Driveline Baseball Podcast

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EP 48: Navigating Sport Specialization, Scholarships Changes & Baseball Careers Aug 27, 2024

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In today's episode of the podcast, Kyle and Mike discuss the importance of having a long-term outlook on baseball development and the increasing role of technology in helping athletes succeed. They close with an exploration of the challenges and opportunities of working in baseball.

00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:10 Considerations for High School Players 13:03 Taking a Long-Term Perspective 23:24 Utilizing Technology for Training 34:27 The Changing Landscape of College Scholarships 39:05 The Impact of the International Draft 41:03 The Impact of Government Restrictions on Baseball 43:23 The Increasing Demand for International Players 45:19 The Challenges of College Baseball Recruiting 49:07 The Importance of Loving the Game 54:45 The Changing Landscape of Breaking into Baseball 01:02:01 The Value of Coaching Experience 01:09:39 Demonstrating Passion and Developing Skills 01:13:59 The Importance of Work Experience 01:18:25 Finding Your Niche in the Baseball Industry 01:21:18 Building a Long and Successful Career in Baseball

EP:47 Managing Pitching Workloads, Smart Reports and their Benefits Aug 16, 2024

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In today's episode of the podcast, Mike Rathwell is joined by Pitching Coordinator Matt Kress, New York Boulders' pitcher Jackson Sigman, and Binghamton Rumble Ponies' pitcher Josh Hejka. They dive into Driveline's innovative Smart Reports system, discussing how it transforms athlete workload management and improves performance for pitchers. 0:00 Intro 1:43 What is a Smart Report? 5:39 Athletes Not Executing Their Workouts Properly 13:00 What You'll See in a Smart Report 21:50 Athletes Understanding Their Workloads 27:55 How Trainers Can Utilize Smart Reports 29:50 Training Properly After Injury, Workload Management 41:32 Athlete Success Stories, Value of Smart Reports 44:50 Training Economy 51:00 Coaches Adjusting During Non-Contact Periods with Athletes 57:00 Conclusion

EP46: Q&A Responses! + Helpfulness of Video Analysis, Joe Maddon's Driveline Criticisms Aug 05, 2024

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In today's episode, Kyle and Mike discuss developing starting pitchers, and whether or not video analysis is actually helpful in player development. Then they close with a response to Joe Maddon's criticisms of Driveline in the media. 00:00 Introduction 00:22 The Success of Reliever Conversions 03:15 Challenges of Developing Starting Pitchers 09:29 The Value of Video Analysis in Player Development 16:28 The Limitations of Gross Video Analysis 25:18 The Changing Landscape of Baseball 37:04 The Importance of Team Dynamics

EP45: MLB Draft Strategy, Travis Bazzana's Development, Automated Strike Zones Jul 29, 2024

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In today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, CEO Mike Rathwell and Founder Kyle Boddy are joined by Driveline Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey. Topics covered:

00:00 Demystifying the MLB Draft 06:00 Unique Draft Strategies 16:27 Travis Bazzana's Development Journey 38:30 The Potential Impact of an Automated Strike Zone 53:13 Creating a More Engaging Product for Fans

EP44: How Fast Can a Human Throw a Baseball, AI in Baseball Player Development Jul 18, 2024

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In today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, CEO Mike Rathwell and Founder Kyle Boddy discuss Eno Sarris' recent article, 'How Fast Could a Human Being Throw a Fastball? 106 mph, 110 mph — Even 125 mph?', and the future of player development in baseball with AI.

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EP43: The MLB Draft, College Baseball, Hard Work vs. Talent Jul 15, 2024

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In today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, Founder Kyle Boddy and CEO Mike Rathwell, discuss the upcoming MLB draft, draft prospect and Driveline trainee Travis Bazzana, the changes in college baseball, and much more.

EP42: MLB bat tracking data, Our new insane pitching machine, The role of starting pitchers Jun 11, 2024

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The podcast is back! Driveline Founder Kyle Boddy, CEO Mike Rathwell, and Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey discuss bat tracking and the future of hitting, our new Trajekt pitching machine, the changing role of starting pitchers in today's game, and more.

Bat Speed Vs. Power Oct 11, 2019

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Max and Max are back for the third week in a row discussing bat speed and power. How much does power directly translate into your swing.

Youth Specialization Pt. 2 Oct 04, 2019

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Deven Morgan and Michael O'Connell are back to talk about youth specialization!

Also Max and Max Continue there discussion on Driveline Hitting!

Making the Right Choices for Youth Athletes Sep 27, 2019

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This week Michael O'Connell and Deven Morgan return to continue their discussion on developing youth athletes and managing workload. Also Part 2 with Max and Max on Driveline Hitting

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