Jackson Adler
Pitcher
This pitcher is highly motivated to improve and values data-driven insights. He prefers to learn by reviewing data and videos, often independently or in one-on-one settings. He analyzes his performance with a blend of objective metrics and subjective feel, and prefers blunt, direct feedback, making him a strategic and analytical player.
Do
- Provide data and video analysis to support your coaching.
- Allow him to process feedback overnight before discussing it.
- Be direct and blunt with your feedback.
- Focus on the process, not just the immediate outcome.
- Engage in remote coaching opportunities.
- Capitalize on his strategic thinking by discussing game plans and opponent analysis.
Don't
- Avoid pulling him aside during games unless he seeks you out.
- Don't sugarcoat feedback.
- Don't avoid data analysis; he values it highly.
Suggested Coaching Focus Areas
- Command of Fastball to Glove Side (player's stated goal)
- Changeup Development (player's stated goal)
- Compete more effectively (coach's observation)
- Strike% (K% is very low)
- Pitch Sequencing and Strategy (player's interest in strategic thinking)
How to Deliver the Message
The key takeaway with one or two pieces of evidence
What Resonates with the Player
A mix of both data and feel
Learning Preferences
- 1Reviewing data (like Blast, TrackMan, etc.)
- 2Watching videos of myself or others
- 3Feeling it out through drills/practice
- 4Having a coach explain it to me
- 5Reading about the technique
Preferred Learning Settings
- 1By myself, working on my own
- 2A one-on-one setting with a coach
- 3A small group with other players
Coaching Timing
- 1The next day; I like to sleep on it before hearing from my coach
- 2When I ask for it; I’ll come to a coach when I think something is wrong.
- 3After the game; I don’t want distractions during the game
- 4As soon as it happens; during the game is fine
Motivations
- 1Being the best I can be
- 2Financial success
- 3Winning championships
- 4Earning praise and respect
- 5Making my teammates better
When Player Needs to See Progress
Looking for improvement over long run
Prefers Bluntness or Encouragement
Direct and blunt truth
Remote Coaching
Open to remote coaching
Description of Best Coach
My pitching coach in the minors was instrumental. He helped me understand my data and how to use it to create a game plan for every hitter. He was a great strategist.
Self-Identified Goals
I'm working on developing a consistent third pitch (changeup) and improving my command of the fastball to the glove side.
Hobbies
I'm really into chess and poker. I like the strategy and mental games. I also read a lot of biographies.
Needs to focus more on competing. Tends to get lost in maximizing velocity in games instead of following the game plan.
Aug 11, 2025