Junior College Baseball + Pitching Mindset | Tyson Ellis

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In this episode, we sit down with Tyson Ellis, the pitching coach at Eastern Florida State College, a Division I junior college. Tyson shares insights into the world of junior college baseball and pitching development. Here's what you'll learn:

Junior College Baseball Breakdown
• Differences between Division I, II, and III junior colleges in terms of scholarships and competition levels
• Scholarship opportunities and roster management in Florida junior colleges
• The recruiting process for junior college players moving to four-year schools

Pitching Philosophy and Development

• Tyson's approach to developing pitchers, focusing on toughness and competitiveness
• The importance of game experience in pitcher development
• Insights on pitch calling and working with catchers
Summer Baseball
• Tyson's role as head coach for the Florence Flamingos in the Coastal Plain League
• The process of building a summer league roster
• The value of summer ball for college pitchers
Career Path and Coaching Philosophy
• Tyson's journey from player to coach
• His views on pitcher workload and off-season training
• Advice for high school players on managing their throwing schedules

Follow Tyson on Twitter @Tyson_Ellis13 for more baseball insights and Florida Gators content.

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction and background of Tyson Ellis
03:45 - Explanation of Division I, II, and III junior colleges
07:30 - Scholarship opportunities in Florida junior colleges
11:15 - Tyson's pitching philosophy and focus on toughness
15:30 - Evaluating mental toughness in pitchers
19:45 - Discussion on velocity ranges in Florida JUCO baseball
24:00 - Recruiting process for JUCO players moving to four-year schools
28:30 - Tyson's approach to calling pitches during games
33:15 - Tyson's role as head coach for the Florence Flamingos
36:45 - Building a summer league roster
41:30 - Importance of summer ball for college pitchers
46:00 - Advice on pitcher workload and off-season training
50:30 - Recommendations for high school pitchers