and Marine Corps Veteran Rayn Spaeder joined us to talk all things baseball. We touch on some baseball statistics and the craziness of the 2020 MLB season. Ryan gives his MLB postseason pred
In episode 60, we discuss the MLB partnership with the major Independent baseball leagues around the country. Dan posted a twitter poll (@coachdanblewett) asking about players competing for playing time. Should you take the road less traveled?
Former collegiate coach and current assistant executive director of the ABCA Ryan Brownlee joins the show for a great discussion. We cover collegiate coaching, parents involvement, development, ABCA convention, and more. Check out Ryan on Twitt
Mike Falsetti joins the show to discuss the new wave of defensive catching techniques. We touch on one-knee setup, blocking, pitch calling, and blending the old with the new in regards to catching style. Mike is the owner of Catchers Capital, a
Strength Coach Andrew Sacks joins the show to discuss baseball strength, youth training, and programming for baseball players. We dive into movement, optimal exercises, and Andrew gives advice for the beginner that is looking to increase streng
In this episode, we tackle what true player development actually constitutes. Training for development, tools for development, instincts for the game of baseball, and what young players should be doing to maximize their training time. We also d
In this episode we talked about all types of bunts and whether or not bunting is stupid in today’s modern game of baseball. PFPs and more were also discussed. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube here. Transcript: EP55 – Is Buntin
In this episode we discuss joining a new team and entering a new environment, as a player and a parent. Then we dive into good habits versus bad habits. Do people and athletes continuously work hard or are their habits established and automatic
Dan and Bobby discuss outdated drills and the logic behind them – wrist flips and how the ball spins is a major topic of concern. They also discuss the new arm action shown by Trevor Bauer and Lucas Giolito, talking through the possible unseen
In episode 52, the guys discuss Fernando Tatis Jr’s Grand Slam on a 3-0 count and the repercussions it has in the clubhouse. Baseball is full of ‘unwritten’ rules that veterans and old-timers refer to when respecting the game. We dive into all
Ryan Copeland, head baseball coach at the University of Illinois Springfield, joined us to talk about how technology helps his team win 40+ games a year, but how he finds a balance of old vs new school teaching. We discuss cameras like the Sony
Some pitchers throw more strikes than others, but we don’t really know why. Mechanics matter, but many pitchers throw more strikes with worse mechanics. Liam Bowen, head coach at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, joins us yet again t
We discuss Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac getting in trouble for breaking COVID rules, dating front office women, Marcus Stroman oping out; Shohei Ohtani – will he ever be healthy, and more. Watch the video version of this episode here.
The guys start off the discussion with Dan’s favorite east coast treat, Old Bay. They dive into food and deciding whether to charge into a dugout of opposing players is a good idea (it’s not). Dan and Bob recap the previous week’s discussions a
EP47 – Seam Shifted Wake, Discoball changeups and Everything Baseball Aerodynamics with Barton Smith
Barton Smith, professor of mechanical engineering at Utah State University, talked with us about pitch aerodynamics, seam shifted wake (SSW) pitches and how they work, cutters, sinkers, the discoball changeup, laminar express, and all sorts of
Alan Nathan, Doctor of physics, brings his expertise on the show to talk some science. We dive into aluminum bat standards, launch angle, exit velocity, bat speed versus pitch speed, pitch spin and more. How far did Mickey Mantle hit his legend
Independent College Recruiter Josh Rudd comes on the show with great insight into baseball recruiting for prep athletes and families. We discuss the approach players and parents should take in handling recruiting, different levels of baseball,
Darren Gurney, assistant coach for Lehman College baseball in New York, joined us for a unique conversation. Also an economics teacher at New Rochelle HS, Gurney shares his views on free agency, contracts and how baseball has changed financiall
Dusty Napoleon, assistant coach at Northwestern University, joined us to talk about recruiting, tech, analytics, how college and pro baseball are changing, and much more. A high-academic school, Northwestern recruits a different type of player
The guys discuss the importance of breathing and properly controlling your breath through the nose. The SF Giants had the first woman coach in an on-field capacity, how big a breakthrough is that? And we branch off into infield play, positionin
In this episode, Dan and Bob discuss the idea of “antifragility,” a concept Dan has been reading about of late in a highly recommended book called The Coddling of the American Mind. What should parents and coaches be doing to build tough, antif
On episode 40, we dive into pitchers and catchers. Is it safe for a catcher to go out and pitch in a tournament after catching all weekend? We also dive into the art of throwing a cutter. Is it a good pitch to learn and teach? Find out, enjoy!
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