1 Std. 7 Min.
Jason Agresti - Director of BackStop U at Velo University BachTalk
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In this episode, we sit down with Jason Agresti, the Director of BackStop U at Velo University, to dive into his fascinating journey from being a four-year starter at Binghamton University to becoming a catcher for the Sussex County Miners in the Frontier League.
Join us as we explore Jason's experiences in Indy Baseball, from his time with Rockland and New Jersey from 2019 to 2022, to the significant changes he's witnessed in the world of catching since 2018. Jason will share his insights into how technology and data have transformed the game, both for coaches and scouting.
Discover the expectations and insights looking ahead to 2023 in Indy Ball and get an in-depth look at Velo University, including its background and Jason's initial interactions with the facility. Learn about the implementation of Backstop University and how it has contributed to the development of catchers.
In the BackStop U segment, Jason shares the inception of the program, its overall evaluation process, and delves deep into his own ideologies and thought process when it comes to programming catchers in 2023.
As we explore the future of catching in 2023 and beyond, Jason provides his perspective on how the position will evolve at both the college and professional levels. He discusses how organizations value catchers and the balance between high catchability and low offense, which can help organizations save money for other positions.
Join us for an insightful conversation that sheds light on the world of catching in baseball, both past and future. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights and Jason's unique perspective.
In this episode, we sit down with Jason Agresti, the Director of BackStop U at Velo University, to dive into his fascinating journey from being a four-year starter at Binghamton University to becoming a catcher for the Sussex County Miners in the Frontier League.
Join us as we explore Jason's experiences in Indy Baseball, from his time with Rockland and New Jersey from 2019 to 2022, to the significant changes he's witnessed in the world of catching since 2018. Jason will share his insights into how technology and data have transformed the game, both for coaches and scouting.
Discover the expectations and insights looking ahead to 2023 in Indy Ball and get an in-depth look at Velo University, including its background and Jason's initial interactions with the facility. Learn about the implementation of Backstop University and how it has contributed to the development of catchers.
In the BackStop U segment, Jason shares the inception of the program, its overall evaluation process, and delves deep into his own ideologies and thought process when it comes to programming catchers in 2023.
As we explore the future of catching in 2023 and beyond, Jason provides his perspective on how the position will evolve at both the college and professional levels. He discusses how organizations value catchers and the balance between high catchability and low offense, which can help organizations save money for other positions.
Join us for an insightful conversation that sheds light on the world of catching in baseball, both past and future. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights and Jason's unique perspective.
1 Std. 7 Min.
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