{"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":"Maryville Head Coach Clint Helton","slug":"maryville-head-coach-clint-helton","published_at":"2026-05-25T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/patrick-jones-baseball-429997/maryville-head-coach-clint-helton","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/patrick-jones-baseball-429997","url":"https://shows.acast.com/patrick-jones-baseball/episodes/maryville-head-coach-clint-helton","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5b840a78bdb9804331265f73/e/6a10b4aa11eba3cf15c020a2/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I sit down with Maryville College head coach Clint Helton to talk about Division III baseball, recruiting, player development, and what it really takes to build a winning program. Clint shares his path from playing at Maryville to becoming the head coach, how the program has grown, and what he looks for when recruiting players. We also dive into the misconceptions around Division III baseball, why the right people matter as much as talent, and how Maryville has built a culture where players take ownership of their development. We also get into pitching strategy, why pitchability matters more than velocity at certain levels, how Maryville uses data, and what makes the school and Knoxville/Maryville area such a unique place to play college baseball. Show Notes Clint’s background as a Maryville player and coach His transition from assistant coach to head coach What he would tell his younger coaching self Why recruiting is about finding the right player and the right person How Maryville evaluates makeup during the recruiting process What high school players misunderstand about Division III baseball Why D3 baseball can be much better than people think The importance of self-directed work outside team practice How Maryville structures its fall development period Why pitchability, command, and off-speed usage matter How Maryville’s staff tracks competitive pitches and uses data What makes Maryville College and the surrounding area appealing The history of Maryville baseball, including its 150th season Guest Twitter/X Clint Helton: @CHelt29 Check Out Patrick's Stuff: • 📬 Patrick's Weekly Recruiting Newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches. Subscribe at https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruit •…","meta_description":"In this episode, I sit down with Maryville College head coach Clint Helton to talk about Division III baseball, recruiting, player development, and what i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3248,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/patrick-jones-baseball-429997/episodes/maryville-head-coach-clint-helton/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/maryville-head-coach-clint-helton.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}