Darren Gurney, assistant coach for Lehman College baseball in New York, joined us for a unique conversation. Also an economics teacher at New Rochelle HS, Gurney shares his views on free agency, contracts and how baseball has changed financially over the years. We covered international baseball (how Dominican players are so advanced for their age) … EP44 – Darren Gurney Talks International Baseball, MLB Economics, Free Agent Contracts, and Masks! Read More »

Dusty Napoleon, assistant coach at Northwestern University, joined us to talk about recruiting, tech, analytics, how college and pro baseball are changing, and much more. A high-academic school, Northwestern recruits a different type of player and has to look a bit beyond just baseball skills. Listen in for Dusty’s real-world experience both as a former … EP43 – Dusty Napoleon of Northwestern Baseball talks recruiting, player development, tech, hitting and more Read More »

The guys discuss the importance of breathing and properly controlling your breath through the nose. The SF Giants had the first woman coach in an on-field capacity, how big a breakthrough is that? And we branch off into infield play, positioning, and the speed of the game at the youth level. Good conversation that bounced … EP42 – Importance of Breathing, Infield Play, and a Historic Breakthrough for Women in MLB Read More »

In this episode, Dan and Bob discuss the idea of “antifragility,” a concept Dan has been reading about of late in a highly recommended book called The Coddling of the American Mind. What should parents and coaches be doing to build tough, antifragile athletes? Bob rants on teams playing below their ability and age, and … EP41 – The Coddling of the American Ballplayer – Antifragility and Toughness + Playing Down an Age Bracket and More Read More »

On episode 40, we dive into pitchers and catchers. Is it safe for a catcher to go out and pitch in a tournament after catching all weekend? We also dive into the art of throwing a cutter. Is it a good pitch to learn and teach? Find out, enjoy!

Dan and Bob are joined by Prep Baseball Report New York/Pennsylvania Director Dan Cevette. They discuss amateur scouting of prep players and evaluating young players with metrics and movements. They also touch on showcases and the overall goal of attending a showcase and being recruited. Follow Dan Cevette on Twitter for more amateur baseball insights.

Dan and Bob discuss parents bringing drinks to the dugout and when is appropriate to approach the dugout during a game. They also dive into Mt. Rushmore, cost of college education, Hot Dog eating competitions, and Dan purchased a scooter.

Dan and Bobby recapped the hitting showdown between Jeff Frye and Richard Schenck, talked about Barry Bond and plate discipline. Plus, Asif Shah–former pro hitter–joined the call to talk about hitting approach and much more. Follow us on Twitter – Dan, Bobby and The Show. EP37 Full Transcript – Morning Brushback Podcast Dan Blewett:   well, … EP37 – Recap of Hitting Showdown, Asif Shah Joins to talk Hitting Approach Read More »

The highly anticipated MBB with Rich and Jeff did not disappoint. We discuss hitting mechanics, former coaches, approach, mindset, and throw a few personal jabs. A fun back and forth for baseball enthusiasts to enjoy!

The guys talk about in-season weight training for athletes and how to program for muscle building. Bob and Dan also discuss recognizing 2020 MLB stats and their place in the history books. Plus they preview Tuesday’s episode featuring Jeff Frye and Richard Schenck. Enjoy!