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The Mound Visit
Host, Jared Gaynor talks all things pitching development.
Jared is a former minor league pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins and is now the owner of Pitching Coach "U".
Episodes
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We are encouraging pitchers to fail at PCU
Episode #040: We are encouraging pitchers to fail at PCU In this episode Jared and Jackson talk about: Psychological safety in baseball Managing pressure and…
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Shutdown or De-load?
Episode #039: De-load or Shutdown? In this episode Jared talks about: Pros and cons of de-loads and shutdowns Starting from the opening day and working…
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What We’re Learning From Coaching Pitchers Every Day
Episode #038: What We’re Learning From Coaching Pitchers Every Day In this episode Jared and Jackson talks about: Obstacles training HS players Multiple teams…
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Command Data You're Probably Not Tracking
Episode #037: Command Data You're Probably Not Tracking In this episode Jared talks about: 3 ways to use intended targets to improve performance: Catcher Set…
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Stop Wasting Your Bullpens
Episode #036: Stop Wasting Your Bullpens In this episode Jared talks about: 3 steps to getting the most ot of your bullpens. Define the goal Build the plan…
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6 Metrics to Improve Lower Half Mechanics
Episode #035: 6 Metrics to Improve Lower Half Mechanics In this episode Jared talks about: Force plate metrics to improve lower half Drills you can do How to…
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What to Do if You Aren't Getting Playing Time
Episode #034: What to Do if You Aren't Getting Playing Time In this episode Jared talks about: Playing time and how to stay ready Sample size for stats Who…
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Should You De-load or Shutdown?
Episode #033: Navigating Winter Throwing In this episode Jared talks about: • Shutdowns • Deloads • Inning build ups If you are unsure what to do for throwing…
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How to Improve Your Catch Play
Episode #032: How to Improve your Catch Play In this episode, Jared walks through some of the issues he sees with players while playing catch and how to fix…
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How to Improve Your Mobility and Performance on the Mound
Episode #031: Josh goes solo and breaks down how he regained his mobility. If you are looking for strategies to improve your own mobility, this is the episode…
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Jackson Hicks: From No College Offers to Professional Baseball
Episode #030: Jared sits down with pitcher, Jackson Hicks. Jackson shares his unique story of not playing college baseball, but still ultimately playing in the…
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Getting to the Root Cause of Bobby Miller's Struggles
Episode #029: Jared breaks down his performance evaluation process and specifically walks through Bobby Miller's (Dodgers) struggles this season. Click here to…
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Austin Merrill: Mental Performance Strategies
Episode #028: Josh sits down with mental performance coach, Austin Merrill. Austin is the founder of Genesis Performance Consulting. He takes a unique approach…
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How to Create a Pitcher Development Plan From Scratch
Episode #027: Jared walks through how to create a player development plan (from scratch) for pitchers. Click here to watch on YouTube Join Jared's pitching…
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Alan Jaeger: The Lost Art of Long Toss
Episode #026: Jared and Josh sit down with the one and only Alan Jaeger. Alan has over 30 years of experience coaching baseball players. He is well known for…
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Brendan Miller: Arsenal Breakdown of 3 Chicago Cubs Pitchers
Episode #025: Jared sits down with his good friend, Brendan Miller. Brendan is a neurscience researcher who does deep dives into pitching analytics as a hobby…
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3-Steps to Getting Recruited by a D1
Episode #024: Josh breaks down the 3 steps he took to getting recruited by D1 schools. Timestamps: (3:30) Step 1: Training for Velocity (12:30) Step 2…
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Albertus Barber: From 88 to 98 MPH
Episode #023: Josh sits down with RHP, Albertus Barber. Albertus walks through his journey from throwing upper 80 to the upper 90's with motivating stories…
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My Baseball Journey: Jared Gaynor (Full Story)
Episode #022: Jared tells his full story as a baseball player and a coach. From high school, all the way to where he is today. Click here to watch on YouTube…
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High Velocity Pitching Mechanics
Episode #021: Jared and Josh discuss high velocity pitching mechanics. Click here to watch on YouTube Check Out Josh's Stuff: Twitter (X) YouTube Newsletter…
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5 Steps to Increasing Velocity
Episode #020: Josh breaks down 5 steps to increasing velocity. Timestamps: (1:50) Raise your benchmark (4:45) Gain weight and muscle (10:35) High intensity…
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Pitch Grips: Zack Wheeler and Yu Darvish
Episode #019: Jared and Josh break down pitch grips for Zack Wheeler and Yu Darvish. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (2:10) Darvish fastball (6:48) Wheeler fastball…
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How to Throw More Strikes in 2025
Episode #018: Jared and Josh dive into 6 strategies to improve command. Timestamps: (1:45) How your mindset impacts command (19:40) Using differential balls…
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How Shota Imanaga and Tanner Houck are Dominating MLB
Episode #017: Jared and Josh do an in-depth breakdown of 2 MLB pitchers: Shota Imanaga and Tanner Houck. Timestamps: (1:15) Shota Imanaga intro (3:55) Imanaga…
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How to Improve Mental Performance
Episode #016: Jared and Josh talk about mental performance strategies. Including: Mental frameworks Traditional strategies Things that work and don't work…
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6 Books and Resources to Become a Better Coach and Player
Episode #015: Jared and Josh breakdown 6 resources all coaches and players can use. - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (6:30) The Open (20:05) Just Tell Me I Can't…
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How to Handle Injuries
Episode #014: Jared and Josh talk through how to handle injuries. - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (2:00) Josh's back injury (8:30) Jared's back injury (10:40)…
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5 Keys to Gaining Velocity
Episode #013: Jared walks through 5 keys to gaining velocity. - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:45) Key #1: Optimizing the weight room (7:25) Key #2: High intent…
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6 Step Process to Developing a New Pitch
Episode #012: Jared goes solo to walk through his 6 step process to devleoping a new pitch. Click here to watch on YouTube Join the Pitch Design "U" Waitlist…
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Should You Play Summer Ball or Train?
Episode #011: Jared and Josh discuss summer training for high school and college pitchers. Including: Should you player summer ball Should you just train…
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Orioles Pitcher Cade Povich: Pitching Development Insights
Episode #010: Jared and Josh sit down with Orioles LHP Cade Povich. Cade dives into: Why he went the JUCO route How he ended up at his dream school The draft…
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Evaluating the Big 3: Strikeouts, Walks, Home Runs
Episode #009: This week Jared goes solo and dives into performance evaluation. Including: The big 3 stats Breaking them down into a tree diagram Average…
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How to Overcome the Yips
Episode #008: Jared and Josh discuss all things involving the yips. Including: Josh's story of overcoming the yips Step by step progression Mental strategies…
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How to Improve Your Command
Episode #007: Jared and Josh discuss methods to improve command. Including: Defining command Average walk rates at every level Command development process…
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How to Get Recruited by Your Dream School
Episode #006: Jared and Josh discuss the the injury chaos in MLB and walk through the recruiting process for high school players. Including: Jared and Josh's…
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Mental Game Strategies You Should Try
Episode #005: Jared and Josh discuss the importance of the mental game. Including: How Roy Halladay and Corbin Burnes went from the worst to the best Not…
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Velo is King
Episode #004: Jared and Josh discuss the importance of velocity and how to train it. Including: wOBA breakdown by velo Weight room/nutrition fundamentals…
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In-Season Throwing Masterclass
Episode #003: Jared and Josh discuss how to manage your throwing in-season. Including: 6 and 7 day rotation Reliever throwing schedule What your lifting should…
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Pitch Design Crash Course
Episode #002: Jared and Josh discuss how to throw every pitch type. Including: Grips and cues Josh's personal grips How to decide what pitches are best for you…
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Overcoming Early Season Struggles
Episode #001: Jared and Josh give a brief rundown on their background as a player and coach. They also dive into: Early season struggles Finding the root cause…