Pelotero Podcast

Introducing Hitter Potential Score! Oct 21, 2024

Excited to unveil the Hitter Potential Score - now available for all Pelotero athletes!

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1:28 - Intro to CEO Bennett Fisher

4:32 - What is the Hitter Potential Score and why do we need it?

For the next chunk of the podcasts we get DEEP into the components that make up the Hitter Potential Score.

20:30 - Bat Performance

27:07 - Swing Plane

33:55 - Depth and Length

39:25 - Swing Direction

44:55 - Body Mechanics

53:19 - Summary discussion about how the score is calculated, what it ultimately means, and why we believe you should trust it (Highly recommend everyone listen to this part!)

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello, Bennett Fisher

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

Facility Spotlight: Hit Lab w/ Jake DePew Sep 25, 2024

We welcome Jake DePew to discuss how Hit Lab is utilizing player intelligence, how it has changed life for him and his players, and the most important hitting conversations he is having right now!

1:07 - Interview with Jake DePew

48:21 - Pelotero Pickle segment (lots of Mookie talk)

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Creating YOUR Best Offseason Training Plan Sep 11, 2024

We've brainstormed 6 ultra important things you need to be considering when planning out your offseason!

1. Big Picture Considerations - 3:25

2. Logistics - 11:50

3. Quantity vs. Quality of work - 20:44

4. Sticking to a plan vs. When to deviate - 30:43

5. Balancing different difficulties of work - 37:45

6. Why you should use Pelotero! - 49:42

Pelotero Pickle Segment - 1:01:10

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5 Things Every Hitter NEEDS to Learn About Themselves Sep 05, 2024

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We're back! After a summer break we are back to explain where we have been, why the podcast name has changed, and get back to delivering weekly content!

We start off explaining where we've been before diving into the 5 most important things every hitter needs to learn about themselves. These are the things that need to be ingrained in young hitters!

9:15 - 1. Basic Strengths and Weaknesses

17:20 - 2. An Understanding of Why You Make Outs

26:45 - 3. The Type of Work YOU Need to Do to Create Game Success

38:52 - 4. Your Emotional Tendencies

51:15 - 5. What YOU Want to Be as a Player

58:42 - New Pelotero Pickle segment

Hitters Who Suck vs. Hitters Who Don't May 21, 2024

2:27 - Golf talk and weird umpire stories

18:36 - Caitlin Clark talk

24:39 - Hitting talk begins - If you can't hit a fastball down the middle that you are looking for...you suck at hitting.

46:45 - MLB posts a tour of the LSU facilities

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Bat Speed Is So Boring May 14, 2024

We definitely did not talk about bat speed.

2:00 - Women's sports and why Bobby is now into the WNBA

14:25 - MLB releases bat tracking data

41:46 - Watching Juan Soto should be mandatory for players that want to play in college

50:23 - Glow in the dark baseball game

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

How to Perform When Your Team Sucks May 01, 2024

0:43 - Chris has a black eye from adult men's basketball

12:18 - The White Sox struggles and how to hit well when you're in a dreadful lineup

20:16 - NFL Draft and talking about the importance of family in the career of an athlete

33:30 - Answering a question about the Soto shuffle

40:50 - Shohei's declining K-rate

53:25 - Boone's funny ejection

1:02:00 - Ha-Seong Kim smoking stories

1:13:36 - Sharing an email we got from a listener

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Why Corey Seager is Obsessed with Mirror Swings Apr 23, 2024

2:00 - Chris recaps going to another Motor Preferences clinic and the guys talk generally about hitting

16:24 - Deep dive into the Corey Seager article about his mindset

47:18 - Juan Soto is KILLING it in NY

53:00 - Somebody needs to stop Nestor Cortes...

56:19 - Post Show grievances

The Death of Arms, Fastballs, and Arenado's Swing Apr 16, 2024

3:27 - Pitcher Injury Epidemic

21:45 - Death of the Fastball

35:30 - Mookie Betts is doing Babe Ruth things but Bobby is skeptical about him playing shortstop

50:12 - Nolan Arenado might be broken right now

59:00 - Certain "people" are already claiming ownership of Jackson Holliday's swing

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Shohei Can Definitely Dunk a Basketball Mar 27, 2024

4:10 - NCAA basketball watching in Bobby's household

7:43 - MLB Korea Series and Shohei Ohtani under investigation

19:12 - LeBron and JJ Redick's new podcast and what it can tell us about the process of high level athletes

38:06 - Who is the best MLB player that absolutely can not dunk a basketball?

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Why Jackson Holliday Is Different Mar 20, 2024

2:52 - Chris talks about his experience making an MLB roster out of Spring Training

15:48 - The hype behind different Spring Training guys: Jackson Holliday, Wyatt Langford etc.

35:35 - Can a guy do anything in Spring Training that will impress Chris or Bobby?

48:52 - Swing "chunking"

59:24 - Bobby rants about challenging calls in college softball

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Sports Role Models for Kids and How to Train Swing Decisions Mar 06, 2024

6:03 - How to create 7U practice plans and what lessons can we take from these

18:17 - The importance of role models in sports to kids

42:50 - How to train swing decisions and the Phillies' new BP philosophy

1:01:41 - Shohei Ohtani's legendary exit velos in flips and why it means less than you think

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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How to Be a Good Baseball Parent Feb 28, 2024

Off-the-cuff episode where we dive into panic from players and parents as the season starts up!

2:00 - Kicking off the college season

15:50 - Advice to baseball parents for when your kid is struggling

41:00 - Professor at a D3 school sent an email shaming student-athletes for their priorities

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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What Patrick Mahomes Teaches Us About Hitting Development Feb 14, 2024

0:00 - Super Bowl recap that leaks into a discussion about hitting development (What is the lesson Mahomes teaches us?)

30:33 - If you were preparing an entire lineup to face Josh Hader, what would you have them do?

39:14 - A Pelotero intern was hired by an MLB team - Advice for people wanting to work for MLB orgs

45:33 - Hall of Famer Joe Mauer stories

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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ABCA Recap, Tech Trends, Texas BBQ Jan 17, 2024

After two weeks and 3 collective coaching conventions we are back! This one is less structured than normal. Enjoy the recap of ABCA, Chris getting deep into mindset stuff of hitters vs. pitchers, and positive rants about measuring grip pressure!

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Holiday Resolutions, ABCA Preview, Mailbag Questions Jan 03, 2024

1:00 - Holiday recap

10:40 - New Year's Resolutions, Chris's Twitter threads, and ABCA Preview

42:35 - Question/Rant about trying to control what players think on the field

53 - Mailbag question from Mark about skill vs. athleticism

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Judge's Swing Pattern vs. All Time Greats Dec 19, 2023

We get real truthful today about swing dialogue on Twitter. Strap in.

2:30 - Talk about grip pressure and BS swing pattern talk on Twitter

25:03- Aaron Judge vs. Best Swings of All Time (they are not the same)

59:02 - Shohei Ohtani contract deferrals

1:02:20 - Which teams have spent the most so far this offseason?

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Shohei Signs for $700 Million, Juan Soto to the Yanks, Winter Meetings Recap Dec 12, 2023

Tons of baseball news in this one but don't miss the extremely personal story from Bobby right in the middle!

3:00 - Shohei signs for how much?

20:50 - What drives you to be in the cage? (Bobby gets real personal here)

39:33 - Winter meetings recap

51 - Juan Soto to the Yankees

55:37 - Jackson Chourio gets the most guaranteed money before playing in the MLB ever!

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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"Missing Frames are Missing", Ramblings on Turkey and Bat Speed Nov 30, 2023

Two episodes this week courtesy of Thanksgiving! Hope you enjoy!

10:23 - What does "missing frames are missing" mean?

22:45 - Discussing Patrick Jones' tweet about bat speed

34:44 - Is it better for hitters to do one thing really well or be able to do a little bit of everything?

57:49 - Would Ted Williams be the best hitter if he played today? Plus the first Baseball United games

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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There Will Never Be Another Mechanical Revolution Nov 27, 2023

Recorded pre-Thanksgiving the guys go real deep on swing mechanics, timing, advice on professionalism and more!

6:47 - Acuna thread and why there will never be another massive widespread hitting mechanics breakthrough

45:05 - The problem with the word "hitting guru"

52:43 - Tom Brady's advice to CJ Stroud

1:04:57 - Mailbag question about timing

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Reframing College Recruiting, Managerial Hunger Games, Baseball in Movie Theaters Nov 14, 2023

We start the show off with Chris recapping Mike Olt's wedding from this past weekend. The guys then attempt to reframe the conversation around college recruiting (14:30), talk about the crazy managerial swaps from this past week (35:21), discuss Brian Cashman's recent comments on the Yankees analytics department (58:07), and finally talk about if the US should have big baseball games play in movie theaters (1:05:21).

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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MLB Season Wrap Up, Bobby Bores Chris with Lag Talk, and Being "On Purpose" Nov 07, 2023

Quick turnaround on this one! Bobby and Chris do some wrap up topics for the 2023 season, Bobby bores Chris to tears by getting way too technical about the swing, and Chris breaks down what it means for hitters to be "on purpose".

3:00 - Wrapping up the 2023 MLB season

22:26 - Lag is the next big topic in hitting

36:03 - Why the best thing you can say about a hitter is that they are "on purpose"

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Rangers Win the WS, Seager Enters Favorite Player Territory Nov 03, 2023

Late show this week where the guys talk about Chris turning 40, talk a ton about the World Series and the hitters that led the way for the Rangers (5:25), and then talk about a viral response email to a player that tried to walk onto a D1 team throwing 68 mph.

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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The ALCS is Nuts Oct 23, 2023

Bobby and Mike talk through the highlights of both championship series', discuss black out swing, a proposed new rule for travel ball, and why Travis Kelce plays better with T***** S**** in attendance.

6:22 - ALCS

25:15 - NLCS

30:46 - Blackout swings

38:51 - New rule for travel ball

43:44 - Kelce/Swift talk

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Mike Olt

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Atta Boy Harper Oct 17, 2023

Chris is back and we are talking about the Championship Series' (7:30), Bryce Harper's heroics (24:04), the Astros run (38:00), and we close with some 6u soccer observations (42:12).

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Talking Playoffs and Sasaki with Mike Olt Oct 11, 2023

Mike Olt is filling in as host for Chris this week. Tons of cool playoff stuff to recap (2:28) and we end the show talking about Sasaki coming to play in the US for college and current landscape of college recruiting (51:13).

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Mike Olt

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Playoff Preview 2023 Oct 03, 2023

0:00 - Ramblings on Instagram coaches and "trends"

14:50 - Bryce Harper's LOUD ejection this past week

24:49 - Breaking down the 2023 MLB playoffs

41:27 - The hardest hit ball of the year was a homer?

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Dan Kaplan and Mike Tampellini from Baseball Connect Sep 26, 2023

Thanks to Dan and Mike from Baseball Connect for coming on and talking tech, analytics, and player development! This one is a really cool look at where the industry is at and where we are headed. Enjoy!

2:48 - The Biggest Story in Sports

6:40 - What is Baseball Connect?

22:30 - Quantifying Swing Decisions

49:00 - What topics are getting the most attention on baseball connect

1:01:15 - Questions from Twitter

1:13:32 - Last two questions - Most impactful tech innovations now and where is the industry going?

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Guests: Dan Kaplan, Mike Tampellini

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Avoid Making Outs Like the Plague Sep 19, 2023

1:39 - Continuing last week's conversation about good misses and why a hitters first priority needs to be not making an out

36:38 - MLB stories this week - Red Sox fire Bloom, Shohei cleans out his locker

51:26 - Chris's update on his PED situation and the thoughts he shared on Twitter

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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George Kirby, Skills Across Eras, How Good Hitters Slow Things Down Sep 12, 2023

Chris and Bobby are flowing in this one. Tons of good bits. Hope you enjoy!

2:55 - George Kirby not wanting the ball

33:00 - Bill James twitter thread on skills across eras

57:20 - "When good hitters take a bad swing they slow down"

1:07:33 - US Open Women’s tennis thoughts

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

The Best Hitters Outperfrom Their Athleticism Sep 05, 2023

Lots of talk about building hitters from the ground up, following up on Paul Skenes, Trea Turner's turnaround, and Coach Prime's coaching debut at Colorado!

5:50 - The best hitters outperform their athleticism

18:44 - Building hitters from the bottom

39:17 - Paul Skenes' second AA outing was a lot better

45:50- Trea Turner turns it around after Philly ovation

55:09 - Deion Sanders Colorado debut

1:05:04 - Playoffs shaping up

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21:41 - Why hitters should stop trying to hit homers - Bobby explaining his tweets from last week

41:29 - Elly De La Cruz talk

53:21 - College Baseball/Softball playoffs

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Why Is There So Much Bad Baseball Jun 05, 2023

Bobby and Chris dive into observations from watching the NCAA championships this past weekend, obnoxious fans/parents, a discussion about bat speed, and whether or not defense can improve in-season at the MLB level.

7:10 - College baseball championships and bad baseball

28:12 - Bat speed conversation

42:40 - The Red Sox gave up a "little league homer" - can their defense be salvaged?

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Texas High School Baseball, Jordan Walker's Absurd Ground Ball Rate, Bobby's 6U Soccer Coaching Debut May 30, 2023

Bobby recaps his trip to a Texas High School baseball game where there was a LHP touching 99mph. The guys also get into the inevitability of hitting struggles, Jordan Walker's specific struggles, Bobby's soccer coaching debut, and some college baseball and softball talk!

2:07 - Texas High School baseball game

23:18 - Struggling hitters thread

32:38 - Jordan Walker's interesting GB/FB ratio

39:47 - Bobby's soccer coaching debut

47:30 - College baseball/softball check in

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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The Best Hitting System in the World May 15, 2023

Chris and Bobby discuss their twitter brain dumps, the (best in the world) hitting system that they've built, and dig deep into what types of processes create good hitters.

3:20 - Twitter Brain dumps - Pelotero as a hitting system

16:31 - How do you know if a drill is working?

30:00 - "A tidal wave of new data"

35:50 - Masataka Yoshida's great hitterishness and why Chris loves him

39:13 - Jared Kelenic idolizes Bryce Harper...and Harper insults the Rockies

43:26 - Alabama softball pitcher Montana Fouts' leadership while exiting the game due to injury

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Fixing Juan Soto, The Role of Confidence, Giannis's Perspective on Failure May 01, 2023

What does Juan Soto need to do to be Juan Soto again? The guys get into it!

1:00 - Chris’s thread on what a hitting coach's role actually is

15:10 - Juan Soto talk begins

35:13 - Giannis's answer to a question about failure following first round elimination

43:56 - Rapid fire through some MLB topics

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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An Eccentric 6U Soccer Coach, Rapid Fire MLB Topics Apr 24, 2023

Quick but meaningful this week as Bobby tells a story from his daughter's soccer game and gets into the ethics of youth coaching. The guys then talk about several MLB stories at a rapid fire pace...enjoy!

13:43 - Rapid fire begins

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Early Season Rollercoasters, Jared Kelenic, What Do Teammates Say About You w/ Joey Cunha Apr 17, 2023

Monster episode this week! Joey Cunha joins the guys last second as they discuss early season swings from teams throughout their careers, the adjustments they see with Jared Kelenic, and have a deep discussion about perception from teammates and leadership. Enjoy!

4:17 - We dive into what Joey is up to and his current place in the baseball world

9:51 - Early season rollercoasters and how to survive them

27:00 - The Jared Kelenic Breakout

50:02 - Nolan Arenado's comments on Jordan Walker and why it is important to consider what teammates say about you

1:16:56 - The imminent return of Tatis and a fun Triston Casas highlight

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Guest: Joey Cunha

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

Going Deep on Pitch Selection, What Can Hitters Actually Control Apr 11, 2023

The guys get deep into hitting talk this week starting with a question of whether pitches put in play or pitches not put in play have a bigger impact on the game. This leads to debate what hitters and pitchers actually have control over and some talk about Mike Trout and Miguel Vargas and their extreme swing decision trends to begin 2023. Enjoy!

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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The New Major League Baseball Apr 04, 2023

Some ramblings on the new Major League Baseball game from two old timers - it's a weird time!

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Changing the Hitting World with Casey Smith and Joey Lewis Mar 31, 2023

We are back and pumped to announce the launch of our Hitting Mentorship Program! Those enrolling in the program will get their at bats tracked and broken down by some of the best hitting minds in the game! We are changing the way hitting instruction is done and couldn't be more excited about it. Listen as we talk through why we think this is so important and be sure to check out the product page on our website: https://www.pelotero.com/hitters

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Guests: Casey Smith, Joey Lewis

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Our Trip to Italy, Pitch Clock Madness, Spring Training Trash Talk Feb 28, 2023

We are back after a week long trip to Italy with lots of stories about food and Italian baseball culture! Oh, and everyone has strong opinions about the pitch clock. Enjoy!

0:00 - Recapping our trip to Parma Italy

21:39 - Pitch clock talk

40:58 - Carlos Correa vs Jhoan Duran spring training trash talk and other spring training stories

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Hitting Rants, World Baseball Classic Preview Feb 10, 2023

We have the rare Friday release this week because we will be traveling to Italy next week! Enjoy Bobby and Chris riffing about their qualms with the hitting world, WBC stories, Hall of Fame voting and more!

2:25 - Hitting order of operations debate - and why Chris is pissed off

33:36 - WBC preview/stories

50:34 - Hall of Fame voting discussion

1:00:07 - Jazz Chisholm is the MLB the Show cover athlete

1:02:24 - Super Bowl preview

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Florida Assistant Coach Chuck Jeroloman Feb 06, 2023

This week we are joined by Florida Assistant Coach Chuck Jeroloman for a conversation about modern college baseball, his coaching journey, culture of player development, and recruiting! Chuck brings a breadth of knowledge from 8+ years as a professional player and over a decade of college coaching experience. We had an awesome time talking with him and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Guest: Chuck Jeroloman

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Doug Bernier Defensive Coordinator for the Rockies Jan 24, 2023

This week we have a long conversation with Chris's former teammate Doug Bernier who founded Pro Baseball Insider and is currently the Defensive Coordinator for the Colorado Rockies. We get into his baseball journey, his experience trying to make late career swing changes, and intricacies of defense in baseball.

Some highlights:

0:45 - Intro and glove differences for infield positions

7:37 - Doug’s baseball background background

14:50 - Hitting talk, Doug's late career swing changes

34:57 - Hitting accuracy discussion and infield mindset

51:24 - Pro Baseball Insider talk

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Guest: Doug Bernier

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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ABCA Recap, Exit Velocity is Earned, 8th Grader Throwing 93 Jan 19, 2023

The episode where they recap 3 different baseball conventions...

5:11 - ABCA/Other conventions recap

29:15 - Bobby’s takeaways about the baseball space

34:25 - Carlton Salters' video about EV and the 8th grader topping 93 mph

52:33 - Post Show: Carlos Correa final signing

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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A Conversation with Walter Beede Jan 09, 2023

We are traveling back from ABCA this week so here is a conversation recorded in December 2022 with Walter Beede aka @baseballifer11. Bobby and Walter do a deep dive on modern player development, how coaches should approach the game at the youth level, and evaluating modern baseball culture as a whole. Walter has some fantastic insights and we hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

Host: Bobby Tewksbary

Guest: Walter Beede

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Florida Infielder Colby Halter, Playing in the SEC, Managing High Expectations Jan 03, 2023

The first episode of the new year is a great one! We have Colby Halter of the University of Florida here talking hitting, growing up playing multiple sports, dealing with expectations and failure, and much more! The conversation flowed pretty freely so there are no time stamps for this one. We encourage everyone to listen to the whole interview! Enjoy!

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Guest: Colby Halter

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Swing Coach vs. Swing Therapist, Chris's Christmas Wish, The Case For Heavy Bats Dec 27, 2022

This is our last episode of 2022 and we spent it wearing Christmas gifts, talking deeply about the role of hitting coach's in a players life in 2022, imploring young players to use heavy bats, and talking about some MLB free agency! Thank for listening and we can't wait for 2023!

1:59 secs - Recapping Christmas

14:16 - Swing Therapist vs. Swing Coach

29:44 - Chris’s Christmas wish (it has to do with hitting)

45:40 - Why players should swing with heavier bats

54:39 - Carlos Correa/MLB free agent talk

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Ryan Spilborghs Interview + What Happens When a Swing Breaks? Dec 19, 2022

This week we have former MLB outfielder and current broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies Ryan Spilborghs! We talk to him about his broadcasting routines, the transition from player to broadcaster, and some defining moments from his career. After we dive deep into some hitting talk with tons of thoughts about modern day player development. Its a good one, hope you enjoy!

0:00 - Ryan Spilborghs Interview

21:13 - Hitting/Player Development Talk

1:02:20 - Post show - Worst loss in NFL history and World Cup Final

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Guest: Ryan Spilborghs

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Stories From the Winter Meetings, Free Agency Signings, Mike Olt Oyster Story Dec 13, 2022

We are back after a LONG week with tons of stories from the Winter Meetings in San Diego! Mike Olt trying an oyster for the first time is probably the highlight. Listen for that and stay for some deeper talk about the economics of modern baseball.

1:20 - Winter Meetings Recap

28:40 - Mike Olt tries an Oyster for the first time

38:07 - Free agency moves

53:00 - Post Show - Arson Judge and some economics of baseball talk

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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MLB Pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, Identity Beyond Baseball, Zack Greinke Stories Nov 28, 2022

World class tourist and former MLB pitcher joins us this week for an awesome conversation about his career and how to prioritize baseball. Enjoy!

9:42 minutes - Guthrie’s amateur playing career and academic background

24:05 - Jeremy talks about his draft process/experience

32:30 - Jeremy's big league debut and career arc

53:07 - Jeremy’s routines that influenced success

1:06:51 - Zack Greinke stories

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Guest: Jeremy Guthrie

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Cape League Champion Evan Sleight Aug 31, 2022

This week Chris does a solo show with Evan Sleight from Rutgers talking to him about his up and down journey through college baseball, his unforgettable summer in the Cape League, and his NIL deal with Big League Chew. Enjoy!

Host: Chris Colabello

Guest: Evan Sleight

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Where Have We Been All Summer, Game Tracking, Why You Should Watch The Captain Aug 25, 2022

We are back - with explanation of where we have been and insights from a new project we have been working on! Some great chatter in this one, enjoy!

6 sec intro

9:30 - Approach takeaways from game tracking, watching tons of Juan Soto

30:32 - Albert Pujols resurgence!

36:46 - Adley Reutchman and the Baltimore turnaround

41 - Advice for players headed off to college

48:42 - Chris makes his pitch for everyone to watch the Jeter documentary

59:50 - Number 1 baseball thought or question on everyone's mind

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Anthony Granato, JUCO Stories, Affiliated vs. Indy Ball, Little League Antics Aug 16, 2022

Pelotero Pickle returns! This week we have Anthony Granato! Anthony has experience at nearly every level of the game as a player and is a hugely impactful coach in Northern California. On this one we get deep into some of the experiences that can sharpen guys mentally to thrive at different levels of the game, the evolution of hitting, and how Anthony's experiences inform how he coaches.

*There was an issue recording and the audio gets slightly quieter around 19 minutes

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Guest: Anthony Granato

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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College World Series, Recruiting Rant, O'Neil Cruz Jun 22, 2022

Help us get Pujols on the pod for episode 100!

0:30 - Bobby campaigns to get Albert Pujols on the show for episode 100…help us make it happen!

5:19 - The guys talk about upcoming Pelotero travel and events

7:02 - College World Series talk

15:55 - Bobby goes on a rant about recruiting videos on twitter

27:51 - Check in on college summer ball

39:06 - The guys talk about O’Neil Cruz and whether his electric tools will actually translate

47:00 - Post Show: Brief US Open and NBA Finals talk

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Arkansas Hitter Chris Lanzilli Talking College World Series Jun 15, 2022

We have a cool one today with Chris Lanzilli talking Arkansas Baseball's NCAA tournament run, playing in the ACC vs. SEC, prep for Omaha, and eating McDonalds to get out of slumps! Enjoy!

2:07 - Chris's background as a Massachusetts kid getting recruited to Wake Forest and eventually playing for Arkansas during this incredible run they've been on

7:48 - What are the biggest differences between the ACC and SEC?

20:18 - Chris recaps the Super Regional

25:00 - Everyone on the pod tells a home run derby story

30:40 - When does Chris leave for Omaha and what is the travel like for Arkansas?

36:45 - Chris describes the matchup prep going into the College World Series

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Guest: Chris Lanzilli

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Blue Jays Catcher Danny Jansen Jun 06, 2022

Super lucky to have on Danny Jansen of the Toronto Blue Jays today. We get into him hosting pro players in his house growing up, using PitchCom to call games, and the evolution in his offensive approach. Danny is absolutely smashing this season and absolutely smashed this podcast!

2:45 - Danny’s background - getting drafted out of high school from Wisconsin

6:00 - Danny talks about his family hosting professional players when he was a kid

10:47 - The evolution of Danny's mindset over time

18:25 - Long talk about Danny's defensive preparation and what its like calling games in the modern MLB

31:20 - Why doesn't Danny wear batting gloves?

35:40 - How wearing glasses helped Danny as a hitter

40:40 - Biggest hitting focuses this year

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Guest: Danny Jansen

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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MLB Stole Our Name, The Slap pt. 2, NCAA Tournaments, Surging Red Sox May 31, 2022

Bobby gives it his all this week podcasting through COVID "for the culture". Enjoy his scattered, foggy brained thoughts as Chris not so subtly makes fun of him throughout the entire episode!

2:30 - Some brief NCAA tournament talk for both softball and baseball

8:46 - MLB steals the Pickle name and we are outraged

13:30 - Tommy Pham slaps Joc Pederson over fantasy football...and Joc is raking

24:55 - The guys talk about Adley Reutschman's debut and what Chris's debut was like back in 2013

39:10 - Why are the White Sox team stats so different this year despite having mostly the same team?

41:50 - Red Sox offense has it going! What's different?

48:27 - Amateur baseball talk - More college stuff, and Druw Jones tweeting out his stats

1:02:17 - Post Show - NBA Talk, Celtics are headed to the finals

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Red Sox Hall of Famer Rich Gedman May 23, 2022

No one has had more of an impact on Chris's career than our guest today, Rich Gedman. Former Red Sox catcher, 2x All Star, and AAA Hitting Coach for the Worchester WooSox, Rich has been a staple in the highest levels of baseball for decades. And Rich is being inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame this Thursday!

We dive deep into the story of Rich's career and explore changing trends in the game over the course of his tenure. Want to know what it was like catching Roger Clemens' 20K game? Listen to this one. Enjoy the conversation!

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Guest: Rich Gedman

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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The Best D3 Hitter In The Country Ryan McCarty May 16, 2022

This week we welcome special guest Ryan McCarty out of PSU Abington...who might be the best college hitter in the country. Ryan hit well over .500 this year with 29 HRs and led the country in just about every offensive category. He RAKES. We get deep into his big year and the mental processes that keep him locked in. Then at the very end of the show we go through some quick topics from around the MLB/sports world (1:08:42). This is a must listen for all hitters/coaches/baseball fans!

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Guest: Ryan McCarty

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Return of Ronald Acuña, Red Colored Teams Suck, The Home Run is Dead May 09, 2022

The one where Bobby gives free swing advice to Joey Gallo...enjoy!

5:17 - Some discussion on the struggling Reds and Red Sox

27:48 - Acuña is back and already impressing Bobby!

34:30 - Shohei's ridiculous outing against Boston last week

39:15 - Is baseball better with lower HR rates?

51:15 - Quick Hits: MadBum ejection, Joey Gallo's swing deficiencies, Pirates running out of catchers

1:03:58 - Post Show: A-Rod is a dork and some talk on first time homer reactions

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Who Is Good And Who Stinks, Best Hitter In The Country, Changing Sports Culture May 03, 2022

Baseball isn't played in a vacuum, it's played in a blender. Remember that.

4:24 - MLB check in - Who is good and who stinks?

25:09 - The most impressive hitter in the country

31:59 - Evan Longoria quotes about the Giants' coaching staff

38:09 - The guys discuss a quote from NBA all star Fred Van Vleet about searching for ways to get better

45:34 - More NBA talk and how recent events reflect a changing culture in sports

56:56 - Post Show - Ben Joyce throws a pitch 105 mph and ejection talk

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Buxton Walk-off, J-Rod's Plate Discipline, Baseball Is Getting FEISTY Apr 25, 2022

STACKED stories in the baseball world this week! Tons of energy on this episode and some bold takes, hope you enjoy it!

5:15 - Byron Buxton' insane Sunday

15:59 - Wander Franco mechanical breakdown and trajectory

24:20 - Julio Rodriguez's Poor (or good?) Plate Discipline

34:32 - Miggy gets to 3,000!

41:34 - Baseball getting FEISTY

57:05 - Post Show: Jazz Chisholm Griffey homer, Justin Dean throw

Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Almost Perfect Games, Pitch Clock Results, Vlad Jr's Huge Night, Alec Bohm vs. Kyrie Apr 18, 2022

Tons of baseball stories this week and probably not enough talk about rental cars!

2:08 - Roki Sasaki talk

8:05 - Clayton Kershaw's almost perfect game

14:46 - Pitch clock talk - College results vs. MiLB

25:26 - Joe Maddon "The Mad Scientist" walks Seager with the bases loaded

30:14 - Vlad Jr’s big night and subsequent awful night

34:40 - Alec Bohm's spat with Philly fans

39:23 - ...Kyrie's Irving's spat with Boston fans

46:03 - Post Show - NBA thoughts, Pujols, College baseball thoughts

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Early Season Observations, Swing Change Mentality, Freeman Acuna Beef, Sonny D at Auburn Apr 12, 2022

We have tons of stories in the world of baseball this week following the opening of the 2022 MLB season and we dive into them! Tons of awesome tangents in this one, particularly for hitters looking to commit to swing changes and improvement. Plus, here all about Chris's very public dispute with a rental car company!

1:20 - Chris clears the air on his very public beef with Budget rent-a-car

7:35 - MLB has started - what stands out?

17:30 - Byron Buxton awesomeness and a long discussion about different players' running forms

24:53 - Steven Kwan and what is necessary for a swing change to work

41:10 - First Impressions of Seiya Suzuki

44:55 - Feelings about Pitchcom

51:45 - Andrew McCutchen being pissed about the sequence in the at bat where he was hit

53:55 - Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuna dispute

57:14 - The guys go through a series of non-MLB stories including their new favorite slugger from Auburn, Sonny D

1:04:00 - Post show - Brett Phillips' Ohtani impression, results of the Masters

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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MLB Season Mega Preview Apr 04, 2022

It's opening week! Bobby and Chris talk through storylines in every division, give predictions on who will win them, and go through their guys to watch to start the season...oh and discuss the abominable umpiring that went viral this week.

3:07 - Baseball blasphemy - Hitter gets strike 3 called with no pitch because he didn't keep a foot in the box

16:25 - American League Preview

35:30 - National League Preview

48:02 - Players Chris and Bobby are most excited to watch and MVP picks

55:40 - Post show: Thoughts about March Madness player celebrations

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Giving MLB Players Advice, Fear Affecting Performance, Savannah Bananas, Will Smith's Slap Mar 28, 2022

Bobby and Chris give players advice blindly this week in a new segment, Chris recaps his Twitter threads, and Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on national television.

3:34 - Albert Pujols signs with the Cardinals!

5:20 - Blind Player Advice - Bobby and Chris are given details about 3 different players in different circumstances and need to give them each advice and try to guess who the players are.

23:50 - Chris goes into detail about his Twitter thread this week involving coaching failures across the industry.

36:15 - Discussion about the Savannah Bananas new rule

43:00 - Post Show - Chris’s texts to players, NCAA Tournament, Will Smith's Slap, Nick Castellanos' awkwardly timed homers

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Free Agency Madness, Juan Soto Oppo/Pull Clip, College Baseball Coach Rant Mar 21, 2022

The MLB transactions continue to pile up and emotional college players around the country demand answers from coaches. Chris and Bobby are on it.

4:24 - College baseball is driving Chris insane

9:20 - MLB trade and free agency news

36:00 - The guys get in depth about a viral Juan Soto hitting clip on Twitter

53:45 - Bobby gives quick thoughts on going to the LSU vs. Texas softball game

55:32 - Post Show: A 10 minute discussion on wet eggs

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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The Lockout is Over, Brady Un-retired, Chris Storms Off The Show Mar 14, 2022

There is far too much sports news this week. Bobby and Chris talk a ton about MLB action and then argue more about if the shift takes away hits. Probably more than they should have but Chris gets fired up.

0:38 - Tom Brady is back!

3:04 - MLB is back, New CBA, Transaction Frenzy

20:00 - Baseball Retirement letter from Michael Curry

37:20 - Hitting charts chatter

45:50 - Post Show: The shift argument continues.

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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MLB Doom and Gloom, Rule Changes, Chris RANTS About The Shift Mar 08, 2022

Another week with more negative MLB news...The guys talk a ton this week about the agreed upon rule changes and get into a VEHEMENT disagreement about the shift. If you have answers please tweet at us @PeloteroApp!

2:45 - The guys recap their travel weekend and talk about Pelotero's partnership with Program 15.

12:40 - Lockout updates - Is there a chance the entire season doesn't happen?

32:00 - Bigger bases, banned shift, and pitch clock - Chris gets upset!

1:00:34 - How to never be asked to bunt

1:06:30 - Druw Jones awesome homer

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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College Baseball Is HOT, Tommy Tanks, Electronic Signs Feb 28, 2022

We are back after a 1 week hiatus and the baseball world is hot for college baseball right now! We dive into a ton of things that happened these first two weekends. Enjoy!

1:00: Where were we last week?

3:20 - College baseball talk begins: Vanderbilt electronic pitch calling

13:50 - Viral Walk-off homer where the hitter waves goodbye to the entire opposing dugout

21:20 - Tommy Tanks - NC State Freshman is ON FIRE

30:06 - Discussion about interview with Arkansas coach about utilizing swings in energy to win games

37:00 - What is the worst loss in a game you have ever had?

54:04 - Post Show: Bleak lockout updates

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Valentines Day Athlete Relationship Advice, Lockout Continues, How To Be a College Baseball Fan Feb 14, 2022

2:13 - Relationship advice for baseball softball players

11:58 - Super Bowl/halftime show recap

15:48 - Updated thoughts on the continued lockout

28:50 - If Chris were an active player what would he be doing to prepare for the season?

36:16 - With no MLB how do you get into college baseball?

45:24 - Advice for college players opening up their seasons

49:30 - Post Show: Opinions on MLB jersey swaps?

Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary

Producer: Patrick McDonnell

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Major League Mindset and Mental Skills with Brandon Guyer Feb 07, 2022

Former big leaguer Brandon Guyer joins us today and we talk a ton about mental performance and development in the game of baseball. Huge thanks to Brandon for one of our favorite interviews we have ever done!

1:55 - A quick check-in on automated strike zones

5:59 - Brandon gives some thoughts on the lockout.

10:08 - We get DEEP into Brandon's career and the work he is doing now around the importance of mindset training in baseball. MUST LISTEN STUFF

1:08:08 - Post show - We get some quick talk in about Tom Brady's retirement, the Super Bowl, and the olympics.

David Ortiz, Hall of Fame is Stupid, Tom Brady Retired? Feb 01, 2022

(Audio is Fixed!)

0:57 - David Ortiz is a hall of famer! The guys recap the HOF voting this past week and all of the controversy that it brought.

22:34 - Tom Brady mess of a situation regarding his retirement announcement...what is happening?

31:42 - The guys talk about the state of the NFL, how the playoff games went, and why Chris isn't watching.

40:47 - Post show: Who is the most likely player in the NL to win a triple crown in the next 10 years?

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Special Guest Josh Thole, Knuckleball Catching Fraternity, Lots of Stories Jan 25, 2022

4:10 - Josh talks about his baseball journey from high school all the way through the big leagues.

9:30 - The guys get deep with Josh on what it was like being a "knuckleball catcher", and being part of the small fraternity of guys that have done it at the big league level.

27:25 - Chris talks about Josh's role as a glue guy on the 2015 Blue Jays and the importance of team chemistry.

49:57 - Post Show: Recap of a crazy weekend of football and Chris gets real about Sunday potentially being Tom Brady's last ever NFL game.

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ABCA Recap, Swearing Coaches, Can You Not Teach HItting? Jan 19, 2022

2:45 - The story about the high school coach that got into trouble for swearing at his players

9:30 - The guys recap their trip to Chicago for ABCA, give some observations about the baseball space, and reveal some of their favorite things that they saw.

32:18 - Tewks gets deeper into something he has been saying for a long time: You cannot actually teach hitting.

42:40 - Chris had a tweet about dealing with failure get some good traction, he goes deeper into how to put failure into a healthy perspective.

46:00 - Post Show: Some quick football talk and will the MLB season start on time?

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Special Guest LaTroy Hawkins, Mentality of Closers, His 20+ Year MLB Career Jan 12, 2022

1:28 - Latroy talks about his role with the Twins right now.

4:30 - At what point did LaTroy feel like a veteran leader?

7:55 - LaTroy gives some observations about some of the generational changes he witnessed over his career.

16:22 - When did LaTroy feel like he belonged?

25:40 - Differences between closers and other relief roles

31:48 - LaTroy describes some of his favorite moments over the course of his career.

38:20 - Would LaTroy do anything different if he could go back?

41:20 - Post Show: LaTroy talks about being godfather to Patrick Mahomes.

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We Hit The Road, Where Should Hitters Be At This Point, Baseball Resolutions Dec 28, 2021

3:40 - We are hitting the road! The guys talk about what they hope to accomplish, why these assessments are so important, and how their careers could've been different had they had access to this stuff.

31:10 - Where should players be at this point in the offseason?

34:46 - The guys discuss their new years resolutions for both the baseball world and themselves.

39:26 - Post Show - Some NFL talk and is Carlos Correa going to the Angels?

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Vlad Jr. Intent, Reliance on Tech, Tiger Woods, Baseball Christmas Gifts Dec 22, 2021

5:35 - Breaking down some Vlad Jr. clips in which he very clearly has very different intents.

11:35 - Discussing a Twitter thread about coaches reliant on tech to help hitters.

23:14 - The guys discuss Tiger's viral interview clip going around Twitter.

35:21 - Is Tom Brady cool?

42:30 - Post Show: What is the coolest baseball Christmas gift you have ever received?

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Brett Phillips, 2020 World Series Stories, Keeping Baseball Fun, How to Stay Positive Dec 14, 2021

Real nice episode today with Rays Outfielder Brett Phillips. Brett's energy and positivity is infectious and inspiring, we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did!

Also, Brett's laugh is utterly ridiculous.

5:06 - Brett’s “Baseball Is Fun” brand - where did this come from?

10:40 - Where does Brett’s extremely positive attitude come from?

22:11 - Getting into baseball stuff - Brett talks specifically about what its like playing for the Rays as opposed to other orgs

33:40 - Chris and Bobby ask Brett about what its like playing with Randy Arozarena as well as Brett’s big hit in the 2020 World Series.

43:55 - Brett talks about some of the cool moments he had in 2021 with his inside the park homer and pitching appearances.

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Special Guest Braves Assistant Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes, World Series Champion, JUCO Stories Dec 08, 2021

Incredible insight here from recent WORLD SERIES CHAMPION Bobby Magallanes! Huge thanks to him for coming on.

5:22 - What kind of prep work is Bobby doing given all of the uncertainty right now?

14:00 - Bobby talks about the role of trust in coaching hitters.

19:47 - Process of dealing with other influences on players/private hitting coaches

29:00 - The power of coaches words and how they can make or break a player

45:45 - How does the mental coaching coincide with mechanical issues that need to be addressed?

55:05 - Bobby talks about guys making adjustments against the shift

1:04:05 - Post Show - Bobby’s interests outside of baseball

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Coach Ferber and Casey Smith, State of Hitting Instruction, Toxic Hitting Twitter Nov 30, 2021

Awesome to have Coach Ferber from Real Ballers National and Casey Smith from Out Front Hitting on the show this week! The guys get into a spirited talk with Bobby and Chris about the state of coaching hitters, coaches being attacked on twitter, and talk about individual breakthroughs they have all had in understanding the swing.

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Multi-Sport Debate, Cy Young Discussion, Best Items in Baseball Hall of Fame Nov 22, 2021

1:00 - Do younger athletes have an awareness of previous generations?

8:32 - Multi-sport athlete discussion - Should baseball players seeking opportunities in higher levels be pursuing other sports as well?

18:50 - Importance of benchmarking athletes in their development - who should they be compared to?

29:35 - The guys discuss the controversial NL Cy Young selection and the importance of innings pitched

39:15 - Hot Stove - Rumors about Carlos Correa to the Tigers

45:13 - Mailbag

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Special Guest Kevin Graber, Coaching Systems, Developing Hitters, Prep Baseball Nov 15, 2021

Kevin Graber is the Head Baseball Coach at Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts and is an outstanding guest! We appreciated hearing about his wild journey through baseball and him sharing about the rabbit holes he has gone down as a coach. Huge thanks to him for an awesome episode!

2:22 - Coach Graber talks us through his (pretty wild) personal baseball journey.

14:00 - KG shares with us the challenge and the appeal of coaching at the prep/high school level, explores ways he’s tried to create advantages, and talks about establishing a culture of both structure and freedom.

58:51 - The conversation gets more hitting specific. The guys talk about approach to coaching hitting, development of approach, and get granular about some details.

1:24:09 - KG asks Bobby some questions about the 2015 Home Run Derby.

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Playoff Lessons, State of the Game, Buster Posey, Mailbag Nov 08, 2021

7:32 - Long conversation recapping the playoffs, analyzing the state of the game, and diving into some hot stove type stuff

1:07:07 - Buster Posey retirement! Is he a Hall of Famer?

1:13:40 - Mailbag

1:18:15 - Post Show: Pete Fatse promotion!

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Special Guest Jose Bautista, Foundations of his game, Big Moments Nov 02, 2021

Huge thanks to Jose for coming on! This is an incredible interview and it was so enjoyable getting as detailed about hitting with such an incredible player!

2:38 - Jose’s role in the shifting dynamics of player development.

3:50 - What was Jose’s foundation pre swing change?

9:00 - Getting into specific evolutions in Jose’s swing

20:32 - Jose's plate awareness and competitive mindset

28:25 - Jose’s tendency to rise in big moments

34:01 - The Bat Flip Homer

38:20 - Jose’s thoughts on the recent evolution of the game

43:03 - World series talk

47:35 - Jose's favorite hitters to watch today

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Two Week Playoff Recap, World Series Preview Oct 25, 2021

3:04 - Recapping the American League playoffs thus far

12:23 - Temperature check on robot umpires and should MLB hitters change their approach when umpires fail them?

18:11 - Recapping the National League playoffs

28:37 - Freddie Freeman’s early NLCS struggles

38:10 - Critiquing the Dodgers’ pitching usage

44:22 - Thoughts on the two remaining managers and World Series Preview

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Playoff Series Deep Dive, Chris and Bobby Argue About Rules Oct 11, 2021

1:08 - Recapping the Wild Card Games

11:25 - Diving into the individual division series matchups

32:28 - The guys discuss the “automatic double” play from Red Sox vs. Rays Game 3

49:00 - Bobby dives into a tweet about scalability amongst hitting coaches.

1:04:39 - Giancarlo Stanton’s success and the concept of a perfect swing

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Special Guest Erik Kratz, Team Impact of Catchers, Chemistry, Playoff Talk Oct 04, 2021

Awesome guest this week - veteran MLB catcher Erik Kratz! Easily the guest that has made fun of Chris the most...enjoy!

4:41 - Bobby asks Erik about the length of his absurd baseball reference page and Erik tells some minor league stories.

11:56 - Through all of Erik’s time in pro baseball what have been the constants?

16:21 - How does being a catcher allow you to engage with teammates and impact the game?

25:31 - Erik’s high emotional intelligence - can this be taught or identified?

37:42 - The best in-team jokes/rituals during Erik’s career

46:23 - We get Erik’s take on robot-umps.

59:46 - MLB Playoffs/Wildcard Talk

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Special Guest Kevin Goldstein - Former Astros Exec, Writer for Fangraphs - Evaluating Hitters, Rebuilding the Astros, Why Don't Teams Spend More Sep 27, 2021

We have special guest Kevin Goldstein on the show this week! Kevin is a former front office executive for the Houston Astros and is currently a writer with Fangraphs.

4:12 - We dig into Kevin’s history with baseball and talk about how he ended up working for the Astros.

8:00 - Kevin describes his familiarity with Chris’s career and talks about the time the Astros tried to claim him. They get into what the Astros would look for most in evaluating players.

15:22 - Kevin tells the story of when the Astros released JD Martinez and gives a detailed look into the player evaluation process from his time there.

23:00 - Kevin describes the Astros attempts to objectify swing evaluation and talks about the differences between evaluating hitters and pitchers.

33:27 - Why are analytic predictions so often wrong?

39:00 - What is the process like going from a tanking team to a World Series contender?

47:10 - Kevin explains why there is no such thing as a small market MLB team.

54:12 - We get into some current topics including the race between the AL East teams and Kevin’s take on the MVP discussion.

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Special Guest Kevin Pillar, Machado and Tatis Fight, DeGrom the GOAT, Blue Jays Memories Sep 22, 2021

Big thanks to Kevin for coming on the show! He and Chris recorded from Kevin's hotel room while eating room service - authentic big league off day right there.

Chris and Kevin are a little quiet the first ten minutes. If you want to jump to when the audio improves its good at 10:24.

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3:53 - We get into Kevin’s background as a D2 player and his path to being an everyday big leaguer.

10:24 - (Audio for Chris and Kevin Improves!) Kevin talks about his summer ball experiences and what it was like playing with guys from “better schools” than him.

20:20 - Kevin talks about facing tougher pitchers and the evolution of hitting development during his time in the MLB.

36:08 - Some talk about failure, the experience of being sent up and sent down, and maintaining positivity when things aren’t going well.

43:30 - The guys discuss the role of emotion in playing the game at the highest level. How does it change in the postseason?

1:00:10 - Kevin and Chris discuss the various injuries they’ve played through and the importance of wanting to be out there on the field.

1:04:06 - The guys discuss the confrontation between Machado and Tatis Jr. that was all over Twitter.

1:18:48 - Discussion on Bobby Dalbec’s turnaround this season including KP’s close friendship with “Heart Throb Bob”.

1:26:20 - Mailbag

1:39:50 - Bobby asks Kevin what it’s like to witness DeGrom.

1:51:26 - Who should win the MVP awards this year?

Derek Jeter, Hall of Famers, Intentional Balks, Best Lineup in Baseball Sep 13, 2021

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3:17 - The guys reflect on Derek Jeter’s career, what he meant to them growing up, and what makes guys like Jeter, Brady, and Jordan so different.

18:35 - Intentional balks - What are these? What is this all about?

24:47 - Bobby recaps the Mets Yankees Sunday night game and why things got heated!

29:47 - Who should get into the Hall of Fame from the new guys eligible in 2022?

35:38 - Quick Hits - Soto’s insane second half, and Wander Franco’s historical streaks

41:20 - Post Show - Do the Blue Jays have the best lineup in baseball? And some talk about the wildcard race

Mets Boo Their Fans, Tools vs. Attitude, Programming Hitters, High IQ Baseball Plays Sep 06, 2021

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2:29 - Is on field machine work garbage? General thoughts on the individuality of preparation for competition.

11:22 - The guys discuss the Mets players giving a thumbs down to their fans this past week.

15:37 - This guys discuss a tweet from Jeff Leach saying that having a great attitude and work ethic is not enough if you do not have the skills to back it up.

23:49 - Marcus Stroman made an athletic play to cover third base last week - the guys discuss whether or not it qualifies as a “high IQ” baseball play.

29:07 - Frameworks for programming hitters - process driven vs. results driven

39:00 - Post Show: Trevor Story bat flip approved, general bat flip talk, Salvador Perez MVP?

Special Guest Assistant Red Sox Hitting Coach Pete Fatse, Coaching Conviction, Teaching Confidence Aug 30, 2021

Today we have Assistant Red Sox Hitting Coach Pete Fatse on to get DEEP into some hitting topics! Enjoy!

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2:00 - Pete gets into just how cool it is to work for the Red Sox after having grown up a Red Sox fan.

10:00 - Pete reflects on what it means to have an impact on the game at the highest level and the importance of seeking truth.

15:00 - What is the difference between college players and MLB players? Why simplicity wins at the higher levels of the game

20:01 - If Pete could go back to being a high school player what would he do differently?

25:00 - Coaching goals: Using information and knowledge to keep things simple for hitters, the mental vs. physical battle, transactions vs. relationships

32:00 - What its like coaching guys so talented they have never experienced failure

34:45 - How do you teach confidence/conviction in players? Creating an identity in players

52:58 - Pete talks about deciding to go coach at the professional level vs. being a private hitting coach for players.

One Year of Pelotero Pickle! Tons of Hitting Talk, Coaching Ownership, Astrophysics Aug 23, 2021

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1:30 - It’s Pelotero release day! The guys share some reflection on getting to this point and what they are excited to provide moving forward.

5:03 - Bobby talks about his guest spot on the New England Baseball Journal last week which leads into a big picture discussion about hitting, how hitters figure out how to do their work, and what to think about while in the batters box.

32:25 - The guys react to a tweet about college recruiting — so many players want to be seen but very few are actually thinking about if the CAN play at the school they want to be.

44:09 - Reacting to a Tom House tweet about how coaches should not consider anyone to be “their guys”.

50:12 - The guys react to a story about an astrophysicist with the A’s that is finding success working with their pitchers, and the importance of being able to communicate broader ideas to actionable baseball cues.

55:25 - Chris Sale and Eloy Jimenez recently returned from long absences due to injury…the guys discuss what its like to come back from injuries that sideline you for long periods of time.

1:04:16 - Post Show - Some MLB season talk, stories behind Chris’s tweets, and Miggy’s 500th homer.

Special Guest UTSA Coach Carlton Salters, Coaching Philosophy, Use of Tech, Field of Dreams Game Aug 17, 2021

Huge thanks to Assistant UTSA Softball Coach Carlton Salters for coming on the show!

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2:19 - Who is Carlton? We get into his background playing Division 1 Football, cultural differences between the sports, and how he ended up coaching softball.

9:04 - Carlton goes through and talk about the pictures in his office and what it means for a player to be in there - a really cool culture building device!

20:03 - Some talk about UTSA’s new complex and the importance of universities investing in their athletes.

27:20 - Diving into hitting talk - the state of offense in the game of softball, coaching philosophy, how to beat the best pitchers in the game

44:00 - Talking tech - favorite hitting tech, best implementations, where does Carlton want the hitting tech to be in two years

1:02:02 - The Field of Dreams Game - the guys break down their reactions to the theme, the game’s dramatic finish, and Carlton has an awesome idea for some other special location games the MLB should do in the near future.

1:12:28 - Reactions to Carlton’s twitter thread about putting yourself out there without fear in pursuit of excellence

1:20:59 - Post Show - Each of the guys list hitters to watch in the upcoming weeks.

Homer Pimping Etiquette, How College Recruiting Works, Building Team Chemistry Aug 09, 2021

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1:36 - What does your batting average need to be for pimping a homer to be acceptable?

19:18 - Vlad Jr. went up with no batting gloves yesterday - how changing your grip/feel can help get you out of a slump.

25:30 - How recruiting actually happens, NO BS!

36:55 - Clubhouse Chemistry and why it can propel and hold teams back…how do you create it??

53:31 - Mailbag - We answer some of your submitted questions.

1:05:13 - Post Show - Albert Pujols and Olympics talk

Trade Deadline Special, Kumar Rocker Saga, Simone Biles and Athlete Mental Health Aug 03, 2021

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4:16 - Chris recaps his weekend trip to the WooSox game to see Chris Sale’s rehab start and wonders why guys hitting sub .220 do big homer celebrations.

9:00 - Trade deadline recap! Why was this year so nuts?

13:55 - Chris recaps his experience as a player in 2015 when his team traded for Troy Tulowitzki and David Price.

22:30 - What was the best move of the deadline?

26:44 - Kumar Rocker is NOT signing with the Mets…where does he go from here?

38:33 - Quick Hits: Jesse Winker signs a ball for a taunter, Nolan Arenado defensive wizardry, Yankees talk, Olympic Baseball, Tony La Russa waddle

54:18 - Post Show - Why are Australians so good at swimming? and some somewhat series Simone Biles mental health talk

Rant City, Yermin Unretires, Electronic Signs Aug 02, 2021

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0:00 - A huge rant against strikeouts to all the people that hated our take on it on Instagram and TikTok!

3:00 - Traditional into to the show

6:23 - What is the best hitters park amongst all the Blue Jays home fields this year?

10:22 - Pelotero Software “soft release”

13:45 - Chris rants about hitters wanting to be given answers vs. the process of discovery.

19:17 - The guys discuss the Yermin Mercedes retirement situation that came up this week.

23:40 - RANT about the Cal League using electronic wristbands to relay signs

Homerun Derby Recap, Record 60 Yard Dash, Giannis's Amazing Interview Jul 19, 2021

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5:05 - The guys dive into a Home Run Derby Recap - Congrats to Dave Jauss on being the greatest BP thrower ever.

14:55 - Recap of some mic’d up clips where JD Martinez and Vlad Jr. talk about Gerrit Cole being weird, and some swing change stuff.

25:05 - The guys make predictions for the second half of the season…which quickly devolves into a rant about automated strike zones.

38:37 - Perfect Game had some “quick” 60 times posted this week…the guys breakdown the baseball world’s reaction.

42:13 - Post Show - Some discussion on Giannis’s NBA finals run for the Bucks and the awesome post game interviews he has been giving. The guys also give their review of Space Jam 2.

Special Guest Coach Currier, D1 Head Coach and Bobby's College Coach! Jul 13, 2021

Bear with some of the audio interference, this is a good one!

Huge thanks to current Fairfield Head Baseball Coach (and Bobby’s College Coach) Bill Currier for coming on the show!

3:37 - Coach Currier talks through his history as a player and coach.

16:17 - The guys dive into Fairfields deep NCAA run this year.

25:08 - What have been the biggest shifts in college baseball in the past 5 years with regards to tech/trend etc.? What does Coach Currier look for in hitters?

49:00 - What is your primary source for recruiting?

54:16 - NIL Discussion - how does Coach Currier see this affecting his program/college baseball as a whole?

1:06:30 - Some Quick Hits - the guys quickly dive into recent MLB news including Ronald Acuna’s ACL tear and some HRD preview.

1:14:48 - Coach Currier shares a quick story about Bobby before he goes.

High IQ Plays, Mashing Fastballs, Josh Donaldson Beef, Get College Players Paid Jul 06, 2021

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2:11 - One of the coolest plays you will ever see - the guys discuss Jackie Bradley Jr. tricking a runner into getting thrown out from the outfield.

15:33 - Josh Donaldson vs the League - the guys discuss some of the beef this week between Donaldson and Giolito.

26:01 - Rafael Devers has been mashing - let’s talk about the adjustments that got him going.

41:41 - Mississippi State wins the College World Series! Plus new NIL rules

56:28 - Post Show - Shohei is the GOAT, Two way baseball players, Changing Baseball

Pants Off Pitchers, NC State Disqualified, Wanderboy Jun 29, 2021

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2:17 - Week one of sticky checks, pitchers taking their pants off, and how likely is an MLB work stoppage?

17:58 - The guys discuss the disaster that has been NC State’s disqualification from the College World Series.

30:40 - First impressions of Wander Franco - and the state of high level prospect call-ups, leading into a lot of talk about what it takes to become a great hitter.

53:53 - Some All Star Game selections and Homerun Derby talk

Ohtani God Mode, MLB Injures Glasnow, Youth Baseball Fight Jun 22, 2021

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1:02 - Ohtani has been on fire! Is he the MVP? What is the future of two-way players in the MLB?

13:00 - More sticky stuff talk…The guys discuss some of the player outrage from this week from Tyler Glasnow and Trevor Bauer regarding the MLB’s new policies on sticky stuff.

24:55 - The guys discuss an article about Bryan Price - the former pitching coach that just decided to end his career after being fed up by the modern trends of baseball.

34:30 - Youth baseball fight! The guys breakdown a video of a punch being thrown in a youth baseball game.

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42:50 - Post Show - Why do college outfielders play so deep? Some quick college baseball and NBA playoffs talk

How to be Lucky, Gerrit Cole Interview, Multi-sport Athlete Fallacy Jun 15, 2021

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1:58 - Yoan Moncada has a monstrous BABIP: As a career-long high BABIP guy himself Chris gives some insight on what this can mean for his future production - how do you get more of your hits to fall?

20:16 - Gerrit Cole had himself a disastrous interview this week - what should pitchers be saying when asked about substance use?

28:03 - The guys discuss the Pete Alonso interview this week as well as the theory that the league may be altering the ball to suppress player pay…does this have any validity?

42:27 - Should players that want to play baseball in college be multi-sport athletes? The guys discuss the pros and cons of being multi-sport.

46:45 - Post Show: Pujols still rakes, Suns in 4 Guy, UFC and College baseball recap

MLB's Sticky Scandal, James Madison Softball, Blue Jays Team Toughness Jun 07, 2021

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4:28 - The guys go in on the recent “revelations” about pitchers using sticky substances to gain an advantage. Is this a scandal? Is it even a problem? Chris has a lot of strong opinions about this one.

43:55 - NCAA softball Tournament: James Madison upsets Oklahoma!

47:41 - The Blue Jays are the best team in the league in “responsive offense” - scoring immediately after being scored against. What does this say about them? Is it random? Significant? Does this mean they are mentally tough?

Memorial Day Hitting Riffs Jun 01, 2021

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Yermin vs. La Russa, More No-Hitters, NCAA Softball Championships May 24, 2021

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3:00 - The guys unpack the Yermin Mercedes and Tony La Russa debacle that went down this week and seemingly split the baseball world at its seams.

24:20 - What is more difficult - Yermin hitting a 98 mph fastball for a homer or a 48 mph eephus?

26:21 - Two more no-hitters! Both guys were pretty active on Twitter this week in voicing their explanations for why the pitching feels so much better this year. Has the floor for hitters lowered?

41:24 - NCAA Softball tournament is amazing, the guys talk about why more people should tune in.

46:04 - Some talk about Kevin Pillar taking a fastball off the face and some thoughts on our upcoming Beta with HitTrax.

Misusing Hitting Tech, Pujols to LA, Trout and Soto Trends, Underrated Players May 17, 2021

00:34 - Announcing our partnership with HitTrax! Big things coming there, we talk about how this will impact the world of hitting and can help you!

4:41 - Speaking of HitTrax - the guys discuss a tweet from the Princeton coach criticizing the value of HitTrax data. The guys get deep into how the misuse of hitting tech is affecting the landscape.

13:38 - Pujols to the Dodgers? Maybe? How’re we feeling about this?

18:32 - Jerry Weinstein tweeted that hustle plays should not be praised because the should be routine! What do we think about this approach? What things get praised in the modern game that shouldn’t be?

31:37 - What do we learn from the Juan Soto and Mike Trout hitting zone breakdowns posted on twitter this week?

36:43 - Post Show - Most underrated player in the game today? The guys spread a little love to some guys that might be a little under appreciated right now.

Deep Hitting Talk with Special Guest Mike Bryant (Father of Kris Bryant) May 11, 2021

Lucky enough to have special guest Mike Bryant this week who shares some incredible insights into the modern game and the adjustments of Kris Bryant. You guys don’t want to miss this one!

1:58 - The guys discuss the “ratcoon” Mets debacle, talk about conflict between teammates, and how moments like this can become rallying cries later in the season.

8:38 - The line in the sand has been drawn on bat flips. Bobby makes a definitive ruling. Everybody gives their thoughts on the NAIA bat throw making waves on Twitter right now.

15:34 - Pujols has been DFA’d by the Angels to the devastation of everyone in the baseball world.

Hitting Talk Begins Here

22:55 - Are modern hitters just bad? Why is offense so down league wide? Chris and Mike have some STRONG opinions.

34:15 - Now we get into Kris Bryant and talk about the adjustments he has made to create his resurgence this year. Mike gives some DEEP perspective on what Kris’s process has been and what is required to be an elite hitter of that caliber.

1:01:00 - If Mike had to go back to when Kris was 10 years old, what would he teach differently?

Baseball Gambling, Tatis's Defense, Harper Hit in the Face, Ballpark Dates May 03, 2021

2:11 - Sports Gambling and its relationship with baseball…the guys talk about the state of baseball as a consumer product and where it is going with the rise in popularity of sports gambling.

17:45 - Fernando Tatis Jr. is struggling on the defensive side right now. The guys discuss what he can do to improve his defense, how important it is that he cleans it up, and the state of defensive play at the highest levels.

26:03 - What are the ways we should evaluate defenders given the limitation of the errors stat?

33:05 - Bryce Harper takes a 97 mph fastball to the face…how do you get back in the box after that?

39:10 - Post Show - Is a baseball game a good spot for a first date?

Moving Mounds Back, Kole Calhoun Fan Moment, DeGrom GOAT, UFC Talk Apr 28, 2021

1:20 - Should the mounds be moved back to counter the recent increase in velocity? Would this be a good thing for the game and what are some of the consequences of a change this big?

15:20 - Kole Calhoun had an awesome fan interaction this week. The guys discuss the roles of the players in creating special moments with fans.

18:49 - Texts from high school/college hitters - Chris shares some of the ridiculous texts he has gotten in the past few weeks.

24:11 - Is Jacob DeGrom the greatest pitcher of all time? It sounds crazy…but is it?

30:50 - Quick Hits: Arkansas homer, Randy Arozarena play, More Dodgers Padres, Corbin Burnes insane K/BB ratio

42:10 - Post Show: Reactions to UFC 261, the first UFC card Bobby has ever watched

Dodgers Padres, 7 Inning Games, Super League for Soccer, Jake Paul Throws Bombs Apr 20, 2021

1:38 - Reactions to the AWESOME Padres vs. Dodgers weekend series

7:11 - Was Profar’s swing in the Saturday game actually a catchers interference? Or is Kershaw right that it was a “bullsh*t swing”?

11:24 - CC Sabathia thinks that all MLB games should just be 7 innings now. Is he onto something?

18:17 - The guys talk about for formation of the Super League in European soccer and Chris talks about his experiences living over there and how European sports are different from US sports.

30:58 - Young players are tearing up the league right now. The guys touch on Bo and Vlad, Acuna, and Alex Verdugo and talk about why there is so much young talent right now.

40:40 - Post Show - How much money would you need to box Jake Paul?

Are Baseball Players the Best Athletes, When is it Real, Akil Baddoo, Nelson Cruz's Immortality Apr 12, 2021

1:50 - Masters Sunday Recap

5:52 - Buxton and Acuna are the two best athletes in baseball right now…are baseball players the best athletes on the planet?

8:46 - Reactions to Michael Conforto leaning into a pitch to win a game

12:00 - Some discussion about the strategy of the new extra innings rule

18:20 - Christian Vasquez’s emergence as a borderline star player and a leader for the Boston Red Sox

23:04 - When is it real? At what point in the season does it go from a hot stretch to just being good?

28:30 - Akil Baddoo talk and his BIG jump from High A to the big leagues

33:44 - Reds talk: their offense has been on fire, are they for real?

38:13 - Post Show: Is Nelson Cruz immortal? Is he a hall of famer? Some inside talk about the MLB’s flawed drug testing as well

Opening Weekend Observations, How to Watch Baseball, College Hitter Panic Apr 06, 2021

2:06 - Observations from the first few days of the 2021 MLB season. Old guy homers, Babe Ohtani, Mercedes etc.

12:32 - How do you watch a baseball game? What things do you look at specifically to be a critical viewer and learn from the game?

17:35 - What are the biggest differences in defense in professionals vs. amateurs? Specifically in the infield

21:40 - Lindor get his bag! What makes this dude special and what kind of player does he look like at age 38?

27:54 - How do we feel about pitchers being pulled during no-hitters early in the year? Jack Leiter, Jose Berrios, Corbin Burnes

36:07 - Post Show - Some thoughts on March Madness and then Chris explains why college hitters have been bothering him lately.

Opening Day Stories, Should Jack Leiter Stop, Slumps Are a Choice Mar 31, 2021

0:40 - Early National League predictions in opening week

2:43 - Best opening day stories as a player or a fan

9:30 - The risks of hustle plays…Tatis hustling in spring training, Eloy HR Rob injury, bunting down 18-0

12:50 - Players and teams to watch this year + a sidetrack about the growth of women’s sport

24:36 - American League predictions

30:36 - College sports vs professional sports: How is the speed of the game different?

38:30 - A discussion on slumps: Slumps are a choice

43:35 - Jack Leiter continues to shove. At this point why is this dude even still in college? What more does he have to show?

50:40 - Post Show - AL and NL MVP picks for the 2021 season

Vandy Pitchers Rolling, Lessons From Spring Training, March Madness Mar 23, 2021

2:00 - The guys discuss Vanderbilt’s front-line starting pitchers, Jack Leiter’s no-hitter, and whether or not they are big league ready right now. What steps do they still need to take to have success in the MLB?

13:23 - Is Spring Training performance for hitters any indication of what their in season performance will look like? The guys discuss some examples of players off to hot starts and the factors that go into whether or not they will have a good season.

27:30 - Advice for high school and college players: Lessons Chris learned in his Spring Training/Preseason experiences

35:56 - March Madness reactions: Is it like baseball where the team that wins is the one that doesn’t poop down their leg?

43:54 Post Show - What is the best bus movie for college road trips?

College Hitter Therapy, Landon Sims Dominance, Best Response on Twitter Mar 16, 2021

0:33 - Introduction - Recap of the weekend and the college baseball games that Chris attended.

5:38 - College Hitter Therapy: The guys take anonymous players with 2 different stat lines and situations and talk through what the players might be going through emotionally and give them advice moving forward.

18:16 - The guys discuss college pitcher Landon Sims who currently has 30Ks in 11.2 innings.

22:27 - Luis Guillorme has a 22 pitch at bat against Jordan Hicks in a spring training game.

31:47 - Post Show - Tatis scores on a popup to second in a spring training game, and Bobby shares his favorite twitter response from the questions he has been asking every night.

Spring Training Poop Schedules, Hunter Green and Pitcher Velo Bump, College Baseball Hype Mar 09, 2021

0:00 - Intro: The importance of baseball poop schedules?

4:10 - Hunter Green demon pitch and the general velo bump across college and pro baseball - Will we see higher outputs increase or the velo floors rise?

19:25 - Response to Jeff Leach’s tweet about velos rising in youth baseball, leading into Chris describing playing amateur baseball in Italy.

26:09 - Recapping some twitter questions for the week. Who are the most skilled/talented players of all time? Who has the most impressive BP of all time?

42:28 - Post Show: Jose Iglesias infield wizardry and why the best catcher of all time conversation is so weird: some solid late night ramblings for anyone who makes it to this point.

College Ejections and Walkoffs, Groundouts vs Strikeouts, JD Martinez Comeback Mar 01, 2021

1:24 - Gonzaga Pitcher ejected for using a sticky substance while the team was up 11-1. What is the state of using illegal substances in college baseball?

13:37 - The Situation Room - New segment where we break down the intricacies of an in game situation. This week we talk about Oklahoma State’s walkoff hit against Illinois State.

22:06 - Red’s Pitching Coach quoted saying “I’d rather have a swing and miss than a groundball.”The guys discuss.

26:05 - The guys discuss JD Martinez coming back motivated and responding to a rough showing in 2020.

35:42 - Post Show: What are the most lopsided game losses you ever experienced?

Baseball Season Begins! Spring Training, College Openers, Tatis Gets Paid Feb 22, 2021

2:12 - Pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training. Chris talks about what its like to report in early spring training at the MLB level and what its like to prepare for the incoming season.

11:04 - The college season begins! The guys hand out advice for freshmen playing in their first games and talk about what it might be like coming back after a large part of last season was cancelled.

17:57 - The guys react to the Fernando Tatis Jr. extension, what it means for him, the Padres, and the future stars of baseball moving forward.

27:37 - Reaction to FAU freshman Caleb Pendleton hitting two grand slams in the same inning of his first college game

35:25 - The guys discuss the video with Mike Yastremski and Hunter Pence that was going around, and talks about how that kind of discussion should be the norm.

Snowpocalypse in Texas, Perils of Swing Optimization, Grand Slam Disaster Feb 17, 2021

Sorry for the delay and the lesser quality this week. Snowstorm in Texas set back our recording and we didn’t have access to our usual equipment. Enjoy!

3:24 - Chris’s twitter rant - Lots of talk here about the state of hitting development and some of the negatives from the swing optimization movement.

13:23 - Baserunner in an NAIA game gets called out for not touching home plate on what would’ve been a go-ahead grand slam…Yup this one is rough.

23:19 - Post-Show: Some MLB Hot Stove talk, and Brady tossing the Lombardi trophy boat-to-boat

It's Tommyyyy Time! Superbowl Reactions, Dustin Pedroia Retires, Bauer Signs with Dodgers Feb 08, 2021

0:35: Super Bowl Recap! Goat Talk! Chris gives A LOT of ‘I told you so’s’.

12:58: Dustin Pedroia officially retires! The guys talk his legacy and give their perspective on him as baseball fans in New England.

22:55: Trevor Bauer signs with the Dodgers for a kajillion dollars. Do the Dodgers have one of the best rotations of all time?

29:56 Post Show: Who would win if Chris and Bobby played one another in MLB The Show?

Hall of Fame Shutout, Universal DH, Nolan Arenado Robbery Feb 02, 2021

1:12: Nobody gets into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year! Is this right? Are the baseball writers too high strung? How should players be voted in?

19:36: The guys talk about the MLB union negotiations, how teams are trying to cut payroll, and whether or not they think there should be a universal DH in the upcoming season.

28:54: The Cardinals steal Nolan Arenado from the Rockies! The guys discuss the impact of the trade and talk about why teams should want good players on their team…weird concept.

41:00: Post-Show: Chris and Bobby each propose a skills challenge to add to All-Star weekend, and then talk about the upcoming Superbowl and get lost in some football talk

The Legacy of Hank Aaron, Baseball Mount Rushmore, Twitter Antics, NFL Playoffs Jan 25, 2021

1:36: The guys begin discussing the passing of Hank Aaron and his legacy as a person/player/hitter. RIP to a true legend of the game.

12:06: Who is on your baseball Mount Rushmore? The list their all time baseball Mount Rushmore, and a Mount Rushmore for recent history (1990-Present).

24:28: What is Jeff Frye doing??!! Are his Twitter ramblings in any way based in reality? Is there any merit to his approach?

45:36: Post Show - NFL Talk: Tom Brady is going to his 10th Super Bowl!!! Also, Chris’s reaction to Conor McGregor being knocked out by Dustin Poirier.

Tom Brady and the Bucs, Theo Epstein, James Harden Trade, Best Games Ever Jan 18, 2021

1:52: Instant Reactions to the NFL playoff game that was just played - Chris goes off about his boy Tom Brady.

6:31: The guys discuss Theo Epstein’s new role in the commissioners office, why the position is needed, and things they would like to see him address to improve the aesthetic value of the game.

19:28: James Harden is traded to the Nets! What does this mean? How does it look? What’s the right way to leave a team? How do new teams find chemistry?

32:55: Post Show - What is the single best game performance you have ever had?

Pitchers Cheating, MLB Expansion Teams, Lindor to the Mets Jan 12, 2021

1:32: Reactions to all of the big named pitchers being named for using sticky substances. How should this be policed in the big leagues today?

10:36: The guys plot out their own hypothetical expansion teams for the MLB. They pick the cities they would want, their managers, and a few players that they could start with.

17:08: How do you stay engaged/keep players engaged while they are on the bench? The guys talk about numerous ways to keep guys locked in and talk about the perils of not being an everyday player in high level baseball.

29:28: Reactions to the Mets trading for Lindor/Carrasco.

40:39: Post Show - The guys make very uninformed NFL predictions for the remainder of the playoffs.

New Years Baseball Resolutions, Kevin Youkilis Strategy Tweets Jan 04, 2021

2:00: Pelotero released a product! And its free! Chris and Bobby talk all about what Starting 9 is, how you can use it, and some bigger picture goals what Pelotero will accomplish moving forward.

21:38: Happy New Year! The guys talk baseball resolutions for 2021; both for themselves and the baseball community as a whole. Bobby offers an awesome explanation as to why he doesn’t like bat flips.

36:40: The guys discuss Kevin Youkilis’s recent tweets calling for more discussion of baseball strategy and get really granular discussing a situation that Youk posed. It leads to a much larger discussion on how you talk about the game and where deep thoughts and discovery come from.

46:09: Post Show: Just some miscellaneous sports (mostly football) talk. Chris continues to gush over Tom Brady (while he still can).

Special Guest Dustin Geiger! All About High School Hitters Dec 29, 2020

High School Hitters Day - w/ Special Guest Dustin Geiger

The guys tackle a number of questions regarding the lives of high school hitters in the current baseball landscape.

1:23: How do you talk to college coaches?

Long discussion about what questions to ask throughout the recruiting process and the guys tell their stories about how they ended up at their schools.

23:09: How do you deal with failure?

36:18: How do you balance life as a student athlete?

47:59: Where do jumps (of improvement) in hitters come from?

56:16: Post Show - Of the three of you guys who was the best high school baseball player?

Negro Leagues Elevated, Kyrie Irving Media Feud, King of Baseball Twitter Dec 22, 2020

2:46: The guys discuss the MLB elevating the Negro Leagues to Major League Status, how this is a great thing for recognizing marginalized stars of the sport, and how it will impact different statistical records.

14:27: Kyrie Irving had a struggle with the media the past few weeks, eventually being fined for not answering questions. Chris talks about players being entertainers and his experience dealing with media at the big league level.

22:10: The guys discuss a speech posted on twitter by Duke Women’s Basketball made by Head Coach Kara Lawson.

30:33: Post Show - The guys talk about the top baseball twitter users of 2020, and discuss the Jets’ failure to tank, and Tom Brady.

Offseason Hitting Extravaganza Dec 14, 2020

3:59: Offseason Hitting Extravaganza: The guys talk broadly about how to do work in the offseason. How do you identify goals? How do you know how much time you need to spend in the cage?

15:35: The guys discuss emulating hitters. How do you choose who to emulate? How do you find your style?

23:23: Randy Carlson Tweet - Do hitters who are more competitive outlast hitters with more talent? How do you instill this kind of competitive spirit?

29:11: Post Show - What hitters need more love from Hitting Twitter? What hitters get too much love?

Tony Gwynn and "Old School" Hitting Twitter, MLB Prospect League, Paul George Excuses, Walkup Songs Dec 08, 2020

0:45: Tony Gwynn clip on Twitter: Why does Bobby keep clashing with “old school” baseball heads on twitter?

15:14: The guys discuss the MLB setting up a summer league for draft prospects and what it signals for players and the game in general moving forward.

28:16: Paul George stated that his usage was the reason he struggled last year even though the metrics claim otherwise. What do we think of a player talking like this? How do you deal with failure in a situation like this?

32:38: Post Show - The guys talk the greatest walkup songs of all time. Listen to find out what song Chris used when he had a girl coming to the game.

How to Find Your Bat, Pujols Feel vs. Real, Stubborn Hitting, Bronny James Growth Spurt Dec 01, 2020

1:32: Bat talk! The guys talk about the process of finding a bat you like, how to shop for wood bats, and their favorite metal bats of all time.

14:52: Vintage Albert Pujols Clip! A clip of Albert Pujols demoing an extreme barrel angle has been making the rounds on Twitter prompting many threads on feel vs. real.

21:51: What does it mean to be “stubborn” as a hitter? The guys discuss a recent interview with a teammate of Juan Soto and discuss how being the right kind of stubborn is necessary to be a successful hitter.

30:05: Bronny James’ Growth Spurt - The guys talk about the role of growth in development of teenagers and how it should be considered.

35:51: Post Show - The guys wrap up with some talk about showing up teammates in fall ball in college and the Tyson Jones fight from this past weekend.

Athletes that don't like their sport, Blaze Jordan's rocket bat, Robinson Cano gets suspended again Nov 24, 2020

1:11: Anthony Edwards got drafted number one overall in the NBA draft and doesn’t even like basketball…Can he or anyone really reach their potential when they don’t love what they are doing? The guys talk about the role of passion in the game and how it can work for you and against you.

9:20: The guys discuss Blaze Jordan impressing Red Sox coaches with his ELITE bat speed and exit velocity. What does he need to do to be able to live up to his physical potential? How far can these elite tools get him?

18:05: Robinson Cano gets suspended for a positive PED test - Chris goes into his very unique and first hand perspective and the guys give their very general reactions. How should players/fans react to news like this when it comes?

27:52: We take a topic submitted by a listener asking about balancing different aspects of training. How do you prioritize weight training with hitting with movement with game prep with sleep with nutrition etc.? What is the right formula to maximize your potential?

36:43: Post Show - Bobby reviews the Seth Rogen film American Pickle, the guys give some thoughts on Theo Epstein leaving the Cubs, and declare their favorite Thanksgiving Foods.

Jose Abreu MVP, Marlins Hire Kim Ng as GM, Mookie Baserunning Talk Nov 16, 2020

1:30: Jose Abreu wins the AL MVP. The guys discuss what a steady career he has had and the impact he has in that White Sox lineup…while also going a little off script into some other MLB things going on.

9:40: Are the Marlins nice now?? They discuss the turnaround the team had this year and the cultural significance of hiring of Kim Ng.

16:46: Bill James says that Mookie Betts was the best baserunner in the big leagues this year. The guys gush over Mookie for the millionth time and talk about what it means to be a great baserunner.

23:50: Russell Westbrook requests a trade after only being in Houston for one year. What does this signal across all sports? Will we see more player movement in baseball?

28:40: Post Show - The guys list the athletes they would most want to see playing a different sport and do some golf/football talk to close.

The Role of Managers in the MLB, Hitting Championship Belt, Baseball Movie Extravaganza Nov 10, 2020

1:43: Manager Talk - The guys discuss the controversial hirings of Tony La Russa and Alex Cora (recorded before the recent news about La Russa broke). They also go into what makes a manager great at the professional level and why its important to build a certain kind of relationship with players.

23:02: If the best swing/hitter and baseball was a championship belt, who is the current belt holder?

28:28: “Movement creates data” The guys discuss a tweet that stood out this week and address what the roadmap and end goals should look like in long term player development. Whatever you do it has to work.

37:08: Post Show - Baseball movie extravaganza - What are the best baseball movies? What are the ones to avoid?

Mookie vs. Trout, Cash Pulls Snell, The Great Hitter Game Nov 04, 2020

0:40: Kevin Cash pulls Blake Snell when he was DEALING in a World Series game. What drives this decision? What information might the Rays be missing?

13:21: Mike Trout vs. Mookie Betts - Obviously Mike Trout is the best baseball player in the game? But is he the best player in the game? The guys discuss how to even begin to compare players at this high a level and what kinds of intangibles can be separators.

18:47: The Great Hitter Game - What is the great hitter game? How can it give us a detailed analysis of what separates the worlds best hitters from one another?

28:00: Post Show - Some COVID offseason thoughts, Free Agents, Things are weird

Game 4, Aroldis Chapman's Transformation, Fitzmagic Oct 27, 2020

1:34: Game 4 - The guys recap the hectic Game 4, the big moment for Brett Phillips, and the insane series of mistakes that led to the final play.

9:18: Aroldis Chapman’s extreme body transformation that has not led to an increase in velocity. The guys discuss the diminishes returns of physicality and how this contradicts the prevailing mentality currently in baseball.

21:04: Fitzmagic loses his starting job to Tua despite playing well - how should he respond? How should Tua respond? How do you navigate these waters in general?

25:35: The Patriots suck now! How do you break out of a losing pattern like that? Chris gloats about Tom Brady.

29:35: Post Show - Talk about stealing home, Khabib the GOAT, will Arozarena break the all time postseason homers record?

Special Guest Steve Springer! Two Game 7's, Kershaw's Playoff Struggles, Aroza - Real Deal Oct 20, 2020

1:30: Two Game 7’s! The guys recap the crazy week that was the championship series. They discuss the role of momentum going into Game 7 of the almost Astros comeback and how the approach in the playoffs is different as a hitter.

13:30: Is Kershaw’s postseason reputation warranted? How does he turn it around? How did we get here? The guys also give their world series predictions.

25:20: New Swing metrics - What is vertical bat angle? The guys discuss the twitter discussion regarding Arozarena and whether his swing metrics make his hot streak unsustainable.

32:34: Post Show - Steve drops some KNOWLEDGE! This is it right here you’re gonna want to hear what he has to say.

Mega Recap of MLB Playoffs, Horrific Injuries, Tom Brady's Blunder Oct 13, 2020

0:44: Breakdown of all the postseason action within the past week. The guys discuss the heel turned Astros, Brosseau’s crowning homer, Bellinger’s incredible catch, and preview the championship series.

16:43: Injuries! The guys talk about Alex Smith’s return as well as Dak Prescott’s injury and offer some insight as to how to deal with injuries from several different perspectives.

20:17: Post Show - Chris defends Tom Brady not knowing what down it was on the final drive of Thursday night football

College Recruiting Advice, Bat flips and Dismounts, Bauer's Free Agency Oct 06, 2020

0:48: Advice for college recruiting in the world of COVID, How to leverage tech, communicate with coaches, and approach your college experience to get the most out of it

13:52: Bat flips and Dismounts! What are the best homer pimp jobs of all time?

24:05: Ramon Laureano’s awkward interview during an elimination game-are we in on this?

26:19: The guys discuss Trevor Bauer’s free agency and his “unique” approach

32:49: Post Show - The guys give playoff predictions for the upcoming series and Chris gushes about the vintage Tom Brady performance on Sunday

Advice for college freshmen, Being down 3-1 in the playoffs, Is Juan Soto the best player in baseball? Sep 29, 2020

0:56: The guys talk about their first fall as college players and give advice to players currently in their freshman fall trying to acclimate.

7:28: Both semi-final series in the NBA saw teams jump out to 3-1 leads. Chris talks about his own experience in the playoffs with the Blue Jays and what it felt like to be down in a series and how different it felt to be down 2-0 vs. 3-1.

13:22: Juan Soto’s season ending stats are absurd for a 21 year old. Is he the best player in baseball? Why is he so good? How does he get better from here?

18:22: Is Bill Bellichick dressing down to compensate for Cam Newton’s crazy press conference outfits? Why does Bill look homeless? When is it time to throw away the sweatshirt?

21:45: Post Show-The guys give brief thoughts about the NBA finals, MLB playoffs, and the weird Joey Votto stories that came out this week

Baez's Baserunning, Fan sneaks into Fenway, Celtics locker room blows up, Bryson wins US Open Sep 22, 2020

0:43: Javier Baez’s “invisibility” running the bases and how everyone should be more aggressive running the bases.

6:20: The guys discuss the single fan that such into Fenway Park on Sunday, how to deal with hecklers, and the one thing they would do in each ballpark if they snuck in.

15:10: The Celtics get into a heated altercation in the locker room following a loss in the semi-finals. Is this a good thing or bad thing? How do you deal with these kinds of situations within a team?

18:08: Bryson wins the US Open and “defies logic”. The guys discuss his incredibly logical approach and how weird it is that he is seen as an anomaly.

27:25: Post Show-Chris declares his love for Tom Brady and the Bucs

Umpire Talk, Most Shocking Moments on the Field, Age in Performance, Giannis's Humility Sep 16, 2020

1:30: The guys share their biggest “Oh Sh!t!” moments that they have ever experienced on a baseball field

7:45: Umpire talk-Umpires miss a lot more calls than we would all like. How do hitters deal with this in the moment? Are robot-umps the answer?

16:57: Jacob DeGrom is only 3 months younger than Clayton Kershaw! The guys discuss how absurd this is and the role of age on performance and how decline may might be measured going forward

23:57: Giannis’s humility-The guys talk about how Giannis Antetekoumnpo has handled his team’s most recent loss and the right way to respond when you hit a wall. “It’s supposed to be hard!”

32:00: Post Show

Mookie Betts is amazing, Major League Pitch Tipping, Mindset of winning teams, MLB All-Cool Teams Sep 09, 2020

0:56: Mookie Betts is unbelievable! The guys talk about the things that make Mookie so great and his impact on this Dodgers team.

4:49: The guys discuss Gerrit Cole’s interview where he claims he may be tipping his pitches and discuss the impact of pitch tipping on the game. Chris gets into some good stories about his time in Toronto.

12:33: Nick Nurse’s Raptors are battling in the NBA playoffs, the guys dig into the mindset of winning teams and this can determine success.

16:15: The guys construct their all-time coolest baseball team picking the coolest players in baseball history at every position.

23:19: Post-Show-some hair and homer talk to round out the week

Tatis's Defensive Improvements, Overhauling the Minor Leagues, Paul George's Mental Health Struggles Sep 01, 2020

0:34-Recap of the Hittrax Open and Chris’s not so deep run

5:58-Fernando Tatis Jr’s defensive improvements in 2020

9:43-Reaction to the MLB’s proposed minor league overall, discussion about the best way minor league baseball to develop players/grow the game

18:33-Discussion about the state of baseball discussions on twitter, Who should be allowed to have a voice?

23:09-Paul George attributing his struggles to mental health struggles in the NBA bubble

27:29-Post Show

Tatis Swings 3-0, The White Sox RAKE, How to beat the shift Aug 25, 2020

Former MLB player Chris Colabello and famed hitting coach Bobby Tewksbary, cofounders of Pelotero discuss the hottest topics in baseball, sports and athlete development. In this episode they'll cover: 1:09: Talk about the Fernando Tatis Jr. 3-0 GrandSlam and the chaotic response of the baseball community 9:15-The White Sox RAKE 17:15 Manny Machado’s Catch in Right field and how to beat the shift 25:23 David Fletchers Expansive Plate coverage 29:19: Sean O’Malley-How should you act in defeat? 33:14: Post Show: Start, Bench, Cut: Luis Robert, Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto What topics do you want to see them discuss in the future?

Welcome to Pickle! Aug 18, 2020

Former MLB player Chris Colabello and famed hitting coach Bobby Tewksbary, cofounders of Pelotero discuss the hottest topics in baseball, sports and athlete development. Today they'll cover: How the Brewers Struggling and why! The Smartest play in baseball. How low can Jose Altuve go? Is an 11 pitch arsenal too much, or enough today? The eyebrow! Let us know what topics you want to see them discuss in the future.

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