EP112 – Coaches – Chapter 27 from Clean Your Cleats
In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for
In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for
In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for
In this episode, listen to a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers.
Dear Baseball Gods will be on pause for a few months – Dan explains why in this episode and what to expect.
In this episode, Dan discusses reasons on whether throwing a football is beneficial for pitchers. Dan also gives helpful suggestions on equipment
In this episode, Dan discusses BABIP (batting average on balls in play) and the importance of understanding what BABIP is especially for
In this episode, Dan gives a rundown of run expectancy in baseball, along with different scenarios on how run expectancy plays out
In this episode, Dan discusses pitching velocity ranges and peaks and how they interact with each other. Dan then talks through the
Is core training for baseball overrated? Dan discusses what core training does and doesn’t do for an athlete. Also in this episode,
Having trouble locating a pitch? Dan gives helpful tips on how to locate each pitch. Also in this episode, Dan discusses which
Is a knuckle-curveball different than a regular curve? And, what does hiding the ball mean for pitchers? Should they try to do
Some coaches claim that sleep is critical to recovery. Sure – this is true, and everyone needs sleep. But is it actually
In this landmark 100th episode, Dan reflects on some of the important things he’s learned in the 3 years that have passed
Are short and longterm goals really that important? Is distance running useful for pitchers? Or is it the devil? And, what should
Should pitchers throw year round in baseball? How should they plan their workload? And, does having small hands prevent a pitcher from
If a young pitcher has command but is way below average on velocity, is that at least a bit of solace? Is
Learn strategies to pitch with runners on 3rd base – the bases loaded, 2nd & 3rd, and runner on 3rd only. Then,
What’s the right arm slot for a pitcher, and what should be considered in adjusting arm slot? Plus, is it good to
Whats the best pitching repertoire for a high-spin fastball pitcher? Should he add a sinker, slider or curveball? What’s best? Dan also
How fast do ballplayers develop? Is baseball skill related more to absolute skill? Or size and strength PLUS a requisite amount of
Does a pitching leg kick increase velocity? Do higher leg kicks = faster fastballs or better mechanics? Dan also talks through the
In episode 91, Dan discusses what parents should look for in a strength coach via the exercises they prescribe in a training
In this episode Dan discusses whether youth pitchers should vary their leg kick timing to disrupt hitters – is it good or
The principle of charity is about giving the benefit of the doubt to someone in an argument or claim. In coaching, often
In this episode, we discuss the separation between parents and their players in the dugout. Some coaches recently were arguing on twitter
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
Are olympic lifts good for baseball players–are they worth the risks? Should players swing at the first pitch of an at-bat? What
Diamondbabble: when baseball coaches describe things in overly complicated ways. Why is the game overflowing with it? In this episode, Dan reads
I recently wrote and shared An Open Letter to Young White Athletes. This was what I’d say to a kid about what’s
Baseball season arrived, then quit on us. But, this is a bigger heartbreak and a more confusing time than some parents may
In this talk in a USA Baseball sponsored coaches’ clinic in Illinois, I discussed 10 mental training do’s and don’ts. Mental skills
In this episode, I discuss why I’m selling my academy, moving on, and all the things I THINK I’ll be doing with
Listen in as Dan Blewett shares chapter twelve from Dear Baseball Gods: A Memoir. This chapter details news he received about his
Listen in as Dan Blewett shares chapter one from Dear Baseball Gods: A Memoir, his book on his baseball career, his battle
Dave Fischer, pitching coach and mental skills coach from the University of Rhode Island, joined me on the show to share his
Ryan Faer, the Cleveland Indians’ minor league strength coordinator, joined me to talk about how he landed his job as a coach
Ty Blankmeyer joined me on the show to talk about his playing career at St. John’s University, his time in the Minor
Jimmy Gonzalez, Manager of the Chicago Cubs’ High-A team, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, joined me to talk about his 14 years as
My Book, Dear Baseball Gods, is going to be released on April 15, 2019 and it was two years in the writing,
Morgan Depew, assistant with the University of Jacksonville in Florida, joined me to talk about his journey from former Warbird trainee, to
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
Ryan Copeland–associate head coach at the University of Illinois Springfield–came on the show to talk about how he uses technology to build
Pete Maki, current Minnesota Twins minor league pitching coordinator and former D-1 pitching coach from Duke and Columbia University, joined me on
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
How can we create the perfect warmups for baseball? Should a 10U softball team take 90 minutes before a game to warm
Jeff Bajenaru–the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Triple-A pitching coach–joined me to talk about his pretty amazing journey in baseball. From being told he’s never
What is it like to be a D1 baseball player? Coach Kevin Vance, pitching coach at the University of Rhode Island, joins
Shaun Cole, former pitching coach of the year in 2012 and current pitching coach for Eastern Kentucky University, joined me to talk
In this episode, I discuss some of the complexities of baseball that either go unnoticed or misunderstood by the ordinary baseball fan.
So you’re searching for a new hitting coach, pitching instructor, or personal trainer. They seem knowledgeable when they speak…but is it all
Rob Friedman, owner of the beloved @pitchingninja Twitter account, came on the show to talk pitching, GIFs, coaching, and his meteoric rise
In this episode I dove in to how I’ve witnessed the strength and baseball profession change over the last 10 years, and
In this episode I discuss the mental side of Tommy John rehab, and the challenges athletes face to stay connected to the
In this episode I discuss how hitters can optimize their ability to make harder contact more consistently if they improve their plate
In this episode I discuss everything pitch calling, and why I am very certain that coaches should NOT call the game from
I took a trip to the Dominican Republic to coach a youth baseball team. This is how the trip went and what
In this episode I discuss the crazy team-changing of travel baseball, how coaches and players should approach it, and why it’s just
Do pitchers in baseball really use scouting reports? If not, why not? I discuss how pitch sequences and pitch calling in baseball
In this episode of Dear Baseball Gods, I explain basically everything about how to throw a changeup – the grip, the action,
In this episode I give an update on how my season coaching has gone giving ZERO signs from third base. We don’t
I was recently discussing life balance as a parent asked how much was too much for his son. Life balance is a
In this episode I try to crack the code of how pitchers locate the ball, how they adjust misses on each pitch,
In this episode I talk about fitting the mold as a player – how players can make themselves marketable (or not) by
In this episode I discuss how to deal with umpires in baseball – should we befriend them? Be constantly on them? Argue
In this week’s episode I discuss slumps – when to panic and when not to. We also talk about correcting slumps, re-evaluating
In this episode I discuss the influence of pitching coaches and how important they are, what to say in a mound visit
In this episode, Dan shares the trinkets on his shelves and what they mean to him, talks about how to approach your
Dan talks about control vs command; why some pitchers command the ball better than others; what pitchers can do to improve their
Former Big-Leaguers Daniel Herrera and Bill Murphy join me to reminisce and share some of their best stories. Getting patted on the
Mike Pinto, manager of the Southern Illinois Miners professional baseball club, joins me to talk about the culture he’s built in 12
Dr. Alan Nathan sat down to discuss rule changes in baseball, the future of technology and stats in sports, how baseballs are
Dan discusses seven things that even good pitchers overlook in their routines, practice habits, and more.
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,
Should pitchers lift heavy? Are pitchers shortening their careers because of the way they train? Dan discusses current culture in strength and
How important is a coach in the development of a young athlete’s passion for the game? Dan shares stories of his best
Bases loaded? Coach not giving you enough innings? A pitch isn’t working? Not 100%? Dan tells a few stories and gives advice
Bill Murphy, over his 14-year career, spent time in the MLB and NPB, spending two seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines, winning
Sean Gleason, former Orioles farmhand, explains the differences between American and Mexican League baseball. He talked about his development into a hard-throwing
Daniel Herrera was one of the last pitchers to throw a screwball in the Major Leagues, and we talked about command, reading
Fehlandt Lentini stole 567 bases at an 85% success rate over 17 years of professional baseball, an absurdly good rate. Listen as
Jacob Cruz, the hitting coach for the AA Tennessee Smokies, joins me to talk about trends in hitting, the Arizona Fall League,
Bobby Stevens, former Orioles minor league infielder, talks travel baseball, dealing with difficult teammates, the baseball Twitter world, and more.
In part two, we discuss pitching injury factors including radar gun usage and velocity obsession, the Motus sleeve, pitch mix, pitch counts
In this episode, Dan gives practical advice for parents and coaches on preventing pitching injuries.
Shawn Teufel, former Mets and Tigers farmhand and son of 1986 World Series Champion Tim Teufel, joins us to talk about his
Zach Clark continues his story of converting into a Knuckleballer, then his transition back into conventional pitching, then finally scouting. We discuss
Zach Clark talks about his 10-year professional career as a pitcher, in which he made it to the Major Leagues as a
In this episode of Dear Baseball Gods, I discuss long toss, tracking bullpen strike percentages, string lines, luck and other misconceptions in
Dan explains the five key things everyone needs to be truly great at sports, baseball, or, well…anything.
Dr. Alan Nathan, a world expert on the physics of baseball, joins me to talk Red Sox, Sabermetrics, and Saberseminar 2017. Follow
What exactly are “the yips?” They’re mythical, terrifying, and very real.
Getting cut, or released, as they call it, is never easy. Dan tells the story of the few times he was released,
Is superstition in baseball worth even a second thought? How much does bad luck play into a slump? And, how much does
Nothing is ever sure. I started the season, in 2011, with a new team that was getting a new ballpark in a
I blew the game for the third time in a row. In the clubhouse after the game, the manager walked through to
Dan discusses the parent-athlete relationship and how parents can best support a happy, healthy career in sports.
Host families, hotels, training room floors, dorm rooms, crowded one-bedroom apartments shared by five teammates? Yep, that’s life on the road. I
Kevin Vance returns to the show to talk spin rate and how it affects a pitcher’s arsenal, approach, and ability to get
Mike Reinold, one of the world’s experts on pitching injuries and performance, joins us to share some stories from his time as
Mitch Osnowitz, current minor league pitcher with the Boston Red Sox, joins us to discuss his big arm and how it has transformed
Matt Zielinski has played in the Frontier League, Atlantic League, Italian Baseball League, and the winter leagues of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela
Former Division-I baseball player, Tom Meaney, comes on the show to discuss the parallel between sports and business. We talk about why motivational
Dan has had Tommy John surgery twice, and he takes 10 popular questions in this Q&A episode of the Dear Baseball Gods Podcast.
It took me a long time, but doing things the right way, over time, eventually made me into a respected athlete who
In this episode, we are joined by current University of Rhode Island pitching coach, and former minor league pitcher, Kevin Vance. Listen
In this episode, Dan tells the story of how he broke into professional baseball. After finishing his college career undrafted and recovering
This story starts on the day of a major crossroads in my career: Undergo a second Tommy John surgery, or hang up my
In this introduction, I discuss who the “Baseball Gods” are, and why they’re a theme of this show. Dear Baseball Gods is show that