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Bill Stanton shared Kevin Foster's discussion on Twitter
Friday
John DeMarco and Bill Stanton are now friends
Thursday
Bill Stanton commented on Michael Richards's photo
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"Nice!  Swinging a grown man sized bat as well!"
Thursday
Michael Richards replied to Bill Stanton's discussion unfinished bats + boning? in the group Wood Bat Makers
"I bone my bats with a straight sided shot glass.  I do it not for performance but to get the seam dents out.  I can take ten minutes with an unfinished bat and you would swear it was polyurithaned.  Sometimes I go over the barrel with…"
Wednesday
Bill Stanton posted a status
"I doubt I can top last week. 4 MLB parks in the week. Nats, O's, Mets & Yanks."
Tuesday
Bill Stanton shared Jon Parisan's discussion on Twitter
Tuesday
Danny Cahill left a comment for Bill Stanton
"Thanks for asking me to join! What a great group."
May 21
Bill Stanton posted photos
May 18

Profile Information

Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
235
Position(s):
1B, OF
Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
high average hitter with gap power. can turn on an inside pitch at times, but prefer to stay up the middle and right center
If you pitch, what type of pitcher are you... Power? Ground ball, Fly ball, Knuckleball?
Very good batting practice pitcher. I can really hit my spots from 45 feet. :-)
I currently:
Play Baseball, Coach Baseball, Enjoy watching games, Am a Baseball Parent
Baseball Playing Experience:
Little League, Babe Ruth, High School, American Legion, 18+
Baseball Coaching Experience:
Little League, High School, College
Baseball Umpiring Experience
High School
Softball Playing Experience:
Slow Pitch
Who is your favorite hitter and why?
All Time= Ted Williams
Today= Evan Longoria, Chase Utley and Adrian Gonzalez.
Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
Pedro Martinez. He could get you out so many different ways, he is a competitor and wasn't afraid to throw inside when needed. :-)
More About Me:
I have coached at the high school and college levels. I have two young children who are just now getting introduced to baseball and I enjoy seeing them have fun playing and watching the greatest game ever invented.

The MLB Baseball package is the best thing on TV.

I love going to the ballpark (any park), get there early to watch batting practice and infield practice.
Website:
http://www.checkswing.com

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First-and-third trick move on way out?

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 1:36pm 3 Comments

First-and-third trick move on way out?

Updated: May 10, 2012, 12:44 PM ET
Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Yankees reliever Rafael Soriano stepped toward third base and bluffed a…

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Big Price Tags Attached to Even the Littlest Leagues

Posted on April 23, 2012 at 9:43pm 4 Comments

April 23, 2012- NY Times

Big Price Tags Attached to Even the Littlest Leagues

Youth baseball and softball seasons are opening across the United States. It is a time for youngsters to field grounders and work on their swings while their parents determine whether they need to…

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Rethink Modern Bullpen?

Posted on April 18, 2012 at 11:00am 1 Comment

Tom Verducci makes some interesting points in this article.  I copied the article below. Read, then let's discuss here.

It's not completely relevant to most levels of baseball outside of MLB, but it raises questions on how arms are being developed.

Has pitch counts, innings limitations and modern training techniques led to improved…

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What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One

Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:48pm 11 Comments

What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One

Written by: Steve Henson

Hundreds of college athletes were asked to think back: "What is your worst memory from playing youth and high school…

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Matt Dominguez is 'living the dream' — and so are his parents

Posted on January 19, 2012 at 9:00am 0 Comments

Matt Dominguez is 'living the dream' — and so are his parents

The Marlins infielder's father, Fernando, a Times copy editor, and mother, Cindy, were there when Matt made his major league debut Sept. 6. 'Bursting with pride' barely describes their feelings.

September 13,…
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At 11:24am on May 21, 2012, Danny Cahill said…
Thanks for asking me to join! What a great group.
At 2:15pm on May 14, 2012, rick ochoa said…
Thank you Bill! Excited to learn a few things here!
At 4:09pm on May 13, 2012, Larry Cicchiello said…

Hi Bill, put them in a bucket of "kitty liter" over night. Unbelievable!

At 2:50pm on May 6, 2012, Gilbert Anthony Vives said…

Hey Bill thanks for having me I am really glad I found this website!

At 12:07pm on April 24, 2012, Petr Stribrcky said…

Hi Bill, thanks for wlecoming me in here. Petr

At 12:49pm on April 22, 2012, Keith York said…

I really like this site. 

At 1:50pm on April 18, 2012, Tom Hurley said…

Thanks Bill.  Didn't want to get all sales-pitchy myself so I left out the "about me" part of my profile.  I am a mental skills and performance coach and work w/ a bunch o' baseball and softball players.
I am excited to be able to share with everybody here.

Tom Hurley

At 11:15pm on April 11, 2012, Paul Dozier said…

Thanks Bill for joining our new Group. If you get a chane visit our facebook page and like us there as well. Lorenzo is really dedicated to helping develope Great Student Athletes in the true definition of the name.

Paul Dozier

At 8:34am on March 25, 2012, Larry Cicchiello said…

Happy Birthday Bill and many more. Go have yourself a day brother!

At 12:11pm on March 21, 2012, Greg Eno said…

Thanks for the welcome, Bill!!! Looking forward to it! I already invited former big league umpire Dave Pallone to join. Hopefully he will!!

 
 
 

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