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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

Episode #026: Jared and Josh sit down with the one and only Alan Jaeger. Alan has over 30 years of experience coaching baseball players. He is well known for his long toss protocols and mental game strategies.  In this episode, we dive deeply into long toss. The benefits, the dangers of not doing it, what long toss actually is, and much more. We also discuss the injury epidemic and velo chasing. Alan dives into how he became interested in the mental game over 30 years ago. He talks...

Episode #025: Jared sits down with his good friend, Brendan Miller. Brendan is a neurscience researcher who does deep dives into pitching analytics as a hobby. He is an obssessive Cubs fan, who also does a podcast with CHGO Cubs, weekly. In this episode, Jared and Brendan discuss 3 Cubs pitchers: Justin Steele Porter Hodge Javier Assad They dive deep into their arsenals, what makes them unique, and areas they potentially could improve. You can follow Brendan on Twitter (X)...

Episode #024: Josh breaks down the 3 steps he took to getting recruited by D1 schools. Timestamps: (3:30) Step 1: Training for Velocity (12:30) Step 2: Self-Improvement (17:50) Step 3: Distribution and Showcasing 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

Episode #023: Josh sits down with RHP, Albertus Barber. Albertus walks through his journey from throwing upper 80 to the upper 90's with motivating stories along the way. You can follow Albertus on Twitter 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

Episode #022: Jared tells his full story as a baseball player and a coach. From high school, all the way to where he is today. 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

Episode #021: Jared and Josh discuss high velocity pitching mechanics. 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

Episode #020: Josh breaks down 5 steps to increasing velocity. Timestamps: (1:50) Raise your benchmark (4:45) Gain weight and muscle (10:35) High intensity throwing (18:15) Weight lifting (26:40) Take time off from playing  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

Episode #019: Jared and Josh break down pitch grips for Zack Wheeler and Yu Darvish. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (2:10) Darvish fastball (6:48) Wheeler fastball (10:20) Darvish sinker (15:00) Wheeler sinker (17:15) Darvish cutter/slider (20:50) Wheeler cutter (26:00) Darvish sweeper (29:10) Wheeler sweeper (32:10) Darvish curveball (35:05) Wheeler curveball (37:50) Darvish splitter (46:05) Wheeler splitter Click here to watch on YouTube Check Out Josh's Stuff: Twitter (X) YouTube...

Episode #018: Jared and Josh dive into 6 strategies to improve command. Timestamps: (1:45) How your mindset impacts command (19:40) Using differential balls (28:55) Facing live hitters (35:35) Adding athletic throws (46:05) Maximize pitch usage to throw more strikes (50:25) Throwing to small targets 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) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training...

Episode #017: Jared and Josh do an in-depth breakdown of 2 MLB pitchers: Shota Imanaga and Tanner Houck. Timestamps: (1:15) Shota Imanaga intro (3:55) Imanaga fastball cues and characteristics (11:45) Tanner Houck pitch usage (19:30) Why Imanaga's fastball is so good (26:15) How Houck has improved the movement of his pitches (38:55) Imanaga's splitter (44:50) Houck mechanical changes Click here to watch on YouTube Check Out Josh's Stuff: Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter Check Out...

Episode #016: Jared and Josh talk about mental performance strategies. Including: Mental frameworksTraditional strategiesThings that work and don't workImportance of confidenceControlling anxiety 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) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database

Episode #015: Jared and Josh breakdown 6 resources all coaches and players can use. - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (6:30) The Open (20:05) Just Tell Me I Can't (25:00) Can't Hurt Me (38:30) ShapeShiftR (44:15) Mindset (50:20) Talk with People Ahead of 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) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database

Episode #014: Jared and Josh talk through how to handle injuries. - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (2:00) Josh's back injury (8:30) Jared's back injury (10:40) Josh's forearm strain (12:50) When to say something to a coach (15:40) Ways to monitor fatigue  (20:30) Jared's elbow injury and rehab plan (32:00) Overcoming the fear post injury (33:00) MLB player comeback stories (37:40) Having hobbies outside of baseball Links: Click here to watch on YouTube Join the Pitch Design "U"...

Episode #013: Jared walks through 5 keys to gaining velocity. - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:45) Key #1: Optimizing the weight room (7:25) Key #2: High intent days (14:55) Key #3: Recovery (21:40) Key #4: Mechanical efficiency (26:25) Key #5: Patience Links: Click here to watch on YouTube Join the Pitch Design "U" Waitlist My 3-day pitching camp Precision Nutrition macro calculator Armored Heat Arm Care App Check Out Josh's Stuff: Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter Check Out Jared's...

Episode #012: Jared goes solo to walk through his 6 step process to devleoping a new pitch. Click here to watch on YouTube Join the Pitch Design "U" Waitlist How to Make Dot Balls - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (2:05) Step 1: What shape and velo do you want? (6:00) Step 2: Experimenting with grips (7:30) Step 3: Catch play progression (12:40) Step 4: Pitch design bullpens (17:00) Step 5: Commanding the pitch (18:35) Step 6: Test against hitters (22:50) Patience with learning new pitch and...

Episode #011: Jared and Josh discuss summer training for high school and college pitchers. Including: Should you player summer ballShould you just train Questions to ask yourself after the season Click here to watch on YouTube Join the Pitch Design "U" Waitlist Throwing Build Up Plans - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (5:15) Next steps after season ends (8:30) When do you need to be built up again? (10:40) How do you feel physically and mentally? (13:10) What are your long term goals and are...

Episode #010: Jared and Josh sit down with Orioles LHP Cade Povich. Cade dives into: Why he went the JUCO routeHow he ended up at his dream schoolThe draft processHow he went from low 80's to 96How he focuses on one pitch at a time Follow Cade on: Instagram Twitter (X) Click here to watch on YouTube Join the Pitch Design "U" Waitlist - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (2:00) Being a fast learner (5:00) Being coachable (7:00) Going the JUCO route (10:45) Transferring to dream school (15:50)...