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This is Part 2 of a 3-part Heat Check Series where I walk through different points in my career journey in which I threw hard. There's been 4 specific occasions throughout my journey where I threw hard, but each experience entailed completely different approaches to the same goal — so it's fun to reflect, unpack it all, and hopefully it's of value to those listening in. In this episode, I pick up where Part 1 left off and dive into the Winter of 2017 moving into 2018. I'll set the stage with the full context — Big League Spring Training with the Cardinals, getting released, Indy ball, Hurricane Maria hitting Puerto Rico, and then the specific mechanical approach that unlocked some of the best stuff I've ever had. This one gets into the loading phase, Hector Barrios, and the biggest lesson I learned about trust in this game. Experience-based, not absolute. Hope this helps someone! 👇Part 1 of “Things I Did to Throw Hard” Apple PodcastSpotify Podcast Episode Timeline 👇 02:39 – Back in the Sauna Blanket
 We're rolling. Heat Check is back, Part 2 is here, and Robby dives right into the #RobbyRowsJourney — find his throwback Instagram posts under that hashtag. 04:35 – Recapping Part 1 & Why He Started Filming
 The 2015 revival (84-85 → 94-95 mph), why he started recording everything, and how proving himself to scouts became the foundation of his content journey. 05:09 – Comeback at 35? The "12-Month Plan" Idea 
 A teaser for a future piece of content — what Robby would do if he organized a comeback and had 12 months to execute it. 06:10 – Setting the Stage: Winter 2017 Moving into 2018
 Today's episode is laser focused on this specific window. Four different stages of his career, four different approaches to throwing hard. 06:52 – Big League Spring Training 2017 (Cardinals)
 First official Big League spring training participation. Coming off the 2016 bone spur surgery, a re-sign from his agent mid-winter ball, and a Big League invite negotiated on the spot from a rental car place. 09:48 – Feeling Elite Going In
 Pre-spring training bullpens were some of the best he'd ever thrown. Confidence was through the roof heading into camp. 11:00 – Getting Released
 Second cuts, minor league camp, a mediocre outing, and a walk into the office he didn't see coming. Plans evaporated fast. 13:38 – Signing with the Lincoln Saltdogs (Indy Ball 2017)
 The decision to go back to Indy ball and — crucially — the decision to pitch as a starter. How that one choice changed everything that followed. 14:00 – Starter vs. Reliever: The Velocity Gap
 Robby throws it out there — he genuinely throws 5+ mph harder as a reliever. The starter life was fun, but the velo wasn't the same. 15:12 – Getting Traded to the Southern Illinois Miners
 Shoutout to manager Mike Pinto. Some of the most fun baseball he's ever played. The season ends and the unknown sets in. 15:51 – Hurricane Maria & the Puerto Rico Call
 The winter ball team's stadium was destroyed. Season restructured. Games moved to one venue, 11am start times. Robby gets the call mid-November that they're running it back. 17:48 – Enter: Hector Barrios
 The individual who changed everything. An Instagram connection that turned into daily FaceTimes and a completely new approach to throwing. Hector is now Aroldis Chapman's pitching coach with the Red Sox. 18:07 – The Setup: FBK1, Northern California, & the Daily Grind
 Living at his parents' place in NorCal, throwing at KC's cage (FBK1) from 1pm to 9pm, 5am gym sessions, manual labor job, carnivore diet with a portable grill. Psycho mode. 21:15 – The Hector Barrios Method
 Head over the back hip. Hands separated over the rear hip. Patient load, aggressive late intent. A drastically different way of throwing — and why it felt so foreign at first. 22:38 – When It Started to Click
 One night in the cage, the ball started jumping. The load was right. The timing was dialing in. Two weeks before leaving for winter ball. 23:10 – The Frustration: Radar Said 88-91
 Even when it felt good, the gun didn't lie — not in the cage. The velo just wasn't showing up in practice, and that was a hard thing to trust. 24:41 – The First Game: 91 in Bullpens → 97 in the Game
 Committed to the mechanics. Leg lift, head over backside, hands separated, patient load, aggressive late. Hitters were late. Struck out two on fastballs down the middle. Post-game: sitting 97. The moment everything clicked on trust. 26:03 – Winning Winter Ball & the Caribbean Series
 Great season. Won the whole thing. Setup guy (8th inning). 94-97 on the cutter. Games on ESPN in front of 20,000 fans in Mexico. The best bullpen role of his career. 28:17 – The Caribbean Series Breakdown
 Blister. Started trying to force it. Rushed the delivery. Command fell off. Scouts and Mexican League GMs were texting — and the harder he tried, the worse it got. 30:08 – The Mindset Shift Breakdown
 Patient → trusting → free … to forcing → rushing → inconsistent. How the environment and the pressure of being a free agent crept into his mechanics and unraveled what had been working. 31:08 – Training in Winter Ball: Planet Fitness & Kettlebell Circuits 
35-45 minute sessions. Three rounds of kettlebell circuits and explosive plyometrics. Robby's honest take: the velo wasn't a byproduct of his training at this point. 31:24 – The Circadian Rhythm Insight
 11am games matched his natural early riser schedule. Pitching at 1pm in the Caribbean Series was peak power output time for his body. Not an accident. 32:47 – The Locked-In Routine & Loving Himself Most
 Reading every day, podcasting, podcasting, training — his spirit was on fire. This was one of the best stretches of his life as a human being overall. 33:43 – Spoiler: Getting Signed by Texas 
 Invite-only tryouts with the Rangers and Diamondbacks before spring training. Eventually signed by Texas mid-2018 Indy ball season. Full story coming in a future episode. 35:20 – The Closing Reflection: One More Ride
 There's still one more ride left where it all comes together. The career struggle of being 100 or 0 — all in on one thing at a time, never fully diversifying. Can do it in coaching. Can't fully do it for himself. Yet. 37:09 – Links in the Show Notes & Coaching CTA
 MLB Postures & Delivery YouTube video linked below. Remote Coaching options in the show notes. Reach out with questions. 38:16 – The Soundbite of His Life
 "I love solving problems that are not existent — only in my own mind." Biggest career hiccup: once he figured something out, he craved deviation. Couldn't just stay the same.

This is Part 1 of a 3-part Heat Check Series where I walk through different points in my career journey in which I threw hard. There’s been 4 specific occasions throughout my journey that I threw hard but each experience entailed different approaches to the same goal so it’s fun to reflect/unpack it all and think it could be of value for those listening in.  In this episode, I reflect on my high school years and what I was actively doing to influence my throwing velocity which landed me the 88th overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft (when things were so simple lol) Then we’ll dive into the 2014-2015 season, breaking down how athleticism, long toss, mindset, and freedom played a massive role in power output. This is experience-based, not absolute! Hope this helps someone!  Links & Content Ask a question for future episodes Work with me Remotely Watch me Discuss my Biggest Pitching Regrets Checkout My Pitching Development eBooks Find Discounts on Products I Use Episode Timeline 👇 02:02 – Velocity Is NOT Absolute Why velocity advice shouldn’t be taken as black-and-white rules and why individual process matters. 02:43 – Watching Elite Throwers Develop Differently Observations from pro ball and why different athletes reach high velocity in completely different ways. 04:07 – High School Velocity Context Being highly scouted, showcase environments, and why early velocity is often more genetic than developmental. 06:32 – Showcases vs Game Pitching Why velocity showed up most in short stints and what that environment allowed mentally and physically. 07:08 – No Weightlifting, Tons of Athleticism Distance running, jump rope, long toss, and why developing as an athlete mattered more than loading weight early. 08:07 – Pre-Start Routine & Process Orientation Detailed warmups, mental preparation, and how being obsessive about process built confidence. 10:57 – Long Toss as an Athletic Stimulus Why extensive long toss was one of the most powerful velocity builders in high school. 12:47 – Loving Pitching More Than Throwing Hard Sequencing, command, and how being a “pitcher first” may have limited raw velocity at times. 14:34 – Velocity Dip & Getting Released (2014) Leaving Pittsburgh, velocity falling off, and the mental reset that followed. 15:05 – Returning to High School Roots Distance running, simplified training, and rebuilding athletic movement patterns. 17:30 – Training in the Backyard Lab Homemade strength work, front squats, sandbags, and throwing far with intention. 18:40 – “If I Need to Throw Hard, I Need to Throw Far” How increased long toss volume organically reshaped arm path and movement efficiency. 19:51 – 2015 Velocity Jump Going from unknown free agent to touching upper-90s through intent, freedom, and consistent stimulus. 20:20 – Long Toss vs Mound Mechanics The realization that controlled chaos in long toss can (and should) influence mound movement. 21:07 – Over-Exaggerating Athleticism on the Mound Learning to load aggressively, use the ground, and embrace movement instead of fighting it. 22:53 – Mental Freedom & Power Output Why letting go of fear and expectation unlocked the best velocity of my career. 24:08 – Ground Force, Loading & Energy Transfer Early understanding of force absorption, storage, and release — before knowing the biomechanics language. 25:22 – Being Released Was a Gift How freedom from pressure allowed velocity to climb rapidly in 2015. 26:03 – Training That Supported Velocity Front squats, med balls, arm care, and throwing volume — no magic exercise, just alignment. 27:11 – Velocity Spike & Injury Reality Rapid velocity gains, accumulated stress, and the bone spur surgery that followed. 28:18 – Setting Up Part 2 Previewing the 2017–2018 velocity journey and a completely different path to power. 30:17 – Closing Thoughts Why reflecting on the journey matters and what’s coming next in Part 2 and Part 3.

In this episode of The Heat Check, I’m joined by my Boo-Skenes AKA Girlfriend @coachmorganfontaine, for a completely unscripted, real conversation about 2026 goals, consistency, perfectionism, routines, and what it actually takes to stay authentic when life, content, and identity start shifting. This one is raw by design. No outline. No polish. Just us talking through communication habits, filler words, social media pressure, athlete identity, burnout, and how hard it can be to keep promises to yourself — especially when motivation fades. Should I have her on the Pod more often 🤔 Ask a question for future episodes 👉 https://therobbyrowshow.com/ask/ ⏱️ Episode Timestamps + Topics 👇 01:12 – 03:30 Awkward beginnings + filler words • Why filler words exist • Learning to be okay with silence  03:30 – 08:00 Communication, pace, and clarity • Slowing down how you speak • Engagement vs filler words 08:00 – 10:30 Creating content without a script • Off-the-cuff content vs structure • How filler words creep in • Adapting to new environments  10:30 – 13:30 Authenticity on social media • Losing personality in “serious” content • Algorithm pressure and retention • Feeling boxed into one content style  13:30 – 18:00 Excitement, novelty, and creativity • Why newness fuels authenticity for me • Consistency vs variety • Being energized by learning something new  18:00 – 21:30 Morgan’s 2026 goals • Consistency as an identity • How perfectionism blocks action • Letting yourself be bad before getting better  21:30 – 25:00 Routines, mornings, and accountability • Why the morning sets the tone for the day • Phone placement and discipline • Setting yourself up for success  25:00 – 28:30 Consistency and self-trust • Keeping promises to yourself • How inconsistency affects identity • Truth, honesty, and self-respect  28:30 – 31:30 Peaks, valleys, and emotional regulation  • “Worst roller coaster ride possible” metaphor • Limiting emotional extremes • Controlling what you can control  31:30 – 35:30 Rediscovering joy after burnout • Losing love for the game • Stepping away to reconnect • Childlike joy vs outcome-based identity  35:30 – 38:30 Athlete parallels + future conversations • Similar struggles across different sports • Body, consistency, and enjoyment • Teasing a deeper dive into Morgan’s journey  38:30 – 40:06 Wrap-up • Reflections, gratitude, and future episodes • Newsletter shoutout • Closing thoughts 🔗 Links & Resources 🎬 YouTube - Top 10 Gift Guide for Pitchers Click HERE to checkout the Newsletter Morgan Created Click Here For DISCOUNTS on Products I Use Click HERE To View The Content Equipment I Use Click HERE To Learn More About ME! Click HERE to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooks

This episode is about the battle between flow and fear — and why one shows up in practice while the other takes over in games. Today Robby Rowland dives deep into why so many athletes feel elite in practice but struggle to transfer that performance into games — and how obsession, fear, and overthinking can quietly rob you of flow..inevitably robbing you of the performance you know you’re capable of. This is a raw, experience-driven breakdown of threat perception, discomfort, joy, and the practical tools that actually helped Robby navigate performance anxiety, the yips, and pressure moments at the highest levels of baseball. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps + Topics   00:00 – 02:14 Intro + why this episode matters  • Feeling better in practice than games • Nervous system, anticipation, and heaviness on game day 02:14 – 03:31 What this episode will cover • Practice vs game performance • Personal experiences • Practical tools, not theory  03:31 – 04:53 Why the task is the same — but performance isn’t • Bullpens vs live games • Brain response to environment • Thoughts driving physical output  04:53 – 05:56 Fight-or-flight vs flow • Low expectation in practice • Threat perception in games • Why flow disappears under pressure  05:56 – 06:44 Competing inside preparation • Live ABs vs bullpens • Putting something on the line • Creating stakes without overdoing volume  06:44 – 07:50 The danger of comfort-seeking • Avoiding discomfort during the work week • Easy catch play, minimal effort habits • Why this backfires on game day  07:50 – 08:38 Hiding mental struggle • Fear of being exposed • Avoiding attention-demanding situations • Insecurity living in the shadows  08:38 – 09:46 Personal identification • No single solution fits everyone • Trial, error, and ownership • Finding what actually works for you   09:46 – 10:46 Reigniting the love for throwing • Joy as a performance multiplier • Why constant discomfort isn’t always the answer • Fake it till you make it — carefully  10:46 – 11:58 The double-edged sword of discomfort • Too much grind kills joy • When pushing harder stops working • Knowing when to shift gears  11:58 – 13:04 Breaking out of mechanical obsession • Every throw becoming “pitching” • Overthinking destroying flow • Why variety and play matter  13:04 – 14:27 Flow vs mechanics overload • Feeling 800 things = robotic movement • Why elite performance feels effortless • Letting the body do what it knows  14:27 – 15:28 How Robby worked through the yips • Long toss and pull-downs • Athletic throws over mechanical cues • Freedom before control  15:28 – 16:27 Individual solutions matter • Long toss helped Robby — not everyone • One-size-fits-all thinking is flawed • The beauty of individualized development  16:27 – 17:48 Movement, variability, and exploration • Target-based long toss • Allowing failure without judgment • Restoring athletic intent  17:48 – 19:05 Pre-throw movement as a reset • Sprint-in-place throws • Rhythm, motion, and flow • Removing space for overthinking  19:05 – 20:17 Pressure, shame, and expectations • Fear of missing your partner • Caring too much about perception • When throwing with others becomes heavy  20:17 – 21:30 Throwing alone to heal • Going to the park solo • Rediscovering joy • Throwing without judgment  21:30 – 22:51 Pressure never fully disappears • Caribbean Series story • Lingering thoughts under stress • Why you need anchors to return to  22:51 – 23:30 Anchors and freedom tools • Sprint-in-place throws • Athletic intent resets • Regaining flow mid-chaos 🎯 Core Takeaways • Practice and games feel different because your brain treats them differently • Flow dies when fear and overthinking take over • Comfort-seeking during preparation sabotages competition • Mechanics without movement kill athleticism • Joy and freedom are performance tools, not luxuries • Every athlete needs individualized solutions • You need go-to anchors when pressure resurfaces 🎬 YouTube - Top 10 Gift Guide for Pitchers Robby Row's Links 👇 Click HERE to Personally Contact Me Via My Question Platform Click Here For DISCOUNTS on Products I Use Click HERE To View The Content Equipment I Use Click HERE To Learn More About ME! Click HERE to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooks

In this episode of Heat Check, Robby unpacks one of the biggest realizations of his playing and coaching career — why chasing perfect mechanics often kills performance, and how flow, freedom, and controlled chaos are what actually unlock elite movement.   From backyard wiffle ball battles and mimicking MLB pitchers… to pro ball, injuries, overthinking, and ultimately rediscovering simplicity — this episode is a raw reflection on why athletes perform best when they stop forcing it and start trusting it.   If you’re a player, coach, or parent trying to navigate development without burning the joy out of the process — this one hits. 🔥 Quote That Sums It Up “The throw is the throw. Your body will organize how it organizes — flow is what unlocks it.” As always, if you ever want to reach out to me personally hit me up on my Question Platform Discounts to Products I Use (Including the Sauna Blanket) can be found here ⏱️ Episode Breakdown & Key Moments   00:00 – 00:50 | Pre-Roll + What This Episode Is Really About Setting expectations, birthday reflections, identity, and teasing the flow vs mechanics conversation.   00:50 – 02:50 | New Look, Cold Weather & Life Check-In Shaving the beard, Connecticut winter, mouth taping, and seasonal shifts.   02:50 – 04:55 | Monthly Challenges, Tightness & Body Awareness Daily challenges, soreness, desk work, and the realization that mobility may matter more than grinding.   04:55 – 06:30 | Simplicity vs Overthinking (Content + Performance) How more gear, more knowledge, and more complexity don’t always equal better results.   06:30 – 08:20 | Changing Deliveries & Early Baseball Memories Loving deviation, changing windups, travel ball memories, and falling in love with Anthony Reyes’ delivery.   08:20 – 10:25 | Wiffle Ball, Competition & Athletic Development Backyard wiffle ball, mimicking teams and players, and why play accelerated arm speed and skill.   10:25 – 12:35 | Chaos as a Development Tool Lawn chair strike zones, throwing runners out, target acquisition, and learning to organize the body under pressure.   12:35 – 14:30 | Flow, Deviation & Mental Freedom Why changing things sparks excitement, frees the mind, and unlocks better movement.   14:30 – 16:10 | Mimicking MLB Pitchers & Identity Questions Dontrelle Willis, Tim Lincecum, Josh Beckett — copying deliveries as exploration, not insecurity.   16:10 – 18:40 | Consistency Beneath the Chaos Despite changing styles, key mechanical positions stayed the same across years and levels.   18:40 – 21:15 | When Mechanics Became the Enemy Hyper-fixation, robotic movement, loss of flow, and how overthinking derailed performance.  21:15 – 23:45 | Why ‘FLOW’ is the Key Mechanics matter — but they’re not the main driver. Flow, environment, and mindset are.  23:45 – 26:15 | Coaching Philosophy Shift Moving away from “what it should look like” toward creating conditions that let the body self-organize.   26:15 – 28:40 | Variability, Arm Slots & Athletic Training Multiple arm angles, jumping throws, body angles, and teaching adaptability.  28:40 – 30:45 | Controlled Chaos & Mental Performance Why chaos simplified the mind, improved command, and unlocked repeatability.  30:45 – End | Final Reflection + Call to Action Be a kid. Protect curiosity. Fall in Love  ⸻   🧠 Core Takeaways ✅ Mechanics matter — but they’re not the main driver Flow beats fixation Athleticism thrives in controlled chaos Kids need play, competition, and creativity first The body organizes itself better when the mind gets out of the way ROBBY ROW'S LINKS 4 CONSIDERATION Click HERE To Learn More About ME! Click HERE To View The Content Equipment I Use Click HERE to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooks Click HERE to Subscribe to My YouTube Channel

A raw, honest look at perfectionism — where it comes from, how it shaped Robby’s baseball journey, and why the pressure to be different can quietly erode joy, confidence, and identity. In this episode, Robby settles into the sauna blanket and unpacks the invisible forces that drove him for years: childhood expectations, early success, attention, insecurity, the obsession with mechanics, and the internal collapse that comes when identity is built on being “the guy.”  If you’ve ever chased perfection, battled validation, or felt like failure meant losing a part of who you are — you’re gonna feel this one.  As always, if you ever want to reach out to me personally hit me up on my Question Platform Discounts to Products I Use (Including the Sauna Blanket) can be found here ⏱️ Episode Timestamps + Topics 00:00 – 01:18 — Pre-Roll Setup & Show Notes • Why these Heat Check episodes bounce around • The purpose of timestamps and how listeners can navigate the episode • Setting the scene inside the sauna blanket  01:18 – 02:24 — When the Brand Doesn’t Match the New Chapter • Feeling disconnected from the past “always fired-up athlete” persona • Learning what content looks like now that playing days are over • The identity tug-of-war after walking away from baseball  02:24 – 04:13 — Childhood Memories, Dad, and Why the Brand Began • Watching his dad retire from pro ball • Wanting to show fans the behind-the-scenes perspective players never shared • The spark that eventually became The Robby Row Show  04:13 – 07:17 — Rookie Ball 2010 & The Surprise Breakthrough • Repeating rookie ball and entering the season with low expectations • The unexpected success that followed • Looking back at one of the most fun periods of his career  07:17 – 10:10 — Where the Mechanics Obsession Started • Too much downtime in extended spring training • Endless video room deep dives • The moment curiosity turned into obsession  10:10 – 13:15 — Wanting to Say All the Right Things • Talking to mental skills coaches • Developing the “right answers” identity • Trying to be the ultra-motivated, hard-working guy everyone expected  13:15 – 14:19 — Why Hard Work Didn’t Fill the Void • Being praised for effort but still feeling empty • The disconnect between work ethic and performance • Early signs of perfectionism taking over  14:19 – 17:07 — The Dark Side of Perfectionism • Why perfection removes joy • The internal pressure to never mess up • How it slowly made baseball feel heavier than it should  17:07 – 19:12 — OCD Tendencies & The Brita Jug Example • Robby vs. household timers (and why he always has to win) • The funny but real ways competition shows up in his daily life • How this wiring affected baseball  19:12 – 20:31 — When Perfection Makes the Game Harder • Baseball is built on failure… perfectionism is not • Why the two don’t coexist • How expectations suffocated enjoyment  20:31 – 23:15 — Feeling “Different” Growing Up • Being a big-leaguer’s kid • Early expectations and identity shaping • Wanting attention, wanting to stand out, wanting to be “the guy”  23:15 – 24:00 — Clearing the Air: Parenting & Perception • Giving his parents credit • Why this isn’t about blame • Understanding how kids naturally form identity  24:00 – 25:12 — The Early Personality Formation • Loving attention • Playing to the crowd • The confidence loop that formed early  25:12 – 27:29 — Seeking Eyes in Bullpens & Catch Play • Performing better when being watched • Using attention as fuel • Why it eventually stopped working  27:29 – 30:10 — When Attention Turned Into Pressure • Anxiety replacing swagger • Mechanical breakdowns tied to mental spirals • The shift from confidence → fear  30:10 – 31:04 — Mental Health, Denial, and Hiding the Struggle • Trying to “power through it” quietly • Creating an inauthentic persona • The emotional cost of pretending everything’s fine  31:04 – 33:03 — Validation vs. Confidence • The dangerous loop of chasing external approval • Why validation feels good… but doesn’t last • How baseball exposed the cracks  33:03 – 34:42 — Dad’s Influence & Staying Hungry • The motivation he got from his dad • Why that push was healthy — but still fed perfectionism • Seeing both the good and the shadow side  34:42 – 37:21 — Losing Himself in a “Killer Instinct” Culture • Trying to be stone-cold to fit in • The slow drift away from authenticity • How identity shapeshifted during the grind  37:21 – 39:48 — Big Fish, Small Pond: The Ego Trap • Why success at a young age can create false stability • Malcolm Gladwell’s “David & Goliath” effect • What happens when the environment finally challenges you  39:48 – 41:24 — Not Knowing How to Fail • Feeling failure for the first time • How perfection amplified the sting • The identity crisis that followed  41:24 – 42:40 — Early Success vs. Real Failure • Why failure didn’t matter as a kid • Why it suddenly mattered as a pro • The emotional punch of “this counts now”

🎙️THE HEAT CHECK - When a Ball Player Stops Ball Playing (Episode 2)   A raw, vulnerable walk through identity, retirement, faith, and finding purpose beyond the game In this episode of Heat Check, Robby climbs back into the sauna blanket and opens up about one of the hardest transitions a ballplayer can face — stepping away from the game that shaped your entire life.   From childhood memories of watching his dad retire from pro ball… to the confusing emotional aftermath of his own final seasons… to the weird limbo of feeling done but not finished… This one cuts deep.   If you’ve ever stopped playing, lost a version of yourself, or struggled with purpose when a chapter ends — you’re gonna feel this one.   ⸻   ⏱️ Episode Timestamps + Topics   00:00 – 02:25 — Pre-Roll Vulnerability • Robby sets the scene: sauna blanket, no script, full vulnerability • Why these episodes feel like therapy • Encouragement for listeners to submit topics via Ask Robby Platform (therobbyrowshow.com/ask)    02:25 – 06:00 — Letting Go of Opinions & Fear of Sympathy • Wrestling with how people might perceive this openness • Processing ego, validation, and the fear of “sounding ungrateful” • How speaking out loud helps emotional healing   06:00 – 07:30 — The Discomfort of Closure • Robby admits this topic gives him “heebie jeebies” • Why he resists calling his career “over” • The internal battle between acceptance and hope   07:30 – 12:00 — Childhood Flashbacks (1997 Memories) • His dad in spring training with the Giants • Life in the RV, family photos, early baseball impressions • Funny/chaotic moment tipping a foul ball into his brother’s mouth • Early realization of who his dad was in the baseball world   12:00 – 17:00 — Moving to the Woods + Dad’s Retirement • Family relocating after dad leaves baseball • Life on acres of land, trampolines, fire truck hoses • The infamous “rock to the face” story • Seeing subtle emotional changes he didn’t understand as a kid   17:00 – 21:00 — Watching His Dad Fall Out of Love With Baseball • Dad unable to watch games anymore • Learning as a teenager how deeply retirement affected him • The weight of retiring when the game didn’t force you out   21:00 – 25:00 — Robby’s Early Mindset About His Own Career • How his dad’s story shaped his expectations • Belief that he’d “play until they ripped the jersey off” • Realization that experience hits different than second-hand wisdom   25:00 – 30:00 — 2022 Season, Coaching, and Sour Endings • The tough Indy Ball season as a player/coach • Being excited to rebound… but not getting the ending he imagined • Winter Ball ups and downs • Navigating being Phantom’d after performing well   30:00 – 33:30 — When Teams Don’t Want the Brand • Teams telling him to tone down or stop his content • The confusing shift from “my brand is my résumé” to “it’s a distraction” • Choosing between baseball and content creation • Feeling like either choice had a cost   33:30 – 36:00 — Identity Crisis: Player Rob vs. Creator Rob • The weirdness of waking up without a team • Missing the structured purpose baseball gave • The pressure of content performance affecting self-worth • Why engaging directly with fans helps ground him   36:00 – 39:00 — Winter Ball Comeback Attempt • Reinventing himself as a 3-slot pitcher • Feeling re-energized and excited again • Performing well… and still getting Phantom’d • Questioning whether God was closing a door or testing resilience   39:00 – 41:30 — The Emotional Toll & Loss of Faith • Honest conversation about resentment toward God  • The “Disney ending” he felt he was on track for • Recognizing that the game doesn’t owe you anything • Wrestling with purpose outside of playing   41:30 – 43:15 — Moving Forward & What’s Next • Accepting that he didn’t call every team back  • The mental gap between liking baseball and liking playing • Realizing baseball is therapeutic only when tied to a bigger mission • Longing for deeper purpose and identity beyond the field   43:15 – End — Closing Thoughts • Thanksgiving gratitude • Plans to get mom & dad on future episodes • Invitation to ask questions via his website  • “These episodes may not be for everyone… but they’re good for me.”   ⸻ 🔗 Submit a Question for Future Episodes https://therobbyrowshow.com/ask/   Discounts to Products I Use (Including the Sauna Blanket) can be found here https://therobbyrowshow.com/productdiscounts/

THE HEAT CHECK - Morning Mind Dump from Inside the Sauna Blanket (Episode 1) In this first-ever episode from inside the sauna, I get real about something I’ve been wrestling with for a long time… losing my joy for creating. And i'm publishing this "disaster" of an episode to finally attempt to rid myself of this OCD perfectionism I have that makes creating content less enjoyable..    Since stepping away from baseball, my identity, my routines, and the way I show up online have all shifted. Somewhere along the way, content stopped feeling like something I get to do, and started feeling like something I have to do — and that slow shift into perfectionism and pressure has been eating away at me.   Inside the sauna blanket (yes, literally sweating through this), I talk openly about: • burnout, overthinking, and losing the “one-take Robby” authenticity • the identity crisis that hits when baseball is no longer the center • why being perceived as “perfect” has held me back • how I’m trying to reconnect with my actual voice • and why I’m starting this new raw, unfiltered mini-series  If you’re into mindset, creativity, growth, or just want to hear what’s going on behind the scenes of my life right now, I think you’ll take something from this one. Discounts to Products I Use (Including the Sauna Blanket) can be found here https://therobbyrowshow.com/productdiscounts/ Personally reach out to me using my Question Platform here https://therobbyrowshow.com/ask/

This one’s personal. I’m breaking down my own throwback mechanics from my pro ball career and the mistakes that cost me years of development. 👉 Watch the full YouTube breakdown (with throwback clips of my mechanics throughout the years): https://link.mcpay.io/BHHdnjt From being drafted in 2010… to getting released in 2014… to reinventing myself in the bullpen… I learned the hard way that:  • Velocity is a choice — you throw hard by training to throw hard  • Your environment dictates how your body organizes  • Athleticism is more important than robotic mechanics  • The mental approach you take into every throw will shape your movements  • Skipping the adaptation phase is what leads to injury If you’re a pitcher who’s struggling with mechanics, command, or velocity… this episode is going to hit home. My journey had a lot of failures, but now I use those lessons to help guys like YOU avoid the same mistakes. 👉 Watch the full YouTube breakdown (with throwback clips of my mechanics through the years): https://link.mcpay.io/BHHdnjt What you’re thinking impacts the way your body is going to move in an effort to complete the task at hand.. something I learned the HARD WAY and I know a lot of us ball players struggle with.. For me I struggled sooo hard trying to get the ball to move and NOT THROW BALLS that I forgot my body is the most adaptable thing on this planet n it knows how to get the job done IF I’d just get out of my own frickin way lol That’s why I’m such an advocate for training in environments that DEMAND athleticism/freedom/power and FLOWWW 🌊 Want to throw hard - Throw HARD Think aggressive - be aggressive Think passive - be passive Simplicity is the gateway to athleticism  When I finally found my groove in 2015 I realized I could literally think “throw it as hard as I frickin can” and it’d actually go where I wanted it to go because I was just FLOWING bruh.. I also intentionally trained my body to adapt to the movements of high velocity demands in my preparation (long toss, pulldowns, and high intent catch plays)  👉 Want to work with me directly? https://therobbyrowshow.com/coaching/ 👉 Have a question for me? https://therobbyrowshow.com/ask/ Resources & Links A Complete Guide To Pitching Mechanics eBook → https://therobbyrowshow.com/product/mechanics-ebook/ Discounts on Products I Use → https://therobbyrowshow.com/productdiscounts/ My Content Equipment Setup → https://therobbyrowshow.com/content-creation/ Development eBooks → https://therobbyrowshow.com/ebooks/

In Episode 8 of Season 9 here on THE Robby Row Show Baseball Podcast we’ll be discussing ‘OFF-SEASON THROWING’ thru the lens of my personal experiences having played professionally since 18 years of age as well as having gone thru some injuries which requires a bit more attention towards how you go about your throwing program in the off-season. I want to be clear in the simple understanding that every single ball player that i've ever played with/worked with/met has all been uniquely different from one another.. There's never really a singular absolute in this game when it comes to how you should go about your work. The goal is to be super intentional and mindful with understanding what your body AND mind need to be able to perform at the highest level possible.    So with that being said - Here’s some insights that maybe will help you better understand everything that goes into off season throwing as well as how to better prepare you for your journey in this game. That’s the foundation my dudes! Here to help! Speaking of, don’t hesitate to reach out to me via my question platform  Watch This Episode on YouTube 🎥 MORE LINKS FROM ROBBY ROW 👇 Click Here For DISCOUNTS on Products I Use Click Here To Learn More About ME Click Here to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooks Click Here To Book a Mechanical Analysis FOLLOW ME ON.. InstagramTikTokYouTubeTwitterFacebookWebsite  Podcast Website PageApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsLinkedIn Thanks for listening + God Bless 🖖

In Episode 7 of Season 9 here on THE Robby Row Show Baseball Podcast we’ll be discussing what I see as an extremely important factor when it comes to developing youth baseball players and more specifically youth pitchers. This Podcast episode was recorded for a YouTube segment in the lab which you can watch by clicking here This episode can provide insights for parents of youth baseball players as well as any baseball player struggling to find the joy they once had for this beautiful game we call baseball. As always - reach out to me with your questions via my question platform (linked below) Aceletiqs Rebounder Amazon Link Encouragements to Discouraged Youth Ballers + Their Parents Just another way of saying control the things you can control if you’re a parent of a youth athlete who is struggling to obtain confidence within a sport he/she loves.  Here’s 2 really big factors that I see worth emphasizing 👇 A) FREEDOM TO FAIL ❌  Control the environment to influence comfort at an early age.. determine how much competition needs to be sprinkled in because every kid is going to respond differently to performance but we can always create a safe environment initially to influence joy. Joy is going to be what propels the work for a kid.  B) REPS ON REPS ON REPS ON REPS ⚾️ Freedom to fail is going to influence this dynamic a lot because what you end up creating is a kid who understands adjustments come from experience and experience can be amplified if we can increase the repetitions. Obviously there’s going to be a ton of questions pertaining to how much volume.. here’s my answer.. don’t limit/restrict any kid from reps.. unless there’s obvious health issues that need to be addressed.  CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram | @robbyrow12 TikTok | @robbyrow12 Twitter | @RobbyRow_12 Website | www.therobbyrowshow.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/robbyrow12 LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/robbyrow12

Piggybacking off the previous Episode in which we talked about the rise of Pitching related Injuries in baseball. Frickin injuries man.. such a passionate topic to discuss for me being someone who has personally dealt with numerous pitching related injuries throughout the course of a little over a decade in professional baseball. This has equipped me to share insights with you in hopes that you’ll be better prepared in your journey in this game to help mitigate the risks of any potential devastating arm injuries.   In Episode 6 of Season 9 here on THE Robby Row Show Baseball Podcast we’ll be diving into 4 tiers that I believe are influencing a rise in pitching related injuries over the course of the past decade. If you'd like to watch this episode for no reason but to see that my ipad in the background has clash of clans going you can do so by clicking this link - Watch Episode on YouTube  The 4 Tiers we’re going to be discussing are as follows:  Velocity - If you have dreams and aspirations of making it to the highest level possible in this game then there’s a dire need to enhance your Velocity. This truth has influenced a drastic change in how athletes in this sport (mainly pitchers) are preparing their bodies to accomplish this goal. This new age “Velocity Development” has taken a toll on how much the body/arm can take before it just breaks down.  ‘Do Less’ - We’re not just seeing more injuries at a professional level but also at an alarming rate amongst the youth. It baffles me to hear of 10-12 year olds having to get surgery from a pitching related injury. This IMO can slightly be attributed to a “Do Less” approach in youth throwers. Brake Pedal approach means you restrict the volume of throws in an effort to mitigate the risk of hurting your arm by not throwing a whole lot. But what we forget to mention is the importance of stress adaptation. Even at that age.  Design - We’re all pretty familiar with what “Pitch Design” is now that it’s gained a huge popularity within the Baseball performance industry. We can also attribute potential injuries to this dynamic due to a few different factors. Most importantly is how ‘Design’ days are being factored into the individuals work week. Another factor at play is the actual practice of ‘Design Days’ - Meaning I do believe there’s an efficient practice as well as there’s an inefficient practice. How you practice these specific days play a huge role in how your arm is going to respond.  Performance - This one can be tricky. There’s a whole conversation to be had pertaining to the way individuals are now perceiving their “development time.” Meaning back in the day it was more about kids just going out and playing games/competing throughout the summer. Whereas now we’re seeing kind of the opposite where kids are not playing games instead electing to spend multiple months ‘training’ - now I don’t want to say this in and of itself is inherently ‘BAD’ but I do believe this can be a factor when looking at the “WHY” these injuries are occurring throughout the sport and at a somewhat alarming rate.  If you've dealt with injuries in baseball or have thoughts on how young players can stay safe, I'd love to hear from you. Visit therobbyrowshow.com/ask to share your ideas and join the conversation. Let's work together to make baseball safer and more joyful for everyone.  CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram | @robbyrow12 TikTok | @robbyrow12 Twitter | @RobbyRow_12 Website | www.therobbyrowshow.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/robbyrow12 LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/robbyrow12 MORE LINKS FROM ROBBY ROW Click HERE to Personally Contact Me Via My Question Platform Click HERE For DISCOUNTS on Products I Use Click HERE to Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Click HERE To Book a Mechanical Analysis Click HERE To View The Content Equipment I Use Click HERE To Learn More About ME! Click HERE to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooks DONATIONS TO THE ROBBY ROW SHOW PayPal https://paypal.me/robbyrow   Venmo Robbyrow12

Welcome back to the SHOW! In the 5th Episode of Season 9 I’ll be giving my personalized opinion on the matter of ‘Pitching Injuries’ in the game of Baseball today and why we might be seeing more devastating/season ending injuries more in today’s game than we ever have before. I also share my own experiences and thoughts on how the game has changed over time, focusing more on throwing hard in an effort to get a job and even sustain a job.  Being someone who has over a decade of experience at the professional level, I’ve had my fair share of pitching related injuries as well as been around a lot of individuals who have gone thru the same process. This has equipped me to share insights with you in hopes that you’ll be better prepared in your journey!  We also discuss the risks of throwing too hard and how players seeking to find a balance to stay healthy should maybe look at their overall stress adaptation to meet the workload that their team requires. In relation to this episode, I'll talk about injuries in young players in a future episode and ask listeners to share their stories. If you've dealt with injuries in baseball or have thoughts on how young players can stay safe, I'd love to hear from you. Visit therobbyrowshow.com/ask to share your ideas and join the conversation. Let's work together to make baseball safer and more joyful for everyone. Topics of Today’s Episode👇 Discussions about the rising rate of injuries in baseball, particularly among star pitchersRobby’s personal experiences with injuries and training methodsDisconnection between organizational messaging and emphasis on velocity in his early careerDiscussions about the body's need to adapt to increased stress from throwing harderDiscussions about the trade-offs between throwing harder and sustaining performanceChallenges of transitioning from the off season to spring trainingHow changes in mindset and training approach may contribute to injuries CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram | @robbyrow12 TikTok | @robbyrow12 Twitter | @RobbyRow_12 Website | www.therobbyrowshow.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/robbyrow12 LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/robbyrow12 MORE LINKS FROM ROBBY ROW Click HERE to Personally Contact Me Via My Question Platform   Click Here For DISCOUNTS on Products I Use  Click HERE to Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Click HERE To Book a Mechanical Analysis Click HERE To View The Content Equipment I Use Click HERE To Learn More About ME!  Click HERE to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooks  DONATIONS TO THE ROBBY ROW SHOW PayPal https://paypal.me/robbyrow   Venmo Robbyrow12

In the 4th Episode of Season 9 on The Robby Row Show I sit down, literally sit down on a couch at Advanced Therapy and Performance, with Luke Dawson (@throw_ched). If you want to watch this episode on YouTube you can Click Here. Luke serves as the Integrated Throwing Coordinator for Advanced Therapy and Performance in Stamford, CT working with 100's of athletes ranging from all age groups while still keeping his own personal baseball dreams alive with an impressive fastball that can reach the high 90's.  Luke is an impressive dude if i do say so myself. But don't tell him i said that lol. Gotta keep the kids humble.. Anyways we had about 10 minutes before Dr. Heenan was ready to shoot a Facility Tour video (Be on The Lookout for that) so we got in a few good conversations that i think you guys will find valuable!  Topics In Today's Episode Working With Youth AthletesDealing with ParentsThe Main Goal of Each AthleteIdentifying Your "WHY"ATP's EnvironmentWatching Big Leaguers WorkHaving an EscapeThe Process If you want to watch a funny clip of Luke Dawson breaking my thumb Here ya go.. Follow Luke Dawson on Social Media  Instagram TikTok FOLLOW ME ON.. Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter Facebook  Podcast Website Page Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts LinkedIn MORE LINKS FROM ROBBY ROW Click HERE to Personally Contact Me Via My Question Platform   Click HERE For DISCOUNTS on Products I Use Click HERE to Subscribe to My YouTube Channel  Click HERE To Book a Mechanical Analysis  Click HERE To View The Content Equipment I Use     Click HERE To Learn More About ME!   Click HERE to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooks

Welcome back to Show! In the 3rd Episode of Season 9 on The Robby Row Show I sit down to share some insight on a really good question that got brought up during my recent Outing Breakdown pertaining to the use of “Advanced Scouting Reports” Join me as I talk about my personal experience with advanced scouting reports in baseball. As a pitcher, I have seen the impact of data analytics on the game and how it has personally changed the way I approach outings.. for the better and for the worse.. Learn more about the importance of advanced scouting reports and how they can help you on the field, with insights from my own journey in the world of baseball. Whether you're a player, coach, or fan, this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the ever-evolving world of baseball analytics. Watch This Episode on YouTube ROBBY ROW’S LINKS FOR CONSIDERATION Click This Link to ASK ME YOUR QUESTIONS Click This Link to Checkout My Discount Codes on Products I Use Click This Link to Learn More About ME! Click This Link to Book a Mechanical Analysis with Me Click This Link to Checkout My Educational eBooks Click This Link to Checkout The Content Equipment I Use LINKS TO CONTENT YOU MIGHT LIKE Robby Row’s Outing Breakdowns Robby Row’s Mic’d Up Content Mechanical Analysis Previews FOLLOW ME ON THESE PLATFORMS Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter Facebook Website Podcast Website Page Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts LinkedIn