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Dan Blewett shares sound advice for baseball families to help them get the most out of their baseball career. In this baseball podcast, you’ll get short, actionable things you can do to improve and have a more meaningful, fulfilling baseball journey.

Location:

United States

Description:

Dan Blewett shares sound advice for baseball families to help them get the most out of their baseball career. In this baseball podcast, you’ll get short, actionable things you can do to improve and have a more meaningful, fulfilling baseball journey.

Language:

English

Contact:

4106880849


Episodes

EP112 – Coaches – Chapter 27 from Clean Your Cleats

2/22/2022
In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for […]

Duration:00:38:51

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

2/1/2022
In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for […]

Duration:00:21:06

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

12/31/2021
In this episode, listen to a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. […]

Duration:00:22:03

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

12/29/2020
Dear Baseball Gods will be on pause for a few months – Dan explains why in this episode and what to expect. […]

Duration:00:20:32

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

12/22/2020
In this episode, Dan discusses reasons on whether throwing a football is beneficial for pitchers. Dan also gives helpful suggestions on equipment […]

Duration:00:20:19

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

12/17/2020
In this episode, Dan discusses BABIP (batting average on balls in play) and the importance of understanding what BABIP is especially for […]

Duration:00:26:50

EP106 – Run Expectancy Plus Nutrition for Middle Schoolers

12/10/2020
In this episode, Dan gives a rundown of run expectancy in baseball, along with different scenarios on how run expectancy plays out […]

Duration:00:22:47

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

12/3/2020
In this episode, Dan discusses pitching velocity ranges and peaks and how they interact with each other. Dan then talks through the […]

Duration:00:18:14

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

11/12/2020
Is core training for baseball overrated? Dan discusses what core training does and doesn’t do for an athlete. Also in this episode, […]

Duration:00:17:11

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

11/5/2020
Having trouble locating a pitch? Dan gives helpful tips on how to locate each pitch. Also in this episode, Dan discusses which […]

Duration:00:22:04

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

10/28/2020
Is a knuckle-curveball different than a regular curve? And, what does hiding the ball mean for pitchers? Should they try to do […]

Duration:00:20:07

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

10/22/2020
Some coaches claim that sleep is critical to recovery. Sure – this is true, and everyone needs sleep. But is it actually […]

Duration:00:24:07

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

10/15/2020
In this landmark 100th episode, Dan reflects on some of the important things he’s learned in the 3 years that have passed […]

Duration:00:57:52

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

10/1/2020
Are short and longterm goals really that important? Is distance running useful for pitchers? Or is it the devil? And, what should […]

Duration:00:22:10

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

9/24/2020
Should pitchers throw year round in baseball? How should they plan their workload? And, does having small hands prevent a pitcher from […]

Duration:00:28:06

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

9/16/2020
If a young pitcher has command but is way below average on velocity, is that at least a bit of solace? Is […]

Duration:00:21:30

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

9/3/2020
Learn strategies to pitch with runners on 3rd base – the bases loaded, 2nd & 3rd, and runner on 3rd only. Then, […]

Duration:00:17:02

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

8/27/2020
What’s the right arm slot for a pitcher, and what should be considered in adjusting arm slot? Plus, is it good to […]

Duration:00:17:07

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

8/20/2020
Whats the best pitching repertoire for a high-spin fastball pitcher? Should he add a sinker, slider or curveball? What’s best? Dan also […]

Duration:00:21:15

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

8/13/2020
How fast do ballplayers develop? Is baseball skill related more to absolute skill? Or size and strength PLUS a requisite amount of […]

Duration:00:21:51