Mastering the Art of Hitting with Brett Wallace

30/06/2025 41 min Episodio 378
Mastering the Art of Hitting with Brett Wallace

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In this episode, Patrick Jones interviews Brett Wallace, the hitting coach for the California Golden Bears. They discuss Wallace's journey from a successful college player to a major league hitter and now a coach. Wallace shares insights on the role of a hitting coach, key techniques for hitters, the evolution of competition in college baseball, and the importance of building a routine and mindset for success. He emphasizes the significance of visualization and confidence in hitting, as well as the challenges and strategies in recruiting young talent.00:00 Brett Wallace's Journey to Coaching02:56 Offensive Strategy and Identity06:00 Hitting Mechanics and Drills08:59 The Evolution of Pitching12:07 Routine and Mental Preparation14:53 Visualization and Learning from Experience20:00 Mindset and Gratitude in Baseball21:00 Evolution of Hitting Techniques24:00 The Cat and Mouse Game of Hitting26:07 Adjustments During At-Bats31:51 Recruiting and Developing Young Talent36:02 Life at Cal and Campus CultureSign up for a 30 minute college baseball recruiting consultation with Patrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.