Pelotero Podcast

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Mike Olt, Getting Drafted, Concussion Stories, Cheeto Pickles Nov 21, 2022

Show notes

We talk with former big leaguer Mike Olt this week about his career journey. Mike tells some hilarious stories and tries flaming hot pickles on the show for the first time!

4.50 - Mike’s "Welcome to the Big Leagues" moment

8:49 - Mike's amateur career

37:26 - Mike's draft process

45:50 - Journey through pro ball and Mike's injuries

1:23:29 - Post show - Brawl in Mexico and insane team building stories

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Guest: Mike Olt

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Kids These Days, Redefining Analytics, Kasumba Dennis Nov 14, 2022

Show notes

Slow news week in baseball this week so we had a much quieter episode getting into the nitty gritty of developmental thought processes, effects of failure, and open up about some of the very cool conversations we have had in the past week. Think you'll like this one!

7:45 - Bobby’s observations from big data collection day - differences in generational discovery process

26:25 - We discuss an old Don Mattingly interview and talk about how analytics are still spoken about and defined

40:58 - "Kids these days" posts

52:28 - Kasumba Dennis and our interactions with him

1:01:37 - Post Show - Astros front office weirdness

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Astros Win World Series, Pitch Tipping, Yordan's Adjustments, Scout Day Guide Nov 07, 2022

Show notes

This week we recap the final 4 World Series games and get into Bobby's observations from a scout day he attended this past weekend.

2:57 - Pitch Tipping talk from Game 3

7:35 - Combined No-Hitter in Game 4

26:32 - Yordan Alvarez's series winning adjustments

36:19 - Bobby's scout day notes

55:29 - Post Show - Top free agents this offseason

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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First Two WS Games, Aaron Judge's Free Agency, Pujols Illegal Bat Nov 01, 2022

Show notes

Hope you guys are enjoying the World Series! Send us your questions/observations here:

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4:44 - World Series talk

11:25 - Kyle Tucker thoughts and Bobby's Padres vs. Phillies deep dive

27:43 - Albert Pujols illegal bat

34:30 - Fallout with the Yankees season and Aaron Judge free agency

57:40 - Best Halloween candy

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

Bryce Harper Legacy Performance, Why the Yankees Lost, How We Judge Hitters Oct 24, 2022

Show notes

Tons and tons of talk about the playoffs this week! We dive into why its important to win moments, why certain players might struggle at this time of year, some hypotheticals about all time greats, and more Twitter BS! Enjoy!

3:37 - Bryce Harper's legacy week

11:50 - Harper’s mindset in big moments

17:35 - Why is Houston so dominant in the playoffs every year

33 - Schwarber’s homer

40:18 - Playoff Soto - how unknown circumstances affect performance

48:25 - Bobby's K/9 Hypotheticals

57:10 - Matt Kemp drill

1:06:00 - Pickle out

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Hitting Twitter Mess, Playoff Baseball Talk Oct 17, 2022

Show notes

We didn't get to record until Friday of last week, so this one is a little late! Enjoy lots of playoff baseball talk!

1:36 - 7 year anniversary of the Jose Bautista bat flip

8:49 - The guys discuss the can of worms that was opened on hitting twitter last week.

19:56 - Albert Pujols almost retired in June.

26:54 - Playoff baseball talk!

45:40 - Post show - Fun Mike Trout stat and Victor Wembanyama!

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Aaron Judge's Mechanical Changes, Philosophies of Famous Hitting Coaches, Playoff Talk Oct 03, 2022

Show notes

We get really deep on mechanics in this one as well as the philosophies of different hitting coaches, what makes them unique, and what makes them better fits for different types of hitters. This is a pretty deep and colorful episode, hope you enjoy!

3:00 - Elite amateur hitters and the adjustments of Aaron Judge

34:24 - MLB playoff talk

52:28 - Mailbag

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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100th Episode at Fenway Park! Sep 28, 2022

Show notes

This weekend we were at Fenway for the New Balance Future Stars Series Main Event and took an opportunity to record the podcast AT the event! This is a series of interviews with people around the event including some of the top amateur players in the country, former big leaguers, and top staffers for the New Balance Future Stars Series. Its very different and we had a blast recording, we hope you enjoy!

Interviews time stamped here:

2:01 - Just Bobby and Chris

23:05 - Jeremy Booth interview

27:30 - Steve Randolph interview

29:05 - Jason Aspito interview

31:20 - Hudson Hamilton and Javi Torres interview

34:44 - James Lofton and Anthony Granato interview

37:23 - Jose Silva interview

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Guests: Jeremy Booth, Steve Randolph, Jason Aspito, Hudson Hamilton, Javi Torres, James Lofton, Anthony Granato, Jose Silva

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Why Are the Angels So Weird, Bo Bichette Turnaround, Joe Maddon's Data Backlash Sep 14, 2022

Show notes

Exciting things are happening. Be on the lookout for the launch of our web app soon!

6:14 - Mike Trout's hot streak and why the Angels remain one of the worst teams in baseball.

17:30 - Bo Bichette recent turnaround

32:20 - The guys discuss the recent Athletic article about Joe Maddon and his opinions on how analytics are currently impacting the game.

46:20 - Mailbag

52:25 - Post Show - Albert Pujols Homers and soda talk

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Why is Nolan Arenado Having a Career Year Sep 05, 2022

Show notes

The guys spend a long time addressing a popular twitter thread crediting Arenado's awesome season to an increase in bat speed. They get DEEP into why they think there is actually much more going on. This is a good one, enjoy!

4:36 - Why is Nolan Arenado having a career season?

24:10 - Juan Soto making plate discipline fun

30:05 - O’Neil Cruz is taking mutant swings but doesn't yet have an approach

44:05 - Triston Casas' unique pre-game routine

52:49 - Post show - Pujols race to 700, Judge's race to 61, Goldschmidt Triple Crown

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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