The Sweet Spot

On "The Sweet Spot" podcast, Jake & Mark discuss the "SWEET SPOT" between data utilization and human decision making within baseball development and gameplay. Within sports today, data analytics is taking over. However, human decision making still plays a valuable role in development and gameplay, and combining this intuition with data-driven insights leads to better results. The question is... what's the sweet spot? Jake is a sports performance coach and former NCAA pitcher. Mark manages growth strategy for a startup and is an ex-Goldman Sachs quant and former NCAA rower.

The Sweet Spot is a sports podcast hosted by Jake Lebovitch & Mark Abramovitz, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jake Lebovitch & Mark Abramovitz hosts The Sweet Spot, a sports show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  S2:EP8 - The Road To 100 MPH w/ Conner Griffin

  Jun 16, 202532 minS2

  <p>Jake sits down with current D1 RHP Conner Griffin from Binghamton University. Conner, a long time remote athlete of Jake's, has transformed himself as a pitcher and person over the past couple of years. From sitting 88 MPH, touching 90 MPH, as a young HS athlete... to now sitting 95 MPH, touching 100 MPH, as a college athlete... Conner has lots of insights on his journey to D1 Baseball. Topics covered in this episode include: how mechanical optimization & gaining strength, size, & power maximized performance, how to process "feel" vs "feedback" when integrating data, how pitch overlaying techniques improved his arsenal, the benefits & differences...

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  Episode #7

  S2:EP7 - Major League Level Insights w/ Joey Greany

  May 14, 202527 minS2

  <p>Jake sits down with former MLB, & current MiLB, strength & conditioning coach Joey Greany! Joey spent 9 seasons at the minor league level with the Kansas City Royals Organization & 8 season at the major league level with the Tampa Bay Rays Organization; before transitioning to his current role as an Arizona Complex League Performance Coordinator with the reigning WS Champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers Organization. Topics covered in this episode include: evolution of technology over the years, if players seeing their data could be a negative?, examples of in-season/pre-season training feedback loops, the reactive strength index, & much more... Tune in to...

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  Episode #6

  S2:EP6 - All Things Hitting: Pro Ball To Player Development - w/ Zach Racusin

  Apr 22, 202539 minS2

  <p>Jake sits down with 8 year pro hitter & Owner of Rax Hax Pro Performance, Zach Racusin, to discuss all things hitting. Zach has been playing professional baseball in the highest independent baseball leagues for 8 years now. He's played against, & along side, tons of current & former MLB players while simultaneously running his player development company. Topics covered in this episode include: how hitting approaches have changed, striking a balance w/ data & feel, most valuable metrics, incorporating data into player development, how hitters can keep evolving, creating the right mindset, & future trends in hitting development. Tune in to this exciting & informative episode...

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  Episode #5

  S2:EP5 - The Evolution Of Pitching Development w/ Tim Leveque

  Apr 7, 202525 minS2

  <p>Jake sits down with St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Analyst Tim Leveque to discuss the evolution of pitching development over the past couple of years. Tim has been a coach within the cardinals organization for over 19 years. Tim has had many roles throughout his years in the organization, some of which include: pitching coach, pitching coordinator, rehab coordinator, & pitching analyst. Topics covered include: shifts in development over the years, utilizing data in pitching development, possible over reliance of data, utilizing data in the draft process, injury prevention, the next frontier of pitching development, & his advice for young coaches. Tune in...

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  Episode #4

  S2:EP4 - Transitioning To The Big 10 w/ Ryan Butler

  Mar 11, 202530 minS2

  <p>Jake sits down with Ohio St. Buckeyes pitcher Ryan Butler to to discuss transitioning to a power 5 program in the Big Ten Conference. After playing at Liberty University, Ryan transferred to Ohio St. looking to build on his success & development he had previously. Topics covered include: the transition & competition level, development & coaching differences, different environment & expectations, & on-field adjustments. Tune in to this exciting & informative episode to learn more about transitioning & adjusting to power 5, Big Ten baseball! </p><p>(0:00) Intro </p><p>(0:38) Biggest Initial Differences</p><p>(1:48) How Do Lineups Compare? </p><p>(4:11) Personal Development Changes</p><p>(9:37) Utilization of...

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