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 … EP112 – Coaches – Chapter 27 from Clean Your Cleats Read More »

In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for … EP111 – Baseball is a Trap – Chapter 2 from Clean Your Cleats Read More »

In this episode, listen to a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. … EP110 – Slowing the Game Down – Chapter from Clean Your Cleats, My New Book Read More »

Dear Baseball Gods will be on pause for a few months – Dan explains why in this episode and what to expect. … EP109 – Odds of Making it to the Majors; Why the Show is Going on a Break Read More »

In this episode, Dan discusses reasons on whether throwing a football is beneficial for pitchers. Dan also gives helpful suggestions on equipment … EP108 – Is Throwing a Football Good for Pitchers? Plus Home Gym Tips Read More »

In this episode, Dan discusses BABIP (batting average on balls in play) and the importance of understanding what BABIP is especially for … EP107 – BABIP (Batting Average on Balls in Play) Plus Is Bunting Good or Bad? Read More »

In this episode, Dan gives a rundown of run expectancy in baseball, along with different scenarios on how run expectancy plays out … EP106 – Run Expectancy Plus Nutrition for Middle Schoolers Read More »

In this episode, Dan discusses pitching velocity ranges and peaks and how they interact with each other. Dan then talks through the … EP105 – Pitching Velocity Ranges and Peaks; Offseason Weekly Throwing; Plus, Knowing Who You Are as a Player Read More »

Is core training for baseball overrated? Dan discusses what core training does and doesn’t do for an athlete. Also in this episode, … EP104 – Is Core Training for Baseball Overrated? Plus, Garbage Time in the Weight Room Read More »

Having trouble locating a pitch? Dan gives helpful tips on how to locate each pitch. Also in this episode, Dan discusses which … EP103 – What to do When You Can’t Locate a Pitch; Plus, What Type of Cleats are Best? Read More »

Is a knuckle-curveball different than a regular curve? And, what does hiding the ball mean for pitchers? Should they try to do … EP102 – What Does Hiding the Ball Mean for Pitchers? And, Is a Knuckle Curve Different? Read More »

Some coaches claim that sleep is critical to recovery. Sure – this is true, and everyone needs sleep. But is it actually … EP101 – Is Sleep Important For Performance? Plus, Is MLB Baseball Boring Now? Read More »

In this landmark 100th episode, Dan reflects on some of the important things he’s learned in the 3 years that have passed … EP100 – It’s Been One Hundred Episodes – What Have I Learned Since Then? Read More »

Are short and longterm goals really that important? Is distance running useful for pitchers? Or is it the devil? And, what should … EP99 – How Important Is Launch Angle? Distance Running & Are Goals Actually Useful? Read More »

Should pitchers throw year round in baseball? How should they plan their workload? And, does having small hands prevent a pitcher from … EP98 – Year Round Throwing Do’s and Don’ts; Does Hand Size Matter in Throwing a Changeup? Plus: Pick Offs Read More »

If a young pitcher has command but is way below average on velocity, is that at least a bit of solace? Is … EP97 – Velo or Command for Young Players? Journaling & Yoga for Baseball Players Read More »

Learn strategies to pitch with runners on 3rd base – the bases loaded, 2nd & 3rd, and runner on 3rd only. Then, … EP96 – How to Pitch with Runners on 3rd; How to Bounce Back After a Bad Start; Is a Slider Bad for Your Arm? Read More »

What’s the right arm slot for a pitcher, and what should be considered in adjusting arm slot? Plus, is it good to … EP95 – Proper Arm Slot For Pitchers, Yelling Instructions to Players & Can Youth Players Throw a Knuckleball? Read More »

Whats the best pitching repertoire for a high-spin fastball pitcher? Should he add a sinker, slider or curveball? What’s best? Dan also … EP94 – Best Pitching Repertoire – Dos and Donts; 80%Rule; Is it Okay to Show Emotion on the Field? Read More »

How fast do ballplayers develop? Is baseball skill related more to absolute skill? Or size and strength PLUS a requisite amount of … EP93 – Developmental Age of Ballplayers; Wearing Your Cap Backwards; Can Baseball Players Be…Fat? Read More »