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Seasons Greetings from CheckSwing!
Posted by The CheckSwing Clubhouse on December 23, 2011 at 12:52pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
Best wishes to all this Holiday Season!
May your New Year be filled with great pitching, defense and timely hitting.
We look forward to talking baseball with you all on CheckSwing in 2012!
Receiving
Posted by Chad moeller on December 13, 2011 at 2:09pm 3 Comments 3 Likes
From Behind the Dish,
Receiving
So what is the most important part job of the catcher? In my opinion, the name of the position says it all. CATCHER. Catching the ball from the pitcher is the most important job of the catcher. I can still hear my high school coaches booming voice scream “catchers catch the ball.” Catchers, as they progress should not drop balls or miss catchable pitches consistently. It may happen from time to time but…
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What Are You Thankful For?
Posted by Bill Stanton on November 26, 2009 at 12:54pm 23 Comments 0 Likes
It's Thanksgiving, a day of reflection and giving thanks for all that is important in life.... and a day of eating!
I wanted to hear from the CheckSwing community. What are you thankful for? Please share and have a great day!
I wanted to hear from the CheckSwing community. What are you thankful for? Please share and have a great day!
Tragedy - Young Mariners' Outfielder Killed
Posted by Kyle Grucci on November 21, 2011 at 12:19pm 6 Comments 1 Like
This is just awful....
From Yardbarker.com...
"When news like this comes across the proverbial "wires"...there's really no way to begin the story other than just state the facts.
Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death in the Nethlerlands…
Story of The Pink Bats
Posted by The CheckSwing Clubhouse on November 16, 2011 at 9:52pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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Clubhouse Convos with Derek Holland (Video)
Posted by David Franco on November 16, 2011 at 8:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
The other day, the Rangers’ Derek Holland and his incredible mustache were nice enough to sit down with Next Level Ballplayer.com for an exclusive interview. Holland was the second most dominant AL pitcher during the second half of the 2011 season (Verlander) and then shined during the World Series. The Rangers where not only one strike away from their first World Series title, but had Nelly Cruz caught that ball in the…
ContinueHigh School and College teams struggle with the New BBC CORE bats. What to do?
Posted by Hubie Magic team Hitting Coach on November 12, 2011 at 11:00am 3 Comments 2 Likes
The new regulated BBC Core baseball bats used by high school and college baseball teams have killed most teams potential to hit for power and higher batting averages. All high school and college teams have to use these bats now, and the consensus is that these bats are very similar to using a wood bat.
Remarkably, in college baseball last year, over 90% of the teams' power numbers and batting averages fell significantly. The university of Texas was the top hitting homerun team…
What To Expect At A Professional Baseball Tryout
Posted by Dave Keine on October 15, 2011 at 4:24am 2 Comments 3 Likes
First Things First
Get to the park early but not necessarily too early. Nothing happens until everyone is signed in and usually they don’t begin sign in until the exact start time (Still being there early is always a good idea). Tryouts usually begin around 9am so getting to the park around 8:40 would be ideal.
Those in charge then call out positions. You have to pick…
Southwick Dirt Dogs capture 2nd Title in 3 Years
Posted by Kyle Grucci on September 28, 2011 at 12:57pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
September 26, 2011 - 10:33 PM McKenzie Field, Holyoke, MA - The Southwick Dirt Dogs overcame an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the Enfield Warriors 13-8 and claim their 2nd WMWBL Title in the past 3 years. The Dirt Dogs, who won the regular season…
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Thomas J Schwindenhammer replied to Michelle H.'s discussion 'Love most about Baseball?' in the group Majestic Athletic
What Tom Schwindy loves most about the game of BASEBALL!
1st inning right before the first pitch. Waiting to receive the pitch and you feel the drop of sweat fall from the catching elbow. Yea it's going to be a good day back here behind…
bob oleary commented on Bill Stanton's blog post 'What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One'
"Get involved". I see to many parents drop kids off. Then 2 or 3 hours later pick them up.
Not good, when your dropping a 10 year old off at a little league field to fend for himself. Although parents think coaches are baby sitters to.
Larry Cicchiello replied to Michelle H.'s discussion 'Love most about Baseball?' in the group Majestic Athletic
It's amazing Dion, but one word can say alot. (Strategy) There was a brief time in my life, when I was very, very young that baseball bored me. The time in between pitches, the pace of the game, etc. As I've grown older, I relish the time…
Dion Chamar Owens replied to Michelle H.'s discussion 'Love most about Baseball?' in the group Majestic Athletic
Strategy.
Free Hitting Drills
If anyone is interested in getting free hitting drills, please check out my new blog www.beaprohitter.weebly.comI would love feedback, questions and comments.Looking to promote baseball to more youth, and invest in those kids who love the game...Coach T.See More
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Baseball pitching-Lost your curve ball? Remember 4 words (throw slower, spin faster!) Better than 50/50 chance it will return immediately!
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Robert Jenkins commented on Robert Jenkins's blog post 'Throws left, hits right.'
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Baseball Hitting---The “Soft Toss” drill is FABULOUS only if it’s used properly!
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Leo J. Brown III commented on Bill Stanton's blog post 'What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One'
Try outs are this weekend and I'm thinking about handing this out to all the parents!
Steven Snyder replied to David LeVine's discussion 'BBCOR' in the group High School Baseball
The thing I noticed the most about the new BBCOR bats are that they get rid of a lot of cheap hits. Instead of being jammed and still being able to muscle the ball out of the infield, getting jammed with a BBCOR bat will result in a soft grounder.…
Anthony Fiorino commented on Bill Stanton's blog post 'What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One'
Bill, this is AWESOME!!! Probably the most well-written piece on this topic I've come across (except maybe in my book...ON SALE AT AMAZON!!! :) All kidding aside, I am re-posting this on the Facebook page and twitter and am sending it out…
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Free Hitting Drills
Started by Mike Torres in Hitting and Offense 8 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
If anyone is interested in getting free hitting drills, please check out my new blog www.beaprohitter.weebly.comI would love feedback, questions and…Continue
New Hitting technique undergoes Scientific Testing!
Started by Hubie Magic team Hitting Coach in General Baseball yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Why are some hitters contact hitters and others pure power hitters? Seems like very few hitters can hit for both power and average. Team Hitting Specialist Mike " Hubie Magic" Huber trains travel,…Continue
A player's look at the minor league lifestyle
Started by Scotty Smalls in General Baseball on Tuesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone - I'm a professional ballplayer and last off-season I began writing a blog called Minor League University. I realize so few people get to experience what a life in baseball is really…Continue
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A's spend big on Yoenis Cespedes, with a nod to Moneyball
Started by pw in General Baseball on Tuesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
A's spend big on Yoenis Cespedes, with a nod to Moneyball Comments By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY Updated 31m ago Oakland A's co-owner Lew Wolff took the unusual step to hold one-on-one talks with team…Continue
Baseball/softball training facility-Warner Robins GA
Started by Lawrence Brown in Jobs/Careers/Opportunities. Last reply by Rick Daugherty yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
We are looking for potential baseball/softball instructors for our indoor baseball/softball facility in Warner Robins, GA. We are still in the development phase and will break ground ithis summer.…Continue
Boston Men's Baseball League 18+ and 30+/40+ Tryouts for 2012 Season
Started by Matt Englander in Players Looking for a Team Feb 10. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The Boston Men's Baseball League is holding its 2012 tryout for the 18+ and 30+/40+ divisions on the following dates:Boston MSBL 30+/40+ TryoutWhen: Saturday March 3, 2012, 8am-10amWhere: Extra…Continue
Pitch Counters/Charting Apps
Started by Dean Spiridon in General Baseball Feb 10. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking for some suggestions on the best pitch charting apps available today. Please let me know which you've used and your opinions on them.Thanks!DeanContinue
Hey everyone check out my baseball blog.
Started by mike gener in General Baseball. Last reply by mike gener on Tuesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone so as some of you know I'm trying to get a job as a bullpen catcher in the big leagues. I just started writing a blog of my journey to the big leagues. So check it out and leave some…Continue
30+ Boston MSBL Team Looking for Experienced Pitcher(s)
Started by Matt Englander in Teams Looking for Players Feb 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The Cambridge Cantabrigians ("Cantabs") in the Boston Men's Baseball League's 30+ Division is looking for an experienced pitcher for the 2012 season. Ideal candidates will have collegiate level…Continue
Collins, Kimbrel further proof there's no need to be six feet
Started by pw in General Baseball Feb 8. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Size no matter to pitchersCollins, Kimbrel further proof there's no need to be six feetBy Peter Gammons / MLB.comJ.P. Ricciardi remembers the first time he heardTim Collins.Ricciardi was then the…Continue
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Dan Duquette Sports Academy 2012 Tournament Schedule
September 9, 2011 at 6pm to October 9, 2012 at 7pm – Dan Duquette Sports Academy
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September 13, 2011 at 11am to September 2, 2013 at 2pm – WALTHAM,MA.02453
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Pecos League Official East Coast Tryout Camp
February 21, 2012 from 12am to 3pm – Grissom Fields of Dreams
Pecos League Official East Coast Tryout Camp February 21, 2012 at 12 PM Grissom Fields of Dreams (1355 Sigman Road NW, Conyers, GA 30012 The Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs is seeking p…
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All Sports Arizona's Babe Ruth & Cal Ripken 2012 Spring Registration
February 25, 2012 from 10am to 2pm – The Home Run Stadium
All Sports Arizona's Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken Baseball / Softball 2012 Spring Registrations are NOW OPEN!!! All Sports Arizona’s Babe Ruth / Cal Ripken Baseball & Softball; Walk In Registratio…
Organized by Larry E. Merrix | Type: baseball, &, softball, registration
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Independent Baseball League Placement Service Tryout Camp
March 6, 2012 from 12pm to 3pm – Grissom Fields of Dreams
Placement in the independent, international, and affiliated baseball. Prospect Watch is holding a tryout camp on Tuesday March 6,, 2012 at 12:00 PM at Grissom Fields of Dreams (1355 Sigman Road NW, C…
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BASEBALL OPEN TRYOUT
March 24, 2012 from 10am to 2pm – JAMES OLIVER STADIUM
ALL PLAYERS MUST BE THERE 9 am TO REGISTER TRYOUT WILL START AT 10 AM ALL PLAYERS MUST EMAIL AT SSPUERTORICO50@AOL.COM TO ENTER THERE INFORMATION
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Pre Draft Baseball Showcase
May 20, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – W.L. Bill Evans Field
Pre Draft Baseball Showcase is being held at W.L. Bill Evans Field (3636 College Street College Park,Georgia 30337) at 6:00 PM for draft eligible (High School Players) Class of 2012 ,(Four Year Colle…
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