Jake sits down with current D1 RHP Conner Griffin from Binghamton University. Conner, a long time remote athlete of Jake's, has transformed himself as a pitcher and person over the past couple of years. From sitting 88 MPH, touching 90 MPH, as a young HS athlete... to now sitting 95 MPH, touching 100 MPH, as a college athlete... Conner has lots of insights on his journey to D1 Baseball. Topics covered in this episode include: how mechanical optimization & gaining strength, size, & power maximized performance, how to process "feel" vs "feedback" when integrating data, how pitch overlaying techniques improved his arsenal, the benefits & differences between in-person vs remote training, advice for the "next Conner Griffin", & much more...Tune in to this exciting & informative episode to learn all things "Road to 100 MPH" from D1 RHP Conner Griffin!

(0:00) Intro

(0:48) Development Path: 88-100MPH

(2:06) Conner's Thoughts On Remote Training

(3:57) Blending "Feel" & "Feedback"

(6:15) Overlaying Technique

(10:22) Managing Tech "At School"

(13:18) Evolving Your Mindset

(18:38) Processing Feedback Loops

(23:07) Recovery Protocols To Maintain Health

(25:39) Advice To The "Next Conner Griffin"

(29:22) Conner's Favorite Part Of Remote Training

Jake sits down with former MLB, & current MiLB, strength & conditioning coach Joey Greany! Joey spent 9 seasons at the minor league level with the Kansas City Royals Organization & 8 season at the major league level with the Tampa Bay Rays Organization; before transitioning to his current role as an Arizona Complex League Performance Coordinator with the reigning WS Champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers Organization. Topics covered in this episode include: evolution of technology over the years, if players seeing their data could be a negative?, examples of in-season/pre-season training feedback loops, the reactive strength index, & much more... Tune in to this exciting & informative episode to learn all things s&c from pro coach Joey Greany!

(0:00) Intro

(0:39) Joeys Background

(2:04) Evolution of Tech

(4:16) Negatives of Tech?

(5:32) In-Season Training Feedback Loop

(8:10) Most Favorable Metrics

(9:50) Reactive Strength Index

(12:23) Organizational Collaboration

(16:42) Biggest Misconceptions

(20:31) Looking Ahead 5-10 YRS

(22:26) Joey's Speed Accelerator Program

Jake sits down with 8 year pro hitter & Owner of Rax Hax Pro Performance, Zach Racusin, to discuss all things hitting. Zach has been playing professional baseball in the highest independent baseball leagues for 8 years now. He's played against, & along side, tons of current & former MLB players while simultaneously running his player development company. Topics covered in this episode include: how hitting approaches have changed, striking a balance w/ data & feel, most valuable metrics, incorporating data into player development, how hitters can keep evolving, creating the right mindset, & future trends in hitting development. Tune in to this exciting & informative episode to learn all things hitting from pro hitter & coach Zach Racusin!

(0:00) Intro

(1:50) How Hitting Approaches Have Changed

(5:06) Striking A Balance w/ Data & Feel

(11:25) Most Valuable Metrics

(17:25) How Hitters Can Keep Evolving

(21:26) Creating The Right Mindset

(33:23) Future Trends In Hitting Development

(37:21) Zach's Advice For Hitters