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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 1 Comment 1 Like
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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. …
Continue Coach Bobby Knight on Why He’s So Unpleasant
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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Bill Stanton's blog post was featuredPhoenix Bats: WIN a Bat, T-Shirt and Batting Gloves!
CheckSwing and Phoenix Bats are teaming up to help heat up the second half of your baseball season.How would you like to pick out your own custom made, professional quality wood bat? This bat will be made to order. You pick the wood (maple, ash or birch), colors and model. Normally this bat alone would jump-start your season,…See More
Chris Smith posted a blog postWe look for players who have poise on the mound or poise in tough situations, but what does poise really mean?
We look for players who have poise on the mound or poise in tough situations, but what does poise really mean?We know what poise looks like but how do you get it and can it be taught? Poise is another one of those intangibles that can make a player stand out and that can also make them a critical player in tough situations. When the game is on the line you are looking for your team, and especially your pitcher, to maintain their composure and to go about the business of performing at a high…See More
J Edwards replied to ron van redick's discussion Bat drag problem"Sure. When you say he is late on the video. Its because he has no rear leg drive. So he will be late to the ball.
Get the rear leg driving and he will never be late."
Jack replied to ron van redick's discussion Bat drag problem"Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it."
Jack replied to ron van redick's discussion Bat drag problem"Thank you, I'll take a look for that drill, appreciate your help!"
J Edwards replied to ron van redick's discussion Bat drag problem"Hey Jack
I got your email but never got a text from you. If you focus on your sons rear elbow and try to fix the rear elbow bat drag issue by isolating the rear elbow you'll have a hard time fixing it.
The problem and the cause of that elbow…"
Chad Moeller posted a blog postHitting for the Cycle
LA Angels outfielder Mike Trout hit for the cycle yesterday, which apparently started some reminiscing: A family member found and sent me this link to the boxscore from the cycle I hit for in 2004. It also got me to do some research into the accomplishment. Here are some of the more interesting facts I found:Two current teams in Major League Baseball have never had a player hit for the cycle: the Miami…See More
Doug Bernier replied to Doug Bernier's discussion You know you're a baseball player when..."Right on"
Doug Bernier replied to Doug Bernier's discussion You know you're a baseball player when..."Yep, thats true
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Doug Bernier replied to Doug Bernier's discussion You know you're a baseball player when..."Thats funny, I like it."
Dave Kirilloff replied to ron van redick's discussion Bat drag problem"Jack -
TIMING .. has several deeper layers involved ...your son's ability to get the bat thru the zone in time is where I have coined the term "jump the gun"... almost , every , every MLB player... executes this principle when they…"
Larry Cicchiello posted a status"Baseball-When a grounder goes through an infielder’s legs, 90% of the time it’s b/c the glove was NOT out far enough in front of the body!"
Jack replied to ron van redick's discussion Bat drag problem"Dave,
Thank you, I appreciate the response. It is all about timing with him, I like his rocking load that he does. The problem is that his bat is so slow coming through the zone that he is needing to start his load earlier than he should have to. I…"
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You know you're a baseball player when...
Started by Doug Bernier in General Baseball. Last reply by Doug Bernier yesterday. 28 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
Started by jack in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense. Last reply by jack on Monday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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 on Tuesday. 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
Tags: multiple, baseball, specialization, sports, youth
California Winter League
Started by Peter Wagoner in Teams Looking for Players May 2. 0 Replies 1 Like
If you are looking to play professional baseball, you should look into the California Winter League. We specialize in…Continue
Tracking High Fly Balls In the Infield
Started by Justin Wong in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense. Last reply by Don Ervin yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys, I was wondering if there was a way to simulate this in a game, because I have some problems getting under the ball..Continue
If You Could Only Give Two Hitting Tips To A 10 Year Old What Would They Be?
Started by Larry Cicchiello in General Baseball. Last reply by Kagan Hudayar Apr 16. 38 Replies 2 Likes
I think there are about 35 things needed for a "perfect baseball swing. The finest hitters on earth only have a handful of them per season. I'd ABSOLUTELY LOVE to hear what you think are the two most…Continue
Eligibility
Started by Chris McQueen in Players Looking for a Team. Last reply by Peter Wagoner May 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I attended a Canadian College for less than one term and played a fall season of baseball there, i am really interested in attending a junior college on the American side to pursue my baseball…Continue
The U.S. Military All-Stars have a few open dates
Started by Ashley Minor in Teams looking for Games Apr 7. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Our annual "Red, White, &…Continue
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The NYSL, which is operating the Taos Blizzard Club for the Pecos League this season, will hold tryouts for College Seniors on June 10 (Pitchers & Catchers) and June 11 (Position Players). Each t…
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