Patrick Jones Baseball Podcast
1) Baseball Nutrition for Strength and Performance | Nick Lemke
In this episode, I sit down with Nick Lemke, a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition for baseball players. We talk about why nutrition plays such a critical role in athletic performance, w...Show More
2) Separation is in the Preparation | Giuseppe Papaccio: Associate Head Coach, Seaton Hall
In this episode, I sit down with Giuseppe Papaccio, Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinated for Seaton Hall University.Giuseppe is one of the most disciplined coaches I've come across. We got ...Show More
3) Unlocking Mental Performance | Zach Brandon
In this episode, I sit down with performance and leadership advisor Zach Brandon. Zach spent seven years leading mental performance and coach development initiatives with the Arizona Diamondbacks and ...Show More
4) The Patrick Jones Story (And My New Community!)
This week we’re doing something a little different—my guest joins us to interview me! Nathan Collier is a content specialist and a former sports journalist. He’s also a baseball dad, middle school coa...Show More
5) From MLB Scout to Norfolk State Head Coach | M.L. Morgan
In this episode, I sit down with M.L. Morgan, the head baseball coach at Norfolk State University. We discuss his journey from being a player to a coach, his experiences in compliance, and the importa...Show More
6) A Different Way to Play Travel Baseball: Cubs Nike RBI
In this episode, I interview John Yolich, a Chicago teacher, parent, and coach in the Cubs Nike RBI program. We talk about the unique aspects of the Cubs RBI program—its inclusivity, the resources it ...Show More
7) Focusing Only on D1 Is a Massive Trap
In this episode, I break down one of the biggest mindset traps I see in college baseball recruiting: the “Division 1 or bust” mentality. A lot of players tell me their plan is to go to a Division 2 or...Show More
8) What a D1 Recruiting Coordinator Looks for | Michael Wood
In this episode, I sit down with Michael Wood, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of South Alabama, a D1 program located in Mobile, AL. We dive into his path through college ...Show More
9) College Recruiting Plays by Shark Tank Rules — Here’s What It Means for You
In this episode, I share a story about a player who received a strong offer from a mid-major school — and the advice I gave him for navigating the current college baseball recruiting environment....Show More
10) Increase Your Bat Speed in a Few Minutes a Day | Ryan Johansen
In this episode, I chat with Ryan Johansen, former Chicago White Sox Assistant Hitting Coordinator and current Director of Hitting/Co-Director of Player Development at Elite Baseball Training. Ryan an...Show More