Shows
Pelotero PodcastEmbrace Being Different w/ Phil Price of Evolution BaseballWe have a long talk with Phil Price - the founder of Evolution Baseball and a Pelotero partner. We dive deep into Phil's unique academy, why it's always been important for him to embrace being different, how he sees the future of player development, and why its important to be honest with players about how good they are.
We finish the show with Pelotero Pickle (46:56) where we give some leftover World Series thoughts and Bobby tells some stories about coaching 6U basketball.
More information about Hitter Potential Score here: https://pelotero.com/how-it-works
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2024-11-211h 08Pelotero PodcastBuilding a Big Leaguer w/ Matt JoyceWe get into a long conversation with Matt Joyce (1:28) about defining moments in his career, playing in the big leagues during the tech revolution, tactics he utilized in the batters box, and what he thinks of Hitter Potential Score.
We finish the show with a World Series edition of Pelotero Pickle where the guys discuss their biggest takeaways (48:20).
More information about Hitter Potential Score here: https://pelotero.com/how-it-works
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Guest: Matt Joyce
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
2024-11-121h 01Pelotero PodcastIntroducing Hitter Potential Score!Excited to unveil the Hitter Potential Score - now available for all Pelotero athletes!
Want your swing scored? Find one of our partners near you: https://pelotero.com/pelotero-partners
1:28 - Intro to CEO Bennett Fisher
4:32 - What is the Hitter Potential Score and why do we need it?
For the next chunk of the podcasts we get DEEP into the components that make up the Hitter Potential Score.
20:30 - Bat Performance
27:07 - Swing Plane
33:5...
2024-10-211h 17Pelotero PodcastFacility Spotlight: Hit Lab w/ Jake DePewWe welcome Jake DePew to discuss how Hit Lab is utilizing player intelligence, how it has changed life for him and his players, and the most important hitting conversations he is having right now!
1:07 - Interview with Jake DePew
48:21 - Pelotero Pickle segment (lots of Mookie talk)
For more information on player intelligence visit our website: www.pelotero.com
2024-09-251h 03Pelotero PodcastCreating YOUR Best Offseason Training PlanWe've brainstormed 6 ultra important things you need to be considering when planning out your offseason!
1. Big Picture Considerations - 3:25
2. Logistics - 11:50
3. Quantity vs. Quality of work - 20:44
4. Sticking to a plan vs. When to deviate - 30:43
5. Balancing different difficulties of work - 37:45
6. Why you should use Pelotero! - 49:42
Pelotero Pickle Segment - 1:01:10
For more information on player intelligence visit our website: www.pelotero.com
2024-09-111h 12Pelotero Podcast5 Things Every Hitter NEEDS to Learn About ThemselvesFor more information on player intelligence visit our website: www.pelotero.com
We're back! After a summer break we are back to explain where we have been, why the podcast name has changed, and get back to delivering weekly content!
We start off explaining where we've been before diving into the 5 most important things every hitter needs to learn about themselves. These are the things that need to be ingrained in young hitters!
9:15 - 1. Basic Strengths and Weaknesses
17:20 - 2. An Understanding of...
2024-09-051h 06Pelotero PodcastWhat Patrick Mahomes Teaches Us About Hitting Development0:00 - Super Bowl recap that leaks into a discussion about hitting development (What is the lesson Mahomes teaches us?)
30:33 - If you were preparing an entire lineup to face Josh Hader, what would you have them do?
39:14 - A Pelotero intern was hired by an MLB team - Advice for people wanting to work for MLB orgs
45:33 - Hall of Famer Joe Mauer stories
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2024-02-1456 minPelotero PodcastFacility Spotlight: Asteri Sports PerformanceSpecial mid-week upload for you on this feed! We are going to be posting some conversations with Pelotero customers talking about their experience using Pelotero, the future of hitter development, and sharing their success stories in business!
Chris Colabello talks with Ari Sechopoulos about his transition to using Pelotero's hitting system and how it has allowed him to scale his business and provide more value to athletes.
Asteri Sports Performance: https://asterisp.com/
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2023-08-1014 minPelotero PodcastWhy Is There So Much Bad BaseballBobby and Chris dive into observations from watching the NCAA championships this past weekend, obnoxious fans/parents, a discussion about bat speed, and whether or not defense can improve in-season at the MLB level.
7:10 - College baseball championships and bad baseball
28:12 - Bat speed conversation
42:40 - The Red Sox gave up a "little league homer" - can their defense be salvaged?
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-06-0550 minPelotero PodcastTexas High School Baseball, Jordan Walker's Absurd Ground Ball Rate, Bobby's 6U Soccer Coaching DebutBobby recaps his trip to a Texas High School baseball game where there was a LHP touching 99mph. The guys also get into the inevitability of hitting struggles, Jordan Walker's specific struggles, Bobby's soccer coaching debut, and some college baseball and softball talk!
2:07 - Texas High School baseball game
23:18 - Struggling hitters thread
32:38 - Jordan Walker's interesting GB/FB ratio
39:47 - Bobby's soccer coaching debut
47:30 - College baseball/softball check in
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-05-3058 minPelotero PodcastThe Best Hitting System in the WorldChris and Bobby discuss their twitter brain dumps, the (best in the world) hitting system that they've built, and dig deep into what types of processes create good hitters.
3:20 - Twitter Brain dumps - Pelotero as a hitting system
16:31 - How do you know if a drill is working?
30:00 - "A tidal wave of new data"
35:50 - Masataka Yoshida's great hitterishness and why Chris loves him
39:13 - Jared Kelenic idolizes Bryce Harper...and Harper insults the Rockies
43:26 - Alabama softball pitcher Montana Fouts' leadership while exiting the ga...
2023-05-1545 minPelotero PodcastFixing Juan Soto, The Role of Confidence, Giannis's Perspective on FailureWhat does Juan Soto need to do to be Juan Soto again? The guys get into it!
1:00 - Chris’s thread on what a hitting coach's role actually is
15:10 - Juan Soto talk begins
35:13 - Giannis's answer to a question about failure following first round elimination
43:56 - Rapid fire through some MLB topics
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-05-0152 minPelotero PodcastAn Eccentric 6U Soccer Coach, Rapid Fire MLB TopicsQuick but meaningful this week as Bobby tells a story from his daughter's soccer game and gets into the ethics of youth coaching. The guys then talk about several MLB stories at a rapid fire pace...enjoy!
13:43 - Rapid fire begins
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-04-2426 minPelotero PodcastGoing Deep on Pitch Selection, What Can Hitters Actually ControlThe guys get deep into hitting talk this week starting with a question of whether pitches put in play or pitches not put in play have a bigger impact on the game. This leads to debate what hitters and pitchers actually have control over and some talk about Mike Trout and Miguel Vargas and their extreme swing decision trends to begin 2023. Enjoy!
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-04-1141 minPelotero PodcastThe New Major League BaseballSome ramblings on the new Major League Baseball game from two old timers - it's a weird time!
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-04-0437 minPelotero PodcastChanging the Hitting World with Casey Smith and Joey LewisWe are back and pumped to announce the launch of our Hitting Mentorship Program! Those enrolling in the program will get their at bats tracked and broken down by some of the best hitting minds in the game! We are changing the way hitting instruction is done and couldn't be more excited about it. Listen as we talk through why we think this is so important and be sure to check out the product page on our website: https://www.pelotero.com/hitters
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Guests: Casey Smith, Joey...
2023-03-311h 13
Pelotero PodcastOur Trip to Italy, Pitch Clock Madness, Spring Training Trash TalkWe are back after a week long trip to Italy with lots of stories about food and Italian baseball culture! Oh, and everyone has strong opinions about the pitch clock. Enjoy!
0:00 - Recapping our trip to Parma Italy
21:39 - Pitch clock talk
40:58 - Carlos Correa vs Jhoan Duran spring training trash talk and other spring training stories
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-02-2850 minPelotero PodcastHitting Rants, World Baseball Classic PreviewWe have the rare Friday release this week because we will be traveling to Italy next week! Enjoy Bobby and Chris riffing about their qualms with the hitting world, WBC stories, Hall of Fame voting and more!
2:25 - Hitting order of operations debate - and why Chris is pissed off
33:36 - WBC preview/stories
50:34 - Hall of Fame voting discussion
1:00:07 - Jazz Chisholm is the MLB the Show cover athlete
1:02:24 - Super Bowl preview
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-02-101h 09Pelotero PodcastFlorida Assistant Coach Chuck JerolomanThis week we are joined by Florida Assistant Coach Chuck Jeroloman for a conversation about modern college baseball, his coaching journey, culture of player development, and recruiting! Chuck brings a breadth of knowledge from 8+ years as a professional player and over a decade of college coaching experience. We had an awesome time talking with him and we hope you enjoy the conversation!
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Guest: Chuck Jeroloman
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-02-0638 minPelotero PodcastDoug Bernier Defensive Coordinator for the RockiesThis week we have a long conversation with Chris's former teammate Doug Bernier who founded Pro Baseball Insider and is currently the Defensive Coordinator for the Colorado Rockies. We get into his baseball journey, his experience trying to make late career swing changes, and intricacies of defense in baseball.
Some highlights:
0:45 - Intro and glove differences for infield positions
7:37 - Doug’s baseball background background
14:50 - Hitting talk, Doug's late career swing changes
34:57 - Hitting accuracy discussion and infield mindset
51:24 - Pro Baseball Insider talk
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2023-01-241h 11Pelotero PodcastABCA Recap, Exit Velocity is Earned, 8th Grader Throwing 93The episode where they recap 3 different baseball conventions...
5:11 - ABCA/Other conventions recap
29:15 - Bobby’s takeaways about the baseball space
34:25 - Carlton Salters' video about EV and the 8th grader topping 93 mph
52:33 - Post Show: Carlos Correa final signing
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-01-1955 minPelotero PodcastA Conversation with Walter BeedeWe are traveling back from ABCA this week so here is a conversation recorded in December 2022 with Walter Beede aka @baseballifer11. Bobby and Walter do a deep dive on modern player development, how coaches should approach the game at the youth level, and evaluating modern baseball culture as a whole. Walter has some fantastic insights and we hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Host: Bobby Tewksbary
Guest: Walter Beede
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-01-091h 00Pelotero PodcastFlorida Infielder Colby Halter, Playing in the SEC, Managing High ExpectationsThe first episode of the new year is a great one! We have Colby Halter of the University of Florida here talking hitting, growing up playing multiple sports, dealing with expectations and failure, and much more! The conversation flowed pretty freely so there are no time stamps for this one. We encourage everyone to listen to the whole interview! Enjoy!
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Guest: Colby Halter
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2023-01-0345 minPelotero PodcastSwing Coach vs. Swing Therapist, Chris's Christmas Wish, The Case For Heavy BatsThis is our last episode of 2022 and we spent it wearing Christmas gifts, talking deeply about the role of hitting coach's in a players life in 2022, imploring young players to use heavy bats, and talking about some MLB free agency! Thank for listening and we can't wait for 2023!
1:59 secs - Recapping Christmas
14:16 - Swing Therapist vs. Swing Coach
29:44 - Chris’s Christmas wish (it has to do with hitting)
45:40 - Why players should swing with heavier bats
54:39 - Carlos Correa/MLB free agent talk
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobb...
2022-12-271h 06Pelotero PodcastRyan Spilborghs Interview + What Happens When a Swing Breaks?This week we have former MLB outfielder and current broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies Ryan Spilborghs! We talk to him about his broadcasting routines, the transition from player to broadcaster, and some defining moments from his career. After we dive deep into some hitting talk with tons of thoughts about modern day player development. Its a good one, hope you enjoy!
0:00 - Ryan Spilborghs Interview
21:13 - Hitting/Player Development Talk
1:02:20 - Post show - Worst loss in NFL history and World Cup Final
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Guest: Ryan...
2022-12-191h 10Pelotero PodcastStories From the Winter Meetings, Free Agency Signings, Mike Olt Oyster StoryWe are back after a LONG week with tons of stories from the Winter Meetings in San Diego! Mike Olt trying an oyster for the first time is probably the highlight. Listen for that and stay for some deeper talk about the economics of modern baseball.
1:20 - Winter Meetings Recap
28:40 - Mike Olt tries an Oyster for the first time
38:07 - Free agency moves
53:00 - Post Show - Arson Judge and some economics of baseball talk
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-12-131h 05Pelotero PodcastMLB Pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, Identity Beyond Baseball, Zack Greinke StoriesWorld class tourist and former MLB pitcher joins us this week for an awesome conversation about his career and how to prioritize baseball. Enjoy!
9:42 minutes - Guthrie’s amateur playing career and academic background
24:05 - Jeremy talks about his draft process/experience
32:30 - Jeremy's big league debut and career arc
53:07 - Jeremy’s routines that influenced success
1:06:51 - Zack Greinke stories
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Guest: Jeremy Guthrie
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-11-281h 15Pelotero PodcastMike Olt, Getting Drafted, Concussion Stories, Cheeto PicklesWe talk with former big leaguer Mike Olt this week about his career journey. Mike tells some hilarious stories and tries flaming hot pickles on the show for the first time!
4.50 - Mike’s "Welcome to the Big Leagues" moment
8:49 - Mike's amateur career
37:26 - Mike's draft process
45:50 - Journey through pro ball and Mike's injuries
1:23:29 - Post show - Brawl in Mexico and insane team building stories
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Guest: Mike Olt
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-11-211h 38Pelotero PodcastKids These Days, Redefining Analytics, Kasumba DennisSlow news week in baseball this week so we had a much quieter episode getting into the nitty gritty of developmental thought processes, effects of failure, and open up about some of the very cool conversations we have had in the past week. Think you'll like this one!
7:45 - Bobby’s observations from big data collection day - differences in generational discovery process
26:25 - We discuss an old Don Mattingly interview and talk about how analytics are still spoken about and defined
40:58 - "Kids these days" posts
52:28 - Kasumba Dennis and our...
2022-11-141h 05Pelotero PodcastAstros Win World Series, Pitch Tipping, Yordan's Adjustments, Scout Day GuideThis week we recap the final 4 World Series games and get into Bobby's observations from a scout day he attended this past weekend.
2:57 - Pitch Tipping talk from Game 3
7:35 - Combined No-Hitter in Game 4
26:32 - Yordan Alvarez's series winning adjustments
36:19 - Bobby's scout day notes
55:29 - Post Show - Top free agents this offseason
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-11-0756 minPelotero PodcastFirst Two WS Games, Aaron Judge's Free Agency, Pujols Illegal BatHope you guys are enjoying the World Series! Send us your questions/observations here:
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4:44 - World Series talk
11:25 - Kyle Tucker thoughts and Bobby's Padres vs. Phillies deep dive
27:43 - Albert Pujols illegal bat
34:30 - Fallout with the Yankees season and Aaron Judge free agency
57:40 - Best Halloween candy
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
2022-11-011h 02Pelotero PodcastBryce Harper Legacy Performance, Why the Yankees Lost, How We Judge HittersTons and tons of talk about the playoffs this week! We dive into why its important to win moments, why certain players might struggle at this time of year, some hypotheticals about all time greats, and more Twitter BS! Enjoy!
3:37 - Bryce Harper's legacy week
11:50 - Harper’s mindset in big moments
17:35 - Why is Houston so dominant in the playoffs every year
33 - Schwarber’s homer
40:18 - Playoff Soto - how unknown circumstances affect performance
48:25 - Bobby's K/9 Hypotheticals
57:10 - Matt Kemp drill
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2022-10-241h 06Pelotero PodcastHitting Twitter Mess, Playoff Baseball TalkWe didn't get to record until Friday of last week, so this one is a little late! Enjoy lots of playoff baseball talk!
1:36 - 7 year anniversary of the Jose Bautista bat flip
8:49 - The guys discuss the can of worms that was opened on hitting twitter last week.
19:56 - Albert Pujols almost retired in June.
26:54 - Playoff baseball talk!
45:40 - Post show - Fun Mike Trout stat and Victor Wembanyama!
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-10-1748 minPelotero PodcastAaron Judge's Mechanical Changes, Philosophies of Famous Hitting Coaches, Playoff TalkWe get really deep on mechanics in this one as well as the philosophies of different hitting coaches, what makes them unique, and what makes them better fits for different types of hitters. This is a pretty deep and colorful episode, hope you enjoy!
3:00 - Elite amateur hitters and the adjustments of Aaron Judge
34:24 - MLB playoff talk
52:28 - Mailbag
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-10-031h 15Pelotero Podcast100th Episode at Fenway Park!This weekend we were at Fenway for the New Balance Future Stars Series Main Event and took an opportunity to record the podcast AT the event! This is a series of interviews with people around the event including some of the top amateur players in the country, former big leaguers, and top staffers for the New Balance Future Stars Series. Its very different and we had a blast recording, we hope you enjoy!
Interviews time stamped here:
2:01 - Just Bobby and Chris
23:05 - Jeremy Booth interview
27:30 - Steve Randolph interview
29...
2022-09-2842 minPelotero PodcastWhy Are the Angels So Weird, Bo Bichette Turnaround, Joe Maddon's Data BacklashExciting things are happening. Be on the lookout for the launch of our web app soon!
6:14 - Mike Trout's hot streak and why the Angels remain one of the worst teams in baseball.
17:30 - Bo Bichette recent turnaround
32:20 - The guys discuss the recent Athletic article about Joe Maddon and his opinions on how analytics are currently impacting the game.
46:20 - Mailbag
52:25 - Post Show - Albert Pujols Homers and soda talk
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-09-141h 05Pelotero PodcastWhy is Nolan Arenado Having a Career YearThe guys spend a long time addressing a popular twitter thread crediting Arenado's awesome season to an increase in bat speed. They get DEEP into why they think there is actually much more going on. This is a good one, enjoy!
4:36 - Why is Nolan Arenado having a career season?
24:10 - Juan Soto making plate discipline fun
30:05 - O’Neil Cruz is taking mutant swings but doesn't yet have an approach
44:05 - Triston Casas' unique pre-game routine
52:49 - Post show - Pujols race to 700, Judge's race to 61, Goldschmidt Triple Crown...
2022-09-051h 20Pelotero PodcastCape League Champion Evan SleightThis week Chris does a solo show with Evan Sleight from Rutgers talking to him about his up and down journey through college baseball, his unforgettable summer in the Cape League, and his NIL deal with Big League Chew. Enjoy!
Host: Chris Colabello
Guest: Evan Sleight
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-09-011h 01Pelotero PodcastWhere Have We Been All Summer, Game Tracking, Why You Should Watch The CaptainWe are back - with explanation of where we have been and insights from a new project we have been working on! Some great chatter in this one, enjoy!
6 sec intro
9:30 - Approach takeaways from game tracking, watching tons of Juan Soto
30:32 - Albert Pujols resurgence!
36:46 - Adley Reutchman and the Baltimore turnaround
41 - Advice for players headed off to college
48:42 - Chris makes his pitch for everyone to watch the Jeter documentary
59:50 - Number 1 baseball thought or question on everyone's mind
Hosts: C...
2022-08-261h 03Pelotero PodcastAnthony Granato, JUCO Stories, Affiliated vs. Indy Ball, Little League AnticsPelotero Pickle returns! This week we have Anthony Granato! Anthony has experience at nearly every level of the game as a player and is a hugely impactful coach in Northern California. On this one we get deep into some of the experiences that can sharpen guys mentally to thrive at different levels of the game, the evolution of hitting, and how Anthony's experiences inform how he coaches.
*There was an issue recording and the audio gets slightly quieter around 19 minutes
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Guest: Anthony Granato
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
2022-08-161h 09
Pelotero PodcastCollege World Series, Recruiting Rant, O'Neil CruzHelp us get Pujols on the pod for episode 100!
0:30 - Bobby campaigns to get Albert Pujols on the show for episode 100…help us make it happen!
5:19 - The guys talk about upcoming Pelotero travel and events
7:02 - College World Series talk
15:55 - Bobby goes on a rant about recruiting videos on twitter
27:51 - Check in on college summer ball
39:06 - The guys talk about O’Neil Cruz and whether his electric tools will actually translate
47:00 - Post Show: Brief US Open and NBA Finals talk
2022-06-2257 minPelotero PodcastArkansas Hitter Chris Lanzilli Talking College World SeriesWe have a cool one today with Chris Lanzilli talking Arkansas Baseball's NCAA tournament run, playing in the ACC vs. SEC, prep for Omaha, and eating McDonalds to get out of slumps! Enjoy!
2:07 - Chris's background as a Massachusetts kid getting recruited to Wake Forest and eventually playing for Arkansas during this incredible run they've been on
7:48 - What are the biggest differences between the ACC and SEC?
20:18 - Chris recaps the Super Regional
25:00 - Everyone on the pod tells a home run derby story
30:40 - When does Chris leav...
2022-06-1540 minPelotero PodcastBlue Jays Catcher Danny JansenSuper lucky to have on Danny Jansen of the Toronto Blue Jays today. We get into him hosting pro players in his house growing up, using PitchCom to call games, and the evolution in his offensive approach. Danny is absolutely smashing this season and absolutely smashed this podcast!
2:45 - Danny’s background - getting drafted out of high school from Wisconsin
6:00 - Danny talks about his family hosting professional players when he was a kid
10:47 - The evolution of Danny's mindset over time
18:25 - Long talk about Danny's defensive preparation and wh...
2022-06-0647 minPelotero PodcastMLB Stole Our Name, The Slap pt. 2, NCAA Tournaments, Surging Red SoxBobby gives it his all this week podcasting through COVID "for the culture". Enjoy his scattered, foggy brained thoughts as Chris not so subtly makes fun of him throughout the entire episode!
2:30 - Some brief NCAA tournament talk for both softball and baseball
8:46 - MLB steals the Pickle name and we are outraged
13:30 - Tommy Pham slaps Joc Pederson over fantasy football...and Joc is raking
24:55 - The guys talk about Adley Reutschman's debut and what Chris's debut was like back in 2013
39:10 - Why are the White Sox team sta...
2022-05-311h 12Pelotero PodcastRed Sox Hall of Famer Rich GedmanNo one has had more of an impact on Chris's career than our guest today, Rich Gedman. Former Red Sox catcher, 2x All Star, and AAA Hitting Coach for the Worchester WooSox, Rich has been a staple in the highest levels of baseball for decades. And Rich is being inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame this Thursday!
We dive deep into the story of Rich's career and explore changing trends in the game over the course of his tenure. Want to know what it was like catching Roger Clemens' 20K game? Listen to this one...
2022-05-231h 18Pelotero PodcastThe Best D3 Hitter In The Country Ryan McCartyThis week we welcome special guest Ryan McCarty out of PSU Abington...who might be the best college hitter in the country. Ryan hit well over .500 this year with 29 HRs and led the country in just about every offensive category. He RAKES. We get deep into his big year and the mental processes that keep him locked in. Then at the very end of the show we go through some quick topics from around the MLB/sports world (1:08:42). This is a must listen for all hitters/coaches/baseball fans!
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Guest: Ry...
2022-05-161h 32Pelotero PodcastReturn of Ronald Acuña, Red Colored Teams Suck, The Home Run is DeadThe one where Bobby gives free swing advice to Joey Gallo...enjoy!
5:17 - Some discussion on the struggling Reds and Red Sox
27:48 - Acuña is back and already impressing Bobby!
34:30 - Shohei's ridiculous outing against Boston last week
39:15 - Is baseball better with lower HR rates?
51:15 - Quick Hits: MadBum ejection, Joey Gallo's swing deficiencies, Pirates running out of catchers
1:03:58 - Post Show: A-Rod is a dork and some talk on first time homer reactions
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDon...
2022-05-091h 10Pelotero PodcastWho Is Good And Who Stinks, Best Hitter In The Country, Changing Sports CultureBaseball isn't played in a vacuum, it's played in a blender. Remember that.
4:24 - MLB check in - Who is good and who stinks?
25:09 - The most impressive hitter in the country
31:59 - Evan Longoria quotes about the Giants' coaching staff
38:09 - The guys discuss a quote from NBA all star Fred Van Vleet about searching for ways to get better
45:34 - More NBA talk and how recent events reflect a changing culture in sports
56:56 - Post Show - Ben Joyce throws a pitch 105 mph and ejection tal...
2022-05-031h 11Pelotero PodcastBuxton Walk-off, J-Rod's Plate Discipline, Baseball Is Getting FEISTYSTACKED stories in the baseball world this week! Tons of energy on this episode and some bold takes, hope you enjoy it!
5:15 - Byron Buxton' insane Sunday
15:59 - Wander Franco mechanical breakdown and trajectory
24:20 - Julio Rodriguez's Poor (or good?) Plate Discipline
34:32 - Miggy gets to 3,000!
41:34 - Baseball getting FEISTY
57:05 - Post Show: Jazz Chisholm Griffey homer, Justin Dean throw
Hosts: Bobby Tewksbary, Chris Colabello
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-04-251h 02Pelotero PodcastAlmost Perfect Games, Pitch Clock Results, Vlad Jr's Huge Night, Alec Bohm vs. KyrieTons of baseball stories this week and probably not enough talk about rental cars!
2:08 - Roki Sasaki talk
8:05 - Clayton Kershaw's almost perfect game
14:46 - Pitch clock talk - College results vs. MiLB
25:26 - Joe Maddon "The Mad Scientist" walks Seager with the bases loaded
30:14 - Vlad Jr’s big night and subsequent awful night
34:40 - Alec Bohm's spat with Philly fans
39:23 - ...Kyrie's Irving's spat with Boston fans
46:03 - Post Show - NBA thoughts, Pujols, College baseball thoughts
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2022-04-181h 03Pelotero PodcastEarly Season Observations, Swing Change Mentality, Freeman Acuna Beef, Sonny D at AuburnWe have tons of stories in the world of baseball this week following the opening of the 2022 MLB season and we dive into them! Tons of awesome tangents in this one, particularly for hitters looking to commit to swing changes and improvement. Plus, here all about Chris's very public dispute with a rental car company!
1:20 - Chris clears the air on his very public beef with Budget rent-a-car
7:35 - MLB has started - what stands out?
17:30 - Byron Buxton awesomeness and a long discussion about different players' running forms
24:53 - Steven...
2022-04-121h 16Pelotero PodcastMLB Season Mega PreviewIt's opening week! Bobby and Chris talk through storylines in every division, give predictions on who will win them, and go through their guys to watch to start the season...oh and discuss the abominable umpiring that went viral this week.
3:07 - Baseball blasphemy - Hitter gets strike 3 called with no pitch because he didn't keep a foot in the box
16:25 - American League Preview
35:30 - National League Preview
48:02 - Players Chris and Bobby are most excited to watch and MVP picks
55:40 - Post show: Thoughts about March Madness p...
2022-04-0459 minPelotero PodcastGiving MLB Players Advice, Fear Affecting Performance, Savannah Bananas, Will Smith's SlapBobby and Chris give players advice blindly this week in a new segment, Chris recaps his Twitter threads, and Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on national television.
3:34 - Albert Pujols signs with the Cardinals!
5:20 - Blind Player Advice - Bobby and Chris are given details about 3 different players in different circumstances and need to give them each advice and try to guess who the players are.
23:50 - Chris goes into detail about his Twitter thread this week involving coaching failures across the industry.
36:15 - Discussion about the Savannah Bananas new rule
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2022-03-2857 minPelotero PodcastFree Agency Madness, Juan Soto Oppo/Pull Clip, College Baseball Coach RantThe MLB transactions continue to pile up and emotional college players around the country demand answers from coaches. Chris and Bobby are on it.
4:24 - College baseball is driving Chris insane
9:20 - MLB trade and free agency news
36:00 - The guys get in depth about a viral Juan Soto hitting clip on Twitter
53:45 - Bobby gives quick thoughts on going to the LSU vs. Texas softball game
55:32 - Post Show: A 10 minute discussion on wet eggs
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-03-211h 04Pelotero PodcastThe Lockout is Over, Brady Un-retired, Chris Storms Off The ShowThere is far too much sports news this week. Bobby and Chris talk a ton about MLB action and then argue more about if the shift takes away hits. Probably more than they should have but Chris gets fired up.
0:38 - Tom Brady is back!
3:04 - MLB is back, New CBA, Transaction Frenzy
20:00 - Baseball Retirement letter from Michael Curry
37:20 - Hitting charts chatter
45:50 - Post Show: The shift argument continues.
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-03-141h 05Pelotero PodcastMLB Doom and Gloom, Rule Changes, Chris RANTS About The ShiftAnother week with more negative MLB news...The guys talk a ton this week about the agreed upon rule changes and get into a VEHEMENT disagreement about the shift. If you have answers please tweet at us @PeloteroApp!
2:45 - The guys recap their travel weekend and talk about Pelotero's partnership with Program 15.
12:40 - Lockout updates - Is there a chance the entire season doesn't happen?
32:00 - Bigger bases, banned shift, and pitch clock - Chris gets upset!
1:00:34 - How to never be asked to bunt
1:06:30 - Druw Jones awesome hom...
2022-03-081h 11Pelotero PodcastCollege Baseball Is HOT, Tommy Tanks, Electronic SignsWe are back after a 1 week hiatus and the baseball world is hot for college baseball right now! We dive into a ton of things that happened these first two weekends. Enjoy!
1:00: Where were we last week?
3:20 - College baseball talk begins: Vanderbilt electronic pitch calling
13:50 - Viral Walk-off homer where the hitter waves goodbye to the entire opposing dugout
21:20 - Tommy Tanks - NC State Freshman is ON FIRE
30:06 - Discussion about interview with Arkansas coach about utilizing swings in energy to win games
37:00 - What is...
2022-02-281h 04Pelotero PodcastValentines Day Athlete Relationship Advice, Lockout Continues, How To Be a College Baseball Fan2:13 - Relationship advice for baseball softball players
11:58 - Super Bowl/halftime show recap
15:48 - Updated thoughts on the continued lockout
28:50 - If Chris were an active player what would he be doing to prepare for the season?
36:16 - With no MLB how do you get into college baseball?
45:24 - Advice for college players opening up their seasons
49:30 - Post Show: Opinions on MLB jersey swaps?
Hosts: Chris Colabello, Bobby Tewksbary
Producer: Patrick McDonnell
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2022-02-1452 minPelotero PodcastDavid Ortiz, Hall of Fame is Stupid, Tom Brady Retired?(Audio is Fixed!)
0:57 - David Ortiz is a hall of famer! The guys recap the HOF voting this past week and all of the controversy that it brought.
22:34 - Tom Brady mess of a situation regarding his retirement announcement...what is happening?
31:42 - The guys talk about the state of the NFL, how the playoff games went, and why Chris isn't watching.
40:47 - Post show: Who is the most likely player in the NL to win a triple crown in the next 10 years?
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2022-02-0152 minPelotero PodcastDavid Ortiz, Hall of Fame is Stupid, Tom Brady Retired?0:57 - David Ortiz is a hall of famer! The guys recap the HOF voting this past week and all of the controversy that it brought.
22:34 - Tom Brady mess of a situation regarding his retirement announcement...what is happening?
31:42 - The guys talk about the state of the NFL, how the playoff games went, and why Chris isn't watching.
40:47 - Post show: Who is the most likely player in the NL to win a triple crown in the next 10 years?
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2022-01-3158 minPelotero PodcastSpecial Guest Josh Thole, Knuckleball Catching Fraternity, Lots of Stories4:10 - Josh talks about his baseball journey from high school all the way through the big leagues.
9:30 - The guys get deep with Josh on what it was like being a "knuckleball catcher", and being part of the small fraternity of guys that have done it at the big league level.
27:25 - Chris talks about Josh's role as a glue guy on the 2015 Blue Jays and the importance of team chemistry.
49:57 - Post Show: Recap of a crazy weekend of football and Chris gets real about Sunday potentially being Tom Brady's last ever NFL...
2022-01-2558 minPelotero PodcastABCA Recap, Swearing Coaches, Can You Not Teach HItting?2:45 - The story about the high school coach that got into trouble for swearing at his players
9:30 - The guys recap their trip to Chicago for ABCA, give some observations about the baseball space, and reveal some of their favorite things that they saw.
32:18 - Tewks gets deeper into something he has been saying for a long time: You cannot actually teach hitting.
42:40 - Chris had a tweet about dealing with failure get some good traction, he goes deeper into how to put failure into a healthy perspective.
46:00 - Post Show: Som...
2022-01-1952 minPelotero PodcastSpecial Guest LaTroy Hawkins, Mentality of Closers, His 20+ Year MLB Career1:28 - Latroy talks about his role with the Twins right now.
4:30 - At what point did LaTroy feel like a veteran leader?
7:55 - LaTroy gives some observations about some of the generational changes he witnessed over his career.
16:22 - When did LaTroy feel like he belonged?
25:40 - Differences between closers and other relief roles
31:48 - LaTroy describes some of his favorite moments over the course of his career.
38:20 - Would LaTroy do anything different if he could go back?
41:20 - Post Show: LaTroy talks about being...
2022-01-1248 minPelotero PodcastWe Hit The Road, Where Should Hitters Be At This Point, Baseball Resolutions3:40 - We are hitting the road! The guys talk about what they hope to accomplish, why these assessments are so important, and how their careers could've been different had they had access to this stuff.
31:10 - Where should players be at this point in the offseason?
34:46 - The guys discuss their new years resolutions for both the baseball world and themselves.
39:26 - Post Show - Some NFL talk and is Carlos Correa going to the Angels?
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2021-12-2849 minPelotero PodcastVlad Jr. Intent, Reliance on Tech, Tiger Woods, Baseball Christmas Gifts5:35 - Breaking down some Vlad Jr. clips in which he very clearly has very different intents.
11:35 - Discussing a Twitter thread about coaches reliant on tech to help hitters.
23:14 - The guys discuss Tiger's viral interview clip going around Twitter.
35:21 - Is Tom Brady cool?
42:30 - Post Show: What is the coolest baseball Christmas gift you have ever received?
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2021-12-2251 minPelotero PodcastBrett Phillips, 2020 World Series Stories, Keeping Baseball Fun, How to Stay PositiveReal nice episode today with Rays Outfielder Brett Phillips. Brett's energy and positivity is infectious and inspiring, we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did!
Also, Brett's laugh is utterly ridiculous.
5:06 - Brett’s “Baseball Is Fun” brand - where did this come from?
10:40 - Where does Brett’s extremely positive attitude come from?
22:11 - Getting into baseball stuff - Brett talks specifically about what its like playing for the Rays as opposed to other orgs
33:40 - Chris and Bobby ask Brett about what its l...
2021-12-1453 minPelotero PodcastSpecial Guest Braves Assistant Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes, World Series Champion, JUCO StoriesIncredible insight here from recent WORLD SERIES CHAMPION Bobby Magallanes! Huge thanks to him for coming on.
5:22 - What kind of prep work is Bobby doing given all of the uncertainty right now?
14:00 - Bobby talks about the role of trust in coaching hitters.
19:47 - Process of dealing with other influences on players/private hitting coaches
29:00 - The power of coaches words and how they can make or break a player
45:45 - How does the mental coaching coincide with mechanical issues that need to be addressed?
55:05 - B...
2021-12-081h 11Pelotero PodcastCoach Ferber and Casey Smith, State of Hitting Instruction, Toxic Hitting TwitterAwesome to have Coach Ferber from Real Ballers National and Casey Smith from Out Front Hitting on the show this week! The guys get into a spirited talk with Bobby and Chris about the state of coaching hitters, coaches being attacked on twitter, and talk about individual breakthroughs they have all had in understanding the swing.
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Casey Smith on Instagram: @outfronthitting
2021-11-301h 33Pelotero PodcastMulti-Sport Debate, Cy Young Discussion, Best Items in Baseball Hall of Fame1:00 - Do younger athletes have an awareness of previous generations?
8:32 - Multi-sport athlete discussion - Should baseball players seeking opportunities in higher levels be pursuing other sports as well?
18:50 - Importance of benchmarking athletes in their development - who should they be compared to?
29:35 - The guys discuss the controversial NL Cy Young selection and the importance of innings pitched
39:15 - Hot Stove - Rumors about Carlos Correa to the Tigers
45:13 - Mailbag
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2021-11-2254 minPelotero PodcastSpecial Guest Kevin Graber, Coaching Systems, Developing Hitters, Prep BaseballKevin Graber is the Head Baseball Coach at Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts and is an outstanding guest! We appreciated hearing about his wild journey through baseball and him sharing about the rabbit holes he has gone down as a coach. Huge thanks to him for an awesome episode!
2:22 - Coach Graber talks us through his (pretty wild) personal baseball journey.
14:00 - KG shares with us the challenge and the appeal of coaching at the prep/high school level, explores ways he’s tried to create advantages, and talks about establishing a culture of both st...
2021-11-151h 30Pelotero PodcastPlayoff Lessons, State of the Game, Buster Posey, Mailbag7:32 - Long conversation recapping the playoffs, analyzing the state of the game, and diving into some hot stove type stuff
1:07:07 - Buster Posey retirement! Is he a Hall of Famer?
1:13:40 - Mailbag
1:18:15 - Post Show: Pete Fatse promotion!
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2021-11-081h 23Pelotero PodcastSpecial Guest Jose Bautista, Foundations of his game, Big MomentsHuge thanks to Jose for coming on! This is an incredible interview and it was so enjoyable getting as detailed about hitting with such an incredible player!
2:38 - Jose’s role in the shifting dynamics of player development.
3:50 - What was Jose’s foundation pre swing change?
9:00 - Getting into specific evolutions in Jose’s swing
20:32 - Jose's plate awareness and competitive mindset
28:25 - Jose’s tendency to rise in big moments
34:01 - The Bat Flip Homer
38:20 - Jose’s thoughts on the recent evolution of the gam...
2021-11-0353 minPelotero PodcastTwo Week Playoff Recap, World Series Preview3:04 - Recapping the American League playoffs thus far
12:23 - Temperature check on robot umpires and should MLB hitters change their approach when umpires fail them?
18:11 - Recapping the National League playoffs
28:37 - Freddie Freeman’s early NLCS struggles
38:10 - Critiquing the Dodgers’ pitching usage
44:22 - Thoughts on the two remaining managers and World Series Preview
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2021-10-2556 minPelotero PodcastPlayoff Series Deep Dive, Chris and Bobby Argue About Rules1:08 - Recapping the Wild Card Games
11:25 - Diving into the individual division series matchups
32:28 - The guys discuss the “automatic double” play from Red Sox vs. Rays Game 3
49:00 - Bobby dives into a tweet about scalability amongst hitting coaches.
1:04:39 - Giancarlo Stanton’s success and the concept of a perfect swing
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2021-10-121h 07Pelotero PodcastSpecial Guest Erik Kratz, Team Impact of Catchers, Chemistry, Playoff TalkAwesome guest this week - veteran MLB catcher Erik Kratz! Easily the guest that has made fun of Chris the most...enjoy!
4:41 - Bobby asks Erik about the length of his absurd baseball reference page and Erik tells some minor league stories.
11:56 - Through all of Erik’s time in pro baseball what have been the constants?
16:21 - How does being a catcher allow you to engage with teammates and impact the game?
25:31 - Erik’s high emotional intelligence - can this be taught or identified?
37:42 - The best in-te...
2021-10-041h 15Pelotero PodcastSpecial Guest Kevin Goldstein - Former Astros Exec, Writer for Fangraphs - Evaluating Hitters, Rebuilding the Astros, Why Don't Teams Spend MoreWe have special guest Kevin Goldstein on the show this week! Kevin is a former front office executive for the Houston Astros and is currently a writer with Fangraphs.
4:12 - We dig into Kevin’s history with baseball and talk about how he ended up working for the Astros.
8:00 - Kevin describes his familiarity with Chris’s career and talks about the time the Astros tried to claim him. They get into what the Astros would look for most in evaluating players.
15:22 - Kevin tells the story of when the Astros released JD Mart...
2021-09-271h 09Pelotero PodcastSpecial Guest Kevin Pillar, Machado and Tatis Fight, DeGrom the GOAT, Blue Jays MemoriesBig thanks to Kevin for coming on the show! He and Chris recorded from Kevin's hotel room while eating room service - authentic big league off day right there.
Chris and Kevin are a little quiet the first ten minutes. If you want to jump to when the audio improves its good at 10:24.
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3:53 - We get into Kevin’s background as a D2 player and his path to being an everyday big leaguer.
10:24 - (Audio for Chri...
2021-09-222h 00Pelotero PodcastDerek Jeter, Hall of Famers, Intentional Balks, Best Lineup in BaseballSend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
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3:17 - The guys reflect on Derek Jeter’s career, what he meant to them growing up, and what makes guys like Jeter, Brady, and Jordan so different.
18:35 - Intentional balks - What are these? What is this all about?
24:47 - Bobby recaps the Mets Yankees Sunday night game and why things got heated!
29:47 - Who should get into the Hall of Fame from the new guys eligible in 2022?
35:38 - Quick Hits - Soto’s insa...
2021-09-1454 minPelotero PodcastMets Boo Their Fans, Tools vs. Attitude, Programming Hitters, High IQ Baseball PlaysSend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
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2:29 - Is on field machine work garbage? General thoughts on the individuality of preparation for competition.
11:22 - The guys discuss the Mets players giving a thumbs down to their fans this past week.
15:37 - This guys discuss a tweet from Jeff Leach saying that having a great attitude and work ethic is not enough if you do not have the skills to back it up.
23:49 - Marcus Stroman made an athletic play to cover third base...
2021-09-0651 minPelotero PodcastSpecial Guest Assistant Red Sox Hitting Coach Pete Fatse, Coaching Conviction, Teaching ConfidenceToday we have Assistant Red Sox Hitting Coach Pete Fatse on to get DEEP into some hitting topics! Enjoy!
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2:00 - Pete gets into just how cool it is to work for the Red Sox after having grown up a Red Sox fan.
10:00 - Pete reflects on what it means to have an impact on the game at the highest level and the importance of seeking truth.
15:00 - What is the difference between college players and MLB...
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2021-08-2615 minPelotero PodcastOne Year of Pelotero Pickle! Tons of Hitting Talk, Coaching Ownership, AstrophysicsSend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
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1:30 - It’s Pelotero release day! The guys share some reflection on getting to this point and what they are excited to provide moving forward.
5:03 - Bobby talks about his guest spot on the New England Baseball Journal last week which leads into a big picture discussion about hitting, how hitters figure out how to do their work, and what to think about while in the batters box.
32:25 - The guys react to a tweet about college recruiting — so m...
2021-08-231h 13Pelotero PodcastSpecial Guest UTSA Coach Carlton Salters, Coaching Philosophy, Use of Tech, Field of Dreams GameHuge thanks to Assistant UTSA Softball Coach Carlton Salters for coming on the show!
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2:19 - Who is Carlton? We get into his background playing Division 1 Football, cultural differences between the sports, and how he ended up coaching softball.
9:04 - Carlton goes through and talk about the pictures in his office and what it means for a player to be in there - a really cool culture building device!
20:03 - Some talk about UTSA’s new complex an...
2021-08-171h 29Pelotero PodcastHomer Pimping Etiquette, How College Recruiting Works, Building Team ChemistrySend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
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1:36 - What does your batting average need to be for pimping a homer to be acceptable?
19:18 - Vlad Jr. went up with no batting gloves yesterday - how changing your grip/feel can help get you out of a slump.
25:30 - How recruiting actually happens, NO BS!
36:55 - Clubhouse Chemistry and why it can propel and hold teams back…how do you create it??
53:31 - Mailbag - We answer some of your submitted questions....
2021-08-091h 08Pelotero PodcastTrade Deadline Special, Kumar Rocker Saga, Simone Biles and Athlete Mental HealthSend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
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4:16 - Chris recaps his weekend trip to the WooSox game to see Chris Sale’s rehab start and wonders why guys hitting sub .220 do big homer celebrations.
9:00 - Trade deadline recap! Why was this year so nuts?
13:55 - Chris recaps his experience as a player in 2015 when his team traded for Troy Tulowitzki and David Price.
22:30 - What was the best move of the deadline?
26:44 - Kumar Rocker is NOT signing with the Mets…wher...
2021-08-031h 20Pelotero PodcastRant City, Yermin Unretires, Electronic SignsSend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
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0:00 - A huge rant against strikeouts to all the people that hated our take on it on Instagram and TikTok!
3:00 - Traditional into to the show
6:23 - What is the best hitters park amongst all the Blue Jays home fields this year?
10:22 - Pelotero Software “soft release”
13:45 - Chris rants about hitters wanting to be given answers vs. the process of discovery.
19:17 - The guys discuss the Yermin Mercedes retirement situation that came...
2021-08-0259 minPelotero Podcast50th Episode Rant City, Yermin Unretires, Electronic SignsSend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
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0:00 - A huge rant against strikeouts to all the people that hated our take on it on Instagram and TikTok!
3:00 - Traditional into to the show
6:23 - What is the best hitters park amongst all the Blue Jays home fields this year?
10:22 - Pelotero Software “soft release”
13:45 - Chris rants about hitters wanting to be given answers vs. the process of discovery.
19:17 - The guys discuss the Yermin Mercedes retirement situation that came...
2021-07-2755 minPelotero PodcastHomerun Derby Recap, Record 60 Yard Dash, Giannis's Amazing InterviewSend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
5:05 - The guys dive into a Home Run Derby Recap - Congrats to Dave Jauss on being the greatest BP thrower ever.
14:55 - Recap of some mic’d up clips where JD Martinez and Vlad Jr. talk about Gerrit Cole being weird, and some swing change stuff.
25:05 - The guys make predictions for the second half of the season…which quickly devolves into a rant about automated strike zones.
38:37 - Perfect Game had some “quick” 60 times posted this week…the guys breakdown the baseball w...
2021-07-1955 minPelotero PodcastHigh IQ Plays, Mashing Fastballs, Josh Donaldson Beef, Get College Players PaidSend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
2:11 - One of the coolest plays you will ever see - the guys discuss Jackie Bradley Jr. tricking a runner into getting thrown out from the outfield.
15:33 - Josh Donaldson vs the League - the guys discuss some of the beef this week between Donaldson and Giolito.
26:01 - Rafael Devers has been mashing - let’s talk about the adjustments that got him going.
41:41 - Mississippi State wins the College World Series! Plus new NIL rules
56:28 - Post Show - Shohei is...
2021-07-061h 08Pelotero PodcastPants Off Pitchers, NC State Disqualified, WanderboySend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
2:17 - Week one of sticky checks, pitchers taking their pants off, and how likely is an MLB work stoppage?
17:58 - The guys discuss the disaster that has been NC State’s disqualification from the College World Series.
30:40 - First impressions of Wander Franco - and the state of high level prospect call-ups, leading into a lot of talk about what it takes to become a great hitter.
53:53 - Some All Star Game selections and Homerun Derby talk
2021-06-291h 03Pelotero PodcastOhtani God Mode, MLB Injures Glasnow, Youth Baseball FightSend us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com
1:02 - Ohtani has been on fire! Is he the MVP? What is the future of two-way players in the MLB?
13:00 - More sticky stuff talk…The guys discuss some of the player outrage from this week from Tyler Glasnow and Trevor Bauer regarding the MLB’s new policies on sticky stuff.
24:55 - The guys discuss an article about Bryan Price - the former pitching coach that just decided to end his career after being fed up by the modern trends of baseball.
34:30 - Yout...
2021-06-2250 minPelotero PodcastHow to be Lucky, Gerrit Cole Interview, Multi-sport Athlete FallacyQuestions or comments for us? Want us to talk about something? Email pickle@pelotero.com
1:58 - Yoan Moncada has a monstrous BABIP: As a career-long high BABIP guy himself Chris gives some insight on what this can mean for his future production - how do you get more of your hits to fall?
20:16 - Gerrit Cole had himself a disastrous interview this week - what should pitchers be saying when asked about substance use?
28:03 - The guys discuss the Pete Alonso interview this week as well as the theory that the league may...
2021-06-1558 minPelotero PodcastMLB's Sticky Scandal, James Madison Softball, Blue Jays Team ToughnessQuestions or comments for us? Want us to talk about something? Email pickle@pelotero.com
4:28 - The guys go in on the recent “revelations” about pitchers using sticky substances to gain an advantage. Is this a scandal? Is it even a problem? Chris has a lot of strong opinions about this one.
43:55 - NCAA softball Tournament: James Madison upsets Oklahoma!
47:41 - The Blue Jays are the best team in the league in “responsive offense” - scoring immediately after being scored against. What does this say about them? Is it random? Significant? Does this mean the...
2021-06-0753 minPelotero PodcastMemorial Day Hitting RiffsQuestions or comments for us? Want us to talk about something? Email pickle@pelotero.com
Trying something a little different today -- Here is a segment from the recording today we really want everyone to focus in on. Enjoy!
2021-06-0111 minPelotero PodcastYermin vs. La Russa, More No-Hitters, NCAA Softball ChampionshipsQuestions or comments for us? Want us to talk about something? Email pickle@pelotero.com
3:00 - The guys unpack the Yermin Mercedes and Tony La Russa debacle that went down this week and seemingly split the baseball world at its seams.
24:20 - What is more difficult - Yermin hitting a 98 mph fastball for a homer or a 48 mph eephus?
26:21 - Two more no-hitters! Both guys were pretty active on Twitter this week in voicing their explanations for why the pitching feels so much better this year. Has the floor for hitters lowered?
2021-05-2455 minPelotero PodcastNew Years Baseball Resolutions, Kevin Youkilis Strategy Tweets2:00: Pelotero released a product! And its free! Chris and Bobby talk all about what Starting 9 is, how you can use it, and some bigger picture goals what Pelotero will accomplish moving forward.
21:38: Happy New Year! The guys talk baseball resolutions for 2021; both for themselves and the baseball community as a whole. Bobby offers an awesome explanation as to why he doesn’t like bat flips.
36:40: The guys discuss Kevin Youkilis’s recent tweets calling for more discussion of baseball strategy and get really granular discussing a situation that Youk posed. It leads to a much larg...
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2020-09-0230 minPelotero PodcastTatis Swings 3-0, The White Sox RAKE, How to beat the shiftFormer MLB player Chris Colabello and famed hitting coach Bobby Tewksbary, cofounders of Pelotero discuss the hottest topics in baseball, sports and athlete development. In this episode they'll cover: 1:09: Talk about the Fernando Tatis Jr. 3-0 GrandSlam and the chaotic response of the baseball community 9:15-The White Sox RAKE 17:15 Manny Machado’s Catch in Right field and how to beat the shift 25:23 David Fletchers Expansive Plate coverage 29:19: Sean O’Malley-How should you act in defeat? 33:14: Post Show: Start, Bench, Cut: Luis Robert, Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto What topics do you want to see them discuss in the future?
2020-08-2637 minPelotero PodcastWelcome to Pickle!Former MLB player Chris Colabello and famed hitting coach Bobby Tewksbary, cofounders of Pelotero discuss the hottest topics in baseball, sports and athlete development. Today they'll cover: How the Brewers Struggling and why! The Smartest play in baseball. How low can Jose Altuve go? Is an 11 pitch arsenal too much, or enough today? The eyebrow! Let us know what topics you want to see them discuss in the future.
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