Leo Martinez
Catcher
This catcher is highly motivated by team success and earning respect. He learns best by doing and prefers one-on-one coaching with detailed explanations and blunt feedback. He values data-driven performance analysis and likes time to process feedback before discussing it with his coach.
Do
- Focus on helping him make his teammates better and win championships.
- Incorporate drills and practice for learning.
- Provide one-on-one coaching.
- Provide detailed explanations.
- Discuss performance using data.
- Allow him to process feedback overnight before discussing it.
- Acknowledge and respect his pursuit of perfection.
- Expect him to ask for help if something is wrong.
Don't
- Hesitate to give blunt feedback.
- Offer feedback during the game unless specifically asked.
- Rely solely on visual aids or written materials for instruction.
- Assume remote coaching will be effective.
Suggested Coaching Focus Areas
- Pitch Framing (player's stated goal)
- Game Calling (player's stated goal)
- Glove Load Technique (coaching notes)
- Batting Average (xBA is in the 15th percentile)
- Chase Rate (24th percentile)
How to Deliver the Message
All the details and the "why"
What Resonates with the Player
Hard numbers and data
Learning Preferences
- 1Feeling it out through drills/practice
- 2Having a coach explain it to me
- 3Watching videos of myself or others
- 4Reading about the technique
- 5Reviewing data (like Blast, TrackMan, etc.)
Preferred Learning Settings
- 1A one-on-one setting with a coach
- 2A small group with other players
- 3By myself, working on my own
Coaching Timing
- 1After the game; I don’t want distractions during the game
- 2The next day; I like to sleep on it before hearing from my coach
- 3When I ask for it; I’ll come to a coach when I think something is wrong.
- 4As soon as it happens; during the game is fine
Motivations
- 1Making my teammates better
- 2Winning championships
- 3Earning praise and respect
- 4Being the best I can be
- 5Financial success
When Player Needs to See Progress
Looking for improvement over long run
Prefers Bluntness or Encouragement
Direct and blunt truth
Remote Coaching
Prefers in-person coaching
Description of Best Coach
The best coach I had was my catching instructor. He was tough but fair, and extremely knowledgeable. He demanded perfection and I respected that a lot.
Self-Identified Goals
I'm focused on improving my pitch framing and my game calling. Offensively, I want to be more consistent with my contact.
Hobbies
I'm a big outdoorsman. I love to hunt and fish. I also help coach my little brother's team.
Working on getting comfortable with glove load. Had been asked not to do it as amateur. Needs to have this skill to advance in his career.
Aug 11, 2025