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Atlanta Braves "Learning From Leo" Series Taps into Mazzone's Mentality

Inside the mind of legendary Atlanta Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone lies a treasure trove of baseball knowledge that surprisingly few have tapped into since his retirement.

To Mazzone, especially during the Braves unprecedented run of 14 consecutive division titles, pitching was an art form often dictated by the canvas of skills a player already possessed.

Those who were fortunate enough to drill into the intricacies of baseball’s proverbial savant of pitching success regularly uncovered gems that went far beyond the philosophy of most.

But now it’s our turn to soak up his expertise.