The Baseball Development Show Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:18:16 +0000 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:18:16 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://www.perseanperformance.com http://www.perseanperformance.com Every week we will explore aspects of the game of baseball, both mental and physical, and discus proven strategies to help you reach you potential. Join the host, Jonah Bayliss, along with his highly qualified list of knowledgable guests as he seeks to find you the answer that you REALLY need. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/5/d/4/85d420bfece5be79/Logo_iTunes.jpg The Baseball Development Show Jonah Bayliss no episodic baseball,tips,tricks,drills,advice,training,instruction,pitching,hitting,fielding no Baseball tips, drills, advice, and information to elevate your gamejonah@a1pitchingacademy.comJonah Bayliss Questions from the Crowd Questions from the Crowd Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:00:00 +0000 Questions:

"When should I invest in private lessons?"  

"How will I know what level of college baseball I can play?"  

"What's the best way to get noticed?"

"When should I start lifting?" 

 

College Seniors, the real world doesn't care that you didn't get drafted...

accept that and you'll be able to dominate what's next.

 

Show Notes:

Dave from, Torrington, CT, writes, "when should I invest in private lessons?"  

  • Age of player
  • Interest level of the player
  • Financial situation
    • You can do this without spending a fortune

 

Craig from, Southington, CT, writes, "How will I know what level of college baseball I can play?"  

  • I've the charts
    • "If you throw this hard, you can play this level"
    • Some truth, not the whole story
  • Pay attention to where other kids in your school have gone/are going
    • And other kids in your league
  • Ask someone you trust

 

Rick from, Milton, MA writes, "My son is a rising senior in high school, what's the best way to get noticed?"

  • It's almost too late!
    • This process needs to start a summer ago
  • Get to camps that have a lot of the schools you're looking at attending
    • Make a list of where you want to play (realistic!!)
  • Email those coaches ahead of time
    • Email them again
  • Introduce yourself when you get there (politely)
    • Now you stand out from the herd

 

Travis from, Danvers, MA, writes, "when should I start lifting?"

  • NEVER
  • Your old school stuff (push ups, sit ups, pull ups, BW squats)
    • All teach fundamental movement patterns and can be done NOW
  • At 13-14 you can start migrating into the weight room
    • When you hit the big field

 

Rant on Non-Drafted College Seniors

  • 3 options
    • Give up
    • Play over seas
    • Don't take no for an answer
  • Not an option
    • Telling me 5-10-20 years from now that "you could have…"
]]> Questions:

"When should I invest in private lessons?"  

"How will I know what level of college baseball I can play?"  

"What's the best way to get noticed?"

"When should I start lifting?" 

 

College Seniors, the real world doesn't care that you didn't get drafted...

accept that and you'll be able to dominate what's next.

 

Show Notes:

Dave from, Torrington, CT, writes, "when should I invest in private lessons?"  

  • Age of player
  • Interest level of the player
  • Financial situation
    • You can do this without spending a fortune

 

Craig from, Southington, CT, writes, "How will I know what level of college baseball I can play?"  

  • I've the charts
    • "If you throw this hard, you can play this level"
    • Some truth, not the whole story
  • Pay attention to where other kids in your school have gone/are going
    • And other kids in your league
  • Ask someone you trust

 

Rick from, Milton, MA writes, "My son is a rising senior in high school, what's the best way to get noticed?"

  • It's almost too late!
    • This process needs to start a summer ago
  • Get to camps that have a lot of the schools you're looking at attending
    • Make a list of where you want to play (realistic!!)
  • Email those coaches ahead of time
    • Email them again
  • Introduce yourself when you get there (politely)
    • Now you stand out from the herd

 

Travis from, Danvers, MA, writes, "when should I start lifting?"

  • NEVER
  • Your old school stuff (push ups, sit ups, pull ups, BW squats)
    • All teach fundamental movement patterns and can be done NOW
  • At 13-14 you can start migrating into the weight room
    • When you hit the big field

 

Rant on Non-Drafted College Seniors

  • 3 options
    • Give up
    • Play over seas
    • Don't take no for an answer
  • Not an option
    • Telling me 5-10-20 years from now that "you could have…"
]]> 37:38 false full jonah@a1pitchingacademy.com (Jonah Bayliss)Questions: "When should I invest in private lessons?"   "How will I know what level of college baseball I can play?"   "What's the best way to get noticed?" "When should I start lifting?"    College Seniors, the real world doesn't care that you didn't get drafted... accept that and you'll be able to dominate what's next.   Show Notes: Dave from, Torrington, CT, writes, "when should I invest in private lessons?"   Age of player Interest level of the player Financial situation You can do this without spending a fortune   Craig from, Southington, CT, writes, "How will I know what level of college baseball I can play?"   I've the charts "If you throw this hard, you can play this level" Some truth, not the whole story Pay attention to where other kids in your school have gone/are going And other kids in your league Ask someone you trust   Rick from, Milton, MA writes, "My son is a rising senior in high school, what's the best way to get noticed?" It's almost too late! This process needs to start a summer ago Get to camps that have a lot of the schools you're looking at attending Make a list of where you want to play (realistic!!) Email those coaches ahead of time Email them again Introduce yourself when you get there (politely) Now you stand out from the herd   Travis from, Danvers, MA, writes, "when should I start lifting?" NEVER Your old school stuff (push ups, sit ups, pull ups, BW squats) All teach fundamental movement patterns and can be done NOW At 13-14 you can start migrating into the weight room When you hit the big field   Rant on Non-Drafted College Seniors 3 options Give up Play over seas Don't take no for an answer Not an option Telling me 5-10-20 years from now that "you could have…"Jonah BaylissQuestions: "When should I invest in private lessons?"   "How will I know what level of college baseball I can play?"   "What's the best way to get noticed?" "When should I start lifting?"    College Seniors, the real world doesn't care that you didn't get drafted... accept that and you'll be able to dominate what's next.   Show Notes: Dave from, Torrington, CT, writes, "when should I invest in private lessons?"   Age of player Interest level of the player Financial situation You can do this without spending a fortune   Craig from, Southington, CT, writes, "How will I know what level of college baseball I can play?"   I've the charts "If you throw this hard, you can play this level" Some truth, not the whole story Pay attention to where other kids in your school have gone/are going And other kids in your league Ask someone you trust   Rick from, Milton, MA writes, "My son is a rising senior in high school, what's the best way to get noticed?" It's almost too late! This process needs to start a summer ago Get to camps that have a lot of the schools you're looking at attending Make a list of where you want to play (realistic!!) Email those coaches ahead of time Email them again Introduce yourself when you get there (politely) Now you stand out from the herd   Travis from, Danvers, MA, writes, "when should I start lifting?" NEVER Your old school stuff (push ups, sit ups, pull ups, BW squats) All teach fundamental movement patterns and can be done NOW At 13-14 you can start migrating into the weight room When you hit the big field   Rant on Non-Drafted College Seniors 3 options Give up Play over seas Don't take no for an answer Not an option Telling me 5-10-20 years from now that "you could have…" Interview with Sean McGrath Interview with Sean McGrath Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Sean grew up in Berkshire County, located way out west in Massachusetts.  At an early age and through high school, Sean developed a strong understanding of what hard work and sacrifice means.  He used that to go from being a small town kid with no outlets to exposure to a professional short stop with the Mets.

From driving 3 hours each way for practice just to get more exposure, to being an aspiring pro player on a college program staring at collapse, Sean developed a strong sense of character he maintains today.

His insights are impactful, and his message is clear.  If you want it, you go get!

]]> Sean grew up in Berkshire County, located way out west in Massachusetts.  At an early age and through high school, Sean developed a strong understanding of what hard work and sacrifice means.  He used that to go from being a small town kid with no outlets to exposure to a professional short stop with the Mets.

From driving 3 hours each way for practice just to get more exposure, to being an aspiring pro player on a college program staring at collapse, Sean developed a strong sense of character he maintains today.

His insights are impactful, and his message is clear.  If you want it, you go get!

]]> 47:35 false full jonah@a1pitchingacademy.com (Jonah Bayliss)Sean grew up in Berkshire County, located way out west in Massachusetts.  At an early age and through high school, Sean developed a strong understanding of what hard work and sacrifice means.  He used that to go from being a small town kid with no outlets to exposure to a professional short stop with the Mets. From driving 3 hours each way for practice just to get more exposure, to being an aspiring pro player on a college program staring at collapse, Sean developed a strong sense of character he maintains today. His insights are impactful, and his message is clear.  If you want it, you go get!Jonah BaylissSean grew up in Berkshire County, located way out west in Massachusetts.  At an early age and through high school, Sean developed a strong understanding of what hard work and sacrifice means.  He used that to go from being a small town kid with no outlets to exposure to a professional short stop with the Mets. From driving 3 hours each way for practice just to get more exposure, to being an aspiring pro player on a college program staring at collapse, Sean developed a strong sense of character he maintains today. His insights are impactful, and his message is clear.  If you want it, you go get! Flint Wallace (Texas Baseball Ranch) Flint Wallace (Texas Baseball Ranch) Wed, 03 May 2017 08:00:00 +0000 Former Pitching Coach, Weatherford College Former Director of Baseball Operations, TCU Former High School Coach, Weatherford High School Former Professional Pitcher, Oakland Athletics.

Some of Flint's Topics:

The Baseball Ranch's process of developing an athlete

The definition of his term "connected arm action"

How "clutch" comes from preparedness

Handling stress through practicing pressure

Adaptable vs. Adapted athletes

Chaos Training

and more...

]]> Former Pitching Coach, Weatherford College Former Director of Baseball Operations, TCU Former High School Coach, Weatherford High School Former Professional Pitcher, Oakland Athletics.

Some of Flint's Topics:

The Baseball Ranch's process of developing an athlete

The definition of his term "connected arm action"

How "clutch" comes from preparedness

Handling stress through practicing pressure

Adaptable vs. Adapted athletes

Chaos Training

and more...

]]> 41:55 false full jonah@a1pitchingacademy.com (Jonah Bayliss)Former Pitching Coach, Weatherford College Former Director of Baseball Operations, TCU Former High School Coach, Weatherford High School Former Professional Pitcher, Oakland Athletics. Some of Flint's Topics: The Baseball Ranch's process of developing an athlete The definition of his term "connected arm action" How "clutch" comes from preparedness Handling stress through practicing pressure Adaptable vs. Adapted athletes Chaos Training and more...Jonah BaylissFormer Pitching Coach, Weatherford College Former Director of Baseball Operations, TCU Former High School Coach, Weatherford High School Former Professional Pitcher, Oakland Athletics. Some of Flint's Topics: The Baseball Ranch's process of developing an athlete The definition of his term "connected arm action" How "clutch" comes from preparedness Handling stress through practicing pressure Adaptable vs. Adapted athletes Chaos Training and more... Eric Cressey Eric Cressey Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:00:00 +0000 In the episode Eric talks about the importance of attention to detail, nutrition, and assessments.  He dives into the bigger picture of athletic development outside of just lifting weights and throwing baseballs.

http://ericcressey.com

https://twitter.com/ericcressey

https://www.instagram.com/ericcressey

 

Minute Breakdown:

4:00: "Our Pro guys live it"

4:30: "Always want to meet athletes where they are

6:00: "You can't be teaching Big League Concepts to a Little League player

7:27: "Big leaguers don't give up throws," you need to be able to tune out distractions

8:50: Find freedom from distractions, be present in the moment

11:10: "If you're not willing to do it, somebody else is"

11:37: "You slow cook elite athletes"

13:45: Attention to detail, as a success trait

18:00: How to spot a good summer camp/program

21:50: Use proximity bias to deliver your message to younger athletes

24:30: How fit should be your number 1 criteria for choosing a school to play at

30:10 The "Mister Potato Head" assessment

]]> In the episode Eric talks about the importance of attention to detail, nutrition, and assessments.  He dives into the bigger picture of athletic development outside of just lifting weights and throwing baseballs.

http://ericcressey.com

https://twitter.com/ericcressey

https://www.instagram.com/ericcressey

 

Minute Breakdown:

4:00: "Our Pro guys live it"

4:30: "Always want to meet athletes where they are

6:00: "You can't be teaching Big League Concepts to a Little League player

7:27: "Big leaguers don't give up throws," you need to be able to tune out distractions

8:50: Find freedom from distractions, be present in the moment

11:10: "If you're not willing to do it, somebody else is"

11:37: "You slow cook elite athletes"

13:45: Attention to detail, as a success trait

18:00: How to spot a good summer camp/program

21:50: Use proximity bias to deliver your message to younger athletes

24:30: How fit should be your number 1 criteria for choosing a school to play at

30:10 The "Mister Potato Head" assessment

]]> 42:03 false full jonah@a1pitchingacademy.com (Jonah Bayliss)In the episode Eric talks about the importance of attention to detail, nutrition, and assessments.  He dives into the bigger picture of athletic development outside of just lifting weights and throwing baseballs. http://ericcressey.com https://twitter.com/ericcressey https://www.instagram.com/ericcressey   Minute Breakdown: 4:00: "Our Pro guys live it" 4:30: "Always want to meet athletes where they are 6:00: "You can't be teaching Big League Concepts to a Little League player 7:27: "Big leaguers don't give up throws," you need to be able to tune out distractions 8:50: Find freedom from distractions, be present in the moment 11:10: "If you're not willing to do it, somebody else is" 11:37: "You slow cook elite athletes" 13:45: Attention to detail, as a success trait 18:00: How to spot a good summer camp/program 21:50: Use proximity bias to deliver your message to younger athletes 24:30: How fit should be your number 1 criteria for choosing a school to play at 30:10 The "Mister Potato Head" assessmentJonah BaylissIn the episode Eric talks about the importance of attention to detail, nutrition, and assessments.  He dives into the bigger picture of athletic development outside of just lifting weights and throwing baseballs. http://ericcressey.com https://twitter.com/ericcressey https://www.instagram.com/ericcressey   Minute Breakdown: 4:00: "Our Pro guys live it" 4:30: "Always want to meet athletes where they are 6:00: "You can't be teaching Big League Concepts to a Little League player 7:27: "Big leaguers don't give up throws," you need to be able to tune out distractions 8:50: Find freedom from distractions, be present in the moment 11:10: "If you're not willing to do it, somebody else is" 11:37: "You slow cook elite athletes" 13:45: Attention to detail, as a success trait 18:00: How to spot a good summer camp/program 21:50: Use proximity bias to deliver your message to younger athletes 24:30: How fit should be your number 1 criteria for choosing a school to play at 30:10 The "Mister Potato Head" assessment