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EP112 – Coaches – Chapter 27 from Clean Your Cleats
22 Feb 2022· Dear Baseball Gods
In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for […]
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EP111 – Baseball is a Trap – Chapter 2 from Clean Your Cleats
1 Feb 2022· Dear Baseball Gods
In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for […]
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EP110 – Slowing the Game Down – Chapter from Clean Your Cleats, My New Book
31 Dec 2021· Dear Baseball Gods
In this episode, listen to a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. […]
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EP109 – Odds of Making it to the Majors; Why the Show is Going on a Break
29 Dec 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
Dear Baseball Gods will be on pause for a few months – Dan explains why in this episode and what to expect. […]
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EP108 – Is Throwing a Football Good for Pitchers? Plus Home Gym Tips
22 Dec 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
In this episode, Dan discusses reasons on whether throwing a football is beneficial for pitchers. Dan also gives helpful suggestions on equipment […]
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EP107 – BABIP (Batting Average on Balls in Play) Plus Is Bunting Good or Bad?
17 Dec 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
In this episode, Dan discusses BABIP (batting average on balls in play) and the importance of understanding what BABIP is especially for […]
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EP106 – Run Expectancy Plus Nutrition for Middle Schoolers
10 Dec 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
In this episode, Dan gives a rundown of run expectancy in baseball, along with different scenarios on how run expectancy plays out […]
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EP105 – Pitching Velocity Ranges and Peaks; Offseason Weekly Throwing; Plus, Knowing Who You Are as a Player
3 Dec 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
In this episode, Dan discusses pitching velocity ranges and peaks and how they interact with each other. Dan then talks through the […]
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EP104 – Is Core Training for Baseball Overrated? Plus, Garbage Time in the Weight Room
12 Nov 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
Is core training for baseball overrated? Dan discusses what core training does and doesn’t do for an athlete. Also in this episode, […]
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EP103 – What to do When You Can’t Locate a Pitch; Plus, What Type of Cleats are Best?
5 Nov 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
Having trouble locating a pitch? Dan gives helpful tips on how to locate each pitch. Also in this episode, Dan discusses which […]
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EP102 – What Does Hiding the Ball Mean for Pitchers? And, Is a Knuckle Curve Different?
29 Oct 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
Is a knuckle-curveball different than a regular curve? And, what does hiding the ball mean for pitchers? Should they try to do […]
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EP101 – Is Sleep Important For Performance? Plus, Is MLB Baseball Boring Now?
22 Oct 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
Some coaches claim that sleep is critical to recovery. Sure – this is true, and everyone needs sleep. But is it actually […]
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EP100 – It’s Been One Hundred Episodes – What Have I Learned Since Then?
15 Oct 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
In this landmark 100th episode, Dan reflects on some of the important things he’s learned in the 3 years that have passed […]
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EP99 – How Important Is Launch Angle? Distance Running & Are Goals Actually Useful?
1 Oct 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
Are short and longterm goals really that important? Is distance running useful for pitchers? Or is it the devil? And, what should […]
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EP98 – Year Round Throwing Do’s and Don’ts; Does Hand Size Matter in Throwing a Changeup? Plus: Pick Offs
24 Sep 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
Should pitchers throw year round in baseball? How should they plan their workload? And, does having small hands prevent a pitcher from […]
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EP97 – Velo or Command for Young Players? Journaling & Yoga for Baseball Players
17 Sep 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
If a young pitcher has command but is way below average on velocity, is that at least a bit of solace? Is […]
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EP96 – How to Pitch with Runners on 3rd; How to Bounce Back After a Bad Start; Is a Slider Bad for Your Arm?
3 Sep 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
Learn strategies to pitch with runners on 3rd base – the bases loaded, 2nd & 3rd, and runner on 3rd only. Then, […]
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EP95 – Proper Arm Slot For Pitchers, Yelling Instructions to Players & Can Youth Players Throw a Knuckleball?
27 Aug 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
What’s the right arm slot for a pitcher, and what should be considered in adjusting arm slot? Plus, is it good to […]
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EP94 – Best Pitching Repertoire – Dos and Donts; 80%Rule; Is it Okay to Show Emotion on the Field?
20 Aug 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
Whats the best pitching repertoire for a high-spin fastball pitcher? Should he add a sinker, slider or curveball? What’s best? Dan also […]
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EP93 – Developmental Age of Ballplayers; Wearing Your Cap Backwards; Can Baseball Players Be…Fat?
13 Aug 2020· Dear Baseball Gods
How fast do ballplayers develop? Is baseball skill related more to absolute skill? Or size and strength PLUS a requisite amount of […]
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Episodes

EP112 – Coaches – Chapter 27 from Clean Your Cleats

EP111 – Baseball is a Trap – Chapter 2 from Clean Your Cleats

EP110 – Slowing the Game Down – Chapter from Clean Your Cleats, My New Book

EP109 – Odds of Making it to the Majors; Why the Show is Going on a Break

EP108 – Is Throwing a Football Good for Pitchers? Plus Home Gym Tips

EP107 – BABIP (Batting Average on Balls in Play) Plus Is Bunting Good or Bad?

EP106 – Run Expectancy Plus Nutrition for Middle Schoolers

EP105 – Pitching Velocity Ranges and Peaks; Offseason Weekly Throwing; Plus, Knowing Who You Are as a Player

EP104 – Is Core Training for Baseball Overrated? Plus, Garbage Time in the Weight Room

EP103 – What to do When You Can’t Locate a Pitch; Plus, What Type of Cleats are Best?

EP102 – What Does Hiding the Ball Mean for Pitchers? And, Is a Knuckle Curve Different?

EP101 – Is Sleep Important For Performance? Plus, Is MLB Baseball Boring Now?

EP100 – It’s Been One Hundred Episodes – What Have I Learned Since Then?

EP99 – How Important Is Launch Angle? Distance Running & Are Goals Actually Useful?

EP98 – Year Round Throwing Do’s and Don’ts; Does Hand Size Matter in Throwing a Changeup? Plus: Pick Offs

EP97 – Velo or Command for Young Players? Journaling & Yoga for Baseball Players

EP96 – How to Pitch with Runners on 3rd; How to Bounce Back After a Bad Start; Is a Slider Bad for Your Arm?

EP95 – Proper Arm Slot For Pitchers, Yelling Instructions to Players & Can Youth Players Throw a Knuckleball?

EP94 – Best Pitching Repertoire – Dos and Donts; 80%Rule; Is it Okay to Show Emotion on the Field?

EP93 – Developmental Age of Ballplayers; Wearing Your Cap Backwards; Can Baseball Players Be…Fat?