The Adaptable Athlete Podcast

Breaking Free from Perfect Mechanics w/ Garrett Baker


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Garrett Baker, Skill Acquisition Specialist and pitching coach with the New York Mets, returns to the Adaptable Athlete Podcast to dive deep into the realities of skill development in baseball.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why breaking free from “perfect mechanics” often unlocks better performance
  • Why pitching velocity isn't everything
  • How reframing pitchers as “out-getters” changes the way we think about training
  • The pitcher-batter relationship and its central role in pitching success
  • The impact of conviction and intention on the mound
  • Why variability and “serious play” are critical to long-term development

If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @[email protected].

Resources + Mentions:

  • Garrett Baker’s previous episode: Pitching Beyond the Metrics

  • POST Framework Paper 

  • Jesus Luzardo breakdown with Dallas Braden – Slab Lab

  • Certified Skill Acquisition Specialist (CSAS) Info




Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io

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