In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. This chapter

In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. This is

In this episode, listen to a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. It’s available everywhere

Dear Baseball Gods will be on pause for a few months – Dan explains why in this episode and what to expect. And, he goes

In this episode, Dan discusses reasons on whether throwing a football is beneficial for pitchers. Dan also gives helpful suggestions on equipment to use when

In this episode, Dan discusses BABIP (batting average on balls in play) and the importance of understanding what BABIP is especially for pitchers. Dan also

In this episode, Dan gives a rundown of run expectancy in baseball, along with different scenarios on how run expectancy plays out according to the

In this episode, Dan discusses pitching velocity ranges and peaks and how they interact with each other. Dan then talks through the general breakdown of

Is core training for baseball overrated? Dan discusses what core training does and doesn’t do for an athlete. Also in this episode, Dan talks about

Having trouble locating a pitch? Dan gives helpful tips on how to locate each pitch. Also in this episode, Dan discusses which type of cleats

Is a knuckle-curveball different than a regular curve? And, what does hiding the ball mean for pitchers? Should they try to do it? Should mechanics

Some coaches claim that sleep is critical to recovery. Sure – this is true, and everyone needs sleep. But is it actually relevant and important

In this landmark 100th episode, Dan reflects on some of the important things he’s learned in the 3 years that have passed since the Dear

Are short and longterm goals really that important? Is distance running useful for pitchers? Or is it the devil? And, what should we all know

Should pitchers throw year round in baseball? How should they plan their workload? And, does having small hands prevent a pitcher from learning a changeup?

If a young pitcher has command but is way below average on velocity, is that at least a bit of solace? Is journaling a good,

Learn strategies to pitch with runners on 3rd base – the bases loaded, 2nd & 3rd, and runner on 3rd only. Then, Dan covers how

What’s the right arm slot for a pitcher, and what should be considered in adjusting arm slot? Plus, is it good to yell instructions? Well,

Whats the best pitching repertoire for a high-spin fastball pitcher? Should he add a sinker, slider or curveball? What’s best? Dan also discusses the 80%

How fast do ballplayers develop? Is baseball skill related more to absolute skill? Or size and strength PLUS a requisite amount of skill? Is it

Does a pitching leg kick increase velocity? Do higher leg kicks = faster fastballs or better mechanics? Dan also talks through the idea that what

In episode 91, Dan discusses what parents should look for in a strength coach via the exercises they prescribe in a training program. In the

In this episode Dan discusses whether youth pitchers should vary their leg kick timing to disrupt hitters – is it good or harmful for their

The principle of charity is about giving the benefit of the doubt to someone in an argument or claim. In coaching, often we don’t give

In this episode, we discuss the separation between parents and their players in the dugout. Some coaches recently were arguing on twitter about handing off

To submit a question for the Q&A segment, email a voice recording to Dan at hello@danblewett.com. Want to support the show? Buy a copy of Dear

Are olympic lifts good for baseball players–are they worth the risks? Should players swing at the first pitch of an at-bat? What does lifting look

Diamondbabble: when baseball coaches describe things in overly complicated ways. Why is the game overflowing with it? In this episode, Dan reads examples of diamondbabble

I recently wrote and shared An Open Letter to Young White Athletes. This was what I’d say to a kid about what’s happening in America

Baseball season arrived, then quit on us. But, this is a bigger heartbreak and a more confusing time than some parents may realize. Identity as

In this episode, I discuss why I’m selling my academy, moving on, and all the things I THINK I’ll be doing with my life.

Listen in as Dan Blewett shares chapter twelve from Dear Baseball Gods: A Memoir. This chapter details news he received about his first surgery, his

Listen in as Dan Blewett shares chapter one from Dear Baseball Gods: A Memoir, his book on his baseball career, his battle back from injuries,

Dave Fischer, pitching coach and mental skills coach from the University of Rhode Island, joined me on the show to share his journey through pro

Ryan Faer, the Cleveland Indians’ minor league strength coordinator, joined me to talk about how he landed his job as a coach in pro baseball

Ty Blankmeyer joined me on the show to talk about his playing career at St. John’s University, his time in the Minor Leagues, and his

Jimmy Gonzalez, Manager of the Chicago Cubs’ High-A team, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, joined me to talk about his 14 years as a pro player,

My Book, Dear Baseball Gods, is going to be released on April 15, 2019 and it was two years in the writing, but 22 years

Morgan Depew, assistant with the University of Jacksonville in Florida, joined me to talk about his journey from former Warbird trainee, to JUCO baseball player

Ethan Guevin of http://www.KeepPlayingBaseball.org joined me to talk about baseball recruiting, and give some practicing recruiting tips and advice to players and parents. Ethan is

Ryan Copeland–associate head coach at the University of Illinois Springfield–came on the show to talk about how he uses technology to build better pitchers, how

Pete Maki, current Minnesota Twins minor league pitching coordinator and former D-1 pitching coach from Duke and Columbia University, joined me on Dear Baseball Gods

In this episode of Dear Baseball Gods, Dave shared stories of players and coaches from his minor league days, his time as a Cleveland Indians minor league rehab pitching coordinator, and his decade+ of experience with ESPN. You’ll hear how he helps Alex Rodriguez and Jessica Mendoza prep for their broadcast, his views on pitcher arm path and his assessment of Joe Kelly, and much more. GREAT talk about tons of different topics in baseball.

Pitching Coach Josh MacDonald joins me on the show to talk about pitching, recruiting, and his unique role as a lifelong UConn Husky pitcher and

How can we create the perfect warmups for baseball? Should a 10U softball team take 90 minutes before a game to warm up? Is warming

What is it like to be a D1 baseball player? Coach Kevin Vance, pitching coach at the University of Rhode Island, joins the show to

Shaun Cole, former pitching coach of the year in 2012 and current pitching coach for Eastern Kentucky University, joined me to talk about his extensive

So you’re searching for a new hitting coach, pitching instructor, or personal trainer. They seem knowledgeable when they speak…but is it all nonsense? Do they

Rob Friedman, owner of the beloved @pitchingninja Twitter account, came on the show to talk pitching, GIFs, coaching, and his meteoric rise on social media.

In this episode I dove in to how I’ve witnessed the strength and baseball profession change over the last 10 years, and how the internet

In this episode I discuss the mental side of Tommy John rehab, and the challenges athletes face to stay connected to the game and their

In this episode I discuss how hitters can optimize their ability to make harder contact more consistently if they improve their plate discipline, hitting approach,

In this episode I discuss everything pitch calling, and why I am very certain that coaches should NOT call the game from the dugout. Watch

I took a trip to the Dominican Republic to coach a youth baseball team. This is how the trip went and what I learned… Subscribe

In this episode I discuss the crazy team-changing of travel baseball, how coaches and players should approach it, and why it’s just not that big

In this episode of Dear Baseball Gods, I explain basically everything about how to throw a changeup – the grip, the action, choosing sequences, when

In this episode I give an update on how my season coaching has gone giving ZERO signs from third base. We don’t use the bunt

I was recently discussing life balance as a parent asked how much was too much for his son. Life balance is a trendy thing –

In this episode I try to crack the code of how pitchers locate the ball, how they adjust misses on each pitch, and how they

In this episode I talk about fitting the mold as a player – how players can make themselves marketable (or not) by their body type

In this episode I discuss how to deal with umpires in baseball – should we befriend them? Be constantly on them? Argue like crazy or