Jim Tarabocchia

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast

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Renowned Hitting Instructor Jake Epstein has been coaching amateur, collegiate, and professional hitters for the past 20 years. Epstein currently serves as a Hitting Consultant for the Milwaukee Brewers and owns his own facility in College Station, TX. Based off the hitting teachings passed down to his father Mike from the legendary Ted Williams, Jake combines old school principals with new-age data to help hitters reach their highest potentials. Join Host Jim Tarabocchia and Jake every Monday at 9am ET discuss a variety of topics on the hardest thing to do in all of sports-hitting a baseball.

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Jim Tarabocchia

Episodes

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 32: Aaron Judge Swing Analysis 16.05.2022 34:21

Jim and Jake break down the swing of one of the most dynamic hitters in all of baseball – New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! ---...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 31: Jose Abreu Swing Analysis 09.05.2022 35:24

Jim and Jake break down the swing of Chicago White Sox veteran infielder Jose Abreu. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 30: Cedric Mullins 02.05.2022 37:55

Jim and Jake break down the swing of Baltimore Orioles centerfielder and all-around good guy – Cedric Mullins. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the sho...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 29: Juan Soto 25.04.2022 53:44

Jim and Jake break down the swing of one of the best young hitters in the game – Juan Soto. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: ...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 28: Trea Turner 11.04.2022 40:20

Jim and Jake break down the swing of Major League Shortstop - Trea Turner. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The...

Overrated/Underrated: Part Three 04.04.2022 44:49

Jim and Jake measure certain hitting elements that are overrated and underrated. The guys also discuss Cody Bellinger’s struggles, and how a 28-man roster in April at the Major League level plays a role in shaping rosters across the league. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don&#3...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 27: Trevor Story 28.03.2022 44:46

Jim and Jake break down the swing and give an introspect of the career of Major League second baseman Trevor Story. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to th...

Blocking Out Distractions for Offensive Players 21.03.2022 47:09

Jim and Jake break down and discuss how players at all levels can block out distractions to reach their highest offensive potential! Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --...

2022 Offensive Trends 14.03.2022 51:18

The guys break down 2022 hitting trends, both mentally and mechanically, and where hitting could be heading in the future…Plus Jim breaks out his MLB lockout conspiracy theory, and Jake explains how to beat the shift. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a r...

Proper Spring Training Offensive Approach 07.03.2022 51:17

No Spring Training? No Problem! Jim and Jake break down the essentials of a proper spring training offensive approach at the plate to maximize in-season success. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boos...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 26: Buster Posey 21.02.2022 48:51

Jim and Jake are back with a brand-new episode and breaking down the swing of former S.F. Giants catcher Buster Posey. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe...

REWIND: Top Hitting Absolutes 14.02.2022 1:01:50

Jim and Jake rewind back to episode 65 and break down each of the top five hitting absolutes matching a professional swing as well as breaking down how to successfully hit the high pitch, and does Baseball finally need a salary cap?! TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, LOG ON TO THE LAB-EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE. SHOW NOTES: 1:00 – MLB Payrolls 9:00 – Absolutes of hitting 13:00 – Hit...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 25: Corey Seager 31.01.2022 48:59

Jim and Jake break down the swing of Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 24: Nick Castellanos 24.01.2022 49:15

Jim and Jake break down the swing of Major League Outfielder Nick Castellanos. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 23: Chris Taylor 17.01.2022 57:00

Jim and Jake break down the swing of Major League Outfielder Chris Taylor. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 22: Kyle Schwarber 10.01.2022 55:23

Jim and Jake discuss and break down the swing of Major League slugger Kyle Schwarber. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 21: Carlos Correa 27.12.2021 49:23

Jim and Jake break down the swing of Major League Shortstop Carlos Correa, as well as a further examination of his career statistics, and the attributes that make him one of the most successful and dangerous offensive Shortstops across baseball. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! D...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 20: Kris Bryant 20.12.2021 52:22

Jim and Jake are back with another volume from their Mechanical Breakdown Series. This week, the guys discuss the swing and career of Major League Third Baseman Kris Bryant. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone loo...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 19: Marcus Semien 13.12.2021 55:30

Jim and Jake break down the swing of Major League Second Baseman Marcus Semien in volume 19 of The Lab’s Mechanical Breakdown Series! Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! -...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 18: Freddie Freeman 06.12.2021 1:08:57

Jim and Jake pick up right where they left off from last week in breaking down the swings of various 2021-22 free agent hitters. This week, the guys break down the swing of Major League First Baseman Freddie Freeman. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a re...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 17: Javier Baez 29.11.2021 40:24

Jim and Jake give a swing breakdown of MLB Middle Infielder/utility man Javier Baez. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

2021-22 MLB Offensive Free Agents: 22.11.2021 1:01:48

A star-studded free agent class leads the way this off-season, and Jim and Jake are here to break down the intricate details of the 2021-22 MLB Offensive Free Agent class. Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looki...

Chau-Time --- Guest Co-Host Casidy Chaumont 15.11.2021 54:52

With Jake still under the weather, Jim is joined by Mizzou Outfielder and loyal student of Jake's - Casidy Chaumont as a guest co-host! As current and former student of Jake Epstein, Jim and Casidy shoot the breeze on a variety of hitting and softball topics across the board! Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could...

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 16: Jim Tarabocchia 01.11.2021 44:50

This week, the guys turn the tables and breakdown the swing of everyone’s favorite podcast host – Jim Tarabocchia! Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the...

Overrated/Underrated Numero Dos 25.10.2021 47:27

This week, Jim and Jake present overrated/underrated - part two! Have hitting questions or topic ideas? Send Jim and Jake an email - jimbopodcast21@gmail.com - and your questions could be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their hitting knowledge! --- Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lab - Epst...