{"podcast":{"title":"Patrick Jones Baseball","slug":"patrick-jones-baseball-429997","podcast_index_feed_id":429997,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5b840a78bdb9804331265f73","website_url":"http://patrickjonesbaseball.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5b840a78bdb9804331265f73/1535649601716-3bc7fa5c73e2bc72be4ef44b21dd62f3.jpeg","author":"Patrick Jones","episode_count":413,"summary":"I’m Patrick Jones, a former hitting coach in the Orioles organization — now I help high school baseball players get recruited to play college baseball. On this show, I break down how the recruiting process really works. Each week, I interview college coaches, pro players, and insiders to help players and parents understand what it takes to get seen, get evaluated, and get offers. We cover everything from navigating the transfer portal and building exposure, to standing out at camps, managing communication with coaches, and making smart recruiting decisions. If you want to play college baseball — and you’re serious about the process — this podcast is for you. Get free weekly recruiting tips straight to your inbox: https://patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T16:20:48.622684+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/patrick-jones-baseball-429997"},"episode":{"title":"How to Spot Future Stars in Baseball | Jordan Gates","slug":"how-to-spot-future-stars-in-baseball-jordan-gates","published_at":"2026-04-21T19:41:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/patrick-jones-baseball-429997/how-to-spot-future-stars-in-baseball-jordan-gates","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/patrick-jones-baseball-429997","url":"https://shows.acast.com/patrick-jones-baseball/episodes/how-to-spot-future-stars-in-youth-baseball","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5b840a78bdb9804331265f73/e/69e7d2ce66c3374f7ee1b1c8/media.mp3","summary":"Jordan Gates is the Midwest Crosschecker for Perfect Game, covering key recruiting hotbeds across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan. His role puts him on the front lines of amateur baseball—evaluating players, building reports, and identifying both top-tier prospects and under-the-radar talent. Gates began his journey with Perfect Game as an intern in the Ohio Valley, working events while also gaining hands-on experience inside a training facility environment. He later moved into a full-time role as a Southeast Tournament Director, where he built relationships with players, coaches, and organizations while getting exposure to high-level competition across the region. After a stint working with the Cincinnati Reds organization, Gates returned to Perfect Game in a full-time scouting capacity. Known for his detailed evaluations and balanced perspective on projection vs. performance, he combines in-game observation, video analysis, and industry collaboration to assess players at every level. His work emphasizes not just tools, but how those tools translate into real game performance—making him a trusted voice in the evolving landscape of player development and recruiting. \"Projection is a fickle game.\" \"Most overrated stat is batting average.\" \"Deception in pitch tunneling is a key trait.\" Chapters 00:00 Jordan Gates: Journey to Scouting 04:48 A Day in the Life of a Scout 09:59 The Art of Scouting: Finding Hidden Gems 14:43 Evaluating Players: The Perfect Game Scale 21:53 Showcase Insights: Maximizing Opportunities 36:36 Understanding Arm Injuries in Young Athletes 42:39 The Impact of Mental Health on Performance 47:30 Spotlight on Rising Baseball Talents 54:16 Evaluating Player Metrics and Traits Resources Perfect Game Official Website Jordan Gates on Twitte…","meta_description":"Jordan Gates is the Midwest Crosschecker for Perfect Game, covering key recruiting hotbeds across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan. His rol…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3345,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/patrick-jones-baseball-429997/episodes/how-to-spot-future-stars-in-baseball-jordan-gates/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/patrick-jones-baseball-429997/how-to-spot-future-stars-in-baseball-jordan-gates.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}