I’m Patrick Jones, a former hitting coach in the Orioles organization — now I help high school baseball players get recruited to play college baseball.
On this show, I break down how the recruiting process really works. Each week, I interview college coaches, pro players, and insiders to help players and parents understand what it takes to get seen, get evaluated, and get offers. We cover everything from navigating the transfer portal and building exposure, to standing out at camps, managing communication with coaches, and making smart recruiting decisions.
If you want to play college baseball — and you’re serious about the process — this podcast is for you.
Get free weekly recruiting tips straight to your inbox: https://patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit
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I’m Patrick Jones, a former hitting coach in the Orioles organization — now I help high school baseball players get recruited to play college baseball.
On this show, I break down how the recruiting process really works. Each week, I interview college coaches, pro players, and insiders to help players and parents understand what it takes to get seen, get evaluated, and get offers. We cover everything from navigating the transfer portal and building exposure, to standing out at camps, managing communication with coaches, and making smart recruiting decisions.
If you want to play college baseball — and you’re serious about the process — this podcast is for you.
Get free weekly recruiting tips straight to your inbox: https://patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit
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On this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I sat down with Tyler Gillum, head coach of the Savannah Bananas, to talk about building a brand that puts fans first and creating impact beyond just wins and losses.
Tyler shares how he pivoted his coaching career to chase a bigger vision—impacting millions through baseball and entertainment.
We discuss setting audacious goals, leading with intention, and why every business needs to focus relentlessly on customer experience. It’s about energy, culture, and showing up every day to deliver unforgettable moments.
Timestamps:
00:00 "Chose Bananas to Impact Fans"
10:06 "One Million Fans Goal Achieved"
11:56 Morning Gratitude Rituals
19:32 "Finding Balance Amidst Life's Extremes"
26:23 Full-Day Fan Experience
30:06 "Banana Ball's Unique Characters"
34:21 Jesse Cole's Daily Ideation Habit
39:30 Creating Memorable Fan Experiences
48:14 "Winning Over Baseball Skeptics"
51:41 Banana Ball Trick Play Adaptation
54:07 "Parenting Through Gymnastics and Discipline"
59:42 Choosing Seminole Over Bigger Offers
01:05:05 Banana Ball's Winning Legacy
Follow Tyler on Social Media:
Twitter: https://x.com/Gillum66
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachgillum66/
Schedule a College Baseball Recruiting Consultation with Patrick:
https://patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting
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