EP 52: Developing a Multi-Faceted Approach to Injury Prevention
Driveline Baseball Podcast
Mike and Kyle are back! Also, joined this week by Director of High Performance, Connor White. This conversation delves into the persistent issue of pitching injuries in baseball, exploring the multifaceted reasons behind them and discussing potential solutions. Mike, Kyle, and Connor emphasize a multimodal approach to injury prevention, highlighting the importance of readiness monitoring, biomechanics, and long-term development strategies. They also address the challenges faced in youth baseball, the role of coaches, and the significance of data in optimizing player performance. The discussion...
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EP 51: College Coaching and Pro Offseason
Driveline Baseball Podcast
Today's episode of the Driveline Podcast features a collection of Driveline Hitting trainers including Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey and AZ Hitting Trainers Conner Watson and Elijah Boyer. This trio discusses the intricacies of fall training for college and high school players. They share insights on how to optimize player development through effective practice plans, balancing workloads, and utilizing technology to create game-representative training environments with special attention paid to Boyer's recent stint as the Hitting Coach at Lansing CC. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fall...
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EP 50: Jump Testing and High Performance
Driveline Baseball Podcast
In this episode, Mike is joined by the Director of High Performance, Connor White. The conversation delves into the significance of jump testing in athletic performance, particularly in baseball. The hosts discuss the various types of jump tests, their applications, and how they relate to overall athleticism and skill. They emphasize the importance of understanding the outputs of these tests and how they can inform training and development strategies for athletes of all levels. The discussion also touches on the future of athletic training, including remote monitoring and the use of technology...
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Bonus EP: Hitting Assessment Deep-Dive
Driveline Baseball Podcast
In this special episode of the Driveline Podcast, Dan Winkler, Director of Sales, Tanner Stokey, Director of Hitting, and Connor White, Director of High Performance, sit down and discuss the intricacies of the Driveline Hitting Assessment process. 00:00 Data-Driven Approach to Hitting Mechanics 02:06 Comprehensive Assessment Process 09:44 Individualized Programming Based on Athletic Profile 17:57 Extending Players' Careers 25:29 Pushing the Boundaries of Hitting Development
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EP 49: Markerless Motion Capture & Communicating Data to Athletes
Driveline Baseball Podcast
In today's episode, Mike is joined by Director of Pitching Chris Langin and Principal Sports Scientist Kyle Wasserberger to discuss the evolution of biomechanical motion capture technology and use in baseball, including the recent shift towards markerless solutions. 00:00 Introduction to Motion Capture in Baseball Pitching Mechanics 01:07 The Advantages of Markerless Motion Capture 03:04 Markerless Motion Capture vs. Video Analysis 06:25 The Evolution of Markerless Usage at Driveline Baseball 07:48 The Value of Markerless Motion Capture Data 08:33 Markerless Motion Capture and...
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EP 48: Navigating Sport Specialization, Scholarships Changes & Baseball Careers
Driveline Baseball Podcast
In today's episode of the podcast, Kyle and Mike discuss the importance of having a long-term outlook on baseball development and the increasing role of technology in helping athletes succeed. They close with an exploration of the challenges and opportunities of working in baseball. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:10 Considerations for High School Players 13:03 Taking a Long-Term Perspective 23:24 Utilizing Technology for Training 34:27 The Changing Landscape of College Scholarships 39:05 The Impact of the International Draft 41:03 The Impact of Government Restrictions on...
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EP:47 Managing Pitching Workloads, Smart Reports and their Benefits
Driveline Baseball Podcast
In today’s episode of the podcast, Mike Rathwell is joined by Pitching Coordinator Matt Kress, New York Boulders' pitcher Jackson Sigman, and Binghamton Rumble Ponies' pitcher Josh Hejka. They dive into Driveline’s innovative Smart Reports system, discussing how it transforms athlete workload management and improves performance for pitchers. 0:00 Intro 1:43 What is a Smart Report? 5:39 Athletes Not Executing Their Workouts Properly 13:00 What You'll See in a Smart Report 21:50 Athletes Understanding Their Workloads 27:55 How Trainers Can Utilize Smart Reports 29:50 Training Properly After...
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EP46: Q&A Responses! + Helpfulness of Video Analysis, Joe Maddon's Driveline Criticisms
Driveline Baseball Podcast
In today's episode, Kyle and Mike discuss developing starting pitchers, and whether or not video analysis is actually helpful in player development. Then they close with a response to Joe Maddon's criticisms of Driveline in the media. 00:00 Introduction 00:22 The Success of Reliever Conversions 03:15 Challenges of Developing Starting Pitchers 09:29 The Value of Video Analysis in Player Development 16:28 The Limitations of Gross Video Analysis 25:18 The Changing Landscape of Baseball 37:04 The Importance of Team Dynamics
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EP45: MLB Draft Strategy, Travis Bazzana's Development, Automated Strike Zones
Driveline Baseball Podcast
In today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, CEO Mike Rathwell and Founder Kyle Boddy are joined by Driveline Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey. Topics covered: 00:00 Demystifying the MLB Draft 06:00 Unique Draft Strategies 16:27 Travis Bazzana's Development Journey 38:30 The Potential Impact of an Automated Strike Zone 53:13 Creating a More Engaging Product for Fans
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EP44: How Fast Can a Human Throw a Baseball, AI in Baseball Player Development
Driveline Baseball Podcast
In today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, CEO Mike Rathwell and Founder Kyle Boddy discuss Eno Sarris' recent article, 'How Fast Could a Human Being Throw a Fastball? 106 mph, 110 mph — Even 125 mph?', and the future of player development in baseball with AI.
info_outlineGoing all in! Angels Kevin Kelleher talks about his journey back to the pros!
Are the best college recruiters the best Marketers?
Finally! The totally cool Pitch Overlay tool!