Pelotero Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Paul Skenes AA Debut, Shohei's Injury, Why LLWS Homers Aren't Impressive Aug 29, 2023

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Chris is back this week with updates on Clutch! He and Bobby get into Power 5 vs. MLB levels of baseball and the recent Shohei Ohtani injury news. Enjoy!

9:25 - Paul Skenes struggles in his AA debut and people were quick to jump on him.

31:33 - Shohei tears his UCL :(

43:27 - NL MVP race

50:33 - Little League World Series takes

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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If You're Going to Do Data...Do It Right Aug 22, 2023

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Another Bobby solo episode this week as Chris had to step away for some personal stuff. The theme of this one is truth -- how important it is to have truth in your data capture and how empowering to know the truth of how good you are. Enjoy!

0:00 - Rant on data integrity

19:42 - How powerful it is to find out how good you are

30:35 - Different ways to swing and how what you grew up with sets your foundation

39:08 - Julio Rodriguez is RED HOT

Host: Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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How to Create "Defining Moments" in a Player's Development Aug 14, 2023

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Sunday night recording this week and the guys were very animated! The guys discuss Jose Bautista being honored by the Blue Jays, Bobby turning 40 years old, the importance of "defining moments" and how to create them.

13:25 - Bobby turned 40 last week.

18:10 - "Defining Moments" - what they are and how to create them

36:22 - White Sox cultural issues

51:11 - Orioles announcer suspended for segment about past struggles.

55:26 - Post show - Question from Twitter about mentally preparing for college baseball

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Facility Spotlight: Asteri Sports Performance Aug 10, 2023

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Special mid-week upload for you on this feed! We are going to be posting some conversations with Pelotero customers talking about their experience using Pelotero, the future of hitter development, and sharing their success stories in business!

Chris Colabello talks with Ari Sechopoulos about his transition to using Pelotero's hitting system and how it has allowed him to scale his business and provide more value to athletes. Asteri Sports Performance: https://asterisp.com/

Reach out to us @PeloteroApp on Twitter or email at pickle@pelotero.com if you're interested in trying our systems!

Bobby's Solo Episode, Travel Ball Rants, Time vs. Player Development, Stanton's Running Aug 07, 2023

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Bobby does a solo pod this week expanding upon his recent tweets criticizing travel ball/showcases, and dives into some recent MLB stories.

0:45 - Ethics of showcases and travel ball

14:30 - Athletes only have so much time and they only get one shot

21:02 - Anthony Rizzo concussion and Bobby's experiences with concussions

30 - Giancarlo Stanton base-running

33:02 - Bobby answers an email about how your mindset adjusts over the course of an at-bat

Host: Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Sal Frelick Talking His MLB Debut and Competitive Mindset Aug 01, 2023

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Got an awesome one with Sal Frelick and just Chris this week! Sal had some mic issues so parts will sound a bit choppy. But what he says is very worth your time! Enjoy!

Host: Chris Colabello

Guest: Sal Frelick

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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We Want To Kill Travel Ball Jul 25, 2023

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Travel ball is broken. It doesn't accomplish what it sets out to and we want to change that.

4:22 - Long travel ball discussion

34:22 - Issues with tracking bat speed and why there is no industry standard

45 - Sal Frelick's incredible debut

55:38 - Mark Appel opening up at his mental struggles in professional baseball

1:04:00 - Post show - The most impossible feat in all of sports

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Why Amateur Hitters Struggle with Direction Jul 18, 2023

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We're back after a few weeks off! Diving into some observations watching amateur hitters at showcase events, why the home run derby is broken, and Shohei's crazy angles:

2:33 - Why good direction is rare in amateur hitters

18:18 - Daily communication with hitters vs. mechanical change

30:53 - Home Run Derby talk

43:43 - Shohei’s ability to go inside-out

51:09 - Transfer Portal and Draft thoughts

1:00:55 - Don't ruin Elly De La Cruz

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Paul Skenes is a Major League Ace, New xDamage Metric Jun 19, 2023

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Lots of College World Series thoughts, a new metric that has Bobby's gears turning, and why will nobody on the Red Sox talk to David Ortiz about hitting?

2:07 - College World Series and Paul Skenes

15:51 - New xDamage metric

39:20 - Hitters on the Red Sox aren't using David Ortiz as a resource...why?

48:29 - Post Show - Shohei is the best hitter/player on Earth and some talk about the A's situation in Oakland

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Stop Trying To Hit Home Runs Jun 12, 2023

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An extra ranty episode about hitter optimization and narratives. And Elly De La Cruz is a human lightning bolt.

6:06 - Luis Arraez's superhuman hitting ability and why it is being talked about the wrong way