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I’m Patrick Jones, a former hitting coach in the Orioles organization — now I help high school baseball players get recruited to play college baseball. On this show, I break down how the recruiting process really works. Each week, I interview college coaches, pro players, and insiders to help players and parents understand what it takes to get seen, get evaluated, and get offers. We cover everything from navigating the transfer portal and building exposure, to standing out at camps, managing communication with coaches, and making smart recruiting decisions. If you want to play college baseball — and you’re serious about the process — this podcast is for you. Get free weekly recruiting tips straight to your inbox: https://patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2일 전

    No Wasted Reps | Kevin Soine

    This week I sat down with Kevin Soine, Assistant Baseball Coach and Athletic Operations Coordinator at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. I had a chance to visit South Mountain recently and came away extremely impressed, especially with the coaching staff's focus on player development. In our conversation, Kevin shares his journey from his high school days in Minnesota to his current coaching position in Arizona, including the challenges of transitioning from player to coach. We discuss the importance of academic success, compliance, and eligibility in college athletics, as well as the significance of mental performance and practice design in player development. Patrick also shares his advice for high school players hoping to get recruited and play at the college level. On X: Follow Kevin Soine: @CatchBot7 Follow South Mountain Community College Athletics: @SMCCCougars Follow Patrick Jones Baseball: @pjonesbaseball 📬 Sign up for my weekly baseball recruiting newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Check Out Patrick's Stuff: • 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit • ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46분

  2. 9월 8일

    Building Thomas More Baseball | Cole Shaffer

    In this episode, I interview Cole Schaffer, the new head baseball coach at Thomas More University. We discuss Cole's journey to becoming a head coach, the challenges of recruiting at the Division II level, and his vision for building a competitive baseball program. Cole shares insights on the importance of player commitment, the realities of coaching, and the structure of fall practices. The conversation highlights the significance of balancing academics and athletics, as well as the sacrifices made in pursuit of a coaching career. Follow Cole and Thomas More baseball on X: Cole Shaffer: @coleshaffer05 Thomas More Baseball: @ThomasMoreBase1 Does your family need help navigating the recruiting process for college baseball? Sign up for a consult on the Patrick Jones Baseball website. Check Out Patrick's Stuff: • 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit • ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44분

  3. 9월 1일

    Competition Brings Out the Best | Greg Mamula

    In this episode, I interview Greg Mamula, head coach at the University of Delaware baseball team. We discuss the unique aspects of Delaware's campus and its athletic facilities and delve into Mamula's coaching philosophy. Coach Mamula shares insights on evaluating players, the importance of game situations, and the challenges of pitching development. He also shares about his experiences as a coach, the dynamics of building a coaching staff, and the uncertainties facing college baseball today. Finally, he offers advice for the 2027 recruiting class, emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit in a program. Connect with Coach Mamula: @CoachMamsUD Follow the University of Delaware Baseball team: @DelawareBASE 00:00 An Introduction to Delaware Baseball 05:50 Offensive Philosophy and Swing Decisions 09:20 Developing Swing Decisions in Hitters 13:22 Evaluating High School Players 19:42 Pitching Insights in College Baseball 24:29 Training Approaches 27:20 Building a Coaching Staff 30:01 Strategizing Non-Conference Play 31:03 Navigating the 2027 Recruiting Class 35:41 Uncertainty in College Athletics 37:31 The Future of College Baseball 38:27 The Importance of Fundamentals Check Out Patrick's Content: 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult. Check Out Patrick's Stuff: • 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit • ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40분

  4. 8월 25일

    What College Coaches Really Want to See | Dean Peterson

    In this episode, Dean Peterson, head coach of Division II University of Charleston, shares what college coaches are really looking for when they evaluate college baseball players. 0:00: What the summer is like for a college baseball coach 6:04: Leadership 12:49: The importance of faith and identity 20:42: Incorporating faith into coaching 27:46: Navigating the transfer portal 33:19: The recruiting process 38:32: Creating an environment for growth 50:38: Empowering coaching staff 58:20: Connecting with prospective players Are you a parent of a high school baseball player hoping to get recruited? Apply to work with me at: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Check Out Patrick's Stuff: • 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit • ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56분

  5. 8월 11일

    How College Coaches Evaluate High School Catchers

    In this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, we focus on how college coaches evaluate high school catchers. I outline 7 key criteria that coaches consider, emphasizing the importance of receiving as the most critical skill. We discuss the nuances of receiving, including how catchers should present the ball to umpires and the impact of effective receiving on game outcomes. Takeaways 1. College coaches look for seven key criteria in catchers. 2. Receiving is the most important skill for catchers. 3. Pop time, blocking, arm action, footwork, makeup, and stamina are also evaluated. 4. Effective receiving can turn balls into strikes, impacting game outcomes. 5. Catchers should present the ball calmly and quietly to umpires. 6. Sudden movements can lead to missed calls from umpires. 7. The best catchers make receiving look effortless. 8. Research shows that every 10 balls turned into strikes equals one run. Are you a parent of a high school player hoping to get recruited? Apply to work with me at: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Check Out Patrick's Stuff: • 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit • ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26분

  6. 7월 21일

    "Every 10 balls a catcher turns into a strike = 1 run" | Dr. Adam Maloof

    On this episode of the Patrick Jones Baseball podcast, we welcome back Dr. Adam Maloof, a Princeton University professor and passionate baseball researcher with a unique insider’s perspective on the college game. As a former college catcher and a current contributor to the Princeton baseball program, Dr. Maloof blends scientific rigor with firsthand baseball experience to dig into some of the sport’s most intriguing questions. Today’s conversation centers on Dr. Maloof’s recent wave of impactful research articles, touching on the art and value of catcher framing, the intricacies of evaluating pitching and hitting at the college level, and why traditional metrics might not be telling the whole story. We dive deep into why receiving is an underrated part of catching, how advances in data collection can help teams gain the Moneyball-style edge, and what simple statistical models like JOPS+ are teaching us about what really wins games in college baseball. Whether you’re a coach, recruiter, player, or just a diehard baseball fan, this episode offers actionable insights and candid reflections on how the world of college baseball is evolving—and how smarter, more targeted analysis can shape success on the field. Buckle up for an engaging blend of science, strategy, and the irreplaceable human element of the game. Check Out Patrick's Stuff: • Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit • Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Adam's research articles mentioned in this episode: Catcher Framing Evaluating college hitters Evaluating college pitchers Adam's contact information Email: maloof@princeton.edu 03:53 Future of Automated Strike Zones 09:31 Catcher Recruitment Strategy Insights 12:56 "Evaluating Strike Count Impact" 16:13 Catcher Framing Outweighs OPS 17:13 Baseball Research Unbiased Perspective 21:58 Tracking and Improving Athletic Performance 26:12 Balancing Fit and Fitness in Science 28:51 Pitching Strategy: Efficiency Over Power 31:41 "Win Expectancy and Base Runners" 34:27 Simulated Player Performance Analysis 39:20 Evaluating Biases in Scouting Practices 41:21 Rethink Recruiting for College Success 44:41 Challenges of College Baseball Recruiting 47:43 Evaluating Athlete Intangibles and History 53:32 Overwhelmed Choices in College Recruiting 54:40 "JOPS. Simplifies Baseball Stats" Check Out Patrick's Stuff: • 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit • ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57분

  7. 6월 30일

    Mastering the Art of Hitting with Brett Wallace

    In this episode, Patrick Jones interviews Brett Wallace, the hitting coach for the California Golden Bears. They discuss Wallace's journey from a successful college player to a major league hitter and now a coach. Wallace shares insights on the role of a hitting coach, key techniques for hitters, the evolution of competition in college baseball, and the importance of building a routine and mindset for success. He emphasizes the significance of visualization and confidence in hitting, as well as the challenges and strategies in recruiting young talent. 00:00 Brett Wallace's Journey to Coaching 02:56 Offensive Strategy and Identity 06:00 Hitting Mechanics and Drills 08:59 The Evolution of Pitching 12:07 Routine and Mental Preparation 14:53 Visualization and Learning from Experience 20:00 Mindset and Gratitude in Baseball 21:00 Evolution of Hitting Techniques 24:00 The Cat and Mouse Game of Hitting 26:07 Adjustments During At-Bats 31:51 Recruiting and Developing Young Talent 36:02 Life at Cal and Campus Culture Sign up for a 30 minute college baseball recruiting consultation with Patrick Check Out Patrick's Stuff: • 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit • ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41분

  8. 6월 16일

    How the Savannah Bananas Are Changing Baseball Forever | Tyler Gillum

    On this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I sat down with Tyler Gillum, head coach of the Savannah Bananas, to talk about building a brand that puts fans first and creating impact beyond just wins and losses. Tyler shares how he pivoted his coaching career to chase a bigger vision—impacting millions through baseball and entertainment. We discuss setting audacious goals, leading with intention, and why every business needs to focus relentlessly on customer experience. It’s about energy, culture, and showing up every day to deliver unforgettable moments. Timestamps: 00:00 "Chose Bananas to Impact Fans" 10:06 "One Million Fans Goal Achieved" 11:56 Morning Gratitude Rituals 19:32 "Finding Balance Amidst Life's Extremes" 26:23 Full-Day Fan Experience 30:06 "Banana Ball's Unique Characters" 34:21 Jesse Cole's Daily Ideation Habit 39:30 Creating Memorable Fan Experiences 48:14 "Winning Over Baseball Skeptics" 51:41 Banana Ball Trick Play Adaptation 54:07 "Parenting Through Gymnastics and Discipline" 59:42 Choosing Seminole Over Bigger Offers 01:05:05 Banana Ball's Winning Legacy Follow Tyler on Social Media: Twitter: https://x.com/Gillum66 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachgillum66/ Schedule a College Baseball Recruiting Consultation with Patrick: https://patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Check Out Patrick's Stuff: • 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit • ⚾ Need Help with College Recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I’m Patrick Jones, a former hitting coach in the Orioles organization — now I help high school baseball players get recruited to play college baseball. On this show, I break down how the recruiting process really works. Each week, I interview college coaches, pro players, and insiders to help players and parents understand what it takes to get seen, get evaluated, and get offers. We cover everything from navigating the transfer portal and building exposure, to standing out at camps, managing communication with coaches, and making smart recruiting decisions. If you want to play college baseball — and you’re serious about the process — this podcast is for you. Get free weekly recruiting tips straight to your inbox: https://patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Patrick Jones
  • 방송 연도
    2017년 - 2025년
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