In this episode, we sit down with Tyson Ellis, the pitching coach at Eastern Florida State College, a Division I junior college. Tyson shares insights into the world of junior college baseball and pitching development. Here's what you'll learn:Junior College Baseball BreakdownDifferences between Division I, II, and III junior colleges in terms of scholarships and competition levelsScholarship opportunities and roster management in Florida junior collegesThe recruiting process for junior college players moving to four-year schoolsPitching Philosophy and DevelopmentTyson's approach to developing pitchers, focusing on toughness and competitivenessThe importance of game experience in pitcher developmentInsights on pitch calling and working with catchersSummer BaseballTyson's role as head coach for the Florence Flamingos in the Coastal Plain LeagueThe process of building a summer league rosterThe value of summer ball for college pitchersCareer Path and Coaching PhilosophyTyson's journey from player to coachHis views on pitcher workload and off-season trainingAdvice for high school players on managing their throwing schedulesFollow Tyson on Twitter @Tyson_Ellis13 for more baseball insights and Florida Gators content.Here are the timestamps for key segments of the episode with Tyson Ellis:00:00 - Introduction and background of Tyson Ellis03:45 - Explanation of Division I, II, and III junior colleges07:30 - Scholarship opportunities in Florida junior colleges11:15 - Tyson's pitching philosophy and focus on toughness15:30 - Evaluating mental toughness in pitchers19:45 - Discussion on velocity ranges in Florida JUCO baseball24:00 - Recruiting process for JUCO players moving to four-year schools28:30 - Tyson's approach to calling pitches during games33:15 - Tyson's role as head coach for the Florence Flamingos36:45 - Building a summer league roster41:30 - Importance of summer ball for college pitchers46:00 - Advice on pitcher workload and off-season training50:30 - Recommendations for high school pitchers54:15 - Closing thoughts and where to follow Tyson on social media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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