Patrick Jones Baseball

Despite being drafted out of high school Josh decided to hang up the cleats at the young age of 22. He talks about how even though he pitched well and was never injured he was frustrated that he wasn’t moving up in the system. He regrets leaving the game everyday. I think anyone can listen to this and apply it to your own life. Josh is now a pitching instructor and regarded as one of the top instructors in the country. We go over pithing mechanics and his pitching philosophy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An 8 year MLB veteran Craig has just come of another consistent season with the San Diego Padres. Craig talks about how he is able to get big league hitters out without over powering stuff. We also talk about taking college classes during the season, something Craig did in 2014 to earn his degree. We also go over doubting yourself and Craig really puts the game in perspective when he talks about why he never felt a ton of pressure to play in the big leagues. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu has been a life changing experience for Jake. We go into the art form and techniques used in jiu-jitsu. As a strength coach Jake has learned the importance of nutrition and knowing what supplements to take and those to stay away from. Jake explains ways to get faster and improve strength over a period of time.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NL MVP discussion, Votto getting snubbed. Okay this is the last time I'll bring it up. Coach stocker talks about how he gets his players to believe in themselves. Kids focusing on one sport and the benefits of playing multiple sports. What it was like to coach Andrew Benintendi in high school and if he's surprised Andrew has become as good as he has. The upcoming season for the Madeira Mustangs and chances of winning the state title.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The most well-rounded person in the MLB, Brent Suter is a unique person. A 31st round pick out of Harvard who throws a ball against a mattress in the off-season to get his arm in shape, Brent doesn't make excuses. Brent was an environmental science major in college and uses his platform to spread the word about the importance of taking care of the planet we live on. It took him longer than it should have to make it to the MLB because he doesn't have over powering stuff. He didn't complain just kept putting up numbers at every stop in the minors. Now he's a big leaguer and someone who has a chance to be pitching in the big leagues for several years to come.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(1:13-2:56) Off-season for an MLB reporter. (2:56-5:15) Covering Nationals and Orioles. Getting away from baseball and off-season hobbies. (7:15-10:00) Job security at the MLB level. Dusty Baker getting fired after making the playoffs. (10:05-11:10) Jayson Werth being a fan favorite, having the greatest beard in MLB. (11:15-14:50) Anthony Rendon being a big believer in the mental game. Different mindsets work for different players. (14:55-17:50) Players being accessible to media, advice for anyone wanting to get in sports media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Intro to off-season, reflection on season (1:15-3:10). Bow hunting and eating deer. One deer (15-25 meals) (3:15-9:00). Playing for Dad growing up. Getting coaching advice from Josh Spring, appreciating playing time (9:15-13:00). Indiana University. Making choices while going to college. College World Series experience. Playing with Kyle Schwarber throughout high school and college (13:05-21:00). Tommy John surgery. Getting drafted as a 5th year senior. Lack of money in minor leagues. Red Sox organization (21:03-25:00). Minor league stories and the long road to the show (25:00-29:00). Playing in Dominican Republic. Advice to high school players (29:02-38:32). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/patrick-jones-baseball/id1282221540?mt=2 "If the Bar aint bending, you're just pretending" Coach Jennings background and growing up lifting weights (2:00-4:00). Technology in the weight room, tracking velocity and power of bar movement, sleep tracking devices (4:09-7:15). Favorite exercises for all athletes to use on a regular basis, learned from Dan John (9:13-13:30). Lifting heavy vs. high reps low weight, in-season and off-season lifting (13:40-16:30) "We don't maintain in-season". Benefits of lifting barefoot. Producing force with foot contact (16:40-20:05). Nutrition and sleep. Sleeping at certain temperature and having a routine before bed (20:10-24:10). Strongest athlete in the history of Xavier University. Hint: his nickname is Forndog (24:15-26:05). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Typical day and behind the scenes of an MLB agent. Meeting with potential clients for the MLB Draft. Agents trying to recruit jr. high school players (2:05-5:20). Types of players that Jeff and the agency that he works for are looking at. Intangibles, good people, and work ethic (5:25-6:55). Communicating with scouts, in-home meetings, prepare clients for meetings with scouts. How the CBA changed the way agents can negotiate with organizations. What draft day is like for an agent (7:00-11:55). Andrew Benintendi. Jeff coached Andrew when he was in junior high. "Andrew didn't strike out one time all season long" (12:00-13:55). Cincy Elite Baseball Academy. Jeff joined as an owner a few years ago and enjoys helped players develop.College recruiting advice (14:00-20:00). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Experience of draft day, hearing name called in the 8th round by the Dodgers (1:30-4:25). First professional season, what the competition was like, coaching staff, etc. "We're all equal in this organization" (4:30-6:30). Mechanical adjustments throughout career, leg kick, hitting for more power. "I think the leg kick has helped me out with my timing" (6:35-9:30). What a typical day is like in the off-season, goals for the off-season (10:35-12:30). Dodgers playing in the world series. Benefits of having an agent. (12:35-14:10). Goals for 2018, bat carries the way through the system. Mental approach to hitting, playing with a chip on your shoulder. Working in-season vs. off-season. Defensive drills that helped Rylan during the season (14:15-19:06). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/patrick-jones-baseball/id1282221540?mt=2 For over 25 years Chris Welsh has been calling Reds games. Out of all of the players he watched there is one person that he says has out worked them all, Joey Votto. Chris talks about how much Joey would practice when he was younger to fine tune his swing. We also talk about the baseballs in the world series, hence the crazy home run totals as well as the regular season. While following the Reds all season long Chris gives some updates on potential prospects and when he can see top prospect Nick Senzel making his MLB debut. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever wondered what an MLB scout looks for when he goes and scouts a player? In this episode J.R. Reynolds who is a scout for the Cincinnati Reds breaks down exactly what he looks for when he goes to a college or high school game. J.R. talks about how it takes years of following a player before a team is willing to draft him. We also get into the world series and how the game is changing to home runs and high velocity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Professional Baseball player for the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox; Marcus Davis stops by to drop some knowledge. In this episode we get into the MLB playoffs, launch angles, and what makes a great hitter. Marcus is looking to get to the Big Leagues as a coach and studies hitters at every level. He shares a few funny minor league stories and talks about why professional baseball is so hard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Breaking down the Reds tops prospects with Trent Rosecrans, including the top two in Nick Senzel and Hunter Greene, Trent talks about the future of the Reds organization and how far away they are from being a contender in the playoffs. We also get into Joey Votto and Billy Hamilton and what their future looks like with the Reds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coach Ferber is currently the head coach fro the 2019 US Elite Baseball team. He has helped hundreds of baseball players get scholarships over the past several years. In this episode Coach Ferber breaks down ways to get noticed and what to watch out for while your on the recruitment trail. He also gets into the proper mentality that you need to have as a baseball player. If you are a high school player looking to get recruited you do not want to miss this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his first season at head coach for the Xavier Musketeers Billy O'Conner has only one goal in mind, Omaha. The Musketeers have made a regional three out of the last four years. In this episode Billy goes over his program and the philosophies that they have. He talks about how the game is evolved and so has Xavier by eliminating the sac bunt and focusing on getting the ball in the air. Billy goes over recruiting and gives tips on ways a potential recruit should reach out to coaches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ESPN Baseball analyst and the creator of the zips projection system Dan Szymborski joins "The Road to the Show' to talk Nationals - Cubs, next Red Sox manager, and sabermetrics. Dan explains the analytics in baseball and what statistics are important. He projects players like Andrew Benintendi and explains why the same managers are rotated around MLB. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Dillard aka the funniest man in baseball stops by share how he got started making funny videos while in professional baseball. Tim has just completed his 15th season. Playing in the MLB has always been his ultimate goal and he has achieved that dream. He is now working hard to get back there. Baseball is such a tough sport and when you listen to this episode you get reminded that you need to have fun, it is a kids game after all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Making his Major League debut this past season Jacob May stops by to discuss the feeling of stepping in-between the white lines in the big leagues. In this episode Jacob talks about some of the adjustments that he had to make from the minors to the MLB and why hitting big league pitching is so hard. He also tells a few funny stories from this past season that you will enjoy. Make sure to follow Jacob with the Chicago White Sox this upcoming season! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have a confession to make. As straight edge of a guy as I am one time I made a terrible mistake and it was pretty funny. Last May I flew to California for the summer to play baseball and the travel day was...eventful. Don't do drugs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.