The Closing Pitch Baseball podcast

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Matt Borgschulte is a Major League Hitting Coach for the Minnesota Twins. Formerly with the Baltimore Orioles, the St. Louis native shares his insights on hitting, training, and in game adjustments.

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149. Why Working in Pro Sports Is the Ultimate Career (ft. Joshua Korlin, Florida Panthers) 1:37:56

11 weeks ago1:37:56

1:37:56

Josh is one of the youngest executives in professional sports. He shares his story on what he did to become the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for an NHL team.

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145. I Hate The Term Daddy Ball, Here's Why 55:33

11 weeks ago55:33

55:33

Our 2-cents

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148. Road to the Show (ft. Erik Miller, San Francisco Giants) 38:55

12 weeks ago38:55

38:55

An interview with Erik Miller of the San Francisco Giants.

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147. Unleash Your Athletic Power! 37:36

14 weeks ago37:36

37:36

Flow state.

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146. Dugout Chronicles: The Secrets, Rituals, and Hype That Fuel the Game 57:37

15 weeks ago57:37

57:37

Creating an elite dugout atmosphere.

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144. Baseball Recruiting With NCAA Roster Ruling, NIL, and Transfer Portal 1:00:18

17 weeks ago1:00:18

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Evan Pratte is a former 20+ year Division 1 College Coach. Topics we dive into: 1. NCAA roster ruling 2. NCAA Scholarship ruling 3. NIL and future of contracts 4. Relationship between athletic department and the universities 5. College baseball recruiting for high school athletes.

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143. Should Baseball Coaches Let Hitters Swing on 3-0 Counts? 25:46

18 weeks ago25:46

25:46

We found a chart, thanks to Trey Hannam on division 1 hitter and pitcher counts in 2022. Here's the graphic we're referencing: https://x.com/TJHannam10/status/1843424062493569535 This led to Carter saying he will let his hitters swing on 3-0 counts. I disagree, Dave says he's okay with it.

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142. The Most Underrated and Overrated Topics In Coaching 40:53

19 weeks ago40:53

40:53

Have we swung too far one way or do you think these things are still underrated and deserve attention? Also, what's underrated? David Birkby, Carter Mize, and Spiker Helms discuss the talking points of a coach with his team.

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141. D2 Athlete to World Ranking (ft. Tyler Christophel) 51:13

2 years ago51:13

51:13

In this episode, we're in conversation with former baseball player turned cross-fitter Tyler Christophel. The division 2 athlete has taken the lessons he learned from the game and has channeled them into a world ranking in Cross Fit. The professional has gained sponsorships, awards, and accolades since finishing his last game at Southwest Missouri Baptist. Follow Tyler: Instagram Time Stamps: (00:00-01:50) Introduction (01:51-09:53) Christo's Athletic Journey (09:54-14:58) An Athlete's identity & the Transition (14:59-20:12) Baseball is the Battle Ground for Preparation (20:13-27:52) Don't get stuck with one version of your vision (27:53-30:45) Finding joy in the journey (30:46-33:57) Junior College Vs 4-year his experience (33:58-41:26) World ranking professional advice to high school athletes (41:27-51:14) Pre and post-reactions before the competition…

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140. Major League University - Austin Byler 57:19

2 years ago57:19

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Austin is the owner and operator of Major League University. Major League University helps players build confidence, learn mindfulness, find peak performance, improve communication, build their emotional intelligence, and grow their team cultures. We dive into all of these topics plus how to handle the weight and pressure of a big dream. 00:00-06:23 What is Major League University? 06:24-16:48 Anxiety, Journaling, and Having Someone Listen 16:49-24:49 Meditation, what it is and what it's not 24:50-29:11 One good, one bad 29:12-34:55 What type of coaching style works best? 34:56-40:37 The pressure of the dream 40:38-43:59 Multi-sport athletes 44:00-47:09 Peak performance as a student and athlete 47:10-57:19 Your big recruiting year…

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139. Creating the Glue for Your Team's Culture 39:19

2 years ago39:19

39:19

In today's fast-paced world, building a cohesive team is more critical than ever. Join us in today's episode we dive deep into the world of team building, discussing practical tips, valuable insights, and engaging stories on how to develop a strong team culture through the power of bonding. 💪 From icebreakers and trust-building exercises to fostering open communication and celebrating success, we've got you covered! 🎉Our mission is to help you unlock the full potential of your team, cultivating an environment where collaboration, innovation, and personal growth thrive. So hit that subscribe button, and let's start building an unstoppable team culture, together! 🚀🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon for notifications so you never miss an episode! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below - we'd love to hear from you! 🎧 00:00-06:45 Starting the bond 06:46-23:51 What is team bonding and what it's not 23:52-32:47 It's the glue 32:48-39:20 You're awarded the blue ribbon…

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138. The Power of Routines for Athletes 38:06

2 years ago38:06

38:06

In today's episode, we delve deep into the transformative power of routines and how they can elevate your game to new heights. Discover the secret sauce behind the success, and learn how you too can design and maintain playing-changing routines. 00:00-6:00 Worst, Best, First, Last 6:01-13:05 Routines, the secret hack to ace a test 13:06-17:11 Approach vs Routine 17:12-24:53 This is how you slow everything down 24:54 Dedicated to the routine…

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137. Embracing Obstacles: Why Anything That Stands in Your Way is Worth Pursuing 27:38

2 years ago27:38

27:38

Obstacles can be challenging, but they can also be opportunities for growth and achievement. In this episode, we explore why anything that stands in your way is worth pursuing as an athlete. We share personal experiences and valuable insights into how obstacles can help athletes push the envelope and achieve greatness. You still have a lot of runway before you cash-in. (00:00-02:14) Highlight, Intro, Blink-182 (02:15-04:26) Correcting my statement (04:27-05:54) Setting the audacious goal/Why are you doing it? (05:55-10:50) Instant gratification/Chasing the celebrity (10:51-12:28) Adversity and resilience (12:29-23:11) When do I quit? When do I settle? (23:12-27:39) Anything that's an obstacle is worth pursuing…

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136. The Road to Redemption: Stories of Being Cut and Coming Back Stronger 51:01

2 years ago51:01