Episodes
Episode #009: This week Jared goes solo and dives into performance evaluation. Including: The big 3 statsBreaking them down into a tree diagramAverage numbers for K's, BB's, and damage Click here to watch on YouTube Join the Pitch Design "U" Waitlist - Timestamps: (0:30) Intro - The big 3 (2:40) Average numbers for K's, BB's, HR's (5:00) Be good at 2/3 (6:30) Breaking down strike outs (11:10) Breaking down walks (18:55) Breaking down damage (21:40) Conclusion Check Out Josh's...
Published 05/01/24
Episode #008: Jared and Josh discuss all things involving the yips. Including: Josh's story of overcoming the yipsStep by step progressionMental strategiesResources to help with the process Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (0:35) Josh's game review (8:15) Josh's story of getting the yips (18:20) Coaches interaction during this process (21:40) Mental progression - tackling fear (26:50) There are no quick fixes (31:15) Mental side and mechanics (32:40) Prove to yourself you are...
Published 04/24/24
Episode #007: Jared and Josh discuss methods to improve command. Including: Defining commandAverage walk rates at every levelCommand development processCommand training ideasMental game strategies Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro - Josh's 1st game, MLB events (15:00) Defining command (17:00) Catcher setting up middle middle (21:45) Average walk rates by level (25:00) Correlation to swing and miss and BABIP (27:40) Command training ideas (35:45) Command development...
Published 04/17/24
Episode #006: Jared and Josh discuss the the injury chaos in MLB and walk through the recruiting process for high school players. Including: Jared and Josh's recruiting storyHow to write an emailHow to contact college coaches What to put on social mediaThe importance of getting good, firstHow to choose a collegeImportance of areas outside of playing Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (3:10) Injuries in MLB (12:30) When Josh started trying to get recruited (14:45)...
Published 04/10/24
Episode #005: Jared and Josh discuss the importance of the mental game. Including: How Roy Halladay and Corbin Burnes went from the worst to the bestNot making baseball your identityMeditationVisualizationSelf-talkHobbies outside of baseballIn-game mental strategies Mental game resources Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (1:48) Roy Halliday story (6:30) Corbin Burnes story (8:45) Overcoming the yips and knowing yourself (11:30) Placing identity in baseball (17:45)...
Published 04/03/24
Episode #004: Jared and Josh discuss the importance of velocity and how to train it. Including: wOBA breakdown by veloWeight room/nutrition fundamentalsAppropriate age for velo trainingVelocity training block examples Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (0:58) Why Jared didn't get drafted (4:00) wOBA graphic by velo (9:30) Why you aren't an outlier (14:20) Velocity gains aren't linear (19:30) Fundamentals in the weight room (22:30) Importance of weight and...
Published 03/27/24
Episode #003: Jared and Josh discuss how to manage your throwing in-season. Including: 6 and 7 day rotationReliever throwing scheduleWhat your lifting should look like Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (1:30) Josh's journey from 78 to 95 mph (7:00) Pros and cons of playing year round (10:30) Showcasing vs. competing (12:30) Importance of in-season training (13:15) Josh's in-season throwing schedule (15:50) Importance of touching the mound frequently (17:20)...
Published 03/20/24
Episode #002: Jared and Josh discuss how to throw every pitch type. Including: Grips and cuesJosh's personal gripsHow to decide what pitches are best for you Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (4:20) Four Seam Fastballs (14:25) Sinkers (21:35) Cutters  (29:50) Sweepers (41:20) Curveballs (46:35) Changeups/Splitters (59:00) Determining Your Arsenal Click here to learn how to make dot balls. Check Out Josh's Stuff: Twitter (X) YouTube Check Out Jared's...
Published 03/13/24
Episode #001: Jared and Josh give a brief rundown on their background as a player and coach. They also dive into: Early season strugglesFinding the root cause of performance issuesDeveloping a pre-pitch routineThe importance of first pitch strikes Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:20) Josh's background (6:50) Jared's background (14:20) JUCO vs 4 year path (17:30) Velocity and being unique (23:25) Early season struggles (30:25) When to tell a coach if...
Published 03/06/24