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With most pitchers now throwing hard, command is now the separator. Great discussions about training and measuring baseball pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade baseball smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching Control, Command & Sequencing. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

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    Year end mega episode on the 9 pitcher qualities with guest Scott Emerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 176:04


    Oakland A's MLB pitching coach Scott Emerson is the guest in this year's end mega episode discussing the 9 pitcher qualities we always ask guests at the end of the show. Also included are each clips of each of the previous guests in the 29 episodes talking about which are their top 4 qualities out of those 9 qualities. Watch The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Mack Jenkins 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 53:03


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Mack Jenkins , former Reds major league pitching coach who's earned 2 world series rings, in 1990 with the Reds and in 2019 with the Nationals. In his second episode on the show, Mack goes into great detail about how to read batters and what the counter strategies are. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Mack Jenkins has had great success as a player with the Reds in the minor leagues for 3+ years, and as a major league pitching coach with the Reds for 6 years , and 20 years as a minor league pitching coach and pitching coordinator between the Reds and the Nationals. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Chad Durbin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 112:13


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Chad Durbin, World Series Champion pitcher. Chad was drafted by the Royals in the 3rd round in 1996 and made it to the MLB in 1999. He played professionally for 19 years including 11 years in MLB for the Royals, Indians, Tigers, Diamondbacks, and Phillies as both a starter and a reliever, and had a 4 seam that sat at 90-91, so he was a real pitcher. He won the world series as a member of the Phillies in 2008. He is currently the owner and operator of the K Lab in Baton Rouge and the Knights Baton Rouge youth affiliate.  With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator.It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing.  Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Kelly Ahrens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 93:01


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Kelly Ahrens, GM of Baseball Parks of America, ShoMe Baseball, and founder of Test and Train Sports and Stars and Stripes Sports.. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Grayson Crawford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 61:31


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Grayson Crawford, NY Yankees AA Pitching coach. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Sean Boyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 70:11


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Sean Boyle, NY Yankees AAA Pitcher. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Pat Robles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 41:29


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Pat Robles, Astros Rehab Pitching Coach. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Pat is a former college baseball player at Cedar Valley college, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff & University of Texas Permian Basin. He was the Pitching Coach at McCook Community College and then worked as an Analyst/Scout with the Oakland A's, and worked for the Phillies as the minor league pitching Strategist. He is currently with the Astros as their rehab pitching coach. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Dan Heefner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 74:23


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Dan Heefner, Dallas Baptist University head coach. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Justin Willard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 46:54


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Justin Willard, Twins pitching coordinator. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Justin started his career in baseball as the pitching coach for Radford University for 5 years , then went to the Twins as a pitching coach for 2 years. He was the assistant pitching coordinator for a year and now has been the Twins pitching coordinator for 3 years. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Bronson Arroyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 73:57


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Bronson Arroyo, Reds hall of fame pitcher and musician. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator.It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Bronson was drafted by the Pirates in the 3rd round in 1995 and made it the MLB in 2000 with the Pirates. He then pitched 16 years in the MLB playing with the Red Sox, Reds, and Diamondbacks. For the Red Sox AAA, He pitched the fourth nine-inning perfect game in the 121-year history of the International League in 2003 when he struck out nine, and went to a three-ball count only 3 times. He was a part of the 2004 World Series champions Red Sox, and was elected to the Reds hall of fame in 2023. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakkerApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Peter Gammons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 71:05


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Peter Gammons, hall of fame sports writer. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Peter began his journalism career at the Boston Globe where he covered the Red Sox for most of the 1970s and 1980s. He was also a lead baseball columnist for Sports Illustrated, as well as writing a column for Sporting News. Peter then joined ESPN as a baseball analyst in 1988 and appeared regularly on Baseball Tonight and also made appearances on SportsCenter. In 2009, he left ESPN and joined the MLB Network. Peter was voted the National Sportswriter of the Year three times by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command ShowYouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakkerApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Sean McGrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 51:56


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Sean McGrath, University of Iowa pitching coach. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Sean graduated from Lafayette College in 2012 and spent the summer competing in Independent ball before becoming the youngest division 1 pitching coach the next year at Iona College. He then spent the next seven years in division 1 baseball before making the move to professional baseball; working three years in the Mariners organization. After spending the 2022 season with the Double A team, he took the pitching coach opportunity at the University of Iowa and is now in his second season. In your eight years of college baseball, you've developed 6 pitchers who have been drafted in the top 8 rounds, including MLB all-star George Kirby who is the definition of a command artist. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pitching-command-show-125252584 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Scott Bankhead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 60:59


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Scott Bankhead, former MLB pitcher, Olympic medalist, and owner of North Carolina Baseball Academy. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator.It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Scott has had a great career in baseball as a pitcher starting in 1981 when he earned National HS Player of the Year , and then All American in 1983 and 1984 with the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He was also a member of the 1984 US Olympic baseball team that won a silver medal. He was drafted in the 1st round in 1984 by the Royals, and after only 31 games in the minors, was called up to the big leagues. He then spent 10 years pitching in the MLB for the Royals, Mariners, Reds, Red Sox, Yankees, and A's. He then spent 4 years as a pitching coach for the USA Baseball 18U national team. and served as the HEAD PITCHING COACH for the 2018 Pan Am Games in Panama and the 2019 World Cup in South Korea. He is also a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and the North Carolina American Legion Hall of Fame, and currently the owner of one of the best baseball academies in the country, North Carolina Baseball Academy in Greensboro North Carolina. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon:Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean BoyleBaseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakkerApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Brad Ausmus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 36:23


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Brad Ausmus , former manager of the Tigers and Angels. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Brad was drafted in 1987 by the Yankees as catcher out of High School just before he was to attend Dartmouth College , and continued to go to Dartmouth while he played in the minor leagues. He then played extremely well for 18-years in MLB for the Padres, Tigers, Astros, and Dodgers. And then became the manager of the Tigers, Angels and the Israel National baseball team, and recently as the bench coach for the A's. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lOGJhOWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Burke Badenhop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 68:25


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Burke Badenhop , Diamondbacks special assistant to GM. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator.It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Burke has had a great career in baseball starting as a pitcher in college with Bowling Green State university. He was drafted in the 19th round in 2005 by the Tigers, and then traded in a package for Miguel Cabrera. He then spent 8 years pitching in the MLB for the Marlins, Rays, Brewers, Red Sox, and Reds. He is currently in his 7th season with the Diamondbacks and currently as special asst to the GM. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakkerApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Greg Schilz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 31:56


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Greg Schilz , Red Sox International Crosschecker. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Greg started in scouting with 12 years with the Pirates as an area scout and regional supervisor, then 5 years with the Phillies as National scouting coordinator and Assistant director of amateur scouting. Now he's with the Red Sox the last 2 years as the International Crosschecker. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Travis Hergert

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 71:54


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Travis Hergert , Phillies minor league pitching coordinator. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator.It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Travis is currently in his third year as the minor league pitching coordinator for the Phillies, after serving as the assistant minor league pitching coordinator beginning in Dec 2019. Before that, he had spent 7 1/2 years as the head baseball coach at North Iowa Area CC in Mason City, Iowa. A team that appeared in 3 JUCO World Series and had 10 players drafted over a 5 year span. He had served as pitching coach for 8 years prior to become the head coach. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Ricky Meinhold

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 59:09


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Ricky Meinhold, AppState pitching coach. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Over a 13-year coaching career, Ricky has worked across nearly every level of baseball, from pitching coach and pitching evaluator for Team USA's 17U and 18U programs, to coaching in college as pitching coach for the University of Missouri, in Minor League Baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, in Major League Baseball with the Mets as assistant Major League pitching coach, as well as internationally as Director of Pitching for the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization. And he is the pitching coach for App State. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Scott Lovekamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 46:41


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Scott Lovekamp, the NY Yankees National Crosschecker. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Scott has 31 years in professional baseball.  10 as a pitching coach with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and 21 as a scout (San Diego, Pittsburgh and the last 17 with the Yankees), as an area scout until 2012 and then as pitching analyst until today as National Crosschecker, acting as a liaison between scouting and the pitching department overseeing analysis from the scouting dept and the flow of information to the Director of Pitching. Requiring direct communication and personal involvement in development projects with a focus of integrating the philosophies of the player development side into the scouting department.

Prior to his professional baseball career, he was a pitching coach in college for 8 years.  MacMurray College 2 yrs., Missouri State 2 years and U of Florida 4 years from 1988-92.

 Drafted in 1980 out of Concordia College (IL) and pitched 3 years in the minor leagues. In the fall of 1980 in Instructional League, had the luck meet and work with Bobby Valentine and Tom House who were starting out their coaching careers.  This relationship continued when they took over the Texas Rangers in 1985. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Sam Briend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 59:27


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Sam Briend, the NY Yankees director of pitching. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Casey has had a lot of success as a player and trainer, he was drafted by the Dodgers in 2015 out of the University of South Florida…. and after your injury ….. began a quest to find better ways to train and evaluate pitchers ……. leading him to starting the Kinetic Pro Performance training facility and several great products developed such as Kinetic Pro Sleeve, bands, and apps to optimize training. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Casey Mulholland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 60:25


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Casey Mulholland , owner of Kinetic Pro Performance and inventor of the awesome Kinetic Pro Sleeve. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Casey has had a lot of success as a player and trainer, he was drafted by the Dodgers in 2015 out of the University of South Florida…. and after your injury ….. began a quest to find better ways to train and evaluate pitchers ……. leading him to starting the Kinetic Pro Performance training facility and several great products developed such as Kinetic Pro Sleeve, bands, and apps to optimize training. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Tom Hackimer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 31:43


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Tom Hackimer , former Mets, Twins MiLB side arm pitcher now with the LI Ducks. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Tom had great success in college baseball at St. John's , and was drafted by the Mets in the 15th round in 2015, and then the Twins in the 4th round in 2016. He made it to the Mets AAA with a MiLB record of 18-11 with 3.13 ERA and 28 saves in 150 games, striking out 247 batters in 210 innings before his injury and Tommy John surgery. Now working his way back to affiliated ball with the LI Ducks. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Scott Emerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 51:29


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Scott Emerson, the Oakland A's MLB pitching coach. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Micah Posey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 36:47


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Micah Posey , the Florida State pitching coach. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Micah has had great success as a D1 pitching coach for 11 years, and earned 2023 assistant coach of the year in conference USA this year! He had amazing success at DBU this year, his pitchers broke DBU's all time school strikeout record with 656 strikeouts , and set a school record for strikeouts per nine ,and went to the regionals yet again. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Marc Sauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 31:44


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Marc Sauer, the national cross checker east scout for the Oakland A's. Marc has had great success as a player being drafted in the 8th round by the Marlins in 1998 and playing 7 years of pro ball, then working for the Oakland A's for over 15 years. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Mack Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 61:32


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Mack Jenkins , former Reds major league pitching coach who's earned 2 world series rings, in 1990 with the Reds and in 2019 with the nationals. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Mack Jenkins has had great success as a player with the Reds in the minor leagues for 3+ years, and as a major league pitching coach with the Reds for 6 years , and 20 years as a minor league pitching coach and pitching coordinator between the Reds and the Nationals. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: ⁠Applied Technology in Pitching⁠ : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle ⁠Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition⁠ : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Joe Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 38:01


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Joe Lewis, owner of MoJo Sports. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: ⁠Applied Technology in Pitching⁠ : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle ⁠Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition⁠ : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Dan Duquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 62:00


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Dan Duquette , former GM of the Expos, Orioles , and Red Sox, and inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame for his role in helping the Red Sox win the 2004 World Series. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle The Pitching Command Show YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygz3kcZs4wnK3E7xjKi2jy-69WjMQO3Q&si=UdXNSJHyl55msefS Spotify Podcast: http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pitching-command-show/id1706754013 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Steve Merriman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 34:16


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Steve Merriman, Rays AA Pitching Coach. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Steve Merriman has had great success as a pitching coach in the minor leagues with the Cubs, Rockies, Diamondbacks, Mets, Tigers, Rays, and in college for Michigan. Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: ⁠Applied Technology in Pitching⁠ : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle ⁠Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition⁠ : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

    The Pitching Command Show with guest Gil Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 47:59


    The Pitching Command Show with guest Gil Patterson, Oakland Athletics Pitching Coordinator. A great discussion about training and measuring pitching control, command, sequencing and what it takes to pitch at higher levels of baseball. With everyone throwing hard nowadays, command is now the separator. It's no longer a choice between being either a power pitcher or a finesse pitcher today. You need to be both, velocity with command. Command is what separates pitchers from the pack today. Gil Patterson has had great success as a player, and as a coach throughout the minor leagues and major league. He was drafted 4 times as a first rounder, and on the 4th time by the Yankees in 1975 out of Miami Dade Community college, and then he made it all the way to the big leagues in just 2 years. After that, he began coaching for the Yankees, then Diamondbacks, Blue Jays, and became a pitching coordinator for both the Diamondbacks and the A's, and a bullpen coach for the Blue Jays. As a pitching coach with the Yankees, he coached Andy Petitte, Mariano Rivera , El Duque , Roger Clemons, and many more great pitchers. As a pitching coach with the Blue Jays for 2 years he even coached Doc Halladay ! He even taught himself how to throw left handed after getting hurt ! Brought to you by Command Trakker , the professional-grade smart target that MLB teams and top D1 programs rely upon for automated measurement and training of pitching control, command, and sequencing. Visit https://commandtrakker.com Check out our baseball technology books on Amazon: Applied Technology in Pitching : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle Baseball Pitches: A Modern Data Definition : by Wayne Boyle and Sean Boyle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/command-trakker/support

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