In this episode, we welcome back Andy Barkett, former MLB hitting coach, and current private hitting instructor. Andy shares insights from his nearly 30 years of coaching experience, focusing on the mechanical aspects of hitting. He discusses his transition from professional baseball to private coaching, the development of his remote training business, and his new product, the Power Pivot. Andy also delves into common issues he sees in college hitters and provides valuable tips for improving swing mechanics and mental approach.

0:00 - Introduction and Andy's background

5:30 - Transition to private coaching and remote training

10:15 - Evaluating hitters and addressing mechanical flaws

15:45 - The Power Pivot tool and proper hip rotation

22:30 - Common issues in college baseball hitting

28:00 - Comparing MLB hitters to amateurs

33:45 - The role of technology in hitting development

38:00 - Closing thoughts and contact information

Contact Information:

Andy Barkett

Power Pivot product

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In this episode, we sit down with Tyson Ellis, the pitching coach at Eastern Florida State College, a Division I junior college. Tyson shares insights into the world of junior college baseball and pitching development. Here's what you'll learn:

Junior College Baseball Breakdown

• Differences between Division I, II, and III junior colleges in terms of scholarships and competition levels
• Scholarship opportunities and roster management in Florida junior colleges
• The recruiting process for junior college players moving to four-year schools
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• Tyson's approach to developing pitchers, focusing on toughness and competitiveness
• The importance of game experience in pitcher development
• Insights on pitch calling and working with catchers

• Tyson's role as head coach for the Florence Flamingos in the Coastal Plain League
• The process of building a summer league roster
• The value of summer ball for college pitchers

• Tyson's journey from player to coach
• His views on pitcher workload and off-season training
• Advice for high school players on managing their throwing schedules
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Follow Tyson on Twitter @Tyson_Ellis13 for more baseball insights and Florida Gators content.

Here are the timestamps for key segments of the episode with Tyson Ellis

:00:00 - Introduction and background of Tyson Ellis

03:45 - Explanation of Division I, II, and III junior colleges

07:30 - Scholarship opportunities in Florida junior colleges

11:15 - Tyson's pitching philosophy and focus on toughness

15:30 - Evaluating mental toughness in pitchers

19:45 - Discussion on velocity ranges in Florida JUCO baseball

24:00 - Recruiting process for JUCO players moving to four-year schools

28:30 - Tyson's approach to calling pitches during games

33:15 - Tyson's role as head coach for the Florence Flamingos

36:45 - Building a summer league roster

41:30 - Importance of summer ball for college pitchers

46:00 - Advice on pitcher workload and off-season training

50:30 - Recommendations for high school pitchers

54:15 - Closing thoughts and where to follow Tyson on social media

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In this episode, Patrick Jones interviews Adam Schlenoff, the Associate Head Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University. Adam discusses his coaching journey, the challenges of recruiting for a top academic institution, and the high level of competition in Division III baseball. He explains Johns Hopkins' unique position as an elite academic school and a national championship contender in baseball. Schlenoff shares insights into their recruiting process, player development strategies, and the team's recent success in hitting for power.

Time Stamps:

13:07 - Division III baseball - pitching and defense

19:36 - Setting the Division III record with 114 home runs in 56 games in 2023

23:19 - Example of a Division I transfer

24:51 - Explanation of the process-oriented approach to hitting and player development

26:41 - Building trust with student-athletes and utilizing resources at Hopkins

28:33 - Focus on proper loading in hitting

30:04 - Drill work to improve players' adjustability at the plate

30:30 - Collaborating with team captains on new ideas for training and development

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Adam Schlenoff

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Johns Hopkins Baseball

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