Texas State's New Hitting Coach Reveals MLB Secrets | Danny-David Linahan

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In this episode, I sit down with Danny-David Linahan, the new hitting coach at Texas State University. Danny shares his journey from playing college baseball to coaching in the major leagues with the Minnesota Twins, and now back to college baseball. 

He offers valuable insights on hitting, player development, and the transition between professional and college baseball.

Danny-David Linahan's path into becoming a hitting coach at Texas State University. 

After finishing his college playing days in 2019, he quickly moved into coaching and landed a job with the Minnesota Twins in 2023. Now, he’s putting his experience to work as the new hitting coach at Texas State University.

In our latest podcast episode, Danny shares valuable lessons from his time in the major leagues. He highlights how important it is to understand each player’s strengths and create development plans that fit their needs. His coaching focuses on three main areas: swing decisions, making consistent contact, and the quality of that contact.

One of the most interesting parts of Danny’s coaching style is his focus on small improvements. He believes that even 15 good at-bats during a season can make a big difference in a player’s progress. This idea shows how every chance matters and how small steps can lead to big changes over time.

Danny also talks about the differences and similarities between professional and college baseball. He points out that while pro baseball has more resources, college games bring a special energy where every match feels like the playoffs.

If you’re a hitter or coach looking to learn, this episode is packed with useful advice from someone who has coached at the highest levels. 

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