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Grip N' Rip Club

The Grip N' Rip Club is New England's discount club for ballplayers. Our members save money on equipment, apparel, and training while giving back to local charities through Kevin Youkilis Hits For Kids.
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Andy Katz is now friends with Dave Gulick brooklyn bat co, Greg Nelson, Duke Barrett and Matt Englander more
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Grip N' Rip Club

The Grip N' Rip Club is New England's discount club for ballplayers. Our members save money on equipment, apparel, and training while giving back to local charities through Kevin Youkilis Hits For Kids.
Jan 25, 2011
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Jan 23, 2011
Ted Browne replied to Andy Katz's discussion Searching for an infielder's glove
"David's right - this is a good product. That said, you can damage leather by baking the glove (Rawlings specifically recommends against it). I have found that simply rubbing the foam in the glove leather works great."
Jan 21, 2011
David LeVine replied to Andy Katz's discussion Searching for an infielder's glove
"I found a product to break in any glove.  I believe it's called heat or hot glove(something like that).  It's a foam you rub all over the glove and bake it for 4 minutes.  I did it a 2nd time and the glove was broken in like…"
Jan 21, 2011
Joe Colby replied to Andy Katz's discussion Searching for an infielder's glove
"On the subject of breaking in a glove, any suggestions on the best route?  We bought a Rawlings 11.25" Pro-Preferred model for our son and being that is was his first "real leather" glove, I'm having a hard time softening it…"
Jan 21, 2011
Kate Whitney joined Andy Katz's group
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Grip N' Rip Club

The Grip N' Rip Club is New England's discount club for ballplayers. Our members save money on equipment, apparel, and training while giving back to local charities through Kevin Youkilis Hits For Kids.
Jan 17, 2011
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Andy Katz is now friends with Tiffany Brooks, Geoff, john rubinow and 4 more
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Jan 4, 2011
Andy Katz replied to Andy Katz's discussion Searching for an infielder's glove
"Thanks, Tom. Great advice as always."
Jan 4, 2011
Thomas Bednark replied to Andy Katz's discussion Searching for an infielder's glove
"I my opinion there is only one way to get a glove that you will love using. First you know you want a second baseman's glove.Now you have to pick a maker and model, smaller infield pattern is best. All quality leather or a synthethic mix .…"
Jan 4, 2011
Ted Browne replied to Andy Katz's discussion Searching for an infielder's glove
"I swear by Akadema. Here's a link: http://www.akademapro.com/store/gloves.html The only glove that's American-made, The Pro line gloves are feather-light. Ted Browne"
Jan 3, 2011
Moises David Lee Atkinson replied to Andy Katz's discussion Searching for an infielder's glove
"GOOD QUESTION -- 100 answers though.   Depends on how big your wallet is and how many chores your son will do ??   Personally for the money - I recommend Louisville Slugger TPX Pro to my players.  The chance of the glove…"
Jan 3, 2011
Ron M replied to Andy Katz's discussion Searching for an infielder's glove
"I agree with Noah.  Having someone break in your glove is like having someone break in your sneakers.  They are "personal" and "fit" to your hand / foot.  This is why it's so uncomfortable when using…"
Jan 3, 2011
Noah Zavolas replied to Andy Katz's discussion Searching for an infielder's glove
"I figure I'll throw my 2 cents in too. I'd be very careful about letting the seller break in your glove for you, and would dissuade you from doing so. A glove is the most "personal" peice of baseball equipment there is, even…"
Jan 3, 2011
Craig Andersen replied to Andy Katz's discussion Searching for an infielder's glove
"I have always been a fan of Mizuno.  I currentyly have the classic pro model GCP 66BX 11.5 Inches, higher end leather so alittle longer break in period but should last a while.  About a $190 glove watch ebay or other sale sites and you…"
Jan 3, 2011

Profile Information

Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Position(s):
2B, SS
I currently:
Play Baseball, Coach Baseball, Enjoy watching games
Baseball Playing Experience:
Little League, Babe Ruth, High School, American Legion, College, 18+, 30+
Baseball Coaching Experience:
Babe Ruth, 18+
Softball Playing Experience:
None
More About Me:
I have coached baseball at various levels and currently play and manage in the Boston Men’s Baseball League.

I recently teamed up with Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox to create the Grip N’ Rip Club. The Club provides ballplayers with savings on batting cages, equipment, and apparel in Massachusetts. The effort also benefits children’s charities in the Boston area via Kevin Youkilis's charitable foundation.
Website:
http://baseballthink.com

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Andy Katz's Blog

Pick Off Play Accuracy

Posted on February 21, 2010 at 9:00pm 0 Comments

This blog is cross posted on baseballthink.com





Today, I attended the Cal Ripken Baseball Coaches Clinic with 300 Massachusetts coaches. The program was very well run, entertaining, and reaffirmed some beliefs I hold in regards to baseball fundamentals. Many topics were… Continue

2 minute survey- What do you swing?

Posted on November 5, 2009 at 3:27pm 10 Comments

I'm asking ballplayers in the Checkswing community to take a moment to answer a short survey about what bats you swing and other baseball purchases you make. I run a baseball discount club, which offers deals on bats, equipment, apparel, batting cages, and other baseball purchases. I'm looking to gather feedback to improve Club benefits for 2010. I will select one respondent at random for a $25 gift card at a batting cage of their choice.



The results of the survey will give us some… Continue

What Is A Check Swing?

Posted on August 28, 2009 at 9:53am 2 Comments

This blog post is cross posted on baseballthink.com.



check swing



Did he go? The answer is simple. "No he did not" OR "Yes he did." Never was there such a simple answer for such a complicated situation.



For such a difficult call, we players don't have much sympathy for the umpire in this situation. The call is usually followed by remarks like, "You've got… Continue

Who's Calling The Pitches?

Posted on July 22, 2009 at 11:17am 26 Comments

This article is cross posted on baseballthink.com.





I have noticed a trend of coaches relaying pitch signals to catchers. I’ve seen it at many high school games. And, I’ve seen it at almost all college games I’ve attended. While watching a Boston College game this season, I noticed BC catcher Tony Sanchez wearing something on his forearm resembling a quarterback wrist… Continue

Score Runs With The Contact Play

Posted on July 20, 2009 at 9:30am 0 Comments

This article is cross posted at baseballthink.com





You are the runner on 3rd base. The infield is drawn in. How do you give yourself the best chance to score? You will score on a hit, a sacrifice, and possibly on a passed ball/wild pitch. Another way to score that run is by breaking for home once you see the ball hit on the ground. This is commonly known as "the contact play."



What I like about the contact play is… Continue

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At 12:36am on April 10, 2010, Bill Stanton said…
Happy Birthday!
At 10:13pm on February 15, 2010, Ray McDonald said…
Thanks for the request Andy. Please visit my site at www.thehittingconnection.com and stay in touch. We have clinics and individual hitting instruction going on year round.

Ray McDonald
At 11:44pm on February 1, 2010, Kyle Grucci said…
Looking forward to the event next week. Is Youk going to be there?
At 11:31am on November 5, 2009, Kent Qualls said…
Andy,

Any update on the clinics that we discussed.

Thanks, Kent
At 2:46pm on August 7, 2009, Joel D. Katte said…
Thanks, Andy! Hope all is well. Keep in touch.
Joel
At 12:13am on June 25, 2009, Kyle Grucci said…
Hey Andy,

Think you could ask Youk to join CheckSwing? There are a bunch of other professional ballplayers on here in the MLB and MiLB alummi groups.

Thanks,

Kyle
At 10:35pm on May 20, 2009, Kyle Grucci said…
Welcome to CheckSwing, Andy!

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Enjoy!
At 5:03pm on May 20, 2009, Bill Stanton said…
Andy- Thanks for joining us at CheckSwing! Have a great time making new connections and talking softball/baseball. Please invite any players and coaches that you know to join us as well. Enjoy!
 
 
 

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