Spiker Helms and David Birkby

The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast

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This is a podcast about club baseball.

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Spiker Helms and David Birkby

Episodes

75. The Art and Science of Building a Pitcher's Arm (ft. Dr. Alexander Aleem) 20.03.2021 1:21:40

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom's average fastball in 2020 was 98.6mph.  According to the New York Times, "In 2003, only one MLB pitcher threw at least 25 pitches reaching 100mph or more in that season. Only a decade later, eight pitchers hit that mark." In 2021, we could be witnessing the fastest game of baseball we have ever seen.  In this episode, we bring on Dr. Alexander Aleem, a...

74. Is The Leader An Imposter? 10.03.2021 50:47

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73. The Countdown To Your 2030 Self 04.03.2021 54:27

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72. I Want To Be "THE DUDE" 25.02.2021 53:56

What's the difference between the pro and the amateur? How does a high school players approach differ from a true professional baseball player?  Spiker and Dave go in depth about their own playing careers PLUS how they are on the same journey as the player who asked the question.    This episode has sports, business, start-up culture, journeyman mentality, and lifestyle strategies....

71. How a Free Car Ride Could Make You Lose Part of Your Athletic Scholarship (ft. Jared Waldhoff) 17.02.2021 2:00:39

On my first day into the athletic offices at Missouri State, there were notices posted on all the walls.   "ATHLETES DO NOT TAKE PHOTOCOPIES!"  Could my scholarship be revoked? Weird, crazy, right?   But there's an explanation.   In this Tiger Interview Series, we have Jared Waldhoff, who worked in a mid-major D1 school's compliance office. We open ideas around a...

70. Explosive Innovation Is Coming To Amateur Sports (ft. Todd Lawler- Co-Founder of Tourney Machine) 10.02.2021 1:27:53

Subscribe!!!!! Todd Lawler is in the HOUSE! Co-founder of Tourney Machine, the innovating product that helped streamline tournament schedules. 

69. The Masterful Art of Speaking Data (ft. Jon Moscot of Blast Motion) 03.02.2021 1:19:52

Jon Moscot of Blast Motion rallies us in on how to speak the data language. SUBSCRIBE like it’s 2004!!!!

68. The Priority List for Athletes Who Want to Play College 28.01.2021 33:44

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67. How to Stop a Funk and Upend Your Routine (Ft. Brandon Magierowski of 2D Sports) 25.01.2021 1:12:46

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66. A Striking Revelation Of How To Become A Top-Percenter (ft. Jason Bell- Houston Astros Minor League Coordinator) 15.01.2021 1:15:24

SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW!  Rate and review our show---> 5 STARS  Jason Bell is a Minor League Coordinator for the Houston Astros. The last time he was on the show we spoke on player development. Listen to his first appearance on episode 24. 

65. THE END IS NEAR! I'm Burned Out 09.01.2021 31:57

The feeling is real, the vibe is true, what's next? Where do we go from here? We level with you on the true feeling of being burned out. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW!

64. Christmas Show! Can a Team Really Be Family?! (ft. Aaron Jaworowski) 25.12.2020 1:11:08

First ever Christmas Show!  Learn if Dave or myself were ever close to getting fired.  What is family and can you consider a team one?  Current events on in youth sports is about to explode SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW.  RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST! 

63. Explosive Gains by Following This Simple Formula (ft. Brian Fitzmaurice) 23.12.2020 1:54:19

Brian Fitzmaurice is the owner and operator of Fitzmaurice Performance. Well versed in multiple areas of expertise we are breaking down common barriers of an amateur athlete.

62. Mastering Your Adjustments through a Black Swan Event 16.12.2020 39:41

Recorded in December 2020, the NCAA has made new announcements. We review it and give our thoughts on how you can be better prepared for your chance to be seen. SUBSCRIBE! SHARE GIVE US A REVIEW

61. Only 7% of People Can Say They Did This 09.12.2020 36:05

1 in 13 high school athletes will play college. 1 in 57 can say they play division 1, either way you have to be good to play at the next level. In this episode we tell you how to do it.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW!!!!! GIVE US A REVIEW 

60. Get to VS Have to 02.12.2020 15:59

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59. Feed the Beast 25.11.2020 39:38

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58. Your Great Reset (Winter Training Secrets Revealed!!!) 18.11.2020 39:53

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57. We’re Not Going to Play This Card 11.11.2020 40:25

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56. This is a Slippery Slope 04.11.2020 41:51

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55. The 5 Step Formula To Dominate Your Greatest Opponent 28.10.2020 31:33

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54. Can You Manufacture a Successful Culture? 26.10.2020 39:23

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53. Trust It BUT You Need to Verify 15.10.2020 28:02

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52. I Wish This Turned Out Better For You 13.10.2020 22:25

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51. Are My Eggs In Too Many Baskets? The Multi-Sport Paradox 08.10.2020 27:24

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