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Jared is a former minor league pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins and is now the owner of Pitching Coach "U". ]]>enBaseballCopyright The Mound Visit Podcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2845ac093f8d5eb18c6b69fa190403a7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mound-visit--6096541Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:10:07 +0000The Mound Visit PodcastThe Mound Visit Podcasttmvpitchingpod@gmail.comHost, 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". 
Jared is a former minor league pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins and is now the owner of Pitching Coach "U". ]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-if-you-aren-t-getting-playing-time--70615533Episode #034: What to Do if You Aren't Getting Playing Time

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• Playing time and how to stay ready
• Sample size for stats
• Who should play summer ball

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In this episode Jared talks about:

• Shutdowns
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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
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- Long Toss
- Mental cues


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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
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- Long Toss
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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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 through the importance of mediation, focusing on the now, and falling in the love with the process.


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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 through the importance of mediation, focusing on the now, and falling in the love with the process.


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You can also checkout all of his resources on his website here.


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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.


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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.


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Timestamps:
(3:30) Step 1: Training for Velocity
(12:30) Step 2: Self-Improvement
(17:50) Step 3: Distribution and Showcasing


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Timestamps:
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(17:50) Step 3: Distribution and Showcasing


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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 


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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 


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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Including:

• Mental frameworks
• Traditional strategies
• Things that work and don't work
• Importance of confidence
• Controlling anxiety

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• Mental frameworks
• Traditional strategies
• Things that work and don't work
• Importance of confidence
• Controlling anxiety

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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


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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


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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

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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

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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


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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


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How to Make Dot Balls

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(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 things to be aware of

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(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 things to be aware of

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Including:

• Should you player summer ball
• Should you just train 
• Questions to ask yourself after the season

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Throwing Build Up Plans

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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 you on track?
(17:30) What areas of your game do you need to improve the most?
(27:10) Training velo and command at the same time
(30:30) Does summer ball or training give you a better opportunity to improve?
(48:50) When else will you have an opportunity to train?


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• Should you player summer ball
• Should you just train 
• Questions to ask yourself after the season

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Throwing Build Up Plans

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(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 you on track?
(17:30) What areas of your game do you need to improve the most?
(27:10) Training velo and command at the same time
(30:30) Does summer ball or training give you a better opportunity to improve?
(48:50) When else will you have an opportunity to train?


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Cade dives into:

• Why he went the JUCO route
• How he ended up at his dream school
• The draft process
• How he went from low 80's to 96
• How he focuses on one pitch at a time

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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) Toughest transition from JUCO to D1
(18:30) Things to consider when deciding a school
(22:45) Draft process
(27:00) Velo progression from low 80's to mid 90's
(30:15) Adjustments from college to pro ball
(34:35) Focusing one day at a time
(38:15) Being traded from Twins to Orioles
(46:00) Cade's pitch grips
(52:30) Throwing and lifitng routine in between starts
(58:20) Off-season throwing 
(1:03:00) Thought process before each pitch


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Cade dives into:

• Why he went the JUCO route
• How he ended up at his dream school
• The draft process
• How he went from low 80's to 96
• How he focuses on one pitch at a time

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(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) Toughest transition from JUCO to D1
(18:30) Things to consider when deciding a school
(22:45) Draft process
(27:00) Velo progression from low 80's to mid 90's
(30:15) Adjustments from college to pro ball
(34:35) Focusing one day at a time
(38:15) Being traded from Twins to Orioles
(46:00) Cade's pitch grips
(52:30) Throwing and lifitng routine in between starts
(58:20) Off-season throwing 
(1:03:00) Thought process before each pitch


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Including:

• The big 3 stats
• Breaking them down into a tree diagram
• Average numbers for K's, BB's, and damage

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(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


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• The big 3 stats
• Breaking them down into a tree diagram
• Average numbers for K's, BB's, and damage

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(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


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Including:

• Josh's story of overcoming the yips
• Step by step progression
• Mental strategies
• Resources to help with the process

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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 in control
(34:50) Yips rehab throwing program
(47:40) Fresh start with the Rangers
(49:00) MLB pitchers that have overcome the yips
(53:30) Struggles with throwing from short distances
(56:00) Overcoming hard things serves you beyond baseball


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Including:

• Josh's story of overcoming the yips
• Step by step progression
• Mental strategies
• Resources to help with the process

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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 in control
(34:50) Yips rehab throwing program
(47:40) Fresh start with the Rangers
(49:00) MLB pitchers that have overcome the yips
(53:30) Struggles with throwing from short distances
(56:00) Overcoming hard things serves you beyond baseball


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Including:

• Defining command
• Average walk rates at every level
• Command development process
• Command training ideas
• Mental game strategies

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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 process
(39:10) How to throw better bullpens
(47:00) How to use differential balls
(51:20) Mental game strategies and thoughts

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Including:

• Defining command
• Average walk rates at every level
• Command development process
• Command training ideas
• Mental game strategies

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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 process
(39:10) How to throw better bullpens
(47:00) How to use differential balls
(51:20) Mental game strategies and thoughts

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Including:

• Jared and Josh's recruiting story
• How to write an email
• How to contact college coaches 
• What to put on social media
• The importance of getting good, first
• How to choose a college
• Importance of areas outside of playing

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Timestamps:

(1:00) Intro
(3:10) Injuries in MLB
(12:30) When Josh started trying to get recruited
(14:45) Josh emailed 100 coaches
(17:45) Jared's path to JUCO
(20:45) Gap year option
(26:30) Josh's school commitment path
(29:50) How to email coaches and make a video
(36:20) Jared played D1 and pro ball through email
(44:30) Importance of grades
(50:45) How to use social media
(55:30) Create a product worth advertising



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Including:

• Jared and Josh's recruiting story
• How to write an email
• How to contact college coaches 
• What to put on social media
• The importance of getting good, first
• How to choose a college
• Importance of areas outside of playing

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Timestamps:

(1:00) Intro
(3:10) Injuries in MLB
(12:30) When Josh started trying to get recruited
(14:45) Josh emailed 100 coaches
(17:45) Jared's path to JUCO
(20:45) Gap year option
(26:30) Josh's school commitment path
(29:50) How to email coaches and make a video
(36:20) Jared played D1 and pro ball through email
(44:30) Importance of grades
(50:45) How to use social media
(55:30) Create a product worth advertising



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Including:

• How Roy Halladay and Corbin Burnes went from the worst to the best
• Not making baseball your identity
• Meditation
• Visualization
• Self-talk
• Hobbies outside of baseball
• In-game mental strategies 
• Mental game resources

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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) Find hobbies outside of baseball
(22:00) Understanding confidence
(25:00) What mental toughness actually is
(32:00) Benefit of ice baths
(36:35) The spotlight affect
(38:40) In-game strategies
(41:50) How Jared overcame early college struggles
(45:20) David Goggins cookie jar
(51:45) How you should visualize
(57:10) Mental game resources


The Mental ABC's of Pitching


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Including:

• How Roy Halladay and Corbin Burnes went from the worst to the best
• Not making baseball your identity
• Meditation
• Visualization
• Self-talk
• Hobbies outside of baseball
• In-game mental strategies 
• Mental game resources

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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) Find hobbies outside of baseball
(22:00) Understanding confidence
(25:00) What mental toughness actually is
(32:00) Benefit of ice baths
(36:35) The spotlight affect
(38:40) In-game strategies
(41:50) How Jared overcame early college struggles
(45:20) David Goggins cookie jar
(51:45) How you should visualize
(57:10) Mental game resources


The Mental ABC's of Pitching


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Including:

• wOBA breakdown by velo
• Weight room/nutrition fundamentals
• Appropriate age for velo training
• Velocity training block examples

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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 nutrition
(27:30) Appropriate age for velocity training
(33:40) Be athletic, don't focus on mechanics
(40:15) How long to focus on velo before anything else
(45:15) Training block examples
(55:45) Copy your favorite pitcher
(57:50) To play summer ball or not


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Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59176334Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:16:05 +0000The Mound Visit PodcastEpisode #004: Jared and Josh discuss the importance of velocity and how to train it. Including: - wOBA breakdown by velo - Weight room/nutrition fundamentals - Appropriate age for velo training - Velocity training block examples...Episode #004: Jared and Josh discuss the importance of velocity and how to train it.

Including:

• wOBA breakdown by velo
• Weight room/nutrition fundamentals
• Appropriate age for velo training
• Velocity training block examples

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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 nutrition
(27:30) Appropriate age for velocity training
(33:40) Be athletic, don't focus on mechanics
(40:15) How long to focus on velo before anything else
(45:15) Training block examples
(55:45) Copy your favorite pitcher
(57:50) To play summer ball or not


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Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database]]>3574falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-season-throwing-masterclass--59079662Episode #003: Jared and Josh discuss how to manage your throwing in-season.

Including:

• 6 and 7 day rotation
• Reliever throwing schedule
• What your lifting should look like

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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) Flatground vs. mound reps
(20:50) Yu Darvish throwing mechanics
(24:00) Variability Training
(26:15) Being athletic in catch play
(31:50) 6 and 7-day throwing cycle
(45:30) Importance of finding your routine
(51:20) Adam Wainwright story on making routines adaptable
(55:00) ABC goal system
(59:52) In-Season reliever schedule
(1:06:00) Lifting in-season


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Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59079662Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:05:01 +0000The Mound Visit PodcastEpisode #003: Jared and Josh discuss how to manage your throwing in-season. Including: - 6 and 7 day rotation - Reliever throwing schedule - What your lifting should look like https://youtu.be/9gS81IU_FDI - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (1:30) Josh's...Episode #003: Jared and Josh discuss how to manage your throwing in-season.

Including:

• 6 and 7 day rotation
• Reliever throwing schedule
• What your lifting should look like

Click here to watch on YouTube

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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) Flatground vs. mound reps
(20:50) Yu Darvish throwing mechanics
(24:00) Variability Training
(26:15) Being athletic in catch play
(31:50) 6 and 7-day throwing cycle
(45:30) Importance of finding your routine
(51:20) Adam Wainwright story on making routines adaptable
(55:00) ABC goal system
(59:52) In-Season reliever schedule
(1:06:00) Lifting in-season


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Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database]]>4199baseball,mlb,pitchingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pitch-design-crash-course--59011841Episode #002: Jared and Josh discuss how to throw every pitch type.

Including:

• Grips and cues
• Josh's personal grips
• How to decide what pitches are best for you

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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



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Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59011841Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:05:01 +0000The Mound Visit PodcastEpisode #002: Jared and Josh discuss how to throw every pitch type. Including: - Grips and cues - Josh's personal grips - How to decide what pitches are best for you https://youtu.be/Mhv6xU54fHA - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (4:20) Four Seam...Episode #002: Jared and Josh discuss how to throw every pitch type.

Including:

• Grips and cues
• Josh's personal grips
• How to decide what pitches are best for you

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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



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Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database]]>3924baseball,mlb,pitchingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcoming-early-season-struggles--58872856Episode #001: Jared and Josh give a brief rundown on their background as a player and coach.

They also dive into:

• Early season struggles
• Finding the root cause of performance issues
• Developing a pre-pitch routine
• The importance of first pitch strikes

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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 something hurts

(36:50) Finding the cause of performance issues

(40:50) Pre-pitch routines

(51:30) Post-game reflection

(54:30) Importance of first pitch strikes

(58:40) How to increase first pitch strikes


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Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter Remote Training In-Person Training Pitch Grip Database ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58872856Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:05:00 +0000The Mound Visit PodcastEpisode #001: Jared and Josh give a brief rundown on their background as a player and coach. They also dive into: - Early season struggles - Finding the root cause of performance issues - Developing a pre-pitch routine - The importance of first...Episode #001: Jared and Josh give a brief rundown on their background as a player and coach.

They also dive into:

• Early season struggles
• Finding the root cause of performance issues
• Developing a pre-pitch routine
• The importance of first pitch strikes

Click here to watch on YouTube

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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 something hurts

(36:50) Finding the cause of performance issues

(40:50) Pre-pitch routines

(51:30) Post-game reflection

(54:30) Importance of first pitch strikes

(58:40) How to increase first pitch strikes


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