FFP88: Are pitchers chasing the wrong thing?

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 02:15 – “The job of a pitcher is to get outs” 06:30 – Velocity vs command: what actually matters 10:45 – The turning point in Scott’s professional career 15:30 – Why chasing feelings leads to inconsistency 19:40 – Building a repeatable cue under pressure 24:10 – ADHD, anxiety, and self-awareness on the mound 29:20 – Why pitchers need hobbies outside of baseball 33:45 – The case for multi-sport development 39:30 – Travel ball culture and burnout 44:50 – When should athletes specialize? 48:30 – Why football might be the ideal second sport 53:00 – Scott’s advice for every young pitcher: build your process 🧠 SHOW NOTES In Episode 89, I sit down with Scott Shuman, Head Pitching Coach at RPP Baseball, to explore a simple but powerful message for pitchers: Don’t chase feelings. Build your process. Scott shares how his early success as a hard-throwing prospect eventually exposed a gap in his development — he had velocity, but he didn’t yet have a plan. That changed when he learned to simplify his approach, attach cues to feelings, and build a repeatable mental process he could rely on when pressure increased. We discuss: * Why analytics without command can be misleading * How pitchers can build self-awareness under stress * Why bullpen success doesn’t always translate to games * The mental cost of year-round baseball * Why hobbies and multi-sport play support long-term growth If you’ve ever watched a pitcher spiral after one bad inning — or wondered why confidence feels fragile in big moments — this episode will give you a practical framework for building something more stable than emotion. 🤝 CONNECT WITH SCOTT SHUMAN @RPP_Baseball @ShumanPerformance 💬 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HUBER ⚾ Spring Training for the Mind A free mental preparation guide for baseball families who want to build confidence before the pressure shows up. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/HuberSpringTraining 📩 Free mental performance insights for athletes, parents, and coaches: 👉 https://michaelvhuber.com/newsletter 🌐 Website: 👉 https://www.michaelvhuber.com