The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast

By Spiker Helms and David Birkby

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May 13, 2020 Bonus 5. This Is What To Expect For Your 2020 Summer (Ft. Tom Davidson of Pastime Tournaments)
In this bonus episode of the Closing Pitch, Spiker sits down with Tom Davidson of Pastime Tournaments to speak on the summer 2020. The conversation took an interesting take and they also spoke on the youth sports industry and how it's evolving. This episode first aired on Instagram LIVE on the Rawlings Tigers account.
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Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit www.rawlingstigers.com We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts.
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May 12, 2020 16. The Blueprint To Become Clutch
Spiker received a text message late at night from a Tiger player. In this episode, we are going to the underbelly of the Rawlings Tigers and giving you an inside look into a conversation that Spiker and Dave have on an annual basis with their players. Below you will find the original text message from their player and how the show is tailored.
Questions:
First I was wondering about how you would manage the blast. I got the blast sensor and was wondering how you would recommend using it.
Would you use it every time you hit or like once a week. Also, what stats are the most important to you and what should I watch for on the sensor?

Second, I’m and 8th grader and 2 goals that I’ve had for a while now are making the varsity team as a freshman and making the black team for the tigers. What should I do for both my physical and mental game to make sure I’m able to achieve this goal?

Third, I now baseball is extremely mental. How would you recommend training the mental parts of the game? I work very hard on the physical side, but I notice that my mental game is a little underdeveloped.

Fourth, baseball is a game where you will make mistakes. If I make a mistake I’m a tryout, how do I turn the mistake into a good impression? What are your best tips for body language?

Lastly, I was watching a documentary on Tom Brady, and I realized how clutch he was. How do you become clutch? What type of mindset do you have to have? Can you become clutch, or is it just something you have or don’t have (can it be worked on and improved)?
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May 07, 2020 15. Use This Idea To Motivate a Person or a Team
"I am quarantined out!" exclaimed Spiker.
In this episode, we go to the comment board section of our YouTube Channel from a Cincinnati listener named Coach Hall. He delivered a very interesting question around motivating young athletes. Spiker and Dave take the question even further and talk about motivation and how you can motivate a team by doing this one thing.
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May 06, 2020 Bonus 4. The Cross Section Between MLB, Olympic Ski, and The X-Games (Ft. Bret Kelly of EXOS)
Whats the cross section of MLB, Olympic Ski, and The X-Games? Let me give you hint: it's a person. His name is Bret Kelly. He is currently with EXOS, which is an athletic performance business that helps train athletes. They are best known for helping NFL combine athletes prepare for the event and the draft. EXOS just doesn't do football and Bret Kelly explains. He goes in depth about his career and how you as an athlete can maximize your performance at home. Enjoy this BONUS EPISODE of the Closing Pitch and if you're a repeat listener please give us a review. It will only take you 5 minutes.
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57min
May 05, 2020 14. Do You Know How Hard This Is?
At some point we lose our confidence. This could be culmination of events or surrounding ourselves with a toxic environment. In reality though we can find its' origin in our own insecurities and belief systems. In this episode Spiker and Dave talk about insecurities. Spiker tells a story about how he used a 2 lane highway and music to battle his future self. Dave talks about a player he used to coach that approached things a lot different. We hope you enjoy this episode. Share your own stories with us by sending us a DM.

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Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit www.rawlingstigers.com We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts.

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April 30, 2020 13. The #1 Thing You Should Be Aware of in 2020 as a High School Player
We received a Facebook message from Jon Handy out of California and he brought up some interesting points on tech. The conversation triggered an idea for us. We don't think many player's know about the tech that is rising and how it makes an impact on their careers! The game is rapidly changing. It's changing so fast that tech is consuming every move of the game. College coaches are now looking at wearable and non-wearable technology that gives them indications if you're a recruitable player. There's no guessing game anymore for players. They know exactly what numbers they need to get, to be considered a recruitable player for D1, D2, D3, JUCO, and NAIA. In this episode, we dive into the topic of tech.
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Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself
visit www.rawlingstigers.com
We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts.
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48min
April 29, 2020 Bonus 3. He is only 5'8 and Has Hit Over 40 Home Runs In College (Ft. Erik Webb)
We went LIVE on Instagram with former Rawlings Tiger player Erik Webb. Erik was the MVP of MIAA and a 1st Team ABCA All-American. If you're wondering how a small guy can hit home runs you're in the right spot. To give you hints he focusing in on his nutrition, weight lifting, and keeping his approach simple at the the plate.
Just few accolades Mr. Webb holds:
• ABCA First Team All-American (2019)
• ABCA Central Region Player of the Year (2019)
• ABCA First Team All-Region (2019)
• NCBWA First Team All-American (2019)
• NCBWA Central Region Player of the Year (2019)
• NCBWA First Team All-Region (2019)
• D2CCA First Team All-American (2019)
• D2CCA Central Region Player of the Year (2019)
• D2CCA First Team All-Region (2019)
• NCBWA Second Team All-Region (2018)
• MIAA Player of the Year (2019)
• All-MIAA First Team (2019)
• All-MIAA Second Team (2017-18)
• MIAA Hitter of the Week (2017)
• MIAA Academic Honor Roll (2017)
• MIAA Hitter of the Week (Three Times)T
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April 28, 2020 12. An Unhealthy Want For Competition
After watching the first episodes of "The Last Dance," Spiker and Dave have an interesting perspective on the career of Michael Jordan. The conversation takes an interesting twist where we speak on work life balance, inner drive, and of course competition. Join in on the conversation and give us your closing pitch on the Bulls documentary series.
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Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself
visit www.rawlingstigers.com
We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts.
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33min
April 23, 2020 11. This Is the Scariest Feeling
I don't know about you, but speaking in front people for the first time is terrifying! But, we all have these kinds of fears. We even have fears of leaving a community we've been a part of for a long time. We're afraid to branch out because it's all we know at the time. We have fallen a custom to the situation.
What if I told you, you need to lean into that fear? The fear is a calling card for your to move forward. In this episode, we talk about this weird feeling we get when we're about to reach the brink of something good.
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Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself
visit www.rawlingstigers.com
We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts.
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29min
April 22, 2020 Bonus 2. Don't Underestimate This Valuable Conversation (Ft. Dexter Swims)
I recently jumped on an Instagram LIVE with one of my former players. He was the Division 2 MIAA Freshman of Year. We speak on social media, college recruiting, and what player's are doing now to get to the next level.
I hope you enjoy this episode! Please give us rating on the show.
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Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself
visit www.rawlingstigers.com
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FAQs about The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast:

How many episodes does The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 166 episodes available.