We’re staying on the professional side this week with Los Angeles Angels' catching and pitching coach Sal Fasano. A 13-year MLB veteran who played for 10 different organizations, Fasano brings a deep well of experience to this episode—from his time behind the plate to his work in the dugout and front office.

Fasano spent the last eight seasons on the Atlanta Braves’ Major League staff, where he played a key role in player communication and development, particularly in bridging on-field performance with advanced analytics. Now with the Angels, he’s helping guide their pitching and catching staff through a modern, data-driven lens.

In this episode, Fasano shares how to communicate complex data effectively, the evolution of the catching position, and what it’s really like working day-to-day at the MLB level.

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