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The Washington Nationals are rebuilding their coaching staff with a bold, youth-focused approach. Host Ryan Clary breaks down the hiring of 30-year-old Simon Matthews as pitching coach, highlighting his Driveline Baseball background and data-driven methodology. Matthews comes from the Cincinnati Reds, where he worked under Terry Francona, bringing modern analytics and player development expertise the Nationals desperately needed. The team also added Bobby Wilson from the Texas Rangers as catching coordinator. Clary argues these hires address the organization's biggest weakness: outdated coaching that failed to develop young talent. With manager Blake Butera (33) and bench coach Michael Johns also on board, the Nationals are assembling a staff that matches their young roster's energy while embracing analytics the previous regime ignored. The episode also touches on former Nationals Kurt Suzuki and Adam Eaton joining the Angels' coaching staff, sparking discussion about potential reunion hires in DC.
0:00 Intro
0:36 Simon Matthews hired as pitching coach
2:39 Why Driveline Baseball background matters
5:13 Nationals finally investing in analytics
8:17 Terry Francona connection validates Matthews hire
10:19 Bobby Wilson joins as catching coordinator
12:51 Addressing player development through coaching staff
16:24 Young coaches for young talented roster
19:27 Nationals looking themselves in the mirror
21:59 Kurt Suzuki and Adam Eaton reunion
24:33 Bringing former Nationals back to DC
Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11
Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals
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By Ryan Clary, Locked On Podcast Network4.5
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The Washington Nationals are rebuilding their coaching staff with a bold, youth-focused approach. Host Ryan Clary breaks down the hiring of 30-year-old Simon Matthews as pitching coach, highlighting his Driveline Baseball background and data-driven methodology. Matthews comes from the Cincinnati Reds, where he worked under Terry Francona, bringing modern analytics and player development expertise the Nationals desperately needed. The team also added Bobby Wilson from the Texas Rangers as catching coordinator. Clary argues these hires address the organization's biggest weakness: outdated coaching that failed to develop young talent. With manager Blake Butera (33) and bench coach Michael Johns also on board, the Nationals are assembling a staff that matches their young roster's energy while embracing analytics the previous regime ignored. The episode also touches on former Nationals Kurt Suzuki and Adam Eaton joining the Angels' coaching staff, sparking discussion about potential reunion hires in DC.
0:00 Intro
0:36 Simon Matthews hired as pitching coach
2:39 Why Driveline Baseball background matters
5:13 Nationals finally investing in analytics
8:17 Terry Francona connection validates Matthews hire
10:19 Bobby Wilson joins as catching coordinator
12:51 Addressing player development through coaching staff
16:24 Young coaches for young talented roster
19:27 Nationals looking themselves in the mirror
21:59 Kurt Suzuki and Adam Eaton reunion
24:33 Bringing former Nationals back to DC
Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11
Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals
PrizePicks
Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.
PrizePicks — Run Your Game.
Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB
Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.
FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
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