The Mound Visit

The Mound Visit

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The Mound Visit episodes

  • Stop Wasting Your Bullpens
    Episode #036: Stop Wasting Your Bullpens

    In this episode Jared talks about:

    3 steps to getting the most ot of your bullpens.



    1. Define the goal
    2. Build the plan
    3. Track progress

    Click here to watch on YouTube


    Check Out Jared's Stuff:

    2-Day Pitching Camp in Phoenix

    Pearl Player Development

    Train with Pitching Coach "U"
    21 min
  • 6 Metrics to Improve Lower Half Mechanics
    Episode #035: 6 Metrics to Improve Lower Half Mechanics

    In this episode Jared talks about:
    • Force plate metrics to improve lower half
    • Drills you can do
    • How to use information without force plates

    Click here to watch on YouTube


    Check Out Jared's Stuff:

    2-Day Pitching Camp in Phoenix

    Pearl Player Development

    Train with Pitching Coach "U"

    Twitter (X)
    Instagram 
    YouTube
    27 min
  • What to Do if You Aren't Getting Playing Time
    Episode #034: What to Do if You Aren't Getting Playing Time

    In this episode Jared talks about:
    • Playing time and how to stay ready
    • Sample size for stats
    • Who should play summer ball

    Click here to watch on YouTube



    Check Out Jared's Stuff:

    Pitch Design "U" Course

    PCU Dashboard

    Twitter (X) Instagram YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database
    27 min
  • Should You De-load or Shutdown?
    Episode #033: Navigating Winter Throwing

    In this episode Jared talks about:

    • Shutdowns
    • Deloads
    • Inning build ups

    If you are unsure what to do for throwing between now and the season, this episode is for you.


    Click here to watch on YouTube



    Check Out Jared's Stuff:

    Pitch Design "U" Course

    Twitter (X) Instagram YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database
    18 min
  • How to Improve Your Catch Play
    Episode #032: How to Improve your Catch Play

    In this episode, Jared walks through some of the issues he sees with players while playing catch and how to fix it.

    - Accerlate the arm into release
    - Athletic throws
    - Long Toss
    - Mental cues


    Click here to watch on YouTube



    Check Out Jared's Stuff:

    Pitch Design "U" Course

    Twitter (X) Instagram YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database
    15 min
  • How to Improve Your Mobility and Performance on the Mound
    Episode #031: Josh goes solo and breaks down how he regained his mobility. If you are looking for strategies to improve your own mobility, this is the episode for you!


    Click here to watch on YouTube


    Check Out Josh's Stuff:

    Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter

    Check Out Jared's Stuff:

    Pitch Design "U" Course

    Twitter (X) Instagram YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database
    35 min
  • Jackson Hicks: From No College Offers to Professional Baseball
    Episode #030: Jared sits down with pitcher, Jackson Hicks.

    Jackson shares his unique story of not playing college baseball, but still ultimately playing in the Minnesota Twins organization.

    He had no college offers out of high school, so he decided to go to University of North Carolina as a student. He ended up joining the club baseball team and pitched for the next 4 years.

    After college he decided to go to a couple independent league tryouts and ultimatelly landed in the United Shore Professional Baseball League in Michigan.

    It was out of that league the Minnesota Twins would sign him.


    He is now a free agent currently rehabbing from Tommy John Surgery.


    Jackson shares every bump and bruise along the way that has led him to where he is today.


    His story is an inspiration to young players that haven't devleoped into the player they want to be yet.


    Jackson is an example of what hard work and perseverance can do.


    Click here to watch on YouTube



    Check Out Josh's Stuff:

    The Farm System

    Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter

    Check Out Jared's Stuff:

    Pitch Design "U" Course

    Twitter (X) Instagram YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database
    57 min
  • Getting to the Root Cause of Bobby Miller's Struggles
    Episode #029: Jared breaks down his performance evaluation process and specifically walks through Bobby Miller's (Dodgers) struggles this season.


    Click here to watch on YouTube


    Check Out Josh's Stuff:

    Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter

    Check Out Jared's Stuff:

    Pitch Design "U" Course

    Twitter (X) Instagram YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database
    37 min
  • Austin Merrill: Mental Performance Strategies
    Episode #028: Josh sits down with mental performance coach, Austin Merrill.

    Austin is the founder of Genesis Performance Consulting. He takes a unique approach to improving mental performance through mental models. This goes beyond traditional sports psychology frameworks.

    Austin worked in the Atlanta Braves organization prior to starting his own company.

    You can checkout Austin's website here.


    Click here to watch on YouTube


    Check Out Josh's Stuff:

    The Farm System

    Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter

    Check Out Jared's Stuff:

    Pitch Design "U" Course

    Twitter (X) Instagram YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database
    45 min
  • How to Create a Pitcher Development Plan From Scratch
    Episode #027: Jared walks through how to create a player development plan (from scratch) for pitchers.

    Click here to watch on YouTube

    Join Jared's pitching camp waitlist here.


    Check Out Josh's Stuff:

    Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter

    Check Out Jared's Stuff:

    Pitch Design "U" Course

    Twitter (X) Instagram YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database
    19 min

About The Mound Visit

From the publisher's feed

Host, Jared Gaynor talks all things pitching development. 

Jared is a former minor league pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins and is now the owner of Pitching Coach "U".