Guest Co-Host --- Jerry Weinstein

Jim is joined by guest Jerry Weinstein. The two discuss a variety of topics from successful catching, analytics, hitting, and players evolving in the future. Jerry has been the Brewers catching coordinator, managed for the Expos, Cubs, and for the Rockies in the California League. He also was catching coordinator for the Dodgers and later Director of Player Development for the Dodgers. From 2012-2017, Jerry served as the Catching Coordinator for the Rockies. Weinstein managed Team Israel at the 2017 World Baseball Classic qualifier, leading them to a perfect 3-0 record, qualifying Israel for their first World Baseball Classic appearance. He returned as the head coach in the main tournament, managing Team Israel at the 2017 World Baseball Classic in South Korea and Japan in March 2017, where the team was 4-2 overall in the tournament. --- Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the Show: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @epsteinhitting --- Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player, Mike Epstein. In addition to leading the 1972 World Series Champion A’s in home runs, Mike played for arguably the greatest hitter of all-time, Ted Williams…Using what he learned from his career and from Ted Williams, Mike built a system to identify and fix swing faults. Mike received the only letter of recommendation for hitting instruction Ted Williams ever gave out…After working closely with Mike to learn the craft of teaching hitting, Epstein Hitting is now led by Jake Epstein…Jake has perfected the use of video analysis to create a plan to maximize a player’s swing. In addition to slow-motion video analysis, Jake has built a library of drills that he uses to address the unique needs of individual players. For more information, log on to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.epsteinhitting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ready to take your brand to the next level? We specialize in creating dynamic, custom content that tells your story across multiple platforms—whether it’s video production, graphic design, or digital marketing. We're passionate about bringing your vision to life with creativity and precision. Let’s collaborate and make something incredible together! Send us an email at [email protected]. Are you looking to reach a highly engaged audience while supporting great content? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you! By sponsoring our podcast, you can connect with listeners and align your brand with quality, trusted content. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor and showcasing your business, contact us at [email protected] to learn more about our partnership opportunities!