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El Big League Show

Developing the Mental Side of the Game with Laz Gutierrez

Season 1

Host Danny Enriquez and former MLB executive and scout, Adrian Lorenzo, take you inside The Game Beyond The Game with Laz Gutierrez, who oversees pitching and mental skills development for Miami Hurricanes Baseball. A veteran of scouting and performance coaching with the Boston Red Sox, Gutierrez brings decades of experience in understanding what truly separates prospects from pros.


In this conversation, he dives into the competitive culture of South Florida baseball, the scouting stories that shaped big leaguers like Anthony Rizzo, and the lessons learned from the 2018 World Champion Red Sox about pressure, refocus, and team chemistry. At Miami, his holistic approach fuses analytics, biomechanics, and leadership training with the psychology of winning—showing how confidence, resilience, and environment build durable players. This is a masterclass in how culture and mindset turn raw ability into championship performance.


🎤 Danny Enriquez, Host

⚾️ Adrian Lorenzo, Former MLB executive/scout & Host

🙌 Laz Gutierrez, Pitching & Mental Skills Coach for Miami Hurricanes Baseball

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  • 22. How It’s All Unfolding So Far

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    01:08:20||Season 1, Ep. 20
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