The Robby Row Show Baseball Podcast

This is Part 2 of a 3-part Heat Check Series where I walk through different points in my career journey in which I threw hard. There's been 4 specific occasions throughout my journey where I threw hard, but each experience entailed completely different approaches to the same goal — so it's fun to reflect, unpack it all, and hopefully it's of value to those listening in.In this episode, I pick up where Part 1 left off and dive into the Winter of 2017 moving into 2018. I'll set the stage with the full context — Big League Spring Training with the Cardinals, getting released, Indy ball, Hurricane Maria hitting Puerto Rico, and then the specific mechanical approach that unlocked some of the best stuff I've ever had. This one gets into the loading phase, Hector Barrios, and the biggest lesson I learned about trust in this game. Experience-based, not absolute. Hope this helps someone!👇Part 1 of “Things I Did to Throw Hard”Apple PodcastSpotify PodcastEpisode Timeline 👇02:39 – Back in the Sauna Blanket
We're rolling. Heat Check is back, Part 2 is here, and Robby dives right into the #RobbyRowsJourney — find his throwback Instagram posts under that hashtag.04:35 – Recapping Part 1 & Why He Started Filming
The 2015 revival (84-85 → 94-95 mph), why he started recording everything, and how proving himself to scouts became the foundation of his content journey.05:09 – Comeback at 35? The "12-Month Plan" Idea 
A teaser for a future piece of content — what Robby would do if he organized a comeback and had 12 months to execute it.06:10 – Setting the Stage: Winter 2017 Moving into 2018
Today's episode is laser focused on this specific window. Four different stages of his career, four different approaches to throwing hard.06:52 – Big League Spring Training 2017 (Cardinals)
First official Big League spring training participation. Coming off the 2016 bone spur surgery, a re-sign from his agent mid-winter ball, and a Big League invite negotiated on the spot from a rental car place.09:48 – Feeling Elite Going In
Pre-spring training bullpens were some of the best he'd ever thrown. Confidence was through the roof heading into camp.11:00 – Getting Released
Second cuts, minor league camp, a mediocre outing, and a walk into the office he didn't see coming. Plans evaporated fast.13:38 – Signing with the Lincoln Saltdogs (Indy Ball 2017)
The decision to go back to Indy ball and — crucially — the decision to pitch as a starter. How that one choice changed everything that followed.14:00 – Starter vs. Reliever: The Velocity Gap
Robby throws it out there — he genuinely throws 5+ mph harder as a reliever. The starter life was fun, but the velo wasn't the same.15:12 – Getting Traded to the Southern Illinois Miners
Shoutout to manager Mike Pinto. Some of the most fun baseball he's ever played. The season ends and the unknown sets in.15:51 – Hurricane Maria & the Puerto Rico Call
The winter ball team's stadium was destroyed. Season restructured. Games moved to one venue, 11am start times. Robby gets the call mid-November that they're running it back.17:48 – Enter: Hector Barrios
The individual who changed everything. An Instagram connection that turned into daily FaceTimes and a completely new approach to throwing. Hector is now Aroldis Chapman's pitching coach with the Red Sox.18:07 – The Setup: FBK1, Northern California, & the Daily Grind
Living at his parents' place in NorCal, throwing at KC's cage (FBK1) from 1pm to 9pm, 5am gym sessions, manual labor job, carnivore diet with a portable grill. Psycho mode.21:15 – The Hector Barrios Method
Head over the back hip. Hands separated over the rear hip. Patient load, aggressive late intent. A drastically different way of throwing — and why it felt so foreign at first.22:38 – When It Started to Click
One night in the cage, the ball started jumping. The load was right. The timing was dialing in. Two weeks before leaving for winter ball.23:10 – The Frustration: Radar Said 88-91
Even when it felt good, the gun didn't lie — not in the cage. The velo just wasn't showing up in practice, and that was a hard thing to trust.24:41 – The First Game: 91 in Bullpens → 97 in the Game
Committed to the mechanics. Leg lift, head over backside, hands separated, patient load, aggressive late. Hitters were late. Struck out two on fastballs down the middle. Post-game: sitting 97. The moment everything clicked on trust.26:03 – Winning Winter Ball & the Caribbean Series
Great season. Won the whole thing. Setup guy (8th inning). 94-97 on the cutter. Games on ESPN in front of 20,000 fans in Mexico. The best bullpen role of his career.28:17 – The Caribbean Series Breakdown
Blister. Started trying to force it. Rushed the delivery. Command fell off. Scouts and Mexican League GMs were texting — and the harder he tried, the worse it got.30:08 – The Mindset Shift Breakdown
Patient → trusting → free … to forcing → rushing → inconsistent. How the environment and the pressure of being a free agent crept into his mechanics and unraveled what had been working.31:08 – Training in Winter Ball: Planet Fitness & Kettlebell Circuits
35-45 minute sessions. Three rounds of kettlebell circuits and explosive plyometrics. Robby's honest take: the velo wasn't a byproduct of his training at this point.31:24 – The Circadian Rhythm Insight
11am games matched his natural early riser schedule. Pitching at 1pm in the Caribbean Series was peak power output time for his body. Not an accident.32:47 – The Locked-In Routine & Loving Himself Most
Reading every day, podcasting, podcasting, training — his spirit was on fire. This was one of the best stretches of his life as a human being overall.33:43 – Spoiler: Getting Signed by Texas 
Invite-only tryouts with the Rangers and Diamondbacks before spring training. Eventually signed by Texas mid-2018 Indy ball season. Full story coming in a future episode.35:20 – The Closing Reflection: One More Ride
There's still one more ride left where it all comes together. The career struggle of being 100 or 0 — all in on one thing at a time, never fully diversifying. Can do it in coaching. Can't fully do it for himself. Yet.37:09 – Links in the Show Notes & Coaching CTA
MLB Postures & Delivery YouTube video linked below. Remote Coaching options in the show notes. Reach out with questions.38:16 – The Soundbite of His Life
"I love solving problems that are not existent — only in my own mind." Biggest career hiccup: once he figured something out, he craved deviation. Couldn't just stay the same.

This is Part 1 of a 3-part Heat Check Series where I walk through different points in my career journey in which I threw hard. There’s been 4 specific occasions throughout my journey that I threw hard but each experience entailed different approaches to the same goal so it’s fun to reflect/unpack it all and think it could be of value for those listening in. In this episode, I reflect on my high school years and what I was actively doing to influence my throwing velocity which landed me the 88th overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft (when things were so simple lol) Then we’ll dive into the 2014-2015 season, breaking down how athleticism, long toss, mindset, and freedom played a massive role in power output. This is experience-based, not absolute! Hope this helps someone! Links & ContentAsk a question for future episodesWork with me RemotelyWatch me Discuss my Biggest Pitching RegretsCheckout My Pitching Development eBooksFind Discounts on Products I UseEpisode Timeline 👇02:02 – Velocity Is NOT Absolute Why velocity advice shouldn’t be taken as black-and-white rules and why individual process matters.02:43 – Watching Elite Throwers Develop Differently Observations from pro ball and why different athletes reach high velocity in completely different ways. 04:07 – High School Velocity Context Being highly scouted, showcase environments, and why early velocity is often more genetic than developmental. 06:32 – Showcases vs Game Pitching Why velocity showed up most in short stints and what that environment allowed mentally and physically. 07:08 – No Weightlifting, Tons of Athleticism Distance running, jump rope, long toss, and why developing as an athlete mattered more than loading weight early. 08:07 – Pre-Start Routine & Process Orientation Detailed warmups, mental preparation, and how being obsessive about process built confidence. 10:57 – Long Toss as an Athletic Stimulus Why extensive long toss was one of the most powerful velocity builders in high school. 12:47 – Loving Pitching More Than Throwing Hard Sequencing, command, and how being a “pitcher first” may have limited raw velocity at times. 14:34 – Velocity Dip & Getting Released (2014) Leaving Pittsburgh, velocity falling off, and the mental reset that followed. 15:05 – Returning to High School Roots Distance running, simplified training, and rebuilding athletic movement patterns. 17:30 – Training in the Backyard Lab Homemade strength work, front squats, sandbags, and throwing far with intention. 18:40 – “If I Need to Throw Hard, I Need to Throw Far” How increased long toss volume organically reshaped arm path and movement efficiency. 19:51 – 2015 Velocity Jump Going from unknown free agent to touching upper-90s through intent, freedom, and consistent stimulus. 20:20 – Long Toss vs Mound Mechanics The realization that controlled chaos in long toss can (and should) influence mound movement. 21:07 – Over-Exaggerating Athleticism on the Mound Learning to load aggressively, use the ground, and embrace movement instead of fighting it. 22:53 – Mental Freedom & Power Output Why letting go of fear and expectation unlocked the best velocity of my career. 24:08 – Ground Force, Loading & Energy Transfer Early understanding of force absorption, storage, and release — before knowing the biomechanics language. 25:22 – Being Released Was a Gift How freedom from pressure allowed velocity to climb rapidly in 2015. 26:03 – Training That Supported Velocity Front squats, med balls, arm care, and throwing volume — no magic exercise, just alignment. 27:11 – Velocity Spike & Injury Reality Rapid velocity gains, accumulated stress, and the bone spur surgery that followed. 28:18 – Setting Up Part 2 Previewing the 2017–2018 velocity journey and a completely different path to power. 30:17 – Closing Thoughts Why reflecting on the journey matters and what’s coming next in Part 2 and Part 3.

In this episode of The Heat Check, I’m joined by my Boo-Skenes AKA Girlfriend @coachmorganfontaine, for a completely unscripted, real conversation about 2026 goals, consistency, perfectionism, routines, and what it actually takes to stay authentic when life, content, and identity start shifting. This one is raw by design. No outline. No polish. Just us talking through communication habits, filler words, social media pressure, athlete identity, burnout, and how hard it can be to keep promises to yourself — especially when motivation fades. Should I have her on the Pod more often 🤔Ask a question for future episodes 👉 https://therobbyrowshow.com/ask/⏱️ Episode Timestamps + Topics 👇01:12 – 03:30 Awkward beginnings + filler words • Why filler words exist • Learning to be okay with silence 03:30 – 08:00 Communication, pace, and clarity • Slowing down how you speak • Engagement vs filler words 08:00 – 10:30 Creating content without a script • Off-the-cuff content vs structure • How filler words creep in • Adapting to new environments 10:30 – 13:30 Authenticity on social media • Losing personality in “serious” content • Algorithm pressure and retention • Feeling boxed into one content style 13:30 – 18:00 Excitement, novelty, and creativity • Why newness fuels authenticity for me • Consistency vs variety • Being energized by learning something new 18:00 – 21:30 Morgan’s 2026 goals • Consistency as an identity • How perfectionism blocks action • Letting yourself be bad before getting better 21:30 – 25:00 Routines, mornings, and accountability • Why the morning sets the tone for the day • Phone placement and discipline • Setting yourself up for success 25:00 – 28:30 Consistency and self-trust • Keeping promises to yourself • How inconsistency affects identity • Truth, honesty, and self-respect 28:30 – 31:30 Peaks, valleys, and emotional regulation • “Worst roller coaster ride possible” metaphor • Limiting emotional extremes • Controlling what you can control 31:30 – 35:30 Rediscovering joy after burnout • Losing love for the game • Stepping away to reconnect • Childlike joy vs outcome-based identity 35:30 – 38:30 Athlete parallels + future conversations • Similar struggles across different sports • Body, consistency, and enjoyment • Teasing a deeper dive into Morgan’s journey 38:30 – 40:06 Wrap-up • Reflections, gratitude, and future episodes • Newsletter shoutout • Closing thoughts🔗 Links & Resources🎬 YouTube - Top 10 Gift Guide for PitchersClick HERE to checkout the Newsletter Morgan CreatedClick Here For DISCOUNTS on Products I Use Click HERE To View The Content Equipment I Use Click HERE To Learn More About ME! Click HERE to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooks

This episode is about the battle between flow and fear — and why one shows up in practice while the other takes over in games.Today Robby Rowland dives deep into why so many athletes feel elite in practice but struggle to transfer that performance into games — and how obsession, fear, and overthinking can quietly rob you of flow..inevitably robbing you of the performance you know you’re capable of.This is a raw, experience-driven breakdown of threat perception, discomfort, joy, and the practical tools that actually helped Robby navigate performance anxiety, the yips, and pressure moments at the highest levels of baseball.⏱️ Episode Timestamps + Topics 00:00 – 02:14Intro + why this episode matters • Feeling better in practice than games• Nervous system, anticipation, and heaviness on game day02:14 – 03:31What this episode will cover• Practice vs game performance• Personal experiences• Practical tools, not theory 03:31 – 04:53Why the task is the same — but performance isn’t• Bullpens vs live games• Brain response to environment• Thoughts driving physical output 04:53 – 05:56Fight-or-flight vs flow• Low expectation in practice• Threat perception in games• Why flow disappears under pressure 05:56 – 06:44Competing inside preparation• Live ABs vs bullpens• Putting something on the line• Creating stakes without overdoing volume 06:44 – 07:50The danger of comfort-seeking• Avoiding discomfort during the work week• Easy catch play, minimal effort habits• Why this backfires on game day 07:50 – 08:38Hiding mental struggle• Fear of being exposed• Avoiding attention-demanding situations• Insecurity living in the shadows 08:38 – 09:46Personal identification• No single solution fits everyone• Trial, error, and ownership• Finding what actually works for you 09:46 – 10:46Reigniting the love for throwing• Joy as a performance multiplier• Why constant discomfort isn’t always the answer •Fake it till you make it — carefully 10:46 – 11:58The double-edged sword of discomfort• Too much grind kills joy• When pushing harder stops working• Knowing when to shift gears 11:58 – 13:04Breaking out of mechanical obsession• Every throw becoming “pitching”• Overthinking destroying flow• Why variety and play matter 13:04 – 14:27Flow vs mechanics overload• Feeling 800 things = robotic movement• Why elite performance feels effortless• Letting the body do what it knows 14:27 – 15:28How Robby worked through the yips• Long toss and pull-downs• Athletic throws over mechanical cues• Freedom before control 15:28 – 16:27Individual solutions matter• Long toss helped Robby — not everyone• One-size-fits-all thinking is flawed• The beauty of individualized development 16:27 – 17:48Movement, variability, and exploration• Target-based long toss• Allowing failure without judgment• Restoring athletic intent 17:48 – 19:05Pre-throw movement as a reset• Sprint-in-place throws• Rhythm, motion, and flow• Removing space for overthinking 19:05 – 20:17Pressure, shame, and expectations• Fear of missing your partner• Caring too much about perception• When throwing with others becomes heavy 20:17 – 21:30Throwing alone to heal• Going to the park solo• Rediscovering joy• Throwing without judgment 21:30 – 22:51Pressure never fully disappears• Caribbean Series story• Lingering thoughts under stress• Why you need anchors to return to 22:51 – 23:30Anchors and freedom tools• Sprint-in-place throws• Athletic intent resets• Regaining flow mid-chaos🎯 Core Takeaways• Practice and games feel different because your brain treats them differently• Flow dies when fear and overthinking take over• Comfort-seeking during preparation sabotages competition• Mechanics without movement kill athleticism• Joy and freedom are performance tools, not luxuries• Every athlete needs individualized solutions• You need go-to anchors when pressure resurfaces🎬 YouTube - Top 10 Gift Guide for PitchersRobby Row's Links 👇Click HERE to Personally Contact Me Via My Question PlatformClick Here For DISCOUNTS on Products I UseClick HERE To View The Content Equipment I UseClick HERE To Learn More About ME! Click HERE to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooks

In this episode of Heat Check, Robby unpacks one of the biggest realizations of his playing and coaching career — why chasing perfect mechanics often kills performance, and how flow, freedom, and controlled chaos are what actually unlock elite movement. From backyard wiffle ball battles and mimicking MLB pitchers… to pro ball, injuries, overthinking, and ultimately rediscovering simplicity — this episode is a raw reflection on why athletes perform best when they stop forcing it and start trusting it. If you’re a player, coach, or parent trying to navigate development without burning the joy out of the process — this one hits. 🔥 Quote That Sums It Up “The throw is the throw. Your body will organize how it organizes — flow is what unlocks it.”As always, if you ever want to reach out to me personally hit me up on my Question PlatformDiscounts to Products I Use (Including the Sauna Blanket) can be found here⏱️ Episode Breakdown & Key Moments 00:00 – 00:50 | Pre-Roll + What This Episode Is Really About Setting expectations, birthday reflections, identity, and teasing the flow vs mechanics conversation. 00:50 – 02:50 | New Look, Cold Weather & Life Check-In Shaving the beard, Connecticut winter, mouth taping, and seasonal shifts. 02:50 – 04:55 | Monthly Challenges, Tightness & Body Awareness Daily challenges, soreness, desk work, and the realization that mobility may matter more than grinding. 04:55 – 06:30 | Simplicity vs Overthinking (Content + Performance) How more gear, more knowledge, and more complexity don’t always equal better results. 06:30 – 08:20 | Changing Deliveries & Early Baseball Memories Loving deviation, changing windups, travel ball memories, and falling in love with Anthony Reyes’ delivery. 08:20 – 10:25 | Wiffle Ball, Competition & Athletic Development Backyard wiffle ball, mimicking teams and players, and why play accelerated arm speed and skill. 10:25 – 12:35 | Chaos as a Development Tool Lawn chair strike zones, throwing runners out, target acquisition, and learning to organize the body under pressure. 12:35 – 14:30 | Flow, Deviation & Mental Freedom Why changing things sparks excitement, frees the mind, and unlocks better movement. 14:30 – 16:10 | Mimicking MLB Pitchers & Identity Questions Dontrelle Willis, Tim Lincecum, Josh Beckett — copying deliveries as exploration, not insecurity. 16:10 – 18:40 | Consistency Beneath the Chaos Despite changing styles, key mechanical positions stayed the same across years and levels. 18:40 – 21:15 | When Mechanics Became the Enemy Hyper-fixation, robotic movement, loss of flow, and how overthinking derailed performance. 21:15 – 23:45 | Why ‘FLOW’ is the KeyMechanics matter — but they’re not the main driver. Flow, environment, and mindset are. 23:45 – 26:15 | Coaching Philosophy Shift Moving away from “what it should look like” toward creating conditions that let the body self-organize. 26:15 – 28:40 | Variability, Arm Slots & Athletic Training Multiple arm angles, jumping throws, body angles, and teaching adaptability. 28:40 – 30:45 | Controlled Chaos & Mental Performance Why chaos simplified the mind, improved command, and unlocked repeatability. 30:45 – End | Final Reflection + Call to Action Be a kid. Protect curiosity. Fall in Love ⸻ 🧠 Core Takeaways ✅Mechanics matter — but they’re not the main driver Flow beats fixation Athleticism thrives in controlled chaos Kids need play, competition, and creativity first The body organizes itself better when the mind gets out of the wayROBBY ROW'S LINKS 4 CONSIDERATIONClick HERE To Learn More About ME!Click HERE To View The Content Equipment I UseClick HERE to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooksClick HERE to Subscribe to My YouTube Channel

A raw, honest look at perfectionism — where it comes from, how it shaped Robby’s baseball journey, and why the pressure to be different can quietly erode joy, confidence, and identity. In this episode, Robby settles into the sauna blanket and unpacks the invisible forces that drove him for years: childhood expectations, early success, attention, insecurity, the obsession with mechanics, and the internal collapse that comes when identity is built on being “the guy.” If you’ve ever chased perfection, battled validation, or felt like failure meant losing a part of who you are — you’re gonna feel this one. As always, if you ever want to reach out to me personally hit me up on my Question PlatformDiscounts to Products I Use (Including the Sauna Blanket) can be found here⏱️ Episode Timestamps + Topics 00:00 – 01:18 — Pre-Roll Setup & Show Notes • Why these Heat Check episodes bounce around• The purpose of timestamps and how listeners can navigate the episode• Setting the scene inside the sauna blanket 01:18 – 02:24 — When the Brand Doesn’t Match the New Chapter • Feeling disconnected from the past “always fired-up athlete” persona• Learning what content looks like now that playing days are over• The identity tug-of-war after walking away from baseball 02:24 – 04:13 — Childhood Memories, Dad, and Why the Brand Began • Watching his dad retire from pro ball• Wanting to show fans the behind-the-scenes perspective players never shared• The spark that eventually became The Robby Row Show 04:13 – 07:17 — Rookie Ball 2010 & The Surprise Breakthrough • Repeating rookie ball and entering the season with low expectations• The unexpected success that followed• Looking back at one of the most fun periods of his career 07:17 – 10:10 — Where the Mechanics Obsession Started • Too much downtime in extended spring training• Endless video room deep dives• The moment curiosity turned into obsession 10:10 – 13:15 — Wanting to Say All the Right Things • Talking to mental skills coaches• Developing the “right answers” identity• Trying to be the ultra-motivated, hard-working guy everyone expected 13:15 – 14:19 — Why Hard Work Didn’t Fill the Void • Being praised for effort but still feeling empty• The disconnect between work ethic and performance• Early signs of perfectionism taking over 14:19 – 17:07 — The Dark Side of Perfectionism • Why perfection removes joy• The internal pressure to never mess up• How it slowly made baseball feel heavier than it should 17:07 – 19:12 — OCD Tendencies & The Brita Jug Example • Robby vs. household timers (and why he always has to win)• The funny but real ways competition shows up in his daily life• How this wiring affected baseball 19:12 – 20:31 — When Perfection Makes the Game Harder • Baseball is built on failure… perfectionism is not• Why the two don’t coexist• How expectations suffocated enjoyment 20:31 – 23:15 — Feeling “Different” Growing Up • Being a big-leaguer’s kid• Early expectations and identity shaping• Wanting attention, wanting to stand out, wanting to be “the guy” 23:15 – 24:00 — Clearing the Air: Parenting & Perception • Giving his parents credit• Why this isn’t about blame• Understanding how kids naturally form identity 24:00 – 25:12 — The Early Personality Formation • Loving attention• Playing to the crowd• The confidence loop that formed early 25:12 – 27:29 — Seeking Eyes in Bullpens & Catch Play • Performing better when being watched• Using attention as fuel• Why it eventually stopped working 27:29 – 30:10 — When Attention Turned Into Pressure • Anxiety replacing swagger• Mechanical breakdowns tied to mental spirals• The shift from confidence → fear 30:10 – 31:04 — Mental Health, Denial, and Hiding the Struggle • Trying to “power through it” quietly• Creating an inauthentic persona• The emotional cost of pretending everything’s fine 31:04 – 33:03 — Validation vs. Confidence • The dangerous loop of chasing external approval• Why validation feels good… but doesn’t last• How baseball exposed the cracks 33:03 – 34:42 — Dad’s Influence & Staying Hungry • The motivation he got from his dad• Why that push was healthy — but still fed perfectionism• Seeing both the good and the shadow side 34:42 – 37:21 — Losing Himself in a “Killer Instinct” Culture • Trying to be stone-cold to fit in• The slow drift away from authenticity• How identity shapeshifted during the grind 37:21 – 39:48 — Big Fish, Small Pond: The Ego Trap • Why success at a young age can create false stability• Malcolm Gladwell’s “David & Goliath” effect• What happens when the environment finally challenges you 39:48 – 41:24 — Not Knowing How to Fail • Feeling failure for the first time• How perfection amplified the sting• The identity crisis that followed 41:24 – 42:40 — Early Success vs. Real Failure • Why failure didn’t matter as a kid• Why it suddenly mattered as a pro• The emotional punch of “this counts now”

🎙️THE HEAT CHECK - When a Ball Player Stops Ball Playing (Episode 2) A raw, vulnerable walk through identity, retirement, faith, and finding purpose beyond the game In this episode of Heat Check, Robby climbs back into the sauna blanket and opens up about one of the hardest transitions a ballplayer can face — stepping away from the game that shaped your entire life. From childhood memories of watching his dad retire from pro ball… to the confusing emotional aftermath of his own final seasons… to the weird limbo of feeling done but not finished… This one cuts deep. If you’ve ever stopped playing, lost a version of yourself, or struggled with purpose when a chapter ends — you’re gonna feel this one. ⸻ ⏱️ Episode Timestamps + Topics 00:00 – 02:25 — Pre-Roll Vulnerability• Robby sets the scene: sauna blanket, no script, full vulnerability• Why these episodes feel like therapy• Encouragement for listeners to submit topics via Ask Robby Platform (therobbyrowshow.com/ask)  02:25 – 06:00 — Letting Go of Opinions & Fear of Sympathy• Wrestling with how people might perceive this openness• Processing ego, validation, and the fear of “sounding ungrateful”• How speaking out loud helps emotional healing 06:00 – 07:30 — The Discomfort of Closure• Robby admits this topic gives him “heebie jeebies”• Why he resists calling his career “over”• The internal battle between acceptance and hope 07:30 – 12:00 — Childhood Flashbacks (1997 Memories)• His dad in spring training with the Giants• Life in the RV, family photos, early baseball impressions• Funny/chaotic moment tipping a foul ball into his brother’s mouth• Early realization of who his dad was in the baseball world 12:00 – 17:00 — Moving to the Woods + Dad’s Retirement• Family relocating after dad leaves baseball• Life on acres of land, trampolines, fire truck hoses• The infamous “rock to the face” story• Seeing subtle emotional changes he didn’t understand as a kid 17:00 – 21:00 — Watching His Dad Fall Out of Love With Baseball• Dad unable to watch games anymore• Learning as a teenager how deeply retirement affected him• The weight of retiring when the game didn’t force you out 21:00 – 25:00 — Robby’s Early Mindset About His Own Career• How his dad’s story shaped his expectations• Belief that he’d “play until they ripped the jersey off”• Realization that experience hits different than second-hand wisdom 25:00 – 30:00 — 2022 Season, Coaching, and Sour Endings• The tough Indy Ball season as a player/coach• Being excited to rebound… but not getting the ending he imagined• Winter Ball ups and downs• Navigating being Phantom’d after performing well 30:00 – 33:30 — When Teams Don’t Want the Brand• Teams telling him to tone down or stop his content• The confusing shift from “my brand is my résumé” to “it’s a distraction”• Choosing between baseball and content creation• Feeling like either choice had a cost 33:30 – 36:00 — Identity Crisis: Player Rob vs. Creator Rob• The weirdness of waking up without a team• Missing the structured purpose baseball gave• The pressure of content performance affecting self-worth• Why engaging directly with fans helps ground him 36:00 – 39:00 — Winter Ball Comeback Attempt• Reinventing himself as a 3-slot pitcher• Feeling re-energized and excited again• Performing well… and still getting Phantom’d• Questioning whether God was closing a door or testing resilience 39:00 – 41:30 — The Emotional Toll & Loss of Faith• Honest conversation about resentment toward God • The “Disney ending” he felt he was on track for• Recognizing that the game doesn’t owe you anything• Wrestling with purpose outside of playing 41:30 – 43:15 — Moving Forward & What’s Next• Accepting that he didn’t call every team back • The mental gap between liking baseball and liking playing• Realizing baseball is therapeutic only when tied to a bigger mission• Longing for deeper purpose and identity beyond the field 43:15 – End — Closing Thoughts• Thanksgiving gratitude• Plans to get mom & dad on future episodes• Invitation to ask questions via his website • “These episodes may not be for everyone… but they’re good for me.” ⸻ 🔗 Submit a Question for Future Episodes https://therobbyrowshow.com/ask/ Discounts to Products I Use (Including the Sauna Blanket) can be found here https://therobbyrowshow.com/productdiscounts/

THE HEAT CHECK - Morning Mind Dump from Inside the Sauna Blanket (Episode 1)In this first-ever episode from inside the sauna, I get real about something I’ve been wrestling with for a long time… losing my joy for creating. And i'm publishing this "disaster" of an episode to finally attempt to rid myself of this OCD perfectionism I have that makes creating content less enjoyable..  Since stepping away from baseball, my identity, my routines, and the way I show up online have all shifted. Somewhere along the way, content stopped feeling like something I get to do, and started feeling like something I have to do — and that slow shift into perfectionism and pressure has been eating away at me. Inside the sauna blanket (yes, literally sweating through this), I talk openly about:• burnout, overthinking, and losing the “one-take Robby” authenticity• the identity crisis that hits when baseball is no longer the center• why being perceived as “perfect” has held me back• how I’m trying to reconnect with my actual voice• and why I’m starting this new raw, unfiltered mini-series If you’re into mindset, creativity, growth, or just want to hear what’s going on behind the scenes of my life right now, I think you’ll take something from this one.Discounts to Products I Use (Including the Sauna Blanket) can be found herehttps://therobbyrowshow.com/productdiscounts/Personally reach out to me using my Question Platform herehttps://therobbyrowshow.com/ask/

This one’s personal. I’m breaking down my own throwback mechanics from my pro ball career and the mistakes that cost me years of development.👉 Watch the full YouTube breakdown (with throwback clips of my mechanics throughout the years): https://link.mcpay.io/BHHdnjtFrom being drafted in 2010… to getting released in 2014… to reinventing myself in the bullpen… I learned the hard way that: • Velocity is a choice — you throw hard by training to throw hard • Your environment dictates how your body organizes • Athleticism is more important than robotic mechanics • The mental approach you take into every throw will shape your movements • Skipping the adaptation phase is what leads to injuryIf you’re a pitcher who’s struggling with mechanics, command, or velocity… this episode is going to hit home. My journey had a lot of failures, but now I use those lessons to help guys like YOU avoid the same mistakes.👉 Watch the full YouTube breakdown (with throwback clips of my mechanics through the years):https://link.mcpay.io/BHHdnjtWhat you’re thinking impacts the way your body is going to move in an effort to complete the task at hand.. something I learned the HARD WAY and I know a lot of us ball players struggle with..For me I struggled sooo hard trying to get the ball to move and NOT THROW BALLS that I forgot my body is the most adaptable thing on this planet n it knows how to get the job done IF I’d just get out of my own frickin way lolThat’s why I’m such an advocate for training in environments that DEMAND athleticism/freedom/power and FLOWWW 🌊Want to throw hard - Throw HARDThink aggressive - be aggressiveThink passive - be passiveSimplicity is the gateway to athleticism When I finally found my groove in 2015 I realized I could literally think “throw it as hard as I frickin can” and it’d actually go where I wanted it to go because I was just FLOWING bruh.. I also intentionally trained my body to adapt to the movements of high velocity demands in my preparation (long toss, pulldowns, and high intent catch plays) 👉 Want to work with me directly? https://therobbyrowshow.com/coaching/ 👉 Have a question for me? https://therobbyrowshow.com/ask/Resources & LinksA Complete Guide To Pitching Mechanics eBook → https://therobbyrowshow.com/product/mechanics-ebook/Discounts on Products I Use → https://therobbyrowshow.com/productdiscounts/My Content Equipment Setup → https://therobbyrowshow.com/content-creation/Development eBooks → https://therobbyrowshow.com/ebooks/

In Episode 8 of Season 9 here on THE Robby Row Show Baseball Podcast we’ll be discussing ‘OFF-SEASON THROWING’ thru the lens of my personal experiences having played professionally since 18 years of age as well as having gone thru some injuries which requires a bit more attention towards how you go about your throwing program in the off-season.I want to be clear in the simple understanding that every single ball player that i've ever played with/worked with/met has all been uniquely different from one another.. There's never really a singular absolute in this game when it comes to how you should go about your work. The goal is to be super intentional and mindful with understanding what your body AND mind need to be able to perform at the highest level possible.  So with that being said - Here’s some insights that maybe will help you better understand everything that goes into off season throwing as well as how to better prepare you for your journey in this game. That’s the foundation my dudes! Here to help! Speaking of, don’t hesitate to reach out to me via my question platform Watch This Episode on YouTube 🎥MORE LINKS FROM ROBBY ROW 👇Click Here For DISCOUNTS on Products I UseClick Here To Learn More About MEClick Here to Checkout My Pitching Development eBooksClick Here To Book a Mechanical AnalysisFOLLOW ME ON.. InstagramTikTokYouTubeTwitterFacebookWebsite  Podcast Website PageApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsLinkedInThanks for listening + God Bless 🖖