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Josh Hejka | AAA NYM Sidearmer, Rehabbing TJer, DL R&D Employee -- DL Research & Drinks Episode 93

Josh Hejka | AAA NYM Sidearmer, Rehabbing TJer, DL R&D Employee -- DL Research & Drinks Episode 93

FromDriveline R&D Podcast


Josh Hejka | AAA NYM Sidearmer, Rehabbing TJer, DL R&D Employee -- DL Research & Drinks Episode 93

FromDriveline R&D Podcast

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Feb 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Had the homie Josh Hejka on, victim of a Franchy Cordero 116+ EV batted ball, along with all the other current titles he holds in the title of this episode. Hejka's one of the smartest, most self-aware players I know, chill af to sit down with him and hear him riff bluntly on the state of analytics in minor league baseball, his experience going through rehab, and adding to his always evolving arsenal. Enjoy and let me know if you enjoy the player episodes, will try to have a bunch more here soon.   
Timestamps
0:00 Intro 
2:05 Why Hejka Got TJ 
3:25 How Hejka Became A Sidearmer + Cara Weird Flex on Middle School SATs 
6:48 How Hejka's Arsenal Changed Over The Years 
8:05 Being Deep Into Analytics & Tech and Applying It To Your Own Playing Career 1
2:10 'Pitch Design'ing Hejka's New Slider 
14:05 Hejka's Last year: A+ to AA to AAA 
15:58 MiLB Life Grind Stories 
23:30 Getting Hot Quick
26:15 Current Baseball Players' Understanding of Tech and Analytics 
29:15 What has Hejka Learned From Analyst POV? 
30:45 Day to day rehab right now 
31:55 Advanced Scouting Deliverables 
35:17 Detroit Sports 
40:48 Traumatizing At Bat against Franchy Cordero
Released:
Feb 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (98)

Driveline Research & Drinks. A round table discussion about research and development at Driveline Baseball hosted by Anthony Brady, Alex Caravan, and Kyle Lindley. Insights to navigating this new technology-rich baseball world and how we think about things within R&D at Driveline, while also throwing back a few of our favorite brews.