Strength in understanding pitch data with the ability to eliminate poor/wrong data usage due to my background and strong number sense
Utilizes data and digests it for usable coaching. The player does not always need to know everything the coach knows
Excels at pitch design using cutting edge information and technology
Pitch usage expert – understands where a pitcher’s stuff plays and what ratio to use it
Pitch Quality (PQ) modeling – studies PQ models and adds valuable insight to improve PQ assumptions and parameters
Highly proficient in advance scouting and understanding when such scouting should be applied and how best to give the information to the pitcher and the catcher
Uses analytics for rehab purposes to include fixed, portable, and wearable technology
Strong aptitude to teach/mentor/communicate about analytics in an easy to understand, non-threatening manner for both players, coaches and front office personnel
Biomechanics / Pitching Delivery
Pitching body-movement expert
Understands individual differences – no ‘cookie-cutter’ pitching mechanics program
Experience running a pitching mechanics team analyzing professional and amateur pitchers
Is often the ‘go-to-guy’ for changes to be made for struggling pitchers at all levels
Designs the rehab for all complex-based pitchers from a body-movement standpoint
Utilizes high speed video and appropriate technology and software to aid in analyzing pitchers’ delivery
Provides information to pitchers one concept at a time based on their readiness and ability to move forward
Mental Skills
Systematic in teaching and using proactive techniques to help pitchers bring their best-self to each pitch
Assists pitchers in developing a philosophy for them to understand who they are and who they want to become
Mentors pitchers on how to create performance standards – A pitching philosophy
Teaches pitchers how to create and use game goals/actions to make their performance standards come true
Effectively communicates in a way that helps pitchers to focus on what they want and what they control
Ties the mental game into the other aspects of pitching, as seen above, creating trust with a whole system
Collaborates with mental skills personnel and does not overshadow their curriculum
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