The Morning Brushback with Dan Blewett & Bobby Stevens

Anthony Silkwood, RHP for Louisville University and former United States Marine, joined the show to share his experience. Anthony’s journey has taken him from service in the Marines, to Junior College Baseball, and now to perennial powerhouse Louisville where he will be a pitcher on staff for the 2021 season. We discuss his Anthony’s path … EP64 – Former Marine and Current University of Louisville Pitcher Anthony Silkwood Read More »

University of Maryland strength and conditioning coach Will Franco joined the show with great insight into Division 1 baseball training. Watch the YouTube version here. We dive into programming for high level athletes and different positions and Will explains how creating a base of movement patterns is crucial to the training process. Will breaks down … EP62 – U Maryland Strength Coach Will Franco Discusses Baseball Training and Programming Read More »

In episode 60, we discuss the MLB partnership with the major Independent baseball leagues around the country. Dan posted a twitter poll (@coachdanblewett) asking about players competing for playing time. Should you take the road less traveled? We discuss. And should youth players ramp down throwing after the summer season? A lot of great conversation … EP60 – Competing for Playing Time and Ramping Down Throwing Read More »

Mike Falsetti joins the show to discuss the new wave of defensive catching techniques. We touch on one-knee setup, blocking, pitch calling, and blending the old with the new in regards to catching style. Mike is the owner of Catchers Capital, an online platform for his catching techniques and tips. Check him out on Twitter … EP58 – Mike Falsetti of Catchers Capital Talks Catching Read More »

In this episode, we tackle what true player development actually constitutes. Training for development, tools for development, instincts for the game of baseball, and what young players should be doing to maximize their training time. We also discuss player physical development and how monotony of training turn into good habits. Spoiler Alert…whiffleball is great for … EP56 – What is True Player Development Read More »

In this episode we discuss joining a new team and entering a new environment, as a player and a parent. Then we dive into good habits versus bad habits. Do people and athletes continuously work hard or are their habits established and automatic? We answer this question and more, tune in and enjoy! Follow us … EP54 – What are Good Habits and How Can They Improve Your Life Read More »

In episode 52, the guys discuss Fernando Tatis Jr’s Grand Slam on a 3-0 count and the repercussions it has in the clubhouse. Baseball is full of ‘unwritten’ rules that veterans and old-timers refer to when respecting the game. We dive into all rules at the professional and youth level. Agree with us? We want … EP52 – The Unwritten Rules of Baseball Read More »

Some pitchers throw more strikes than others, but we don’t really know why. Mechanics matter, but many pitchers throw more strikes with worse mechanics. Liam Bowen, head coach at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, joins us yet again to talk about his view of command, what can be taught and what can’t, and whether … EP50 – Where Does Pitching Command Come From? And Can We Actually Improve it? With Liam Bowen from UMBC Baseball Read More »

The guys start off the discussion with Dan’s favorite east coast treat, Old Bay. They dive into food and deciding whether to charge into a dugout of opposing players is a good idea (it’s not). Dan and Bob recap the previous week’s discussions about physics in baseball and list their top 3 places they would … EP48 – Dan and Bob Talk Food, MLB Brawls, and Recap our Week of Physics in Baseball Read More »

Alan Nathan, Doctor of physics, brings his expertise on the show to talk some science. We dive into aluminum bat standards, launch angle, exit velocity, bat speed versus pitch speed, pitch spin and more. How far did Mickey Mantle hit his legendary homerun? We discuss. Tune in to hear baseball’s leading physics expert and learn … EP46 – Alan Nathan Joins the Show to Discuss Physics in Baseball Read More »

Darren Gurney, assistant coach for Lehman College baseball in New York, joined us for a unique conversation. Also an economics teacher at New Rochelle HS, Gurney shares his views on free agency, contracts and how baseball has changed financially over the years. We covered international baseball (how Dominican players are so advanced for their age) … EP44 – Darren Gurney Talks International Baseball, MLB Economics, Free Agent Contracts, and Masks! Read More »

The guys discuss the importance of breathing and properly controlling your breath through the nose. The SF Giants had the first woman coach in an on-field capacity, how big a breakthrough is that? And we branch off into infield play, positioning, and the speed of the game at the youth level. Good conversation that bounced … EP42 – Importance of Breathing, Infield Play, and a Historic Breakthrough for Women in MLB Read More »

On episode 40, we dive into pitchers and catchers. Is it safe for a catcher to go out and pitch in a tournament after catching all weekend? We also dive into the art of throwing a cutter. Is it a good pitch to learn and teach? Find out, enjoy!