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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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00:45:42

Quick Guide to Splitting the Plate

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/11/14

Jim and Jake discuss splitting the plate and further understanding how a pitcher is throwing and trying to get you out as a hitter. TO WATCH THE SHOW, VISIT AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAB – EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE. SHOW NOTES: 1:00 – Getting into off-season prep 4:00 – MLB free agents 11:00 – Houston Astros front office changes 15:00 – Player Development theories 17:00 – Strengths and weaknesses of a hitter 21:00 – Splitting the plate based off previous results 24:00 – Learn from previous

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00:47:19

Mechanical Breakdown Series, Volume 37, Gold Edition:...

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/11/07

Jim and Jake break down the swing of Hall-of-Fame Catcher Mike Piazza. Plus, the guys discuss elements of the World Series, Mr. Socko, and much more! TO WATCH THE SHOW, VISIT AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAB – EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE. SHOW NOTES: 1:00 – Length of MLB season 3:00 – Coaches filling out evaluations 5:00 – Players coaching themselves 8:00 – Alex Bregman’s ability to split the plate 12:00 – Nick Castellanos struggles 15:00 – Spreading out International pool money 21:00 – Mike

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00:41:57

"A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish"

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/11/02

In episode 15 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the importance of planning your lessons as a coach and offer advice of how to help an athlete progress through proper teaching. Plus, a discussion breaks out about a hitting progression pyramid and its’ importance in the maturity of a hitter. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 3:00 – Getting to know the hitter 8:00 – Biomechanics assessment 10:00 – Evaluating

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00:40:52

Four Pillars of Hitting

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/10/31

Jim and Jake discuss the four principles needed to be a successful hitter AT ANY LEVEL. Plus, the guys give their World Series picks and break down key points to a World Series victory. TO WATCH THE SHOW, VISIT AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAB – EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE! SHOW NOTES: 2:00 – World Series talk 3:00 – Yankees struggles 9:00 – World Series picks 14:00 – Jake’s West Chester PA event 19:00 – Timing and Vision 23:00 – Swing Plane/bat path 26:00 – Approach 30:00 – Confidence 36:00 –

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00:39:04

Succeed with Embracing Failure

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/10/26

In episode 14 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie dive into how athletes can own their failures and transition those lessons learned into future successes. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 3:00 – Professional approach to failure 11:00 – Owning failure in practice 15:00 – Learning curve to failure 17:00 – “Obstacle is the Way” 20:00 – Embracing failure 23:00 – Using failure as a learning experience Subscribe and like the

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00:41:13

"Timing Is Everything In Life"

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/10/24

Jim and Jake discuss why starting late in a hitter’s load affects their future success, and how to get their timing down more efficiently. Plus, the guys discuss simplicity in player development, a quote from Mike Trout, and Mike Piazza’s pants. TO WATCH THE SHOW, VISIT AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAB – EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE SHOW NOTES: 2:00 – Hitting is all about timing 5:00 – Astros success 7:00 – Mike Trout quote about squaring up the baseball 12:00 – Player development

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00:34:59

A Guide to Pushing Away Negative Thoughts

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/10/19

In episode 13 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss how hitters, baseball and softball players, and athletes in general can push way negative thoughts, create positive habits and reinforcements to ensure success on the field. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 4:00 – Body language and negative thoughts 9:00 – Striving for perfection 11:00 – Overcoming negative thought patterns 17:00 – Mental training in relation to time

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00:45:42

Guest Co-Host --- Jerry Weinstein

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/10/17

Jim is joined by guest Jerry Weinstein. The two discuss a variety of topics from successful catching, analytics, hitting, and players evolving in the future. Jerry has been the Brewers catching coordinator, managed for the Expos, Cubs, and for the Rockies in the California League. He also was catching coordinator for the Dodgers and later Director of Player Development for the Dodgers. From 2012-2017, Jerry served as the Catching Coordinator for the Rockies. Weinstein managed Team Israel at the 2017

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00:37:52

Cross-Functionality: Keeping a Hitting Journal

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/10/12

In episode 12 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the importance of hitters keeping a journal and tracking their success, failure, cues, and much more. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Playing multiple sports growing up 13:00 – Keeping a hitting journal 18:00 – Contents of a hitting journal 21:00 - Spacial and auditory learners 23:00 – Effectiveness of keeping a hitting journal 27:00 – Keeping detailed notes

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00:52:45

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 36: Mike Trout...

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/10/10

Jim and Jake break down the swing of Los Angeles Angels Outfielder Mike Trout! TO WATCH THE SHOW, VISIT AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAB – EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE SHOW NOTES: 2:00 – Parallels between Mike Trout and Bryce Harper 5:00 – Angels issues 7:00 – Trade Mike Trout 13:00 – Batting Averages dropping? 20:00 – Keeping a hitting journal 23:00 – Trout’s positive attributes 26:00 – Swing adjustability 29:00 – Trout’s load 33:00 – Swing breakdown Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google |

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00:48:25

Understanding the Pitcher - Part One

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/09/26

Jim and Jake are back with a brand new episode discussing how a hitters can understand how a pitcher is attacking them at the plate to increase their chances of success in the box. TO WATCH THE SHOW, VISIT AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAB – EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE SHOW NOTES: 2:00 – What did the pitcher just try and do to me 5:00 – Aaron Judge success 12:00 – Pujols’ different leg kicks 14:00 – Practice vs. game swings 20:00 – Overcompensation equals low confidence 24:00 – Mechanical

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00:47:29

Cross-Functionality: Untold College Stories

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/09/19

In episode 10 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie dive into some untold stories of Cassie’s college career! TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Misconceptions in coaching 4:00 – Finding a coaching middle ground 12:00 – When athletes know it’s time to hang it up 19:00 – Various untold stories from Cassie’s four years 27:00 – Funny road trip stories 31:00 – Athletes handling outside pressures 42:00 – Delivering season

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01:02:27

Guest Co-Host --- Ricky Meinhold

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/09/12

Jim is joined by guest co-host by University of Missouri Pitching Coach Ricky Meinhold. Ricky and Jim discuss Ricky’s career journey from scouting with the Cardinals, to serving as Pitching Coordinator for the Mets, and current day Pitching Coach for Mizzou. Plus, the guys talk about blending old school scouting and analytics together in the modern game. TO WATCH THE SHOW, VISIT THE LAB – EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE 2:00 – Blending grassroots scouting and data 5:00 – Connecting the

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00:47:14

Preventing the Lunge

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/09/05

A discussion ensues about a common issue with young hitters – the lunge. Plus, Jim and Jake discuss a common misconception/saying in baseball, and what is happening with the Yankees. 2:00 – Young kids lunging at the ball 4:00 – No one way to “skin the cat” 18:00 – Mechanics preventing the lunge 21:00 – How linear mechanics relate to lunging 22:00 – Fixing the problem 27:00 – Nolan Arenado off-season change 29:00 – How the contact window relates to the lunge 31:00 – Preventing the lunge 34:00 –

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00:45:06

Gaining the Mental Edge

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/08/29

Jim and Jake how hitters can gain the mental edge at the plate. Plus, the guys talk about Albert Pujols recent success, the Cardinals balanced lineup, and make fun of hitting twitter. TO WATCH THE FULL VIDEO EPISODE, VISIT THE LAB - EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST PAGE 3:00 – Young players gaining the mental edge 6:00 – The ridiculousness of hitting twitter 10:00 – Albert Pujols recent success 19:00 – Cardinals lineup identity 22:00 – Hitters gaining the mental edge 27:00 – Pitcher’s tipping pitches 33:00

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00:54:30

Contact, But Little to No Power

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/08/22

Jim and Jake discuss a hitter facing the dilemma of making a lot of contact, but not hitting for much power. The guys answer the questions of how approach and mechanics relate and can help increase power in the swing. 2:00 – Contact without power 3:00 – Jim’s Wild Card pick 7:00 – Idea of Bryce Harper leading off 13:00 – Hitting for power 16:00 – Power and contact 20:00 – Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds 26:00 – Approach and power 32:00 – Mechanics and power 40:00 – Torque and power 45:00 – Listener

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01:04:30

Mechanical Breakdown Series - Volume 35: Gold Edition...

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/08/15

Jim and Jake break down the swing of one of the best contact hitters of all-time – Tony Gwynn. Plus, a discussion about past players, where Tony Gwynn could’ve hit in a lineup, and a further discussion about mechanics. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE LAB-EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Cycles of the game 6:00 – Jim’s Paul Byrd story 11:00 – Helping struggling hitters 16:00 – Jason Heyward’s swing plane 18:00 – Efficient offense discussed 23:00 – Tony

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00:52:49

Mental Preparation and Approach at the Plate

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/08/08

Jim and Jake discuss how hitters can create a plan and approach at the plate to maximize success. Plus, the guys discuss Nick Castellanos hot streak and Aaron Hicks’ recent struggles at the plate. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE LAB-EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Jim and Jake chatting 5:00 – Preview of next week’s mechanical breakdown of Tony Gwynn 7:00 – Athleticism of today’s players 15:00 – Jim’s Juan Soto trade deal 18:00 – Nick Castellanos recent

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00:45:51

How to Properly Coach Amateur Hitters

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/08/01

Jim and Jake discuss coaching amateur hitters CORRECTLY. Plus, Aaron Judge, Andrew Benintendi’s 2022 season and acquisition by the Yankees are discussed throughout the show. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE LAB-EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Judge’s 2022 season 4:00 – Andrew Benintendi’s acquisition by the Yankees 9:00 – Additional Benintendi numbers are discussed 12:00 – Josh Bell’s drop in exit velocity and the correlation to his success in 2022 20:00

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00:48:57

Getting on Plane with the Pitch Re-Examined

The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast ·

2022/07/25

Jim and Jake discuss a variety of topics pertaining to hitters getting on plane with the pitch properly. Plus, the guys discuss the MLB draft, Juan Soto’s second half projections, and Jim reveals his 2022 MLB playoff teams. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE LAB-EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 1:00 – The guys discuss the MLB Draft 4:00 – Discussion about Brewers first-round choice Eric Brown 6:00 – Jim’s playoff teams 14:00 – Juan Soto’s potential second-half

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