Ever wonder what it takes to climb the ranks in professional baseball? In this episode, I am joined by my good friend, Alec Zumwalt, hitting coach for the Kansas City Royals. With a career that spans from player to scout to coach, Alec shares his experiences and personal stories from the field. We dive into the intricacies of professional baseball, the importance of development over exposure, and actionable advice for players at all stages of their careers. Get ready to know how big league hitters maintain their success!

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 How Alec went from being a player, to pro scout, and finally hitting coach.

04:00 How do you balance your time as a coach and being a great Dad?

10:45 The role and responsibilities of a hitting coach in the major leagues.

18:00 The challenges of balancing family life with a demanding baseball career.

23:45 What advice would you give to young hitters?

33:15 The biggest adjustments when transitioning from amateur to professional baseball.

37:30 What's a good overload and under-load batting routine?

39:45 Top drills for lower half separation.

46:00 Alec's biggest takeaway from Josh Donaldson's technique.

49:00 The key element that helps hitters at the big league level.

53:30 Alec's biggest advice for young baseball players and their parents.

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