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We 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 we talk about recruiting to your home park, giving hitters autonomy, implementing mental game into everyday practices, and why mechanics shouldn't be the first thing you focus on as a coach.Axe Bat Code: PJBBCOR20Justin Dedman Twitter: @hittingmental See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We 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: @dai_squared See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nutrition, 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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How 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 to Bryce through Twitter: @bryceweiler or his website: Beautifullives.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Baserunning! 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 allowing him to be creativeCoaching at the University of Dayton and Wright State UniversityThe aha moment as a coachGo to a college that fits you well.Derek Woodley and Matt Roberts were two of the coaches that made the biggest impact on Matt."They both cared so much about you as a person". The amount of effort that he put in every day was inspiring, kept every practice plan, planned for practice every day. Getting excited about changing baseball through baserunning.Where did the fascination about baserunning come from?Not trying

Developing 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 University of Kentucky for the past five years. He is in charge of running the offense for the Wildcats. We talk about Todd's offensive Philosophy, some of the nuances in hitting, and the importance of hitting with two strikes. If you would like to learn more about Todd's offensive philosophies here is his book, "High- Scoring Baseball"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This 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 the message they need not want, and what a typical day is like as a TV analyst. If you enjoy the show and want to help us out please subscribe, rate, and a leave a review on iTunes. Only takes a few minutes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This 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 impact it has on him as a player. Being able to use his experience in the MLB while also understanding analytics, technology, and most importantly knowing how to translate that information to each individual player, is what separates Brad from many other pitching coaches. -       Advantage as a former MLB Pitcher who knows technology and analytics. -       Applying feel to help pitchers -       Pitching bet

Travel 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 they help develop their players. We also get into college coaches pulling offers, cutting kids after fall ball, and why picking the bigger school may backfire.Have produced 20 first round draft picks150 MLB Draft picks out of high schoolHave team bus that picks team up at airportThe entire team eats together on the roadHave a strength and conditioning coach on the roadHow does a player get an opportunity to play for the Canes National team?Agents calling recommending players for summer2019 season played 60 games, 40 of th

I 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 advantage of the internet and spread his wisdom though books DVD, Camps, and speaking engagements.He hosts a catching conference every year called Catcher Con in Nashville Tennessee. We go over technology and how it has helped evaluate catchers, pitch framing, blocking, drills, and the importance of the bullpen. Running catching-101.com and Catcher ConRecruiting a defensive first catcher.Technology has now allowed us to evaluate catchers.Receiving is #1, blocking and throwing would be #2 and #3Can't put a metric on pitch fra

What 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 for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

        Pitching 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 during their Freshman fall, start to make changes if necessary, during winter-       Show pitchers a visual of intent and what that means. -       Some of your best coaches are the players you have alre

How 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 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 in baseball. What was it like being the pitching coordinator for the Los Angeles Dodgers and what did he learn?  Did he learn a lot of Spanish?   Did he rover among the affiliates while he was with the Dodgers? What did he apply in Michigan that he learned from the Dodgers?   Are there any common data trait differences for pitchers in the bullpen versus the game?  Chris Fetter talks about strengthening the mental game and long tosses. Does he recommend different

Hitting 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 Saylor shares his background in baseball. Drew really appreciates how supportive his wife has been in his career.  While he was a manager, was he a hitting coach as well?  What caught him off guard when he became a manager? Drew found he became a better hitting coach when he became a manager.   How does he guide his players in their mental game?   Has he had experiences where he has had to trust his coaches to implement what he wants the players to ex

In 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 background. What got Johnny into his coaching role?  What would Johnny Washington do differently if he could start over as a coach? Does having good timing come from experience or awareness?  How much contact with players is enough or too much? Johnny Washington coached first base and gives tips on how to coach a base. Remain open-minded with a growth mindset.  What is Johnny Washington looking for when watching pitchers?  How many hitters has Johnny worked with?&nb

In 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. Episode Highlights:What drew Tyler Gillum to coach the Savannah Bananas? Tyler Gillum talks about ways his team breaks the norm on the baseball field. What did Tyler’s high school coach do that made such a big impact on him? What are his roles with South Mountain?  What is a typical day like for his infielders?  Tyler Gillum shares a story about a bullpen catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.  Tyler shares his positive opinions of wall balls and counting hops. &

In this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I interview Jeff McGarry, Account Manager at Blast Motion. Jeff McGarry discusses what the metrics mean for Blast Motion, how to best utilize their training services, as well as Jeff’s personal and professional background. Episode Highlights: Go to Blast Motion and use coupon code PJB25 and you will get a 50% discount on a bat sensor. How long has Jeff McGarry been a surfer?   Jeff McGarry talks about his life in New York City and then San Diego with his fiance. Jeff McGarry knew when he was a student at the University of Pennsylvania that he wanted to work in baseball. What was it like going to an ivy league school?Jeff McGarry shares his high school grade point average and S.A.T. scores.Jeff’s major in college was Communications and Commerce and he was able to apply those skills at Blast Motion. What are some examples of what coaches should be looking for in players? How does the sensor determine where the body

In this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I interview Nate Yeskie, Pitching Coach and Associate Head Coach at the University of Arizona. Nate Yeskie has helped guide Oregon State to a national championship in 2018, was named Assistant Coach of the Year by D1 Baseball in 2017, was named 2x National Pitching Coach of the Year by Collegiate Baseball in 2013 and 2017. Nate shares a ton of useful pitching information and ways to prepare pitchers for game time. Episode Highlights: How has it been for Nate Yeskie to transition from Oregon State to the University of Arizona?What did Nate Yeskie implement in the fall that maybe was different before he arrived at the University of Arizona?Can video work at times get players, especially pitchers, to overthink?What would he say to one of his pitchers if he didn’t have any information on the hitters that they were facing? Does he ever talk to his players about their individual mental game plan when they are going into a game? Does he ta