This episode, we are joined by Ben Heller, a reliever that just finished the 2023 baseball season as a reliever for the Atlanta Braves. If you are not familiar with Ben’s story, he just completed his 10th season as a professional baseball player after being drafted in the 22nd round out of Olivet Nazarene.
Ben is incredibly generous with his time today sharing a lot of information that is directly applicable to any baseball player that wants to try to play at the next level.
Ben and I discuss:
Recapping his 2023 Season:
What it was like to make it back to the big leagues
His experience pitching against his hometown team, the Milwaukee Brewers
His proudest moment looking back at the success he had in 2023
Mechanics and Pitch Design:
Why he made mechanical changes
His process to make the mechanical changes stick
How long it took him to trust his mechanics on the mound
The new pitch he learned
Ben’s process to learning and incorporating a new pitch into his repertoire
How many pitches a high school pitcher should learn
How a high school player should design their pitch arsenal
Baseball Development:
Why Ben feels he is the best baseball player he has ever been in year 10
The importance of mindset in baseball development
How a high school and college baseball player should look at their year to improve their development
This episode is a must listen (maybe a couple of times through) for any high school or college baseball player that is looking to improve and develop to play at the next level. Ben gives so many insights into what he sees can make successful baseball players and he shares personal stories about his baseball journey.
