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Barrels with Breland

Breland Almadova

Welcome to Barrels with Breland. A podcast where I break down the art of hitting a baseball without all the overcomplicated nonsense and make it as simple as possible for you.I will share my knowledge and experience I have of hitting over the past 14 professional seasons under my belt. Each week, we will strip hitting back to the basics--real movement, real drills, and real results. No Gimmicks.Make Hitting Simple & Fun Again."If not now, then when? If not me, then who?"

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Barrels with Breland Ep.22 - Failing Forward

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2026/03/23

What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking about something every baseball player knows very well — failure.Baseball might be the only sport where you can fail most of the time and still be considered great.If you hit .300, that means you fail 7 out of 10 times.And yet, that’s an All-Star level season.So the real question is: How do you handle failure?Because baseball — and life — will give you plenty of it.Proverbs 24:16 “For though the righteous fall seven times,

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Barrels with Breland Ep.21 - Baseball IQ

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2026/03/16

What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking real baseball — the kind of baseball that wins games over a long season.We’re talking about manufacturing runs. Not every run comes from a home run.Sometimes it’s: • A bunt • A stolen base • A hit-and-run • Moving a runner over • A sacrifice flyGreat teams understand that one run can change a game.And the best players understand how to create those runs.1 Corinthians 12:12 “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but

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Barrels with Breland Ep.20 - Who You Really Are

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2026/03/10

What’s up everybody, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. This is Episode 20 — and today we’re having some fun.”We’re talking about: Walk-up songs. Alter egos. The energy you bring to the field.But also…Who you really are when the music stops.Because every player has a walk-up song. But not every player knows their true identity. Nehemiah 8:10 “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”March 2, 2026

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Barrels with Breland Ep.19 - The Season Before the...

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2026/03/02

What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland, Episode 19. Today we’re talking about something every ballplayer knows — getting ready for a new season.”It’s not just about throwing bullpens or taking BP. It’s packing the car. Moving to a new state. Meeting new teammates. New locker room. New expectations. New pressures.Every season is a new assignment. And how you prepare for it matters.1 Samuel 16:7 “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward

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Barrels with Breland Ep.18 - Levels of the Game

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2026/02/24

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today we’re talking about the different levels of baseball — from Little League all the way to professional ball — and how each level teaches you something different.It’s all the same game, but the way it’s played, the way you live, and the way you grow changes at every step. And through it all, God is working in the process.Proverbs 3:5–6 ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your

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Barrels with Breland Ep.17 - Handling Criticism

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2026/02/16

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today we’re talking about something every athlete deals with now, whether you like it or not — criticism and social media.If you’re visible, you’ll be critiqued. If you’re silent, people will still talk. The key is learning how to handle it without letting it handle you.Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

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Barrels with Breland Ep.16 - Leadership in the Clubhouse

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2026/02/10

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today we’re talking about leadership — not the title, not the loudest voice, but the kind of leadership that shows up every day.Leadership is influence. And whether you’re in a clubhouse, on a youth field, or at home — someone is always watching.Mark 10:45 ‘For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.’February 4, 2026

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Barrels with Breland Ep.15 - Multi-sport Athletes

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2026/02/03

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today we’re talking about something that gets debated a lot in youth sports and even at higher levels — should athletes play multiple sports or specialize early in just one?This episode is about how being a multi-sport athlete can actually make you a better baseball player — physically, mentally, and socially.Ecclesiastes 3:1 ‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.’January 26, 2026

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Barrels with Breland Ep.14 - Business in Baseball

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2026/01/27

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, and building something that matters. I’m your host, Breland Almadova.Today’s episode is about something I’ve learned both on the field and in business: baseball and entrepreneurship are a lot more similar than people think.Same pressure. Same preparation. Same faith required.Colossians 3:23 - “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

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Barrels with Breland Ep.13 - Elite Performance

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2026/01/19

Welcome back to another Episode of Barrels with Breland, I am your Host, Breland Almadova. This is Episode 13!Today we will chat about what it takes to be an Elite Performer! Your body is your most valuable asset as an athlete. In this episode, we break down why elite performance starts with discipline, daily habits, and intentional sacrifice. From training and recovery to mindset and faith, Episode 13 challenges athletes to respect their bodies, commit to consistency, and prepare for longevity—not

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Barrels with Breland Ep.12 - Happy New Year

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2026/01/13

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Happy 2026!!! I’m your host, Breland Almadova, and this episode is special because we’re stepping into a brand-new year!A new year means new opportunities, new challenges, and a simple question we all have to answer: Are we going to be people of action… or just people of talk?”Proverbs 16:3: ‘Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.’January 5, 2026

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Barrels with Breland Ep.11 - Base-running 101

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2026/01/06

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland — your home for hitting fundamentals, baseball IQ, and faith-driven perspective on the game. I’m your host, Breland Almadova, and today we’re getting into one of the most underrated parts of baseball: base-running. Great hitters get noticed, but great base-runners win games.Talking points: • Base-running is not just speed — it’s instincts, angles, explosiveness, and awareness. • A good base-runner plays fast because they think ahead. • Your goal: turn singles

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Barrels with Breland Ep.10 - Best Christmas Gift

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2025/12/30

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland where we strip hitting down to what actually works. I’m your host, Breland Almadova, and today we’re talking about a training tool I really like because it does one thing well — it simplifies the swing.Episode 10 is all about the Line Drive Pro Hitter and how it helps improve bat path and swing mechanics without overcomplicating things.Luke 2:10–11 “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a

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Barrels with Breland Ep.9 - Holiday Travels

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2025/12/24

Welcome to Episode 9 of Barrels with Breland. Today, I welcome you all to a special travel-day episode breakdown. I am your host, Breland Almadova, and if you hear some background noise, that’s because I’m literally at the airport right now. Bags packed, boarding pass ready, and a little time to reflect before the next destination.”Isaiah 40:31 ‘But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and

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Barrels with Breland Ep.8 - The Slump

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2025/12/16

EPISODE 8 — “The Slump: Resilience, Faith & the Fight Back”Welcome to Episode 8 Barrels with Breland, where we talk hitting, mindset, and everything baseball—from fundamentals to faith. I’m your host, Breland Almadova, and today we’re talking about one of the most uncomfortable but inevitable parts of baseball… the slump.”What a Slump Really Is…Talking Points: • Every hitter, at every level, experiences a slump. • A slump isn’t just a lack of hits—it’s the feeling of being lost. • It’s physical,

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Barrels with Breland Ep.7 - Confidence & Composure

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2025/12/09

EPISODE 7: “Confidence & Composure — Controlling the Mind in the Box”Plus: The Importance of Preparation & Pregame Hitting DrillsEnding Scripture: Faith Under Pressure⭐ EPISODE OVERVIEWGoal: Teach hitters how to develop confidence and composure through preparation, mental routines, and pregame work. Discuss how a hitter’s mindset determines performance when the lights come on. End with a scripture about mental toughness and standing strong in pressure.Philippians 4:13 (ESV): “I can do all

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Barrels with Breland Ep.6 - The Cosmic Future

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2025/12/01

EPISODE 6– “My Baseball Journey & the Cosmic Future — Why 2026 Matters” Goal: • Share my personal baseball background \• Explain Cosmic Baseball (for listeners who don’t know) • Talk about where Cosmic Baseball is going in 2026 • Reflect on what you’re thankful for in 2025 and invite prayer for the year ahead1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Barrels with Breland Ep.5 - Timing & Vision

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2025/11/24

EPISODE 5 — “Timing and Vision — Seeing the Ball Early and Trusting Your Rhythm”Goal: Teach hitters the importance of timing, rhythm, and vision — how to control tempo, see the ball early, and maintain composure. End with a Bible verse connecting focus, patience, and perseverance in both baseball and life.This episode is where the mechanics meet the mind — learning to see the ball early, trust your rhythm, and slow the game down.Romans 5:3-4 ‘We rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that

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Barrels with Breland Ep. 4 - Barrel Control

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2025/11/17

Episode 4 — “The Hands, The Barrel Path, and Controlling the Bat Through the Zone” — is where the swing really comes alive.We will discuss The Hands, The Barrel Path, and Controlling the Bat Through the Zone. Goal: Teach hitters how the hands and barrel work with the body — not separately — to create a clean, efficient swing. Reinforce control, direction, and barrel awareness. End with a verse about perseverance and faith through struggle.It ties together everything from Episodes 1–3: foundation,

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Barrels with Breland Ep.3 - Ground Up

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2025/11/04

EPISODE 3 — “It All Starts from the Ground Up: Legs, Stance, Load, and Purpose”Goal: Teach the foundation of the swing — how a hitter’s lower half sets up everything (legs, stance, load, stride, and approach).Lastly, in this Episode, we're going to start adding God's Word at closing; just a short spiritual reminder that, just like hitting, life has structure, timing, and purpose.Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your

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