The Washington Nationals are rebuilding their coaching staff with a bold, youth-focused approach. Host Ryan Clary breaks down the hiring of 30-year-old Simon Matthews as pitching coach, highlighting his Driveline Baseball background and data-driven methodology. Matthews comes from the Cincinnati Reds, where he worked under Terry Francona, bringing modern analytics and player development expertise the Nationals desperately needed. The team also added Bobby Wilson from the Texas Rangers as catching coordinator. Clary argues these hires address the organization's biggest weakness: outdated coaching that failed to develop young talent. With manager Blake Butera (33) and bench coach Michael Johns also on board, the Nationals are assembling a staff that matches their young roster's energy while embracing analytics the previous regime ignored. The episode also touches on former Nationals Kurt Suzuki and Adam Eaton joining the Angels' coaching staff, sparking discussion about potential reunion hires in DC.  0:00 Intro0:36 Simon Matthews hired as pitching coach2:39 Why Driveline Baseball background matters5:13 Nationals finally investing in analytics8:17 Terry Francona connection validates Matthews hire10:19 Bobby Wilson joins as catching coordinator12:51 Addressing player development through coaching staff16:24 Young coaches for young talented roster19:27 Nationals looking themselves in the mirror21:59 Kurt Suzuki and Adam Eaton reunion24:33 Bringing former Nationals back to DC Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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