By Patrick Jones
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In this episode, Patrick Jones interviews Adam Schlenoff, the Associate Head Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University. Adam discusses his coaching journey, the challenges of recruiting for a top academic institution, and the high level of competition in Division III baseball. He explains Johns Hopkins' unique position as an elite academic school and a national championship contender in baseball. Schlenoff shares insights into their recruiting process, player development strategies, and the team's recent success in hitting for power.
Time Stamps:
13:07 - Division III baseball - pitching and defense
19:36 - Setting the Division III record with 114 home runs in 56 games in 2023
23:19 - Example of a Division I transfer
24:51 - Explanation of the process-oriented approach to hitting and player development
26:41 - Building trust with student-athletes and utilizing resources at Hopkins
28:33 - Focus on proper loading in hitting
30:04 - Drill work to improve players' adjustability at the plate
30:30 - Collaborating with team captains on new ideas for training and development
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* Ongoing communication and guidance for both recruitment and player improvement.
Episode notes:
1. Consider Position Projection
- Evaluate the player's projected position in college, not just their current position.
- Up-the-middle players are valued differently than corner players due to defensive impact.
2. Understand Context
- Consider how the player fits the team's home park dynamics.
- Some coaches recruit based on how their home park plays, influencing player selection.
3. Batting Practice
- Focus on hitting to all fields, not just pulling the ball.
- Showcase hitting ability by staying up the middle and demonstrating power without solely focusing on home runs.
4. Metrics
- Metrics are a starting point, not the sole determinant of a player's potential.
- Coaches prioritize hitting ability and swing decisions over metrics.
5. Movement
- Coaches look for good movement and a swing that translates to the next level.
- Individualized stances and hitting styles are valued, focusing on hitting consistency.
6. Mental Game
- Demonstrate competitiveness and resilience in the face of failure.
- Show a growth mindset, situational hitting, and positive team interaction.
7. Power and Speed
- Coaches value players who can reach second base independently through power or speed.
- Power includes hitting doubles, not just home runs.
8. Left-Handed Hitters
- Left-handed hitters are often preferred due to swing aesthetics and matchup advantages against right-handed pitchers.
- Avoid overemphasizing metrics; focus on overall hitting ability.
- Do not solely rely on physical attributes; mental game and team dynamics are crucial.
Tips for Efficiency
- Emphasize hitting to all fields during batting practice.
- Prioritize consistency and situational hitting
- Foster a growth mindset and positive team interactions.
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In this episode, Angelo Gingerelli, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Seton Hall University, joins us to discuss his two decades of experience in the field and the evolution of training for college athletes. We dive into topics like the importance of mastering basic movement patterns, the role of strength training in developing explosive power for baseball and softball players, and how to balance individualized training with foundational athletic development.
Angelo's new book
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This week, we’re diving deep into baserunning, a crucial game aspect often overlooked. Our guest, Tyler Packanik, the Recruiting Coordinator at Jacksonville State University, is an expert in baserunning. Beyond his recruiting role, Tyler focuses on infield and baserunning, bringing insight into how to excel in these areas. In this episode, he shares advanced techniques and tips on getting leads to reading pitchers, stealing bases, and more.
Tyler does an incredible job of breaking down complex techniques and strategies to help you or your team improve. From maintaining momentum at second base to running through first base correctly, Tyler’s insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone serious about elevating their baserunning skills.
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Enjoy the episode, and get ready to dominate the base paths!
Patrick's new course, Swing Decisions: How To Master The Strike Zone
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Kyle Wagner is Cumberland Valley's current high school baseball coach in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Kyle is a former college and professional baseball player, author, and father. In this episode, Kyle talks about the current landscape of youth baseball, what he's thinking about, and why he decided to get back into coaching. Kyle is an excellent follow on Twitter @gowagskyle
Coaching Beyond Xs and Os
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Adam Maloof is a professor of Geosciences and a Princeton athletics fellow for the baseball team. He has recently published several research articles on various topics in baseball. Today, we focus on his article on the college strike zone. In today's episode, you will learn about umpire tendencies, the called strike zone, and, most importantly, how to use this information to help your hitters make better swing decisions.
Adam's articles
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This week, we welcome Chris Cates to the podcast. Chris is the Director of Player Development at the University of South Florida. He has had previous coaching stops at Florida State, Central Florida, and Tampa.
In this episode, our focus is on developing infielders. Chris talks about his experience as an infielder when he played at the University of Louisville. He also gets into what he looks explicitly for when evaluating infielders, drills, and instincts.
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I visited Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, this week and recorded an episode with Matt Rembliak (Associate Head Coach) and Joey Cooper (Assistant Coach)
Bowling Green was the 2024 MAC regular season champion. They had a breakout season in 2024, going 24-6 in conference play, and finished with a 33-20 overall record.
In this episode, we discuss the current recruiting landscape, including:
Players getting their offers pulled.
How the new rules impact the type of player Bowling Green will recruit
What Bowling Green looks for in a high school player
Advice to current high school players
Lastly, we discuss player development at Bowling Green and the similarities between the players who have made the biggest jump in on-field performance.
College Baseball Recruiting Consultation: This is for high school baseball players interested in college baseball.
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There have been massive changes in college baseball over the last 12 months. In this episode, you will learn what those changes are, how they impact the recruiting timeline, what college coaches are looking for, when you should go to camps and showcases, and how college coaches find players.
1-1 PJB Recruiting Consultation: We meet via Zoom, and I can answer any questions you have and evaluate you. If you're a good fit for my recruiting service, we can discuss the next steps.
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Patrick Jones @pjonesbaseball sits down with Neal Packanik @nealpackanik to discuss the landscape of travel baseball. Neal is the general manager of Bo Jackson Elite, one of the most respected travel baseball organizations in the Midwest. In this episode, Neal talks about the common mistakes people make in travel baseball, what to look for in a travel baseball team, and the college recruiting process.
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