Dear Baseball Gods,

In this episode of Dear Baseball Gods, I explain basically everything about how to throw a changeup – the grip, the action, choosing sequences, when to learn it, how to learn it, how to progress with it, and much more. The changeup is an underrated yet vital pitch for pitchers of all ages in baseball. […] The post EP51 – Everything About How to Throw A Changeup appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

For young pitchers, the first pitch they learn is a curveball. But, developing a really good curveball is tough – it takes a strong understanding of the physics, the spin, the grip and hand action of the pitch. In this episode I explain dos and don’ts for the grip, action, spin, throwing routine, learning progression […] The post EP50 – How to Develop a Really Good Curveball appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

In this episode I give an update on how my season coaching has gone giving ZERO signs from third base. We don’t use the bunt sign, steal sign, hit-and-run…any of them. How has this worked? I also elaborate on excuses that players make and the standard players are held to in playing or sitting out […] The post EP49 – Do We Still Need Third Base Signs in Baseball? appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

I was recently discussing life balance as a parent asked how much was too much for his son. Life balance is a trendy thing – we try to find it as much as possible, giving time to everything that is important in life. But, can high-achievers truly have a life balance? Realistically, the answer is […] The post EP48 – Is Life Balance Important For Athletes Who Want to Be Great? | Dear Baseball Gods Podcast appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

In this episode I try to crack the code of how pitchers locate the ball, how they adjust misses on each pitch, and how they improve command over time. And, I give all my best advice for coaches on how to monitor pitch counts, rules to follow, what constitutes overuse, and how to manage a […] The post EP47 – How to Improve Pitching Command; Pitch Count Guidelines For Coaches appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

In this episode I talk about fitting the mold as a player – how players can make themselves marketable (or not) by their body type and skillset. I also discuss how pitchers perform when fatigued, and how fatigue plays a major role in both pitching injuries and getting people out. Want to sponsor the show […] The post EP46 – Pitching Through Fatigue, College Baseball Recruiting appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

In this episode I discuss how to deal with umpires in baseball – should we befriend them? Be constantly on them? Argue like crazy or accept the calls as they are? I also go into the difficulty of pitching at each higher level, and how we eventually reach a level where we just can’t cut […] The post EP45 – Dealing With Umpires in Baseball & A Shrinking Strike Zone appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

In this week’s episode I discuss slumps – when to panic and when not to. We also talk about correcting slumps, re-evaluating our process, practice and routine and how to figure out where the problem lies. Then, I discuss the mental side of baseball and how too much conscious thought can ruin a good hitter […] The post EP44 – How to Deal with Slumps in Baseball appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

In this episode I discuss the influence of pitching coaches and how important they are, what to say in a mound visit and what you should NEVER say, as well as talk about how confidence influences command and stuff in baseball. Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgods […] The post EP43 – What to Say In a Mound Visit appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

In this episode, Dan shares the trinkets on his shelves and what they mean to him, talks about how to approach your baseball coach about playing time, and compares the role of the cutter versus the sinker. Should amateur pitchers throw a cutter? Find out on Episode 42, also available on video in Dan’s YouTube […] The post EP42 – Shelves, Playing Time, Cutters and Sinkers appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Dan talks about control vs command; why some pitchers command the ball better than others; what pitchers can do to improve their strike-throwing; the mental factors that play into it; how margin for error and pitch-calling can affect strike rates, and much more. Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? […] The post EP41 – How To Improve Pitching Command appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Former Big-Leaguers Daniel Herrera and Bill Murphy join me to reminisce and share some of their best stories. Getting patted on the head by Willie Mays? Corrupt cops planting drugs? Terrified flight attendants? Mascots falling from the second deck? Squat toilets in Taiwan? Imitating Gabe Kapler? Yep, it all happened. Want to sponsor the show […] The post EP40 – Stories from the Bullpen | Dear Baseball Gods appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Mike Pinto, manager of the Southern Illinois Miners professional baseball club, joins me to talk about the culture he’s built in 12 winning seasons, his experiences as a motivational speaker, and the way baseball is changing. Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgods Listen as I discuss burnout, […] The post EP39 – Mike Pinto Creates a Winning Culture appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Dr. Alan Nathan sat down to discuss rule changes in baseball, the future of technology and stats in sports, how baseballs are made and standardized, bat standards and much more! The post EP38 – Dr. Alan Nathan Talks Baseball Technology appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Dan discusses seven things that even good pitchers overlook in their routines, practice habits, and more. The post EP37 – Basic Things Pitchers Forget appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Dan talks about the culture of blame and excuse-making in sports, and how we can do better. The post EP36 – Excuses. appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

For a lifelong athlete, the transition out of sports following retirement can be a very depressing, confusing time. Many players feel lost, without identity. Dan discusses his transition out of baseball and how hard his first year out has been. The post EP35 – Transitioning Out of Sports…It’s Hard. appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Should pitchers lift heavy? Are pitchers shortening their careers because of the way they train? Dan discusses current culture in strength and conditioning and gives advice for pitchers on finding balance in their strength and conditioning. The post EP34 – Should Pitchers Lift Heavy? appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

How important is a coach in the development of a young athlete’s passion for the game? Dan shares stories of his best coaches, and the different ways they shaped him as a player. The post EP33 – How Coaches Impact Their Players appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Bases loaded? Coach not giving you enough innings? A pitch isn’t working? Not 100%? Dan tells a few stories and gives advice for how to deal with the common adversity points that all pitchers face throughout their careers. The post EP32 – Mental Strategies For Pitchers Dealing with Adversity appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.