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Patrick Jones BaseballHow the Savannah Bananas Are Changing Baseball Forever | Tyler GillumOn this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I sat down with Tyler Gillum, head coach of the Savannah Bananas, to talk about building a brand that puts fans first and creating impact beyond just wins and losses. Tyler shares how he pivoted his coaching career to chase a bigger vision—impacting millions through baseball and entertainment. We discuss setting audacious goals, leading with intention, and why every business needs to focus relentlessly on customer experience. It’s about energy, culture, and showing up every day to deliver unforgettable moments. Timestamps:2025-06-161h 08Patrick Jones BaseballTrain Your Brain: The Mental Side of HittingIn this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, the focus is on the mental game, which is often overlooked in favor of physical mechanics. Patrick discusses how understanding the brain's function can lead to improved performance, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, identity, and focus. He introduces the 'Core Five' strategies to enhance mental skills and addresses the unique mental challenges faced in baseball, including managing expectations and utilizing statistics effectively.The mental game is crucial for player development.Understanding how the brain works can lead to breakthroughs.Players at all levels experience similar fears and...2025-05-2935 minPatrick Jones BaseballFrom Mid-Major to Super Regional: How Evansville Baseball Competes with the Best | Matt WollenzinIn this episode of the Patrick Jones Baseball Podcast, we’re joined by Matt Wollenzin, the Hitting Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Evansville. Matt takes us behind the scenes of one of college baseball’s most exciting mid-major programs, sharing how Evansville has built a championship-caliber team that competes with the nation’s best.From their incredible Super Regional run to their unique approach to player development and recruiting, Matt dives into the secrets of their success. Learn about the culture of collaboration, how they develop hitters with individualized training, and the program’s commit...2025-01-0643 minPatrick Jones BaseballJohns Hopkins Associate Head Coach | Adam SchlenoffIn this episode, Patrick Jones interviews Adam Schlenoff, the Associate Head Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University. Adam discusses his coaching journey, the challenges of recruiting for a top academic institution, and the high level of competition in Division III baseball. He explains Johns Hopkins' unique position as an elite academic school and a national championship contender in baseball. Schlenoff shares insights into their recruiting process, player development strategies, and the team's recent success in hitting for power.Time Stamps:13:07 - Division III baseball - pitching and defense2024-12-0335 minPatrick Jones BaseballHow To Run A Travel Baseball Organization W/ Neal Packanik | Bo Jackson Elite |Patrick Jones @pjonesbaseball sits down with Neal Packanik @nealpackanik to discuss the landscape of travel baseball. Neal is the general manager of Bo Jackson Elite, one of the most respected travel baseball organizations in the Midwest. In this episode, Neal talks about the common mistakes people make in travel baseball, what to look for in a travel baseball team, and the college recruiting process. PJB Recruiting: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting The Hitting Chronicle Newsletter: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/THC Website: https://patrickjonesbaseball.com Fol...2024-08-1954 minPatrick Jones Baseball4 Ways To Help Hitters Improve TimingIn this episode, Patrick dives into Timing. More importantly, where in their swing are they off-time? We break down the key phases of a swing—gather, forward move, launch position, and contact—to help hitters understand what it means to be ‘on time.’Key Discussion Points: What Does It Mean to Be ‘On Time’?We explore the definition of timing, emphasizing the importance of selecting the precise moment for optimal effect. Whether a hitter has good or sub-optimal mechanics influences when they make contact, ideally in line with their front foot. Three Timing Checkpoints:Release Poin...2024-08-1233 minPatrick Jones BaseballHow To Use Data To Evaluate Players | Ben ClemensThis week, Patrick Jones, @pjonesbaseball on Twitter, sits down with Ben Clemens, @ben_clemens on Twitter. Ben is a writer at Fangraphs. In this episode, they talk about the biggest winners and losers at the trade deadline, how to analyze players using data, and Ben's writing process. Hit with us in Cincinnati, Ohio: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/contact The Hitting Chronicle Newsletter: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/THC Website: https://patrickjonesbaseball.com Listen to the Patrick Jones Baseball Podcast iTunes: https://podc...2024-08-0557 minPatrick Jones Baseball5 Ways To Help Hitters Prepare For A GameIn this episode, Patrick Jones, @pjonesbaseball on Twitter, discusses how to game plan against pitchers to maximize hitters' success at the plate.4 steps to creating a game plan: Identify the Type of PitcherCategorize pitchers into three types: roll-out-of-bed, double-take, and a dude based on their pitching abilities.Adjust hitting approach based on the type of pitcher faced. Analyze Pitcher TendenciesLook at strikeout-to-walk ratios to determine aggressiveness at the plate.Understand how pitchers start and finish hitters to develop a game plan....2024-07-2230 minPatrick Jones BaseballHow To Help Hitters Improve Swing DecisionsPatrick Jones, a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization and founder of Patrick Jones Baseball, discusses swing decisions. In this episode, Patrick breaks down the definition of the strike zone, how to improve swing decisions, MLB hitters who have improved their swing decisions, and drills you can do with your hitters to help them improve their swing decisions.Hit with us in Cincinnati, Ohio: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/contactThe Hitting Chronicle Newsletter: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/THCWebsite: https://patrickjonesbaseball.comListen to the...2024-07-1542 minPatrick Jones Baseball6 Ways To Help Hitters Hit Slow PitchingEpisode 351: Patrick Jones (https://twitter.com/pjonesbaseball) explains 6 different ways to help hitters hit slow pitching.Timestamps:[00:51] Managing Expectations[04:17] Shrinking the Zone[08:15] Overcoming the Challenge of Slow Pitching[09:48] Balancing Aggression, Exaggerating Approach, and Staying Relaxed[12:57] Be Specific[14:11] Sacrificing an At-Bat[18:47] Practice Being LateA-Rod HRHit with us in Cincinnati, Ohio: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/contactThe Hitting Chronicle Newsletter: https://ww...2024-06-1720 minPatrick Jones BaseballThe Transfer Portal | Everything you need to knowPatrick Jones talks about the transfer portal in this podcast episode. He explains how he aligns topics with the time of year and why he's discussing the transfer portal now. He shares insights based on his experience working with players navigating the transfer process, highlighting common scenarios and misconceptions. He emphasizes the importance of understanding why players want to transfer and the realities they face in finding new opportunities. Patrick delves into the criteria college coaches consider when evaluating transfer candidates, including performance metrics like strikeout-to-walk ratios for pitchers and offensive production for hitters. He also discusses the implications...2024-05-0627 minPatrick Jones BaseballThe Pros and Cons of Bat Speed TrainingIn this episode, Patrick Jones discusses the importance of bat speed in hitting development. He explores the different perspectives on bat speed, the definition and measurement of bat speed, and the factors that impact bat speed. Jones also delves into the role of grip, timing, muscle strength, on-deck routines, and overload/underload training in improving bat speed. He emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to bat speed training and highlights the importance of functional strength and overall hitting skills.Key Takeaways:Bat speed is important in hitting development, but it is not the sole...2023-11-2726 minPatrick Jones BaseballHow to Improve Fastball Command | Ryan AtkinsonOn the latest Patrick Jones Baseball podcast, my guest is Ryan Atkinson, current pitching coordinator at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, owner of Performance House, and former MiLB pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Ryan went from undrafted out of the University of Cincinnati, got a real job working at a hospital for 12 months, and then decided to try out for an independent team. He made the Independent Team Evansville Otters, and less than two weeks later, the Arizona Diamondbacks signed him as a free agent. Ryan massively improved his Fastball command in a 2-year window. In...2023-07-2453 min
The Upfront PodcastPatrick Jones | Putting Yourself Out TherePatrick Jones is a journalist, originally from New York, now living in South Carolina, and host of the "That Gives Me Anxiety Podcast". Patrick and Nina discuss dealing with expectations of hosting a podcast, mental health, conspiracy theories, death, politics, and other fun stuff. You can find the “That Gives Me Anxiety Podcast” at the following links and wherever you get your podcasts.Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Thatgivesmeanxietypodcast/Twitter https://twitter.com/GivesanxietyPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/thatgivesmeanxietypodcastYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCOITNlRi_K7JP9QxBK-vQ/Patrick's other podc...2022-08-1149 minPatrick Jones BaseballAre you a Division 1 College Baseball Player?I'm Patrick Jones and I used to be a hitting coach for the Baltimore Orioles. Now I work with hitters in the private sector in Cincinnati, Ohio, and also help players with college recruiting. In today's episode, we're going to talk about college recruiting. Specifically, we're going to talk about division one players versus d2 and d3 players.Learn the reasons behind why certain players are getting recruited to Division 1 schools and why others aren't.It's a tricky topic to talk about because it's not always easy to see why c...2022-08-0121 min
That Gives Me AnxietyAddiction, Trying to Get Sober with Detox Dr. Chuck Smith and Comedian Patrick McCartneyIn episode 24 our anxiety is caused by addiction, trying to get sober and supporting someone you know who's sober or trying to be. To help me out, I invited my friend, actor and comedian Patrick McCartney on the show to share his story as well as Dr. Chuck. Smith who helps people detoxing but has been through recovery himself. How to support the show!Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/givesmeanxietyInstacart:Instacart.oloiyb.net/AnxietyMy Software Tutor - Promo Code pod20 for 20 percent offhttps://mysoftwaretutor.c...2022-04-211h 25That Gives Me AnxietySocial Anxiety with Fallon R. Goodman, PhD and Comedian, Actress Emma BryantIt would be hard to find someone who hasn't felt social anxiety at some point in their lives. Join Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) as he speaks with comedian, actress Emma Bryant about how social anxiety has affected their lives and Fallon R. Goodman, PhD about ways to understand and hopefully alleviate that anxiety!How to support the show!Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/givesmeanxietyInstacart:Instacart.oloiyb.net/AnxietyMy Software Tutor - Promo Code pod20 for 20 percent offhttps://mysoftwaretutor.com/The Cardist...2022-03-021h 15