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 Louisville where he will be a pitcher on staff for the 2021 season. We discuss his Anthony’s path … EP64 – Former Marine and Current University of Louisville Pitcher Anthony Silkwood Read More »

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 hitting coach and mental coach to help hitters achieve success on … EP63 – Hitting Coach Dan Hennigan of Brain and Barrel Hitting Discusses Hitting and Working with High Draft Picks Read More »

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 and Will explains how creating a base of movement patterns is crucial to the training process. Will breaks down … EP62 – U Maryland Strength Coach Will Franco Discusses Baseball Training and Programming Read More »

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 predictions and how this 2020 playoff baseball format was actually his idea! Follow Ryan on Twitter @theaceofspaeder … EP61 – Analyst Ryan Spaeder Joins the Show to Discuss Playoff Baseball Read More »

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? We discuss. And should youth players ramp down throwing after the summer season? A lot of great conversation … EP60 – Competing for Playing Time and Ramping Down Throwing Read More »

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 Twitter @CoachB_ABCA for more information on the ABCA convention and all things coaching. Transcript: EP59 – ABCA Director Ryan Brownlee … EP59 – ABCA Director Ryan Brownlee Discusses Coaching, Recruitment, and Baseball Conventions Read More »

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, an online platform for his catching techniques and tips. Check him out on Twitter … EP58 – Mike Falsetti of Catchers Capital Talks Catching Read More »

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 strength and athleticism. Dan and Andrew riff on bad research and data analysis in the baseball world. Great information … EP57 – Talking Baseball Strength with Coach Andrew Sacks Read More »

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 discuss player physical development and how monotony of training turn into good habits. Spoiler Alert…whiffleball is great for … EP56 – What is True Player Development Read More »

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 Bunting a Stupid Play in Today’s Game? Dan Blewett: welcome back. This … EP55 – Is Bunting a Stupid Play in Today’s Game? Read More »

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? We answer this question and more, tune in and enjoy! Follow us … EP54 – What are Good Habits and How Can They Improve Your Life Read More »

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 consequences. Learn more about good pitching mechanics.

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 rules at the professional and youth level. Agree with us? We want … EP52 – The Unwritten Rules of Baseball Read More »

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 RX-10 and Edgertronic, Rapsodo, and go in depth about command and … EP51 – Ryan Copeland from U Illinois-Springfield Talks Slow-Mo Cameras, Rapsodo, High-Tech Training, Command and Diversity in the Dugout Read More »

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 to talk about his view of command, what can be taught and what can’t, and whether … EP50 – Where Does Pitching Command Come From? And Can We Actually Improve it? With Liam Bowen from UMBC Baseball Read More »

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 about physics in baseball and list their top 3 places they would … EP48 – Dan and Bob Talk Food, MLB Brawls, and Recap our Week of Physics in Baseball Read More »

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 interesting pitch design concepts. Follow him on twitter: https://twitter.com/notrealcertain or on the web at https://baseballaero.com. This episode contains LOTS … EP47 – Seam Shifted Wake, Discoball changeups and Everything Baseball Aerodynamics with Barton Smith Read More »

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 legendary homerun? We discuss. Tune in to hear baseball’s leading physics expert and learn … EP46 – Alan Nathan Joins the Show to Discuss Physics in Baseball Read More »

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, and choosing schools and coaches that ‘fit’ each player. A must listen for high school athletes and parents alike, … EP45 – Josh Rudd Joins Us to Discuss College Recruiting and Bridging the Information Gap for Families Read More »