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YBMcast

YBM brings the experience of top baseball Coaches, Club Directors, Youth Instructors, and Prep Scouting in the Midwest. For the most comprehensive Youth and Prep Baseball talk. We want to become your source for news, commentary, and perspective. Not to mention our live stream of Game 7 Championship games, the GAC game of the week, local community events, and PBR Missouri Showcase events.Subscribe to the Midwest Report and YBMcast Today!

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61:23

Private Schools-Championship Points & Efficiency of...

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2026/01/14

We are joined by Head Coach Brian Ash of Southern Boone High School and Kevin Moulder of Prep Baseball to highlight some All-State players from 2025 in the central part of the state.Along with that discussion, we take a look at private schools and championship points — and how those points may move programs from one class to another.We lead the show with a timely topic coming out of the ABCA this past week, focusing on being efficient with feedback for pitchers. As programs begin their winter

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57:20

Volunteer Coaches! Is it a dying position? | The...

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2026/01/13

Shane Eames steps back inside The Hitting Zone to close out the third part of this important series — this time turning the focus to the Volunteer Coach.Volunteer coaches have long been the backbone of youth baseball, but is that role disappearing? Mitch and Shane dive into the tough questions surrounding today’s coaching landscape:⚾ Is the volunteer coach becoming a thing of the past?⚾ Why has it become so difficult to build and retain an effective coaching staff?⚾ Has a sense of entitlement crept

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46:40

Navigating the Velo Phase | Keep Klimbing | YBMcast

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2026/01/12

Velocity-focused training — often referred to as the “velo phase” — has become a major component of modern pitcher development. While these phases can lead to meaningful velocity gains, they also come with increased physical demands and potential injury risk if not properly managed. In this episode of Keep Klimbing, Brett Graves breaks down what athletes, coaches, and parents need to understand about navigating the velo phase safely and effectively. Drawing from current research and real-world

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44:55

Basic Practice Planning for 9U | Baseball 101 | YBMcast

YBMcast ·

2026/01/09

Mitch Thomas from The Hitting Zone Podcast joins Baseball 101 to talk about developing basic practice plans for a 9U baseball team.Being prepared and organized helps you develop the trust of the players — and most importantly, the parents. This is not something we truly prepare for as dad coaches, but we have embarked on this endeavor to help ten to twelve nine-year-old boys learn the game of baseball.So, let’s get started!⚾ Sponsored by BuntmasterWebsite: https://buntmaster.comInstagram:

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62:05

Quality of Baseball in Metro St Louis | Baseball Talk...

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2026/01/08

Today, Dave Wiggins and Diego Solares join Baseball Talk in a look at the quality of baseball in Metro St Louis. From both sides of the river, we take a general look at the overall landscape of high school baseball — across different classes and with players making an impact at every level.We also share our thoughts on which programs may have a legitimate shot at winning a state championship in both Missouri and Illinois.The Missouri side of the Mississippi is loaded with talented teams poised to

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65:27

Impact Pitchers in the KC Suburban | Baseball Talk |...

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2026/01/07

Today we are bringing the discussion to the KC Suburban Conference with some highly talented pitchers. But talent is only one ingredient — we are going to talk about the impact of leadership from these players and how important it is for them to take that role on their teams.We will be looking at teams that we believe have opportunities to win a conference or district championship and put themselves in position to make a run to the MSHSAA Final Four in Ozark, MO.🎥 Production Partner:Red Earth

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40:03

Champion's Mentality | Keep Klimbing | YBMcast

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2025/12/22

Coming in to close out the 2025 season, Brett Graves delivers another powerful episode of Keep Klimbing. In this episode, Brett takes time to reflect on his journey — the lessons learned along the way, the challenges faced, and what it truly takes to develop a champion’s mentality. From learning how to handle both failure and success, to navigating the pressure that success brings, Brett breaks down the mindset required to keep pushing forward when expectations are high. He also dives into

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39:47

Missouri Legion Baseball 2026 Initiatives w/State...

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2025/12/21

t is always great to have Tom Rhoads, the Missouri American Legion Baseball State Chairman, on the show. We have Tom in studio to discuss the initiatives for the upcoming 2026 season and what’s new around the state. Along with a great group of zone commissioners, Missouri Legion Baseball is growing its footprint with the unique brand of baseball that has always defined Legion Baseball as the originator of premier youth club baseball in the United States. Red Earth Productions LLC has been proud to

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67:37

Understanding The Fellowship of Christian Athletes |...

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2025/12/19

The last episode of the year for Baseball 101 is a subject near and dear to all of us, and that is our relationship with Jesus Christ. For many years, there has been an organization bringing the good news of Jesus to athletes within high schools all across this nation. Today, Coach Darin Cissell brings to the podcast Brett Graves, Malach Radigan, and Erik Arneson, men who have made a meaningful impact in the lives of young athletes. Together, they share their experiences, how their lives were

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80:07

Impact Pitchers in the MO Metro Area Regardless of...

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2025/12/18

We wanted to look at area pitchers that we believe could carry their teams to a conference and/or district title. When players are discussed at the high school level, the conversation often centers on projectability to the next level, particularly college baseball. Here on Youth Baseball Midwest, we want to flip that lens and evaluate these pitchers based on their legitimate chances to lead their teams to championships right now. With the help of a couple of former pitchers who know the Metro talent

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54:42

Overview of the Strength in MO Baseball & The Class 4...

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2025/12/17

We open the conversation with a look at the strength of Missouri baseball and who currently has control over the state. With Willard High School head coach Scott McGee joining the conversation alongside Kevin Moulder from Prep Baseball, we bring strong perspective as we finish the 2025 season with a bang.We also roll out the not-too-early Class 4 Top Ten for the upcoming 2026 season, breaking down opportunities across the southwest and identifying which programs may be positioning themselves to make

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54:44

It's Not the Bat, It's the Swing! | The Hitting Zone...

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2025/12/16

Welcome to The Hitting Zone, where we take tough topics and crush them out of the park! Today on The Hitting Zone Mitch Thomas invites the host of Baseball Talk Brian French on the show to discuss the growing trend of reliance on the bat rather than the quality of the swing. Technology has come a long way in the construction of metal bats to composites. Has youth baseball become too reliant on the technology rather than the skill? What happens when you put a wood bat in the hands of our youth and

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76:46

Pitching Command with Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Rob...

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2025/12/15

Today Brett welcomes one of his Mizzou teammates who is also a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers Rob Zastryzny who was 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA in 26 games. Commanding the strike zone as a pitcher is key to success, but learning how to command your pitches at the maximum output can be a very difficult task to master. So we have these Brett former MLB pitch and Zastryzny current MLB pitcher here to break down learning how to command your pitch arsenal to reach the next level.📲 Connect with Rob

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72:45

Recruiting at the D2 Level with University of Central...

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2025/12/12

This week on Baseball 101, Coach Darin Cissell welcomes Kyle Crookes, Head Coach at the University of Central Missouri, one of the most successful Division II baseball programs in the nation. Coach Crookes brings years of experience and championship-level insight as he and Darin break down what it really takes to get noticed and succeed at the D2 level.You’ll hear:⚾ What D2 coaches look for when recruiting student-athletes🎯 How players can separate themselves from the crowd💪 Tips on preparation,

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59:56

Breaking Down the Mississippi Valley Conference in...

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2025/12/11

You have to go all the way back to 2015 for the last state championship to come out of the Mississippi Valley Conference, when Highland defeated Nazareth Academy 7–6.In 2025, both Triad and Highland finished tied for the conference title — but it was Triad who broke through, making a Final Four run and securing 3rd place in the Class 3A State Playoffs with a 3–1 victory. So what will 2026 look like?Who returns the pitching depth?Who has the roster to make another deep postseason march in Class

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56:39

Championship Pitching: What It Takes to Win a...

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2025/12/10

Today’s show breaks down what kind of pitching it takes to win a district title in the always-tough Class 6 Districts 7 and 8.We also dive into the big disparity in Class 5, where District 8 features four programs that could all be top-ten teams in the state.Who has the inside track? Which staffs have the depth to survive district week? And what do the not-too-early KC Suburban Power Rankings from Youth Baseball Midwest tell us about who may emerge as contenders?It’s all on tap as we look at the

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58:25

Why Junior College is a Great Path. w/ JeffCo HC Zac...

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2025/12/09

Jefferson Community College Head Coach Zac Bone steps up to the plate on this episode of The Hitting Zone Podcast. Today, Mitch and Coach Bone break down why junior college baseball is such a strong and often underrated path for student-athletes. They discuss the opportunities JUCO provides, how it differs from Division I baseball, and why the JUCO route can be the perfect fit for many players looking to develop, compete, and earn their next opportunity. With years of successful junior college

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50:21

Building a Pitch Arsenal: Sliders | Keep Klimbing |...

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2025/12/08

In this episode, he begins by breaking down the slider — what the pitch is designed to do, how and when it’s used, and how the pitch should spin to create the sharp lateral movement and depth you're looking for. Because the slider is one of the most personalized pitches in baseball, grip is the key, and Brett takes a look at multiple variations and opportunities to find the grip that works best for your slider. 📲 Connect with Brett Graves & Premier Pitching Brett Graves → IG: @brettgraves5 | X:

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71:27

Francis Howell Baseball: The All-Decade Team |...

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2025/12/05

Francis Howell head coach Tony Perkins sits down with Baseball 101 host Darin Cissell as they walk through some of the incredible history behind one of the most successful high school baseball programs in the state of Missouri.From players you may have never heard of, to names who went on to the MLB, Coach Perkins takes us decade by decade as they put together an All-Decade Team — starting from the 1960s all the way to the present day.If you’re a Francis Howell Vikings fan, you don’t want to miss

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54:30

Small School Teams to Watch in the Metro Area |...

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2025/12/04

oday we take a look at small schools in the Metro area that often get overlooked because of the bigger programs in town. On both sides of the river, there are teams with championship expectations and the talent to make it happen. Coach Dave Wiggins and Diego Solares join the show to break down these programs, the players leading the way, and why these small-school contenders deserve just as much attention as the traditional power programs. Their combined coaching and scouting insight sheds real

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