Tyson Ellis: Inside Florida JUCO Baseball and Pitching Development

Patrick Jones Baseball

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.

Here are the timestamps for key segments of the episode with Tyson Ellis

: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

54:15 - Closing thoughts and where to follow Tyson on social media

---

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.