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What I Wish I Knew As An 18-Year-Old Pitcher

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What I Wish I Knew As An 18-Year-Old Pitcher

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May 22, 20261:12:37

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Craig Stem and Paul Hall have both lived the pitcher development journey from high school arms to professional baseball. In this episode, they break down everything they wish someone had told them at 18. The mechanical habits, the mindset traps, and the training principles that took years to figure out the hard way.If you're a high school or college pitcher trying to fast-track your development, this one is for you.In this episode:- What Craig and Paul got wrong early in their careers- The mechanical and mindset lessons that changed everything- What they'd tell every 18-year-old pitcher today

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