• Clay Holmes Talks New "Kick Change" Pitch, Spring Training Vibes, & Mets Chemistry! | Meet at the Apple

  • Feb 26 2025
  • Length: 22 mins
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Clay Holmes Talks New "Kick Change" Pitch, Spring Training Vibes, & Mets Chemistry! | Meet at the Apple

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  • In this episode of Meet at the Apple, we sit down with Mets pitcher Clay Holmes to talk about his new pitch – the "Kick Change", his transition to the Mets, and what it's been like working with Francisco Alvarez behind the plate. Holmes also shares insights into his pitching evolution, the impact of Juan Soto joining the team, and the energetic clubhouse chemistry that has him fired up for the 2024 season! 🔥 Topics Covered: 🔹 What is the "Kick Change" pitch? (00:01:54) 🔹 The impact of pitch design & analytics on his game (00:03:12) 🔹 Adjusting to the Mets' clubhouse & building relationships with teammates (00:06:52) 🔹 Thoughts on Juan Soto's leadership & presence (00:08:23) 🔹 Transitioning from the Yankees to the Mets & embracing his new role (00:11:05) 🔹 Walkout music choices & fan poll ideas (00:12:34) 🔹 Using tech & analytics to track workload & pitching mechanics (00:14:33) 🔹 The influence of Mets pitching coach Desi Druschel (00:16:06) 🔹 Working under manager Carlos Mendoza & the Mets' competitive mindset (00:18:14) 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & catching up with Clay Holmes 01:54 - Clay breaks down the "Kick Change" pitch 03:12 - The role of pitch design & tinkering with new grips 06:52 - Building chemistry with Francisco Alvarez & Mets teammates 08:23 - Juan Soto's impact on & off the field 11:05 - Yankees vs. Mets clubhouse culture comparison 12:34 - Walkout music decisions & potential fan poll 14:33 - Tracking pitching workload with technology 16:06 - The impact of pitching coach Desi Druschel 18:14 - Carlos Mendoza’s leadership & managing the staff 20:03 - Closing thoughts & where to follow us To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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