Anthony Silkwood, RHP for Louisville University and former United States Marine, joined the show to share his experience. Anthony’s journey has taken him from service in the Marines, to Junior College Baseball, and now to perennial powerhouse Louisville where he will be a pitcher on staff for the 2021 season. We discuss his Anthony’s path … EP64 – Former Marine and Current University of Louisville Pitcher Anthony Silkwood Read More »

Hitting coach Dan Hennigan of Brain and Barrel Hitting joins the show for a great hitting discussion. We dive into the mindset of the hitter and the role that confidence plays in the success of athletes. Dan describes how he tailors his role as hitting coach and mental coach to help hitters achieve success on … EP63 – Hitting Coach Dan Hennigan of Brain and Barrel Hitting Discusses Hitting and Working with High Draft Picks Read More »

University of Maryland strength and conditioning coach Will Franco joined the show with great insight into Division 1 baseball training. Watch the YouTube version here. We dive into programming for high level athletes and different positions and Will explains how creating a base of movement patterns is crucial to the training process. Will breaks down … EP62 – U Maryland Strength Coach Will Franco Discusses Baseball Training and Programming Read More »

Baseball analyst, suthor, podcast host, statistician, and Marine Corps Veteran Rayn Spaeder joined us to talk all things baseball. We touch on some baseball statistics and the craziness of the 2020 MLB season. Ryan gives his MLB postseason predictions and how this 2020 playoff baseball format was actually his idea! Follow Ryan on Twitter @theaceofspaeder … EP61 – Analyst Ryan Spaeder Joins the Show to Discuss Playoff Baseball Read More »

In episode 60, we discuss the MLB partnership with the major Independent baseball leagues around the country. Dan posted a twitter poll (@coachdanblewett) asking about players competing for playing time. Should you take the road less traveled? We discuss. And should youth players ramp down throwing after the summer season? A lot of great conversation … EP60 – Competing for Playing Time and Ramping Down Throwing Read More »

Former collegiate coach and current assistant executive director of the ABCA Ryan Brownlee joins the show for a great discussion. We cover collegiate coaching, parents involvement, development, ABCA convention, and more. Check out Ryan on Twitter @CoachB_ABCA for more information on the ABCA convention and all things coaching. Transcript: EP59 – ABCA Director Ryan Brownlee … EP59 – ABCA Director Ryan Brownlee Discusses Coaching, Recruitment, and Baseball Conventions Read More »

Mike Falsetti joins the show to discuss the new wave of defensive catching techniques. We touch on one-knee setup, blocking, pitch calling, and blending the old with the new in regards to catching style. Mike is the owner of Catchers Capital, an online platform for his catching techniques and tips. Check him out on Twitter … EP58 – Mike Falsetti of Catchers Capital Talks Catching Read More »

Strength Coach Andrew Sacks joins the show to discuss baseball strength, youth training, and programming for baseball players. We dive into movement, optimal exercises, and Andrew gives advice for the beginner that is looking to increase strength and athleticism. Dan and Andrew riff on bad research and data analysis in the baseball world. Great information … EP57 – Talking Baseball Strength with Coach Andrew Sacks Read More »

In this episode, we tackle what true player development actually constitutes. Training for development, tools for development, instincts for the game of baseball, and what young players should be doing to maximize their training time. We also discuss player physical development and how monotony of training turn into good habits. Spoiler Alert…whiffleball is great for … EP56 – What is True Player Development Read More »

In this episode we talked about all types of bunts and whether or not bunting is stupid in today’s modern game of baseball. PFPs and more were also discussed. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube here. Transcript: EP55 – Is Bunting a Stupid Play in Today’s Game? Dan Blewett: welcome back. This … EP55 – Is Bunting a Stupid Play in Today’s Game? Read More »