Mound Visit Podcast

In this episode of the Mound Visit Podcast, we discuss the importance of managing expectations. With so much out of your control, players will have a decisive advantage if they prepare for disappointing outcomes, and not be blindsided by them. See related Mound Visit blog posts here.

In this episode of the Mound Visit Podcast, we discuss the importance of being present. From agents to players, being present and accountable is what breeds success in baseball. See related Mound Visit blog posts here.

In this episode we reboot the Mound Visit Podcast.  With the pandemic waining and baseball getting ready to swing into full gear, we will dive into more baseball industry content relevant to the players aspiring to compete a the highest level.   See related Mound Visit blog posts here.

In this episode of the Mound Visit Podcast, with the 2020 MLB Draft commencing this week, we discuss five things every drafted player needs to do to prepare for professional baseball. #MLBDraft Watch this episode on YouTube! See related Mound Visit blog post here.

This week's mound visit is more like a timeout. No guest. Just some honest thoughts on the tragic events of the past week following the grotesque death of George Floyd in an incident of police brutality, and how discussion must lead to action to promote change in this country. We also discuss the latest in the negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA. Will there be baseball in 2020 and who's side are you on anyway? I'll explain why the finger pointing shouldn't be directed toward the players in this instance. Watch this episode on YouTube!

This week's mound visit features Jon Benick. Jon has worn many hats since his retirement from being a professional baseball player, including professional poker player, D1 and prep school baseball coach, and baseball agent. In this episode, we talk about the expectations amateur players should have when entering pro ball, the potential strategies to a shortened, 5-round 2020 MLB Draft, how he considers hitting in the Big Leagues to be a dark art, and how some baseball players could survive as a professional wrestler, but not the other way around. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Bill Mueller returns to the mound to continue our conversation from last week. In this episode, we talk about coaching hitters in the Big Leagues, the challenges of developing hitters in the minor leagues, and the challenge some coaches have in developing Big League hitters having never played there themselves. Many know Bill as an instrumental piece of the notorious 2004 Boston Red Sox club that brought the city its first World Series Championship in 86 years. Since his retirement in 2006, Mueller has worked as Special Assistant to the GM, scout, and hitting coach for the Dodgers, Cubs and Cardinals. Watch this episode on YouTube!

This week's mound visit features Bill Mueller. Many know Bill as an instrumental piece of the notorious 2004 Boston Red Sox club that brought the city its first World Series Championship in 86 years. Since his retirement in 2006, Mueller has worked as Special Assistant to the GM, scout, and hitting coach for the Dodgers, Cubs and Cardinals. In this episode, we talk about how the game can look easier from the stands, potential changes to the MLB Draft, facing adversity in the minor leagues, and how hitting analytics are being coached. Watch this episode on YouTube!

This week's mound visit features Brad Biggs, who has covered the Chicago Bears beat for the past 20 years. His passion for baseball runs deep, especially these days as his hometown Washington Nationals reign as World Series Champions. In this episode, we compare MLB and NFL coaching salary dynamics, the success of the 2020 “Socially Distant” NFL Draft in the midst of COVID-19, the inner workings of the NFL Combine, Tom Brady to Tampa, and the future of Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Catching up with John Russell and Carson Cross to discuss how the UConn Baseball program prepared them for pro ball, how age and opportunity factors into signing a professional contract, and the “at-home” video throwing program Carson created in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Kyri Washington had 80-grade power at the plate. Today, he is trying to make himself an 80-grade pro scout in the stands. In our conversation, we talked about everything from age discrimination in professional baseball, the current status of the 2020 MLB Draft, and our friendship with Ryan Costello. Watch this episode on YouTube!    

The official launch of the Mound Visit Podcast! Hosted by baseball agent Chris Madden, the Mound Visit Podcast brings you industry perspectives and insights from various leaders in the sports industry. This podcast and all other Mound Visit content aims to educate and support those athletes aspiring to play at the highest level.