Winning at the Plate: Mark Gonzalez on Why a Great Approach Beats Perfect Mechanics

Winning at the Plate: Mark Gonzalez on Why a Great Approach Beats Perfect Mechanics

Author: Joey Myers October 8, 2021 Duration: 42:31

Hitting coach Mark Gonzalez explains why a solid hitting approach can outperform flawless mechanics. Learn strategies to succeed offensively even if your mechanics are still developing.

“You Can Have Average Mechanics and If You Have A Good Approach, You Can Still Be Successful”

Mark Gonzalez, @EastBayMark on Twitter, and inspirational parent coaching his High School Junior hitter

Here's what we talk about in this episode:

  • What do you find to be the biggest mistake, one or two mistakes on hitting that you see out there?
  • Was there an aha moment at some point where you finally said Oh, you know what, I might be over overdoing this being the helicopter parent?
  • “You can have average mechanics and if you have a good approach, you can still be successful...”
  • Is it all about hitting dingers and doubles?
  • What ever happened to playing Whiffle Ball in the street, and can kids learn anything from video games?
  • What things have you guys been doing on the recruiting side?
  • “If this college wants a certain type of hitting approach and if that's the hitting approach you really don't like well maybe that's not the school for you...”
  • Any other parting thoughts that you would give to those parents out there with freshmen, sophomores, juniors in high school, coming from a dad who's coaching their own kid?
  • Where can people find you Coach Mark and powerful BONUS tips???

The Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast | ⭐Hitting Performance Lab⭐ is hosted by Joey Myers, an Amazon bestselling author and the founder of HittingPerformanceLab.com. This podcast serves as a deep resource for baseball and softball players, coaches, and dedicated parents who are looking to move beyond generic advice and find an edge. The focus is firmly on the science of the swing, translating complex biomechanics and performance research into clear, usable strategies. Listeners will hear detailed discussions with a range of experts, from former Major League players and seasoned hitting instructors to specialists in movement and the mental aspects of the game. Each episode is built to provide actionable takeaways-whether it's a drill to improve bat speed, a cue to correct a common flaw, or a mindset technique to handle pressure at the plate. The conversations in this podcast are driven by a demand for results, stripping away folklore and focusing on what truly works for developing a smarter, more powerful, and consistent hitter. It’s a direct line to the methods and insights that are shaping modern hitting instruction, all delivered through engaging, in-depth interviews that feel like a conversation with the sharpest minds in the game.
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