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Phoenix Bats: WIN a Bat, T-Shirt and Batting Gloves!
Posted by Bill Stanton on May 16, 2013 at 11:00am 3 Comments 3 Likes
CheckSwing and Phoenix Bats are teaming up to help heat up the second half of your baseball season.…
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MORE THAN A GAME IN WATERTOWN
Posted by Brett Rudy on May 15, 2013 at 8:30pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
While the marathon bombers were on the run in Watertown, Mass., the Watertown High varsity baseball team was mentally preparing to play Arlington High at Victory Field at home the next morning. That game was postponed while the entire town was placed on unprecedented lockdown.…
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Posted by David Franco on September 28, 2011 at 6:24pm 5 Comments 1 Like
I recently posted an article about what college coaches are looking for when scouting high school prospects. Since then, I’ve received several questions from players and parents about how the MLB scouting process works. Better than hearing it from me, I called a buddy of mine who is an established scout for a…
Continue Baseball: A Sport For The Rich?
Posted by Bill Stanton on April 19, 2013 at 10:00am 11 Comments 0 Likes
I was reading this ESPN article about the the percentage of African-Americans in the big leagues having dropped more than half, from 19 percent to 8.5. You can read the whole article yourself if you want, but here are a few other issues that stood out to me:
The (MLB) committee members need to see the industry of youth baseball for what it has become: A business…
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Playing Pitcher and Catcher in the same weekend.
Posted by BRANDON BULL on March 25, 2013 at 3:30pm 28 Comments 1 Like
I coach a 9U travel team. My questions is this should a player be able to play both pitcher and catcher in the same weekend? My concern here is injury short term and long term as well as what is best for the team. I have no shortage at either position but the players would like to do both. At this point I have said no due to injury from overthrowing as well as overall fatigue as I expect alot out of both positions. I believe if both positions are played correctly they should be tired. …
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Posted by Bill Stanton on March 1, 2013 at 3:38pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Coach Bobby Knight on Why He’s So Unpleasant
Interview by ANDREW GOLDMAN
Your book, “The Power of Negative Thinking,” presents what could be considered an anti-Pollyanna vision of the world. I have to agree that eternally optimistic positive thinkers are incredibly…
Continue What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One
Posted by Bill Stanton on February 16, 2012 at 10:30pm 11 Comments 4 Likes
What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One
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We always need to stay current, so what are you going to change in your program to improve the development of your player’s performances this coming spring?
Posted by Chris Smith on February 14, 2013 at 11:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
We always need to stay current, so what are you going to change in your program to improve the development of your player’s performances this coming spring?
With tryouts for high school baseball just two weeks away I am busy updating and thinking of new ways to teach the game to my newest batch of eager young ball players. I am going over the elements of my program that worked last year and the elements that didn’t in order to tweak and update how best to get all the lessons across. …
Continue Teammates are to be treasured…you will remember them forever.
Posted by Chris Smith on October 23, 2012 at 7:04pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
Teammates are to be treasured…you will remember them forever.
I have been playing shortstop for some 40 plus years now and I can recall second basemen, and third baseman from way back to my Little League and Pony Leagues days. My high school infield is as clear to me as if we were taking an in/out right now. And the guys I play with today in my men’s league are some of the finest people I know. Teammates are a treasured memory that will stay with me for my whole life. The…
Continue The Benefits of Not Specializing
Posted by Bill Stanton on October 22, 2012 at 4:30pm 8 Comments 3 Likes
The Benefits of Not Specializing
By Jim Meier
Cal and Bill Ripken have discussed the concept of allowing young athletes to play more…
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Annex Baseball
Hi everyone, my name is Matt Ingle. Owner of Annex Baseball. I would like to open up a discussion to players and parents, to hear your opinions on baseball products on the market. What baseball products and wood bat models you like the most? This info helps us create better products for you and become a better company. Thanks!See More
Don Ervin commented on Chad Moeller's blog post Looking for your Pitch"Hey Chad
As you say, the good fast ball in your zone is the pitch everyone prefers, needs to attempt to hit and like you I have yet to see any batter who can consistently hit change ups and curve balls unless maybe the hangers, so how does one…"
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Annex Baseball commented on Annex Baseball's group Annex Baseball"@Shaun - We will be adding color to our products, I agree most kids do like natural bat. I personally like the look very much. But we have had many requests for adding color, so we will be shortly.
@Henry - I did get your email today. Thank you for…"
Shaun Reed commented on Annex Baseball's group Annex Baseball"I think offering alittle bit of both. I know kids that like the naked natural feel, and I know a good amount of kids that like colored bats. I know a few kids that have purchased pink wooded bats for breat cancer and they use them year…"
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Calling All Birmingham, Alabama area umpires!
Calling all Birmingham, Alabama area umpires! Anyone interested in working an adult baseball tournament at historic Rickwood Field the weekend of June 28 - 30, please leave a comment here indicating you would like further details. All games will have time limits :-)See More
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HENRY MUNEVAR commented on Annex Baseball's group Annex Baseball"http://WWW.HENRYSBASEBALLCLUB.COM ; MY PREFERENCE I DID NOT LIKE THICK HANDLE BATS. I LIKED THE THIN HANDLE TO GET THE WIPING ACTION."
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WOOD vs. METAL, What High Impact Baseball Thinks!!
Started by Joe Knapp in Hitting and Offense on Thursday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Why train with a wood baseball bat? I have been asked, “Why do some hug school players do all their hitting, except in a game with a wood bat?”…..”Wouldn’t they want to hit and train with what they…Continue
Can This Kickstarter Project Really Change The Baseball Bat?
Started by Grady Phelan in General Baseball. Last reply by Grady Phelan Jun 9. 3 Replies 1 Like
Check Swing,I've been working on the ProXR bat design for ten years – call it a passion, call it crazy but know that it's a significant development. I know this bat technology gives players better…Continue
Baseball Stuff We Like
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This is a place for you to share some of your favorite baseball stuff. It can be anything. Just tell us what it is and why you like it so much.Continue
Interference question...
Started by Brandon Seymour in General Baseball. Last reply by Tom Schwindy May 30. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Watching the Angels game the other night,I found myself pondering this question: 2 outs, runner at 3rd. Batter swings and misses at strike 3 in the dirt. Batter takes off for first, catcher collects…Continue
Were you drafted? If so, what advice would you give...
Started by Doug Bernier in General Baseball May 29. 0 Replies 0 Likes
If so, what advice would you give to ambitious young players who dream of being drafted? Clearly, there is more than one path to playing pro ball. Each of us has a unique twist to our stories ( a…Continue
You know you're a baseball player when...
Started by Doug Bernier in General Baseball. Last reply by Doug Bernier May 28. 32 Replies 0 Likes
This is just for fun.You know you're a baseball player when...( I may publish a few of the best on ProBaseballinsider.com - including proper credit of course)...when you're an adult who still eats at…Continue
looking for the top pitching instructor,or camp
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i am looking for someone to work with my son,who would put him on a throwing and weight programContinue
Watch. Read. Please Comment.
Started by Bill Stanton in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by Bill Stanton May 15. 7 Replies 0 Likes
This is a very well done animated feature by the Washington Post:…Continue
Cracked Aluminum Bat
Started by jOSH oRT in General Baseball. Last reply by Michael Richards May 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes
How do you know if an aluminum bat is cracked i think mine is but I'm not certain.Continue
Should young baseball players specialize or play multiple sports?
Started by Doug Bernier in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense. Last reply by Bill Stanton May 9. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I know some of you have strong opinions on this issue. In your opinion, what are the reasons to specialize vs not, and what is going to give a young player the best odds of making it all the way to…Continue
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All-Star Catcher's Camps (National Catcher's Association)
June 1, 2013 at 9am to December 31, 2013 at 9am – Different Locations Offered in 4 States
All-Star Catcher's Camp: This is IPB's one of a kind instructional Catcher's Camps. This unique program breaks down the catching position. IPB features former Major League catcher's Matt Stark (Toron…
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"Making A Difference In The Dominican Republic"
June 28, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm – 809 Lounge
I urge you to take a look TODAY at the following piece that aired on Canadian TV: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/TV%20Shows/The%20National/ID/2386426775/. In 20 minutes, it captures the desperation D…
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The Clash at York!
August 31, 2013 at 8am to September 1, 2013 at 7pm – York County Sports Complex
The Clash at York, at the York County Sports Complex in Yorktown VA. Labor Day Weekend. Come on out, play ball, visit Busch Gardens and Water Country USA!! 3 Game guarantee, umpires and baseballs inc…
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