Patrick Jones Baseball

Patrick Jones Baseball

Hosted by: Patrick Jones

This baseball podcast will be centered around player and coach development. We will discuss everything from mechanics, the mental game, practice design, and even college recruiting. Apple Podcast:...

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From Car Salesman to D1 Pitching Coach - Matt Passauer

Episode #196

After graduating from college Matt didn’t immediately get into coaching. He started as a car salesman. After doing that for a year he became an assistant coach at East Georgia College. After one year he was promoted...
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Hitting Coordinator for the Colorado Rockies - Darin Everson

Episode #195

Loved talking shop with one of the best hitting minds in the game, Darin Everson, Hitting Coordinator of the Colorado Rockies. In this episode we talk about how we as coaches can help players become their own hitting...
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MLB Hitting Coach for the Chicago Cubs - Anthony Iapoce

Episode #194

Current hitting coach of the Chicago Cubs stops by the podcast to discuss a variety of topics. Anthony has coached in the minor leagues, was a coordinator, and now a coach at the big league level. In this episode he...
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Nutrition for Baseball Players - Brandon Guyer

Episode #193

Mechanics, lifting, defense, and hitting are all fun things to talk about. However, one of the most overlooked things in player development is nutrition. On this episode we have Brandon Guyer, former MLB player who is...
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Adam Rosales - Former big leaguer and current coach - Oakland A’s

Episode #192

Imagine getting cut from 3 different teams within 10 days?! That's what happened to Adam Rosales, former big leaguer, who is currently coaching in the Oakland Athletics organization. In this episode Adam gives tips on...
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Independent Baseball, Hitting Coach Fargo Redhawks - Anthony Renz

Episode #191

Another route to get to the big leagues is through Independent Baseball. In this episode we have the hitting coach for the Fargo - Moorhead Redhawks, Anthony Renz. Anthony explains his experience in Independent...
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Arm injuries, Pitching Development, and World Series Arms - Colter Bostick

Episode #190

Colter Bostick is currently a pitching coach in San Antonio, Texas. Colter trains pitchers in all facets of the game and emphasizes a holistic training approach for his players. In this episode we talk about Colter's...
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Andy Tracy, Cleveland Indians Triple - A Manager

Episode #189

After embarking on a 16-year career as a professional baseball player, Andy Tracy decided to transition into a manager. He's currently the Triple-A Columbus Indians Manager in the Cleveland Indians organization. Andy...
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Developing Hitters at different levels with Matt Lisle

Episode #188

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...
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UCLA, Pro Ball, and mental game with Ty Moore

Episode #187

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...
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CEO and Founder of HitTrax Mike Donfrancesco

Episode #186

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...
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Developing the Ultimate Catcher with Tyler Goodro

Episode #185

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...
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