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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In this episode, Patrick dives into Timing. More importantly, where in their swing are they off-time? We break down the key phases of a swing—gather, forward move, launch position, and contact—to help hitters understand what it means to be ‘on time.’

Key Discussion Points:

What Does It Mean to Be ‘On Time’?

• We explore the definition of timing, emphasizing the importance of selecting the precise moment for optimal effect. Whether a hitter has good or sub-optimal mechanics influences when they make contact, ideally in line with their front foot.
• Three Timing Checkpoints:
• Release Point: The highest point of the hitter’s gather coincides with the pitcher’s release. This is a crucial moment where rhythm, movement, and mentality play a significant role.
• Launch Position: The hitter’s front heel should land on the ground when the ball is 2/3rds of the way to home plate. Issues like late upper body load or losing hip load can disrupt timing here.
• Contact Point: A good contact point with proper mechanics versus dragging or drifting the barrel, leading to sub-optimal performance.
• Exaggeration Drills for Timing:
• For hitters who are early: try getting jammed or taking a 50% swing.
• For those who are late: focus on pulling a home run or aiming to do damage. These drills help adjust timing and mechanics.
• Perspective on Failure:
• We discuss the mindset of failing as a hitter. Do you want to fail with fear and anxiety, or with aggression and preparedness? Your approach to failure can influence your path to improvement.
• Visuals and Drills:
• Practical drills like machine batting practice with feet spread out and taking 50% swings are highlighted to reinforce proper timing and mechanics. Gradually reintroducing movement while focusing on minimal lower half engagement can lead to better results.
• Conclusion:
• The episode wraps up by reinforcing the importance of understanding timing checkpoints—gather, launch, and contact—along with the value of exaggeration in practice, maintaining the right perspective, and using drills to refine a hitter’s timing and mechanics.

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This week, Patrick Jones, @pjonesbaseball on Twitter, sits down with Ben Clemens, @ben_clemens on Twitter. Ben is a writer at Fangraphs. In this episode, they talk about the biggest winners and losers at the trade deadline, how to analyze players using data, and Ben's writing process.

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In this episode, Patrick Jones, @pjonesbaseball on Twitter, discusses how to game plan against pitchers to maximize hitters' success at the plate.

Identify the Type of Pitcher

• Categorize pitchers into three types: roll-out-of-bed, double-take, and a dude based on their pitching abilities.
• Adjust hitting approach based on the type of pitcher faced.
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Analyze Pitcher Tendencies

• Look at strikeout-to-walk ratios to determine aggressiveness at the plate.
• Understand how pitchers start and finish hitters to develop a game plan.
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Study Pitch Movements

• Utilize movement plots to educate hitters on pitch movements.
• Differentiate between east-west and north-south pitchers to adjust hitting strategy.
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Create Individualized Plans

• Tailor game plans for each hitter based on their understanding of pitch movements.
• Emphasize sticking to the plan to beat the pitcher and avoid falling into their traps.

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Patrick Jones, a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization and founder of Patrick Jones Baseball, discusses swing decisions. In this episode, Patrick breaks down the definition of the strike zone, how to improve swing decisions, MLB hitters who have improved their swing decisions, and drills you can do with your hitters to help them improve their swing decisions.

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Episode 351: Patrick Jones (https://twitter.com/pjonesbaseball) explains 6 different ways to help hitters hit slow pitching.

Timestamps:

[00:51] Managing Expectations

[04:17] Shrinking the Zone

[08:15] Overcoming the Challenge of Slow Pitching

[09:48] Balancing Aggression, Exaggerating Approach, and Staying Relaxed

[12:57] Be Specific

[14:11] Sacrificing an At-Bat

[18:47] Practice Being Late

A-Rod HR

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In this podcast episode, Patrick Jones and Jared Gaynor delve into the intricacies of pitch development and design. Jared emphasizes mastering the fastball before introducing offspeed pitches to young pitchers, suggesting a focus on the four-seam fastball. He advocates for teaching sliders before curveballs due to their higher velocity and easier command. The discussion also covers pitch movement profiles—north-south, east-west, and combo—and the importance of spin rate. Jared introduces his course "Pitch Design U," aimed at providing coaches and players with actionable insights into pitch movement, grips, and analytics. The episode highlights a strategic, data-driven approach to pitching.

Timestamps:

[05:00] At what age should kids throw curveballs?

[10:31] Slider vs. Curveball

[14:11] Movement plots

[17:27] Understanding pitch movement

[18:20] Pitch profiles

[23:55] Understanding spin and movement

[30:55] Spin Rate

[33:06] Advice for hitters

[34:25] Pitching at different levels

[35:09] Data for off-speed pitches

[39:20] Pitch Design Course

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In this podcast episode, Patrick Jones continues his conversation with hitting coach Mike Brumley, delving deeper into baseball hitting mechanics. Brumley advocates for a focus on ribcage loading. He also discusses the misconceptions around hip hinges and loading the back hip, emphasizing the importance of non-verbal cues and the use of specialized training tools to improve hitting skills. Brumley shares insights from his experience coaching professional players.

TIMESTAMPS:

[03:53] Hip Hinge and Leverage

[10:04] Exit Velocity and Launch Angle

[16:58] Identifying Hitting Flaws

[19:15] Approach and Plan

[21:35] Preparation Routines

[28:34] Developing Hitting Skills

[36:50] Analogies for Hitting

[39:15] Benefits of Training Tools

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