Driveline Baseball Podcast
Episodes
Understanding Batter Perception Through Analytics with Stephen Stutton Brown | R&D Podcast Ep 110
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the R&D posse: Jack, Josh, and Marek are joined by special guest Stephen Sutton Brown for a deep dive into the intersection of engine...
EP 66: Breaking Down the 2025 Home Run Derby Hitters
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Driveline Podcast, Hitting Trainers Brandon Dim and Jacob Hirsh preview the 2025 Home Run Derby — breaking down this year's p...
Solving Baserunning and Fielding with Katie Krall | R&D Podcast Ep 109
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jack, Josh & Marek sit down with special guest Katie Krall for a deep dive into the evolving role of analytics in player development. ...
The Future of Baseball: Stabilization, Optimization, and Model Dynamics | R&D Podcast Ep 108
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack, Josh & Marek dive into how model-based approaches are transforming player evaluation and development across baseball. They unpa...
AI in Baseball: Inherently Good or Inherently Bad? | The Desert Shift Podcast EP 09
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Daulton Barry and Grayson Liebhardt discuss the growing influence of artificial intelligence in baseball, exploring its potential ben...
The Link Between Command and Hitting Handedness | The Desert Shift Podcast EP 08
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of The Desert Shift Podcast, Daulton Barry chats with the most recent addition to the AZ Pitching Staff, Pitching Intern Brewer Hendri...
Optimizing Performance Through Swing Metrics | R&D Podcast Ep 107
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack, Marek and guest Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey break down how new hitting metrics from Baseball Savant are reshaping the way...
Maximizing Reliever Potential: Insights and Strategies | R&D Podcast Ep 106
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack, Josh and Marek dive into the evolving landscape of bullpen strategy, breaking down how teams are using openers, managing pitche...
Is an Effective Pre-Pitch Routine the Key to Success? | The Desert Shift Podcast EP 07
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of The Desert Shift Podcast, Daulton Barry and Grayson Liebhardt discuss the importance of autonomy in player development, effective m...
EP 65: Bat Speed: Importance, Measurement, and Training
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Driveline podcast, Connor White, Jack Lambert, and Tanner Stokey discuss the science of bat speed. They explain how increasing ...
The Cohesion Between HP and Skill Training | The Desert Shift Podcast EP 06
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Daulton Barry sits down with Mike Paesani, who shares his journey to Driveline as well as insights gained from working in high perfor...
Are You Managing Pitcher Workload Right? | R&D Podcast Ep 105
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack, Josh & Marek discuss how data and wearable technology are revolutionizing pitching workload management. They explain how tools ...
Could Juggling Improve Your Swing Decisions? | The Desert Shift Podcast EP 05
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Daulton Barry and Nik Pearson explore various topics relating to baseball training, focusing on the intersection of ne...
EP 64: The Benefits of Summer Baseball: Experience, Growth, and Networking with Brooke Knight
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Driveline podcast, Tanner Stokey, Connor White and Joel Condreay sit down with Corvallis Knights Head Coach Brooke Knight to di...
The Mental Aspect of the Game | The Desert Shift Podcast EP 04
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the podcast, Daulton Barry and Dylan Gargas explore various topics surrounding college baseball, coaching confidence into pitchers,...
How Driveline's Advance Reports Help MLB Players Prepare | R&D Podcast Ep 104
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack, Josh, Marek, and special guest Andrew Aydt break down how advance scouting reports and game day data help players build effecti...
From Intent to Impact: Understanding Command in Pitching | R&D Podcast Ep 103
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack, Josh, Marek, and special guest Connor Pelletier explore the challenges of measuring command in pitching. They dive into the dev...
Plyo Balls: Weight, Size & Their True Impact | The Desert Shift Podcast EP 03
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Desert Shift Podcast, Daulton Barry and Pitching Intern, Grayson Liebhardt, discuss various aspects of training, particularly f...
Arsenal Building 101 | R&D Podcast Ep 102
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack, Josh & Marek break down the importance of arsenal models in pitching, highlighting how different pitches interact to create unc...
Summer Ball or Summer Training? | The Desert Shift Podcast EP 02
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Daulton Barry and Tyler Kozlowski discuss the offseason strategies for college athletes, emphasizing the importance of self-assessmen...
EP 63: Modeling the Game: How Driveline R&D Utilizes AI
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Driveline podcast, a few members of Driveline's R&D team (Kyle Boddy, Clayton Thompson, Conner Pelletier & Jack Lambert...
The Best Training Tool You've Never Heard Of | The Desert Shift Podcast EP 01
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of The Desert Shift Podcast, Dalton Barry and Dylan Gargas discuss various topics related to baseball training, including th...
Predicting Pitching Success: The Power of Advanced Models | R&D Podcast Ep 101
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack, Josh & Marek explore the evolution of pitch modeling in baseball, covering key metrics like 'Stuff' and the shift to component-...
EP 62: Our Most Game-Like Training Tool
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Driveline podcast, Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey, along with Hitting Trainers Brandon Dim and Jacob Hirsh, break down what ...
EP 61: Balancing Competition and Development
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Driveline podcast, Tanner Stokey, Connor White, and Matt Kress discuss the importance of summer training for high school and co...
Arsenal Effects & The Death of the Sweeper? | R&D Podcast Ep 100
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Driveline R&D Podcast, where we explore the cutting-edge intersection of baseball analytics, player development, and on-field performan...
EP 60: Strategies for Success During the Season
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Driveline podcast, Tanner Stokey, Elijah Boyer, and Zach Settles discuss the significance of lifting, exercise selection, and t...
EP 59: Maintaining Peak Hitting Performance In-Season
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Driveline podcast, Mike Rathwell and Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey discuss the integration of data and technology in baseba...
EP 58: Pitching Smart: Managing In-Season Adjustments
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Driveline podcast, Mike Rathwell and Pitching Trainer Joel Condreay discuss the importance of in-season adjustments for pitcher...
EP 57: Revolutionizing College Baseball: In-Season Smart Reports
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Driveline Baseball podcast, Mike Rathwell & Jack Lambert discuss the innovative in-season smart reports designed for college at...
EP 56: From Driveline Baseball to the Boston Red Sox
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey and former Driveline Hitting Trainer and current Red Sox MiLB Hitting Coach JP Fasone discuss the t...
EP 55: Training 2.0 - The Future of Player Development
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training 2.0 is here! In this episode of the Driveline Baseball podcast, Mike and Kyle breakdown the Training 2.0 system, emphasizing the importance o...
EP 54: All Things Return to Throw
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Driveline Baseball Podcast, Dylan Newcomer DPT, Josh Hejka (NYM MiLB Pitcher and Driveline R&D), and Luke Dziados (Thro...
EP 53: Preparing for the 34-Man Roster Challenge in College Baseball
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! In this episode, Kyle and Mike are joined by frequent collaborators Tanner Stokey, the Director of Hitting, and Connor White, the Director...
EP 52: Developing a Multi-Faceted Approach to Injury Prevention
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Kyle are back! Also, joined this week by Director of High Performance, Connor White. This conversation delves into the persistent issue of pi...
EP 51: College Coaching and Pro Offseason
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of the Driveline Podcast features a collection of Driveline Hitting trainers including Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey and AZ Hittin...
EP 50: Jump Testing and High Performance
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike is joined by the Director of High Performance, Connor White. The conversation delves into the significance of jump testing in at...
Bonus EP: Hitting Assessment Deep-Dive
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Driveline Podcast, Dan Winkler, Director of Sales, Tanner Stokey, Director of Hitting, and Connor White, Director of Hi...
EP 49: Markerless Motion Capture & Communicating Data to Athletes
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Mike is joined by Director of Pitching Chris Langin and Principal Sports Scientist Kyle Wasserberger to discuss the evolution of b...
EP 48: Navigating Sport Specialization, Scholarships Changes & Baseball Careers
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the podcast, Kyle and Mike discuss the importance of having a long-term outlook on baseball development and the increasing role ...
EP:47 Managing Pitching Workloads, Smart Reports and their Benefits
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the podcast, Mike Rathwell is joined by Pitching Coordinator Matt Kress, New York Boulders' pitcher Jackson Sigman, and Binghamt...
EP46: Q&A Responses! + Helpfulness of Video Analysis, Joe Maddon's Driveline Criticisms
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Kyle and Mike discuss developing starting pitchers, and whether or not video analysis is actually helpful in player development....
EP45: MLB Draft Strategy, Travis Bazzana's Development, Automated Strike Zones
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, CEO Mike Rathwell and Founder Kyle Boddy are joined by Driveline Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey. Topic...
EP44: How Fast Can a Human Throw a Baseball, AI in Baseball Player Development
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, CEO Mike Rathwell and Founder Kyle Boddy discuss Eno Sarris' recent article, 'How Fast Could a Human Bein...
EP43: The MLB Draft, College Baseball, Hard Work vs. Talent
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, Founder Kyle Boddy and CEO Mike Rathwell, discuss the upcoming MLB draft, draft prospect and Driveline tr...
EP42: MLB bat tracking data, Our new insane pitching machine, The role of starting pitchers
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
 The podcast is back! Driveline Founder Kyle Boddy, CEO Mike Rathwell, and Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey discuss bat tracking and the future of...
Bat Speed Vs. Power
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Max are back for the third week in a row discussing bat speed and power. How much does power directly translate into your swing. Â Â
Youth Specialization Pt. 2
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Deven Morgan and Michael O'Connell are back to talk about youth specialization! Â Also Max and Max Continue there discussion on Driveline Hitting!Â
Making the Right Choices for Youth Athletes
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michael O'Connell and Deven Morgan return to continue their discussion on developing youth athletes and managing workload. Also Part 2 with ...
Multi Sport Athletes and the Evolving training Programs of Driveline Hitting
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Deven Morgan and Michael O'Connell break down the tough decision of letting youth athletes play multiple sports. How do you as a parent approach...
The Future of Scouting
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does a scout look like in the future? Mike and Kyle breakdown the future of scouting at the professional level and what scouts need to focus on t...
Coaching Turnover
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Mike discuss the impending changes coming to the 2020 off-season across the professional level.  How Valuable is it to have a player adop...
Driveline Certifications
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our interview with former MLB reliever Daniel Moskos. Â Mike and Kyle Breakdown our first and upcoming coaches certifications
Former MLB Reliever Daniel Moskos
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's part one of an interview with former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Daniel Moskos. From High school to Clemson to being drafted in the first round, t...
Pitch Design
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rapsodo 2.0 validation with Kyle and Mike plus pitch design with Bill Hezel and Rob Hill
Programming and Selecting Drills
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Mike talk about the blockbuster Zach Greinke trade, and Mike talks new pitching programming and drills with pitching coordinators Bill Hezel ...
Developing Youth Athletes
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Data driven hitting Part Two- The conversation continues with Max Gordon, Max Dutto and Mike Rathwell. We let the kids play! Driveline Youth Develo...
Players Declining With Age
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The real value of The MLB Thirtysomething players and the ongoing data driven hitting training breakthroughs and new tools from Max Gordon and Max Dut...
Developing Hitters With Data
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Triple Crown! Mike Rathwell Talks hitting assessment changes and Block vs Randomized training with the M and M's! Max Gordon and Max Dutto....
How to Approach Assessing Athletes
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Driveline Head of Player Development and now New York Yankees director of pitching Sam Briend takes a deep dive into the constant and complex...
Let The Kids Play! A Closer Look at Youth Development
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let the kids play! It's all about youth baseball with Mike Rathwell and Deven Morgan, coach and youth baseball expert at Driveline Baseball.
A Financial Look At Player Development, Developing Coaches and Pitch Sequencing
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
 MLB farm system values from the millions to the billions. The failure of MLB coaching development and hiring the baseball Twittersphere.Â
Eric O'Flaherty (Former MLB Reliever)
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A wild fun and revealing look at former Braves, Mariners and A's MLB pitcher Eric O' Flaherty The high "T" nature of Madison Bumgarner The love of b...
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 24
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you always wanted to know about spin rate including hair product and pine tar Driveline's new technology tools that will catapult player d...
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 23
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So... who was first to use the Edgertronic camera for training? Kyle? Trevor? Or the Houston Astro's? Listen to part two of Kyle's interview with Tr...
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 22
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's Trevor Bauer time! Kyle interviews Trevor and dad Warren about the vital importance and challenges of using High-speed cameras in Trevor's traini...
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 21
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Going all in! Angels Kevin Kelleher talks about his journey back to the pros! Are the best college recruiters the best Marketers? Finally! The tot...
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 20
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The challenge of MLB coaches being honest with veteran players and their future. Pitchers do not get better when they get to the big leagues? Â Subs...
Driveline Baseball Podcast Episode 19
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Risk-Adjusted player contracts  Mike and Kyle's take on Machado and Harper  Driveline Pro day signee Robert Robbins  Subscribe to the show for n...
Driveline Baseball Podcast Ep. 18
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Jagers and Matt Daniels go deeper on pitch design  Markerless motion capture?  Subscribe to the show for more.Â
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 17
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle talks how software is eating baseball. Eric Jagers explains Pitch design sessions and how it can significantly change the pitching arsenal. T...
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 16
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN Baseball columnist and New York Times bestselling author Jeff Passan talks about his book "The Arm", The MLB fame problem Kyler Murray and Manny ...
Driveline Baseball Podcast Episode 15
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do the professional and college coaches of the future look like? Compounding strength Baseball lessons to learn from Warren Buffet An intervi...
Driveline Baseball Podcast Episode 14
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Driveline's MLB Scout Day wrap up How to Help MLB Scouts and college recruiters help you The Blue Red and Green skeleton pitching contest
Driveline Baseball Podcast Ep. 13
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More 26 rounders making MLB. What is the 4th MLB Coach? Driveline's Coaching Certification  Subscribe to the show for new episodes every week!Â
Driveline Baseball Podcast Ep. 12
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Exit Velocity With Jason Ochart  SF Giants Matt Daniels and Driveline's Eric Jagers Talk Pitch Design  The 95 MPH pitcher/javelin throwerÂ
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 11
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 19 year old Analytics head of North Carolina Baseball. Hitting with Gaze glasses? Kyle and Mike talk Vanderbilt, Coastal Carolina and North Caro...
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 10
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Ochart talks launch and attack angles, Dr Terry Phillips on youth injuries, and garbage hips Kyle and Mike and the baseball aging curve  Sub...
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 9
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The step by step DL pitching assessment with Sam Briend Command Balls and proprioception What?  Subscribe to the show for new episodes every week...
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 8
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The complete pitching rehab process Trevor and the Trash Talkers Marcus Stroman's rehab revolution  Make sure and subscribe to the show!Â
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 7
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Specializing At A Young Age, Drivelines End Goal and The Ever-Shifting Hiring Process in Baseball  Subscribe to the show for new episodes every wee...
Driveline Baseball Podcast Ep. 6
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The 50 million dollar slider, Relying on Puberty for Velocity and Pitching 150 innings at 11Â Â Subscribe to the show for new episodes every week!
Driveline Baseball EP. 5
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Machado trade impact, Weaponizing player development and Jason Ochart's hitting deep dive  Subscribe to the show for new episodes every week
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 4
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What younger players can learn from Ohtani, Rehabbing Pitchers, the limited window to be good   Subscribe to the show for more!
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 3
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pitch design and Spin rate, Kyle meets Trevor Bauer, Women playing in MLB Subscribe to the show for new episodes every week!
Driveline Baseball EP. 2
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring Jason Ochart, Building Driveline's biomechanics lab, Kyle and Mike get personal
Driveline Baseball Podcast EP. 1
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oregon State and Driveline, MLB 's marketing problem, and Trevor Bauer's data obsession  Subscribe to show to get notified when new episodes go live...