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Multi-Position Masters: Don Kelly & Joe McEwing

Multi-Position Masters: Don Kelly & Joe McEwing

FromThe SIS Baseball Podcast


Multi-Position Masters: Don Kelly & Joe McEwing

FromThe SIS Baseball Podcast

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this episode of the SIS Baseball Podcast, senior research analyst Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) talks with two current MLB coaches who have an expertise in playing multiple positions – Don Kelly (Pirates bench coach) and Joe McEwing (White Sox bench coach).Don Kelly talked about what it took to become “Zobristian” – a player who could play any position on the field (2:23), how many gloves he had (4:27), what it was like to try to be good at multiple positions and which was hardest (5:15), what Jim Leyland taught him (13:25), his favorite defensive play (14:12), what it was like to be a one-time catcher (15:58), and how he integrates what he’s learned into coaching (19:49).Joe McEwing also shared tales of “Zobristness” (24:16), the advice he would give a 28th-round pick - he was one in 1992 (27:04), what goes into playing second base (28:01), what it was like to play for Tony La Russa and Bobby Valentine, including the clever way that Bobby V had his first baseman hold runners on (31:26). McEwing also talked of teaching defensive excellence and working with Jose Abreu to help him become a better defensive player (33:26). He also explained the White Sox approach to defensive positioning (37:29) and explained why he hit Hall of Fame pitchers like Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux, and Tom Glavine so well (41:58).Thank you for tuning in. Please rate, review and subscribe. If you have any feedback on the podcast, send it to mark@sportsinfosolutions.com
Released:
May 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The R&D team at Sports Info Solutions is joined by special guests to discuss notable topics related to baseball analytics and defensive excellence. Hosted by Mark Simon.