The Mound Visit

Episode #009: This week Jared goes solo and dives into performance evaluation. Including: The big 3 stats Breaking them down into a tree diagram Average numbers for K's, BB's, and damage Click here to watch on YouTube Join the Pitch Design "U" Waitlist - Timestamps: (0:30) Intro - The big 3 (2:40) Average numbers for K's, BB's, HR's (5:00) Be good at 2/3 (6:30) Breaking down strike outs (11:10) Br...

Episode #008: Jared and Josh discuss all things involving the yips. Including: Josh's story of overcoming the yips Step by step progression Mental strategies Resources to help with the process Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (0:35) Josh's game review (8:15) Josh's story of getting the yips (18:20) Coaches interaction during this process (21:40) Mental progression - tackling fear (26:5...

Episode #007: Jared and Josh discuss methods to improve command. Including: Defining command Average walk rates at every level Command development process Command training ideas Mental game strategies Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro - Josh's 1st game, MLB events (15:00) Defining command (17:00) Catcher setting up middle middle (21:45) Average walk rates by level (25:00) C...

Episode #006: Jared and Josh discuss the the injury chaos in MLB and walk through the recruiting process for high school players. Including: Jared and Josh's recruiting story How to write an email How to contact college coaches  What to put on social media The importance of getting good, first How to choose a college Importance of areas outside of playing Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamp...

Episode #005: Jared and Josh discuss the importance of the mental game. Including: How Roy Halladay and Corbin Burnes went from the worst to the best Not making baseball your identity Meditation Visualization Self-talk Hobbies outside of baseball In-game mental strategies  Mental game resources Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (1:48) Roy Halliday story (6:30) Corbin Burnes...

Episode #004: Jared and Josh discuss the importance of velocity and how to train it. Including: wOBA breakdown by velo Weight room/nutrition fundamentals Appropriate age for velo training Velocity training block examples Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (0:58) Why Jared didn't get drafted (4:00) wOBA graphic by velo (9:30) Why you aren't an outlier (14:20) Velocity gains a...

Episode #003: Jared and Josh discuss how to manage your throwing in-season. Including: 6 and 7 day rotation Reliever throwing schedule What your lifting should look like Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (1:30) Josh's journey from 78 to 95 mph (7:00) Pros and cons of playing year round (10:30) Showcasing vs. competing (12:30) Importance of in-season training (13:15) Josh's...

Episode #002: Jared and Josh discuss how to throw every pitch type. Including: Grips and cues Josh's personal grips How to decide what pitches are best for you Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (4:20) Four Seam Fastballs (14:25) Sinkers (21:35) Cutters  (29:50) Sweepers (41:20) Curveballs (46:35) Changeups/Splitters (59:00) Determining Your Arsenal Click here to learn how t...

Episode #001: Jared and Josh give a brief rundown on their background as a player and coach. They also dive into: Early season struggles Finding the root cause of performance issues Developing a pre-pitch routine The importance of first pitch strikes Click here to watch on YouTube - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:20) Josh's background (6:50) Jared's background (14:20) JUCO vs 4 year path (17:30) Velo...