Pitching Breakdowns

Mike McCarthy — National Performance and Pitching Mechanics Authority

Mike McCarthy brings a rare combination of elite playing experience, high-level coaching credentials, and mental performance expertise to the hitting development space. After a standout pitching career through Division I and professional baseball, he now applies his deep understanding of athletic mechanics, mindset, and data to hitters who want to perform at the highest level.

Originally a standout at Cal State Bakersfield where he earned All-American Honorable Mention honors, Mike was selected in the 14th round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox. Over the years, he advanced through every level of professional baseball and developed a deep understanding of throwing mechanics, sequencing, force transfer, and athletic performance. That firsthand experience gives him a unique perspective. He knows what elite hitters need because he has trained with and coached athletes who compete at the highest levels of the game.

In the coaching realm, Mike has held key positions throughout professional baseball, serving as a pitching coach in organizations such as the Minnesota Twins and the Oakland Athletics. His impact, however, goes far beyond mechanics. As a certified mental performance coach, Mike integrates visualization, focus training, emotional regulation, and performance-under-pressure techniques into a complete system that helps athletes translate skill into consistent results.

Why Mike McCarthy stands out as your hitting mechanics coach and performance partner:

Technical mastery: from body preparation and force generation to sequence timing and bat path, his mechanics coaching is rooted in what elite hitters and coaches value most.

Performance mindset: Mike teaches how to think, prepare, and compete with intent, turning physical skill into repeatable, game-ready performance.

Professional and collegiate pedigree: his background as both a player and coach at the highest levels gives him unique insight few instructors possess.

National-level influence: his approach and clients reach across the country, developing complete hitters with the athleticism, approach, and mindset required for next-level success.

When you work with Mike McCarthy, you are not just adjusting your swing. You are entering a complete performance transformation that refines mechanics, builds athletic movement, and strengthens the mental resilience that allows hitters to succeed when it matters most.