The RosterPilot Show

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Developing Hitters at different levels with Matt Lisle Oct 13, 2020

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Matt Lisle has coached at various levels in baseball and softball. Along with being a private instructor, he has coached travel baseball, high school, NAIA, Div 3, Div 2, Div 1, MLB. While he was busy coaching at various levels he also amassed a big following online (over 1 million followers). In this episode, you will learn about Matt's coaching philosophy, the differences between Softball and Baseball, and some ways that amateur baseball can be better.

You can follow Matt across all social media platforms @coachlisle

His website is https://thehittingvault.com

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UCLA, Pro Ball, and mental game with Ty Moore Oct 07, 2020

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Ty Moore is currently the Director of Player Development at Gardner Webb University. After a great career at UCLA that included a National Championship his Freshman year, Ty was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 12th round. In this episode Ty talks about his experience as a Bruin, what west coast baseball is all about, what pro ball is like in an organization and in Indy Ball, and we go over his role as Director of Player Development at Gardner Webb.

Follow Gardner Webb on Twitter: @gwubaseball

Follow Ty on Twitter: @ty29moore

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CEO and Founder of HitTrax Mike Donfrancesco Sep 29, 2020

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A great way to develop hitters is by providing them immediate feedback. HitTrax does exactly that. HitTrax is a data company that captures several metrics regarding every batted ball a hitter hits. In this episode we bring on the CEO and founder Mike Donfrancesco. We get into Mike's background, how he actually was able to build the system itself, and what are some of the exciting things that he has in store for the company in the near future!

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Developing the Ultimate Catcher with Tyler Goodro Sep 22, 2020

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Catching! Arguably the most important defensive position on the diamond. However, what does it take to truly make a good catcher? Is it a strong arm? Blocking? Framing? I decided to stop guessing and bring on an expert. Tyler Goodro is the founder of Goodro Catching. A facility in Omaha, Nebraska where he works on teaching catchers of all ages the nuances about the position. In this episode he takes us through his background as a catcher, helping players with the recruiting process, pop time, arm strength, blocking, and what a typical day looks like at his facility.

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Follow Tyler on Twitter: @goodrocatching

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Where is Player Development Going? With Chase Rowe and Tyler Jeske Sep 15, 2020

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Tyler Jeske – Currently MiLB Hitting Coach Los Angeles Angels, Co-founder of Slugfest

Chase Rowe former Detroit Tigers MiLB Hitting Coach. Founder of Pittsburgh Spikes - Travel Baseball organization.

Tyler and Chase are teaming up to push player development to a new level. Tyler recently moved to Pittsburgh to join Chase in opening up a new facility called Battleground Baseball Group. They want to provide an environment where all coaches are working together to provide a better learning environment for players. They have also been putting together hitting plans for hitters from a holistic lens. Not just focusing on meaningless metrics, technology, or phrases that the player doesn’t value. Using the player’s language and having a conversation with the player to find out what’s important to them.

Player Plan from Tyler and Chase

Tyler Jeske: @TJeskelaa

Chase Rowe: @chaserowe23

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Minnesota Twins MiLB Pitching Coach - Jared Gaynor Sep 09, 2020

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Attention all Pitchers! This week we have an outstanding pitching coach on the show! Jared Gaynor, is currently a pitching coach in the Minnesota Twins organization. He also has a business where he works with pitchers remotely to improve their mechanics, in-game strategy, and movement. In this episode we talk about different drills you can be doing to improve your pitching mechanics, how to use weighted balls, and when you should start to work on pitch tunneling.

Jared Gaynor contact:

Email: info@gaynorstrength-pitching.com

Instagram: @gsp_training

Pivot Pickoffs Drill: https://www.instagram.com/p/CESp32lA5qY/?igshid=w5p44lotcdm1

- Continuing to throw as a coach, reminder to remember how hard it is to pitch

- Experimenting with different drills, need to feel it as a coach yourself.

- Pivot Pickoffs drill – helps arm action, allows hand to get inside 90 degrees

- Shortening arm action, depends on what lower half is doing

- Using weighted balls allows you to feel what your arm is actually doing

- Should kids be focusing on to improve as a pitcher?

- What does the load mean for a pitcher?

- How long do you want your back heel connected to ground?

- What was your approach to attacking hitters in College?

- Even if you throw hard, your fastball isn’t going to be your main swing and miss pitch.

- Why don’t more pitchers throw inside?

- At what age should kids be focusing on pitch tunneling, spin rate etc.

- Three types of fastballs carry fastball (true 4 seam FB), average movement fastball, sinker fastball

- You need to know what your fastball is doing to know what off-speed pitches you should throw.

- Why don’t more pitchers grunt?

- Remote Training, how can you get better by working with Jared?

Jared Gaynor contact:

Email: info@gaynorstrength-pitching.com

Instagram: @gsp_training

Pivot Pickoffs Drill: https://www.instagram.com/p/CESp32lA5qY/?igshid=w5p44lotcdm1

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Miami (OH) University Hitting Coach - Justin Dedman Sep 01, 2020

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We have an outstanding hitting coach on the podcast this week. Justin Dedman is currently the hitting coach at Miami OH. However, he has coached at every level of college baseball except JUCO and Played college baseball at Dennison University.

He was head coach at Dennison University, Volunteer Assistant at Austin Peay University and director of baseball operations at Ole Miss University, assistant coach at Lee University, and now assistant coach at Miami (OH) University. In this episode we talk about recruiting to your home park, giving hitters autonomy, implementing mental game into everyday practices, and why mechanics shouldn't be the first thing you focus on as a coach.

Axe Bat Code: PJBBCOR20

Justin Dedman Twitter: @hittingmental

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Building Better Infielders with Dai Dai Otaka Aug 25, 2020

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We don't have many episodes with current players. However, this week was an exception. This weeks episode features Dai Dai Otaka, currently and infielder at John Hopkins University. Dai Dai may still be a player but his curiosity and internal motivation have made him a coach on the field. I enjoyed this conversation as we talked about Dai Dai's background, the infield position, and how to set up a practice so your players will develop and have fun!

Make sure to check out Dai Dai on Twitter: @dai_squared

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Getting Strong with Connor Derrickson (Twins MiLB Strength Coach) - 180 Aug 19, 2020

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Nutrition, sleep, and strength training are apart of every professional athletes lifestyle. Players at younger levels should be prioritizing the same things. On this episode we welcome on Connor Derrickson, strength and conditioning coach in the Minnesota Twins organization. Connor takes a holistic approach to training athletes and gives us a breakdown on some ways to go about your training!

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Giving back through Baseball - Bryce Weiler Aug 11, 2020

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How can we give back through this great game of baseball? On this episode I decided to bring on the disability consultant for the Baltimore Orioles, Bryce Weiler. Bryce is also the founder of the Beautiful Lives Project. A non-profit that aims to give people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in activities such as playing in baseball games that may not have been available to them previously due to physical or facility limitations. If you're interested in helping please reach out to Bryce through Twitter: @bryceweiler or his website: Beautifullives.org

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