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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 55 MIN

Breaking Free from Perfect Mechanics w/ Garrett Baker

from The Adaptable Athlete Podcast · host Javi Miller-Estrada

Send us Fan MailGarrett Baker, Skill Acquisition Specialist and pitching coach with the New York Mets, returns to the Adaptable Athlete Podcast to dive deep into the realities of skill development in baseball.In this episode we discuss:Why breaking free from “perfect mechanics” often unlocks better performanceWhy pitching velocity isn't everythingHow reframing pitchers as “out-getters” changes the way we think about trainingThe pitcher-batter relationship and its central role in pitching successThe impact of conviction and intention on the moundWhy variability and “serious play” are critical to long-term developmentIf you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @[email protected] + Mentions:Garrett Baker’s previous episode: Pitching Beyond the MetricsPOST Framework Paper Jesus Luzardo breakdown with Dallas Braden – Slab LabCertified Skill Acquisition Specialist (CSAS) InfoCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

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Send us Fan Mail Garrett Baker, Skill Acquisition Specialist and pitching coach with the New York Mets, returns to the Adaptable Athlete Podcast to dive deep into the realities of skill development in baseball. In this episode we discuss: Why breaking free from “perfect mechanics” often unlocks better performanceWhy pitching velocity isn't everythingHow reframing pitchers as “out-getters” changes the way we think about trainingThe pitcher-batter relationship and its central role in pitching s...

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