Josh Gessner ✓
@joshgessner · our best stuff → · joined 22 Aug 2023
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Improve Your Impulse to Throw Harder.
Shown that especially in the back leg.
Impulse is the number one correlator to pitching velocity, and impulse is basically how much force you can produce in a short amount of time as possible.
So basically, just produce as much force as ht
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When Andy came to us, he was a strong, athletic position player throwing in the low 80s.
The issue was not that he lacked athleticism.
The issue was that he had never been taught how to apply that athleticism to pitching.
His previous training was mostly a basic upper-lower ht
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Simple Cue for the Back Leg.
The first thing that I really like with the back leg is this back hip, right?
And it's kind of like if you put your hand here, you wanna feel like a pinch.
And this is kind of like the position that you wanna be in when you're going down the mound.
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Why I Use the ‘Roll-In Drill’ for Velocity.
One of my favorite drills that I've ever done is the rolling drill, where you're facing the target, you turn and rip it.
And this is something that I got away from, but now as I'm training to get drafted, it's something that I'm https
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@FlatgroundApp I no longer play for the Phillies - I was in a trade in 2021.
Another aspect of Baseball:
You can get traded to another team at any time! https://t.co/byW63ivNJM
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@joshgessner I called u up in mlb the show congrats
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If you enjoyed this or learned something:
1. Retweet this thread to someone it might help
2. Follow me @joshgessner for more writing like this. https://t.co/yqOc3rmvqR
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Boom. That's it!
If you liked this thread you would love my newsletter.
I do deep dives on evidence-based frameworks and tools for personal growth.
Fuel your Learning Engine ⬇️:https://t.co/q0mgqpY8G8
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But even more meaningful:
You get to call yourself a Big Leaguer for life.
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The goal is worth it.
Financially, minimum wage in the MLB is $740,000.
A couple years can change your life.
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You learn valuable lessons - the hard way.
Work ethic, Discipline, Emotional Control.
The best lessons come from being humiliated on the baseball field. https://t.co/FWGnBut38n
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You get every chance to reach your potential.
The organizations provide you with every resource.
• Coaches
• Technology
• Knowledge and Support
Teams spend millions on getting their minor league players better.
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Your body will hurt more than it doesn't.
Squeezing performance out of your body day in and day out - means you'll be hurting.
It becomes the norm.
Any day you're good enough to compete is a good day. https://t.co/lrR2smmIMN
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Sometimes - you'll hate baseball.
In 2021 I had a bad case of the throwing yips.
Basically, I couldn't throw a baseball remotely accurately.
I not only hated my job - I dreaded it. https://t.co/HW7IA2QAzI
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It's not glamorous - but it's not bad either.
Recent changes have made it so that teams cover housing and most food.
Our salary ranges from 25k-35k for a season to cover other expenses.
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Baseball becomes your job.
When you sign, you receive a bonus ranging from $5k - $8 million+.
I signed for $1.2 million.
With it, I placed expectations on myself and turned into a job rather than a passion.
The best ones are able to keep it fun. https://t.co/KCWVa3HCB4
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You travel to places... you've never heard of.
In 2022 and 2023 I spent most of my time in Kinston, NC playing for the Down East Wood Ducks.
Without baseball - I wouldn't have known it existed. https://t.co/ZmAN5hn8YB
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Most... Won't make it.
There are 5500+ minor leaguers for 780 spots in the Big Leagues.
On top of that, the draft occurs every year.
New players come in, underperforming players get cut. https://t.co/wtlaCJW2t0
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The ideal scenario is that you move up 1-2 levels each year.
But sometimes injuries and bad performances get in the way.
My career trajectory:
2019: Rookie Ball
2020: COVID cancelled season
2021: Rookie Ball
2022: A
2023: A/ A+
2024: A+ https://t.co/VcKq2I0faF
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You're constantly moving.
There are 6 levels in the Minor Leagues:
Rookie ball
A
A+
AA
AAA
MLB
Each level has a team in a different location - many in small, remote towns.
At any time you can be sent up or down. https://t.co/RVwusppHLq
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It's humbling.
Out of Australia, I was the best pitcher on every team.
As a Minor Leaguer - I was no longer special.
Everyone was the best player on their previous team. https://t.co/GQ6AQiNyYu
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They're also your best friends.
Despite competing against each other, it doesn't feel like it.
You spend more time with your teammates than your family and friends.
They become your best friends, and the best part of being a baseball player. https://t.co/XTUf2B9TwK
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You compete agaisnt the opponent - and your teammates.
When I signed my contract in 2019, I was thrust into a harsh reality:
There are ~200 minor leaguers competing for 1 spot in the MLB team. https://t.co/TOnENd5FnT
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In 2019, I signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
5 years later, I haven't played in a single MLB game.
Here's how the Minor Leagues work (and what it's like to be one): https://t.co/vYg8O8vMzj
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@joshgessner @FlatgroundApp @FlatgroundBats Had this happen my junior year as a catcher. I couldn’t get the ball back to the pitcher. Had no issues ripping it to second, but was spiking or sailing the 50 foot throw to the pitcher. Had no feel for the baseball at all. Didn’t know
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@FlatgroundApp @FlatgroundBats @_rachelbalkovec Boom. That's it!
In summary:
1) Manage your anxiety
2) Work on your identity
3) Follow a Throwing progression
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@FlatgroundApp @FlatgroundBats @_rachelbalkovec Progression 4) Integrate into team practice
Finally, you can integrate into team practice.
Progression 5) Get into games
F*cking Rip.
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@FlatgroundApp @FlatgroundBats @_rachelbalkovec Progression 2) Start playing catch, without anyone watching.
The key here is to follow your cue, and deal with the anxieties through the management techniques trained during Ice baths.
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@FlatgroundApp @FlatgroundBats @_rachelbalkovec Progression 3) Introduce a team setting
But don’t jump straight into practice.
Ask to throw before / after practice, or on a different field.
Get used to people watching you.
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4 posts dos últimos 90 dias, ao lado da faixa de 10K–100K seguidores. abaixo dos pares tanto em alcance quanto em engajamento.
Mediana de visualizações1 004esta conta924mediana para 10K–100K
Alcance, %2.17%esta conta3.62%mediana para 10K–100K
Engajamento, %0.31%esta conta1.52%mediana para 10K–100K
| Métrica | Esta conta | Mediana para 10K–100K | Proporção |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediana de visualizações por post | 1 004 | 924 | 1.09× |
| Alcance (visualizações ÷ seguidores) | 2.17% | 3.62% | 0.60× |
| Taxa de engajamento | 0.31% | 1.52% | 0.20× |
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