# Inside the mind of elite hitters with Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins | 6ix Inning Stretch

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Podcast: [6ix Inning Stretch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/6ix-inning-stretch-7390316)
Published: 2026-03-11T13:55:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2602

## Resource

Whit and Lindsay welcome Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins to the show! He takes us through his journey from minor league player to award-winning Big League coach! He shares his mindset on hitting, how the Jays built their 2025 offense, and more. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #MLBTalk #BaseballPodcast #Interview #Royals #KansasCityRoyals #KansasCity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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