The Backpick Podcast

Send us a text How will new MLB rule changes impact the game of baseball, especially from a catcher's perspective? Join us for an engaging conversation with legendary Coach Jerry Weinstein as we explore the effects of the pitch clock, pickoff rules, and larger bases on the game. Coach Weinstein shares expert insights about the importance of throwing mechanics for catchers, the crucial role of the...

Send us a text World Series Champion and 10 year major leaguer, Daniel Descalso, discusses playing in the games biggest moments, he talks Yadier Molina, and hit approach to hitting that lead to his long career.  

Send us a text Collin Wilber, catching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates, breaks down being a first year professional coach and building relationships and trust with players. Besides the great insight on relationship building, Collin breaks down a ton of catching mechanics.

Send us a text Tanner Swanson, Yankees Director of Catching and Quality Control Coach, talks about Jose Trevino's incredible defensive season last year and pioneering the one knee stance, its beginnings and benefits in all aspects of our defense.

Send us a text In the first episode of The Backpick Podcast, we sit down with Tony Arnerich, former catching coordinator turned big league hitting coach for the Seattle Mariners.  Tony breaks down the deeper intricacies of catching diving in to receiving techniques, pitch calling, relationships with umpires and more.