On this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, Josh Gessner, a right-handed pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization, shares his journey from Australia and Japan to professional baseball, discussing overcoming challenges like the yips and increasing pitching velocity through training methods. Gessner advises aspiring players to know themselves and consider their development needs, emphasizing the value of education alongside athletic pursuits. They highlight personal struggles and coping mechanisms, stressing the mental aspect of overcoming fear and judgment, and discuss simplifying the pitching process and building supportive relationships with coaches. Additionally, Gessner talks about his venture into social media writing and podcasting, aiming to share his learning experiences to help others, with a focus on mental resilience, growth, and knowledge-sharing to support individuals facing similar challenges.

Timestamps:

[2:32] Josh Gessner’s Journey from Roots to Success

[7:35] 80 to 90 MPH through DriveLine

[10:07] Gessner’s Recruitment Journey in College Baseball

[17:41] Advice for Young Players Choosing Between College and Professional Baseball

[20:08] College Scholarships and Degrees in Pro Baseball

[23:34] Reflections on Early Professional Baseball

[26:13] Overcoming the Yips

[31:21] Managing Persistent Challenges

[33:45] Keys to Pitching Success

[36:32] Insights from Training Facilities

[37:46] The Value of Coaching Relationships in Training Facilities

[39:41] A Dive into Writing and Social Media

Follow Josh Gessner on Twitter: @GessnerJosh

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In this podcast episode, Sean Stevens shares his remarkable journey from starting college baseball at 28 to becoming a successful coach at Middle Georgia State University, emphasizing perseverance and dedication despite challenges. He discusses the recruiting process, stressing the importance of building relationships with players and identifying talent both online and through personal interactions. Stevens also highlights the significance of summer collegiate baseball in player development, advocating for players to seize opportunities to showcase their skills and improve draft prospects. Additionally, the conversation delves into the process of selecting players for a summer baseball team, emphasizing collaboration between the head coach and general manager, and discusses player contracts, performance-based lineup decisions, and the supportive environment provided for players attending Middle Georgia State University.

Timestamps:

[2:06] Sean Stevens Baseball Journey From Discovery to Determination

[5:48] Finding Purpose in Coaching

[7:31] The Recruiting Journey at Middle Georgia State

[10:25] Online Recruitment in College Baseball

[13:15] The Importance of Baseball IQ in Player Success

[16:22] Understanding the World of Summer Collegiate Baseball

[20:31] Selecting Players for Summer Baseball Teams

[22:21] Contrasting the Cape Cod League and Other Summer Baseball Experiences

[25:18] Player’s Contracts in Summer Leagues

[28:08] The Relationship Between Coaches and GMs in Summer Baseball

[33:08] Player Performance and Immediate Impact in Summer Baseball Leagues

[34:23] Navigating Lineup Dynamics

[39:06] Understanding College Expenses at Middle Georgia State

Follow Sean Stevens on Twitter: @CoachStevensMGS

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In this podcast, Tyler Packanik from Jacksonville State University discusses the complexities of college baseball recruiting. They explore topics such as regional recruitment strategies, the balance between high school and junior college recruits, and adapting to changes like the transfer portal. Tyler emphasizes the significance of athleticism and baseball IQ in player evaluation, particularly for infielders, and shares insights on assessing speed and base running ability. They also address challenges in evaluating players based on showcase metrics versus in-game performance and stress the importance of video analysis in scouting.

Timestamps:

[03:21] Developing a Diverse Recruiting Strategy in College Baseball

[10:21] Infield Evaluation in Baseball Recruiting

[12:01] Assessing Infield Movement in Recruitment

[15:13] The Role of Home to First Time in Baseball Recruiting

[17:14] Understanding Showcase Pop Times

[19:03] The Overlooked Art of Base Running in High School Player Scouting

[20:58] Navigating the Pitfalls of Recruiting Advice

[26:59] Understanding Why Coaches Go Silent in Recruiting

[28:36] The Significance of Coaches Following Players on Twitter

[31:22] Inside Jacksonville State's Game Day Routine

[34:55] Evaluating Season Performance and Learning from Setbacks

[38:05] Managing Defensive Alignment and Base Coaching Strategies

[39:11] Why Choose Jacksonville State Baseball

Follow Tyler Packanik on Twitter: @Tpack5

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