EP112 – Coaches – Chapter 27 from Clean Your Cleats
In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayer...
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EP111 – Baseball is a Trap – Chapter 2 from Clean Your Cleats
In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayer...
EP110 – Slowing the Game Down – Chapter from Clean Your Cleats, My New Book
In this episode, listen to a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. It’s avail...
EP109 – Odds of Making it to the Majors; Why the Show is Going on a Break
Dear Baseball Gods will be on pause for a few months – Dan explains why in this episode and what to expect. And, he goes into depth on...
EP108 – Is Throwing a Football Good for Pitchers? Plus Home Gym Tips
In this episode, Dan discusses reasons on whether throwing a football is beneficial for pitchers. Dan also gives helpful suggestions on equi...
EP107 – BABIP (Batting Average on Balls in Play) Plus Is Bunting Good or Bad?
In this episode, Dan discusses BABIP (batting average on balls in play) and the importance of understanding what BABIP is especially for pit...
EP106 – Run Expectancy Plus Nutrition for Middle Schoolers
In this episode, Dan gives a rundown of run expectancy in baseball, along with different scenarios on how run expectancy plays out according...
EP105 – Pitching Velocity Ranges and Peaks; Offseason Weekly Throwing; Plus, Knowing Who You Are as a Player
In this episode, Dan discusses pitching velocity ranges and peaks and how they interact with each other. Dan then talks through the general...
EP104 – Is Core Training for Baseball Overrated? Plus, Garbage Time in the Weight Room
Is core training for baseball overrated? Dan discusses what core training does and doesn’t do for an athlete. Also in this episode, Da...
EP103 – What to do When You Can’t Locate a Pitch; Plus, What Type of Cleats are Best?
Having trouble locating a pitch? Dan gives helpful tips on how to locate each pitch. Also in this episode, Dan discusses which type of cleat...
EP102 – What Does Hiding the Ball Mean for Pitchers? And, Is a Knuckle Curve Different?
Is a knuckle-curveball different than a regular curve? And, what does hiding the ball mean for pitchers? Should they try to do it? Should me...
EP101 – Is Sleep Important For Performance? Plus, Is MLB Baseball Boring Now?
Some coaches claim that sleep is critical to recovery. Sure – this is true, and everyone needs sleep. But is it actually relevant and...
EP100 – It’s Been One Hundred Episodes – What Have I Learned Since Then?
In this landmark 100th episode, Dan reflects on some of the important things he’s learned in the 3 years that have passed since the De...
EP99 – How Important Is Launch Angle? Distance Running & Are Goals Actually Useful?
Are short and longterm goals really that important? Is distance running useful for pitchers? Or is it the devil? And, what should we all kno...
EP98 – Year Round Throwing Do’s and Don’ts; Does Hand Size Matter in Throwing a Changeup? Plus: Pick Offs
Should pitchers throw year round in baseball? How should they plan their workload? And, does having small hands prevent a pitcher from learn...
EP97 – Velo or Command for Young Players? Journaling & Yoga for Baseball Players
If a young pitcher has command but is way below average on velocity, is that at least a bit of solace? Is journaling a good, reasonable thin...
EP96 – How to Pitch with Runners on 3rd; How to Bounce Back After a Bad Start; Is a Slider Bad for Your Arm?
Learn strategies to pitch with runners on 3rd base – the bases loaded, 2nd & 3rd, and runner on 3rd only. Then, Dan covers how to ment...
EP95 – Proper Arm Slot For Pitchers, Yelling Instructions to Players & Can Youth Players Throw a Knuckleball?
What’s the right arm slot for a pitcher, and what should be considered in adjusting arm slot? Plus, is it good to yell instructions? W...
EP94 – Best Pitching Repertoire – Dos and Donts; 80%Rule; Is it Okay to Show Emotion on the Field?
Whats the best pitching repertoire for a high-spin fastball pitcher? Should he add a sinker, slider or curveball? What’s best? Dan als...
EP93 – Developmental Age of Ballplayers; Wearing Your Cap Backwards; Can Baseball Players Be…Fat?
How fast do ballplayers develop? Is baseball skill related more to absolute skill? Or size and strength PLUS a requisite amount of skill? Is...