In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. This chapter is about relationships with coaches. It’s now available everywhere you buy books online. Get your copy today ..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 Ballplayers. I’m releasing it on on February 15th, 2022 on all formats – hardcover, paperback, Ebook and Audiobook. This is chapter 2, called Baseball is a Trap ..read more

In this episode, listen to a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. I’m releasing Clean Your Cleats on February 15th, 2022 on all formats – hardcover, paperback, Ebook and Audiobook. Listen on YouTube if you prefer, or read this chapter here ..read more

Dear Baseball Gods will be on pause for a few months – Dan explains why in this episode and what to expect. And, he goes into depth on the odds of making it to the Majors and why it’s not as big a longshot as the statistics indicate. Sign up for Dan’s email list to stay updated on when the show returns, and be sure to subscribe to the show for notifications! To submit a question for the Q&A segment, email a voice recording to Dan at hello@danblewett.com. Want to support the show? Buy a copy of Dear Baseball Gods on Kindle or Paperback, or listen on audiobook. Or, pick up Pitching Isn’t Com ..read more

In this episode, Dan discusses reasons on whether throwing a football is beneficial for pitchers. Dan also gives helpful suggestions on equipment to use when working out at home. Links: Home workout video mentioned in the episode; Try Early Work Strength Program for free here. To submit a question for the Q&A segment, email a voice recording to Dan at hello@danblewett.com. Want to support the show? Buy a copy of Dear Baseball Gods on Kindle or Paperback, or listen on audiobook. Or, pick up Pitching Isn’t Complicated, his advanced-but-understandable pitching manual. Enroll in one of Coach D ..read more

In this episode, Dan discusses BABIP (batting average on balls in play) and the importance of understanding what BABIP is especially for pitchers. Dan also talks about bunting and if the run expectancy matrix (discussed in the previous episode) influences whether a coach gives the bunt sign. Links: Run Expectancy and Bunting article mentioned in the episode; Fangraphs article on BABIP mentioned in the episode; also, Try Early Work Strength Program for free here. To submit a question for the Q&A segment, email a voice recording to Dan at hello@danblewett.com. Want to support the show? Buy a ..read more

In this episode, Dan gives a rundown of run expectancy in baseball, along with different scenarios on how run expectancy plays out according to the RE24 matrix. Dan also gives helpful nutrition tips for middle school athletes. Links: Run Expectancy and Bunting article mentioned in the podcast; Try the Early Work Strength Program for free here. To submit a question for the Q&A segment, email a voice recording to Dan at hello@danblewett.com. Want to support the show? Buy a copy of Dear Baseball Gods on Kindle or Paperback, or listen on audiobook. Or, pick up Pitching Isn’t Complicated, his a ..read more

In this episode, Dan discusses pitching velocity ranges and peaks and how they interact with each other. Dan then talks through the general breakdown of offseason weekly throwing for pitching. Lastly, Dan gives advice on knowing and figuring out what kind of player you are. Videos mentioned: Velocity Tips video & Throwing Program Video To submit a question for the Q&A segment, email a voice recording to Dan at hello@danblewett.com. Want to support the show? Buy a copy of Dear Baseball Gods on Kindle or Paperback, or listen on audiobook. Or, pick up Pitching Isn’t Complicated, his advan ..read more

Is core training overrated? Dan discusses what core training does and doesn’t do for an athlete. Also in this episode, Dan talks about what garbage time in the weight room is and if it is useful. Try the Early Work Strength Program for free here. To submit a question for the Q&A segment, email a voice recording to Dan at hello@danblewett.com. Want to support the show? Buy a copy of Dear Baseball Gods on Kindle or Paperback, or listen on audiobook. Or, pick up Pitching Isn’t Complicated, his advanced-but-understandable pitching manual. Enroll in one of Coach Dan’s online ..read more

Having trouble locating a pitch? Dan gives helpful tips on how to locate each pitch. Also in this episode, Dan discusses which type of cleats are best and which type of shoes you should wear based on the surface you are playing on. To submit a question for the Q&A segment, email a voice recording to Dan at hello@danblewett.com. Want to support the show? Buy a copy of Dear Baseball Gods on Kindle or Paperback, or listen on audiobook. Or, pick up Pitching Isn’t Complicated, his advanced-but-understandable pitching manual. Enroll in one of Coach Dan’s online pitching ..read more