Pitching Tips from a former MLB Pitcher - Jacob Turner

Jacob Turner is a former player who was a first-round pick in 2009, #9 in the draft and had an MLB career. He also played for several years in the big leagues and Korea. He has retired from playing and is now an entrepreneur; where he and his brother started JL Strategic Wealth company. In this episode, Jacob talks about how he made adjustments on the mound as a pitcher and what things he would do differently if he could start over again as a young pitcher. Aside from baseball, he also talks about his transition after baseball, becoming an entrepreneur. Time Stamps: [3:33] If you go back and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be to a young Jacob Turner just coming up through the minor leagues? [5:01] How did you keep your energy level neutral when you didn’t do well? [7:10] Is there a time when you shouldn’t stick to the process anymore? [8:31] What was different between your best year in the MLB as a 22-year-old? [12:20] When you started struggling in 2013-2014, were you trying to find a new feeling, or were you still trying to find that feeling you had when you were dominant? [12:38] What’s the most significant difference between facing big league hitters versus minor league hitters? [17:20] Were you ever trying to add more velocity to get back to the big leagues? [12:27] Why did you stop playing when you were only 28? [21:36] How did you enjoy playing over in Korea? [22:56] What was one thing you learned while in Korea? [23:55] If you had a son, would you let him sign out of high school? [26:49] Do you know anybody who has struggled to transition out of baseball? [28:04] Can you take everyone through what you did after playing? [32:17] What things stand out to you that successful people have? [35:23] Where do you see yourself in the next 5-10 years? [36:58] Was there a moment when you realized what type of a business this was when you were a player? [38:30] What was the process like when you were being sent down or released? [40:13] What’s the most significant difference between minor and major leagues? FOLLOW JACOB: TWITTER: TheSuddenWealth