On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Alan Jaeger of Jaeger Sports discuss the keys for amateur pitchers hoping to make a smooth and effective transition into professional baseball. They also talk through the differences in the weekly pitching cadences in pro ball and how to collaborate on your individual throwing program upon entering a new organization.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:34 Discussing the MLB Draft Experience

03:52 Favorite MLB Pitchers and Their Techniques

06:59 The Importance of Long Toss in Pitching

08:56 Transitioning from Amateur to Professional Baseball

13:37 Collaboration Between Players and Organizations

20:00 Managing Pitching Workloads and Preventing Injuries

28:08 Understanding Player Variables

28:39 The Importance of Baseline and Collaboration

30:43 Advice for Players and Families

32:08 Courage and Ownership in Professional Baseball

34:44 Advocating for Your Career

36:57 The Role of Communication and Collaboration

39:59 Preparing for Professional Baseball

47:43 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

51:20 Upcoming Draft Coverage

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