Holistic Hitting The Podcast

He came in with zero offers—now he’s a D1 shortstop with scouts watching.Save this if you’re in the grind right now.Tag the player who needs to hear this.What changed wasn’t talent. It was trusting the process, doing the same drills every day, and refusing to panic when the numbers weren’t there.That’s the part people skip:Build the swingTrust it in gamesStop chasing noiseWhen you stop worrying about everyone else’s timeline, you give your own game room to grow.Finish strong. Keep grinding. Stay patient.Listen to the full conversation 👆#BaseballDevelopment #PlayerDevelopment #D1Baseball #GrindingSeason #HolisticHitting

Everybody wants bat speed—but what if chasing it throws off the rest of the swing? I’m not anti-bat-speed training. I’m against treating every hitter like the same machine. Some players need better mechanics. Others need approach, confidence, or a stronger connection to their movement before they need more speed. The goal isn’t to chase one metric. It’s to understand the player in front of you. Train the player, not the buzzword. What do hitters need most right now: speed, sequence, or trust? Listen to the full conversation on Holistic Hitting.

Baseball gets easier when you stop trying to impress everyone and focus on helping your team win. Players don’t need constant criticism—they need encouragement, a clear plan, and the confidence to compete. When the mind is free, the body can create. What helps you lock in when self-doubt starts talking?

Pressure is real—but the answer isn’t to “calm down.” It’s to compete. ⚾️When the moment gets loud, tap the plate, look at the pitcher, and bring it. Flip the script from feeling your way through the at-bat to attack mode—and trust your preparation. What’s your “tap the plate” moment?

Florida Gators baseball player Blake Cyr joins me to talk about his journey, preparing for the upcoming season, and the adjustments we’ve been working on together in the cage. A good conversation about his swing, his approach, and what he’s learning along the way.