Mike Pinto, manager of the Southern Illinois Miners professional baseball club, joins me to talk about the culture he’s built in 12 winning seasons, his experiences as a motivational speaker, and the way baseball is changing. Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgods Listen as I discuss burnout, […]
EP39 – Mike Pinto Creates a Winning Culture Read More »
Dr. Alan Nathan sat down to discuss rule changes in baseball, the future of technology and stats in sports, how baseballs are made and standardized, bat standards and much more! Follow him on Twitter: @PobGuy
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Dan discusses seven things that even good pitchers overlook in their routines, practice habits, and more.
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Dan talks about the culture of blame and excuse-making in sports, and how we can do better.
For a lifelong athlete, the transition out of sports following retirement can be a very depressing, confusing time. Many players feel lost, without identity. Dan discusses his transition out of baseball and how hard his first year out has been.
EP35 – Transitioning Out of Sports…It’s Hard. Read More »
Should pitchers lift heavy? Are pitchers shortening their careers because of the way they train? Dan discusses current culture in strength and conditioning and gives advice for pitchers on finding balance in their strength and conditioning.
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How important is a coach in the development of a young athlete’s passion for the game? Dan shares stories of his best coaches, and the different ways they shaped him as a player.
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Bases loaded? Coach not giving you enough innings? A pitch isn’t working? Not 100%? Dan tells a few stories and gives advice for how to deal with the common adversity points that all pitchers face throughout their careers.
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Handling pressure in baseball is something that is not easily accomplished, and often breaks many pitchers. To be at his best, a pitcher must be relaxed and throw each pitch with a fluid motion that is uninterrupted by conscious thought and control. Basically, when we get into trouble, pitchers start to “try” – we aim,
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Bill Murphy, over his 14-year career, spent time in the MLB and NPB, spending two seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines, winning a Japan World Series with them in 2010. He talks about growing up as a pitcher in California, coming into his own as a collegiate pitcher, his 3rd round selection in the “Moneyball”
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