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 »

Dear Baseball Gods,

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

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

EP106 – Run Expectancy Plus Nutrition for Middle Schoolers

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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

Dan Blewett interviews some of the best baseball minds in the college and pro game to learn what they did to get to the top, and what they learned along the way. If you want to hear the deeper side of baseball, stick around and listen in.

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Dear Baseball Gods,

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