Patrick Jones Baseball

This week we welcome Eddie Smith to the podcast. Eddie is the head baseball coach at Utah Valley University. No D1 college baseball program has seen a bigger turnaround than Utah Valley over the last three years. Before taking over the program in 2021, Utah Valley finished with a 10-47 record. This past 2023 season, they finished with a 34-27 record. In this episode, Eddie talks about his vision for the program, questions he asks recruits, the type of player he wants, and player development.Timestamps for Eddie Smith [4:08] Achieving the Best Turn Around  [5:28] The Process of Developing Hitters in the Fall [7:11] Hitters Hit Vs. Hitting Mechanics [9:38] Going About Swing Decisions[11:18] Hitters Meeting [18:47] Helping Players on the Mental Side of the Game  [24:16] Lesson Learned as a Head Coach [28:24] Specific Questions during the Recruitment Process[31:00] SCC Facilities [34:30] Goals Vs. Dreams[36:51] Thoughts about Scheduling [42:40] Planned Schedu