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PODCAST

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast

Jim Tarabocchia

Renowned Hitting Instructor Jake Epstein has been coaching amateur, collegiate, and professional hitters for the past 20 years. Epstein currently serves as a Hitting Consultant for the Milwaukee Brewers and owns his own facility in College Station, TX. Based off the hitting teachings passed down to his father Mike from the legendary Ted Williams, Jake combines old school principals with new-age data to help hitters reach their highest potentials. Join Host Jim Tarabocchia and Jake every Monday at

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01:01:11

Professional Hitting Development-Volume one

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/07/27

Player development at the professional level has gone through a massive overhaul in recent years. From the data revolution, to an emphasis on nutrition; the game has had no evolution shortage in recent years. Jim and Jake discuss proper development of hitters, and how to use data to formulate individualized hitting plans, how Jake would indoctrinate hitters into his farm system. Plus, the guys discuss how Jake would place his coaches if he were a hitting coordinator of an organization. Episode

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01:06:51

Breaking down Baseballsavant.com

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/07/20

In this week’s episode, Jim and Jake dive into baseball’s analytical heavy website Baseballsavant.com. Episode Notes: 3:00 – Will Joe Dimaggio’s record hitting streak ever be broken 6:00 – Baseballsavant.com information 10:00 – The website’s insight 16:00 – Exit velocity predicting future power 18:00 – Visual pitch report 25:00 – BBE statistical meaning 35:00 – More exit velocity discussion 45:00 – MLB strike-zone 48:00 – Barrels/BBE/PA% 53:00 – Launch angle surprises and deceptions 59:00 –

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01:05:21

Attack Angle and Launch Angle Exploration

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/07/13

Attack and Launch angle metrics have become the hot button topics, and the flagship statistics for new age data. In this episode, Jim and Jake peel back the layers of both metrics to give players a better understanding of how both can be used in the proper context, how college and high school programs can adapt, and how they both can lead a hitter to future success if at all. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Shohei Ohtani’s career outlook 8:00 – Attack angle definition 10:00 – How attack angle applies to a

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01:12:44

Taking Care of Your Mentals

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/07/06

How competition breeds success; proper mental approach to take the day of the game; what to do in the on-deck circle? Jim and Jake discuss these points and everything as it relates to the mental approach with high level hitters. Episode Notes: 11:00-How to get players to understand the importance of a routine 16:00-How competition breeds success 20:00-Proper mental approach the day of the game 35:00-In-Game mental approach 47:00-At-bat to at-bat adjustments 53:00-Lessons a hitter could take from

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01:06:12

Mechanical Breakdown Series, Volume Two: Bryce Harper...

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/06/29

The Mechanical Breakdown Series returns with volume two. This week, Jim and Jake break down the swing of Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Bryce Harper! The guys give a brief overview of Harper’s career, what Bryce does well, and break down his swing frame-by-frame with two separate video clips…To follow along with the analysis, visit the Epstein Hitting Facebook page. Episode Notes: 2:00-Reaction to Baseball’s return 10:00-Crazy statistics Ken Griffey Jr. compiled during his playing

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01:02:11

Hitting History Book-Part Two

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/06/22

Jim and Jake dive into part two of the Hitting History Book series. This week the guys go back in time and discuss the last 30 years of hitting; how things changed over the years; some key players and moments. Plus, what was a funny quirk Larry Walker had in his career? Episode Notes: 2:00-Larry Walker’s quirk as a player and his interaction with Mike Epstein 5:00-How hockey helps develop a young player’s baseball skills 11:00-1990-2000 27:00-2000-2010 39:00-2010-2019 Subscribe and like the show-

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01:06:14

Hitting History Book

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/06/15

Jim and Jake go back in time and discuss the first 90 years (1900-1990) of hitting and offensive output in baseball; the MLB First-Year Player Draft is discussed; which former big leaguer did Jim say “shut up and pitch to me” when he was 11 years old? Episode Notes: 1:30-MLB Draft discussion 13:00-Era of 1900-1920 20:00-Era of 1920-1945 30:00-Era of 1945-1969 47:00-Era of 1970-1990 59:00-Listener’s emails and questions Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | Iheart radio | Stitcher

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01:04:15

Data Instillation Series-Edition One

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/06/08

Jim and Jake unveil the first edition of the Data Instillation series and discuss how data has had an impact on hitting in recent seasons. Episode Notes: 9:00-Impact of data with swings 17:00-College Baseball Trends 32:00-Dave Winfield scouting comparison 39:00-Paralysis by analysis 50:00-Analytics, metrics, and scouting blending together as one 54:00-Jake’s thought process on data 57:00-How coaches can benefit from data and metrics Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | Iheart

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01:02:26

Bat and Hand Path

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/06/01

On this edition of The Lab-Epstein Hitting Podcast, Jim and Jake discuss everything related to proper bat and hand path in high level successful hitters. Episode Notes: 3:00- Jake’s definition of a loft in a swing 9:00-Similarities in a bat and hand path in a baseball swing to a golf swing 14:00-Vertical bat angle and a barrel dump correlating to both hand and bat path 17:00-A hitter’s “bar arm” 28:00-How Blast motion technology plays a role in measuring bat and hand path 31:00-Proper coaching

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00:58:17

Girls Swing Bats Too

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/05/25

Jim and Jake break down everything related to a high level softball swing! Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | Iheart radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Soundcloud Have a question for Jake or Jim? Email the show at jimbopodcast21@gmail.com. Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com 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

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01:01:02

Mechanical Breakdown Series, Volume One: Christian...

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/05/17

The guys study and break down the swing of one of the game’s best-Milwaukee outfielder Christian Yelich in the first ever mechanical breakdown series episode. To follow along and access the video, please click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZUdz5TbGg4 Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | TuneIn | Soundcloud | YouTube Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @epsteinhitting Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The

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01:00:20

Bat Quickness vs. Bat Speed

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/05/11

This week, Jim and Jake discuss the similarities and differences between bat quickness and bat speed. How similar are they? Does a heavier bat equal more bat speed? When does data come into play for measuring both factors? Is one more important than the other? All of these questions get answered throughout this week’s edition! Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | TuneIn | Soundcloud | YouTube Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com Twitter/Instagram:

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01:22:01

Where's all the Torque Gone?

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/05/04

This week, Jim and Jake discuss the Torque in a swing, and the importance of achieving such a move in a high level baseball and softball swing. The guys also chat about Manny Ramirez's possible return to baseball, as well as Mark McGwire’s swing plane! Episode Notes: 1:20-Manny Ramirez return to baseball 21:00-Torque talk 25:00-Hand Torque 29:00-McGwire Swing Plane 36:00-Torque in a softball swing 37:00-Age to start teaching torque 42:00-Coaching cues when teaching torque 50:00-Exercises to help

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01:48:26

Philosophy, Style, and Absolutes of a High Level Swing

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/04/26

In this week's episode, Jim and Jake discuss the similarities and differences in high-level hitting philosophies, styles, and absolutes. The guys also go through a step-by-step mechanical breakdown of what top Major League hitters possess in their swings, and chat about the comparison of a big leaguer's high school and major league swings! Subscribe to the Show's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com Epstein Hitting Website: epsteinhitting.com thelabbcs.com Twitter/Instagram:

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00:55:41

All Things Hitting

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2020/04/20

In the first episode of "The Lab," Professional Hitting Instructor Jake Epstein joins Host Jim Tarabocchia to discuss a variety of hitting topics, including a never heard before story of an in-game conversation between Jake's dad Mike, and his hitting mentor Ted Williams. Subscribe to the Show's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com Epstein Hitting Website: epsteinhitting.com thelabbcs.com Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara @Epsteinhitting

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