The #GoodBatting Blog

Have you thought about how many more days you have left to play or coach? Joe and KW pull back the curtain and share their message for high school and college seniors who’s days are numbered.

We discuss:

1. Leaving a legacy
2. How do you take advantage of every moment?
3. Learning to lead those who will lead the program when you’re gone
4. Playing with an edge

and much more!

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Links Mentioned On The Podcast

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Joe’s NEW 1% Better Podcast

Grab a copy of Finding Clarity: A Mindful Look Into to Art of Hitting

Where to Find Joe and Kevin

Twitter @FerraroOnAir
Instagram @FerraroOnAir
Website One Percent Better Project

Twitter @KWBaseball
Instagram @KWBaseball
Website KWBaseball.com

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It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a Hall of Fame scout. Tim Wilken joins us to share stories from his 40 years of scouting and signing some of the best players to ever play Major League Baseball.

We discuss:

1. His first time sitting down and meeting with Vincent Edward “Bo” Jackson’s mom
2. His advice for young scouts working in today’s game
3. How he balances scouting with analytics
4. Why he loves drafting two-sport athletes

and much more!

SHOW NOTES

Links Mentioned On The Podcast

Become a member of our private Facebook community! Send your request to become a member of the KWB Radio Community today!

Joe’s NEW 1% Better Podcast

Grab a copy of Finding Clarity: A Mindful Look Into to Art of Hitting

Where to Find Tim Wilken

Twitter @backupslider

Where to Find Joe and Kevin

Twitter @FerraroOnAir
Instagram @FerraroOnAir
Website One Percent Better Project

Twitter @KWBaseball
Instagram @KWBaseball
Website KWBaseball.com

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KW’s nickname for him is “Big Perm.” Pittsburgh Pirate’s 2014 1st round draft pick and top prospect Cole Tucker crushes this episode with Joe and Kevin.

We discuss:

1. Why he signs every autograph
2. The retreat that changed his life in 8th grade
3. How he has handled failure and adversity throughout his professional career
4. Biggest lesson he learned from his first big league spring training
5. Why he chokes up on the bat!

and much more!

SHOW NOTES

Links Mentioned On The Podcast

Become a member of our private Facebook community! Send your request to become a member of the KWB Radio Community today!

Joe’s NEW 1% Better Podcast

Grab a copy of Finding Clarity: A Mindful Look Into to Art of Hitting

Where to Find Cole Tucker

Twitter @cotuck
Instagram @cotuck

Where to Find Joe and Kevin

Twitter @FerraroOnAir
Instagram @FerraroOnAir
Website One Percent Better Project

Twitter @KWBaseball
Instagram @KWBaseball
Website KWBaseball.com

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We welcome back former Boston Red Sox 3B Garin Cecchini to the podcast! 4 years ago we sat down with Garin on Episode 23 as he was coming off a season where he finished being the everyday third baseman for the Red Sox. A lot has happened since we recorded that episode, and Garin was brave enough to come back on and share his personal story about working in the toxic environment that is Major League Baseball.

We discuss:

1. Bitterness
2. Dealing with being lied to
3. Being grateful
4. Finding peace

and much more!

SHOW NOTES

Links Mentioned On The Podcast

Become a member of our private Facebook community! Send your request to become a member of the KWB Radio Community today!

Episode 23 when we had Garin on the show back in 2014

Joe’s NEW 1% Better Podcast

Grab a copy of Finding Clarity: A Mindful Look Into to Art of Hitting

Where to Find Garin Cecchini

Twitter @GarinCecchini

Where to Find Joe and Kevin

Twitter @FerraroOnAir
Blog FerraroOnAir

Twitter @KWBaseball
Website KWBaseball.com

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We welcome back pitching coach Steve Merriman to the podcast! 4 years ago we sat down with Steve when he was with the Kansas City Royals to talk pitching and hitting on Episode 3. Now, he is currently the assistant pitching coordinator for the Chicago Cubs and on this episode we drilled down topics such as:

1. Knowing your student
2. Importance of TIME
3. Culture
4. Sifting through information and analytics
5. Working with HS pitchers vs college pitchers

and much more!!

SHOW NOTES

Links Mentioned On The Podcast

Become a member of our private Facebook community! Send your request to become a member of the KWB Radio Community today!

Episode 3 when we had Steve on the show back in 2014

Joe’s NEW 1% Better Podcast

Grab a copy of Finding Clarity: A Mindful Look Into to Art of Hitting

Where to Find Steve Merriman

Twitter @SMerrBullpen

Where to Find Joe and Kevin

Twitter @FerraroOnAir
Blog FerraroOnAir

Twitter @KWBaseball
Website KWBaseball.com

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Subscribe to KWB Radio on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play

Make sure you follow the show on Twitter at @KWBRadio