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Bill Schopp
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  • Miami, FL
  • United States
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  • Bill Adkins
  • Bill Lagos
  • Larry Cicchiello
  • Jerry Reuss
  • Brandon Doctor Colon
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  • LEO MERCED FL. RANGERS
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Bill Schopp posted a status
"What do u guys think about Ozzy Guillen suspension about his comments"
Apr 13
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LEO MERCED FL. RANGERS and Bill Schopp are now friends
Feb 22
Bill Schopp is now friends with Joel Hartman and Dr. Chris Yeager
Sep 26, 2011
Bill Schopp replied to Derrick Harwood's discussion Front foot closed at point of contact!!
"I like what the doctor said  Body Type.  It does put a lot of strain on the front hip and knee if it doesn't pivot open..  When you watch Pujols his front foot is pointed toward second to release some of the pressure. Pujols…"
Sep 23, 2011
Bill Schopp replied to Derrick Harwood's discussion Front foot closed at point of contact!!
"You would be surprized.  Charley Lau Jr was working with Alex Rodriguez and his asst told me one day A Rod swung 2000 swings in a day.  I watched Manny Ramirez take 500 swings a day.  Between t's, soft toss, etc.  Your right…"
Sep 23, 2011
Bill Schopp replied to Derrick Harwood's discussion Front foot closed at point of contact!!
"These kids were healthy looking kids too.  But when we checked core stability they had none.  They both had L2 L3 L4 fractures.  They also swung 250 times a day.  Pujols 500, I've heard A Rod 500-1000 times a day.  Make…"
Sep 23, 2011
Bill Schopp replied to Adam Kester's discussion How to get noticed by coaches of the next level?
"There are computer programs you can buy that have all the colleges in the country with contact information for the coaches.  It also helps you put together a portfolio from baseball ability, evaluations, stats and scholastic information. …"
May 31, 2011
Bill Schopp updated their profile
May 23, 2011
Bill Schopp left a comment for PATRICK PEYNO
"Pat how did Pan America work out?  bill schopp  I met you and your Dad at Tamiami Park"
May 20, 2011
Bill Schopp replied to Nathan Newman's discussion How important is Tee work in training a swing.
"Hi the best hitters in baseball use T's still.  If your fortunate enough to see a big leaguer in his private time training you will always see one.  There is a system of t work to develope good hitting technique.  You do need to…"
May 20, 2011
Bill Schopp commented on Bill Stanton's blog post Pitch Counts in High School?
"You guys are all right but how do you compensate or change practice to accomodate the kid that loves to play baseball without ruining his arm  Wisdom-if I have a pitcher that plays first during infield I put a bucket behind him to toss the…"
May 20, 2011
Bill Schopp and Bill Adkins are now friends
May 19, 2011
Bill Schopp commented on Bill Stanton's blog post Pitch Counts in High School?
"Can I open up a can of worms, some agree and some will disagree.  Great insight on all the post and it really stimulates my understanding. There's right in all of them but here's the worms!!!!!!!!!  do you remember our flame…"
May 19, 2011
Bill Schopp commented on Bill Stanton's blog post Pitch Counts in High School?
"Good rule because most coaches don't understand overuse.  It also changes during puberty when the joints are still growing.  The big leagues take out professionals after 100-125 because of recovery time but they dont play another…"
May 19, 2011
Bill Schopp replied to Bill Stanton's discussion Hitters Ballparks? in the group Minor League Player Alumni
"Yo Bill the best hitters ballpark I ever pitched in was Ashville, North Carolina.  The Texas Ranger Tourist were there and the ball flew. With short porches in rgt and the light mountain air.  Beautiful ballfield  "
May 17, 2011
Bill Schopp joined The CheckSwing Clubhouse's group
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May 17, 2011
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Profile Information

Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Height:
6'3
Weight:
225
Position(s):
P, OF
Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
Power Hitter,I trained at the Jim Rice Pro Baseball School and worked with a Charley Lau Jr instructor. I hit the ball to all fields. I do not instruct the top hand release.
If you pitch, what type of pitcher are you... Power? Ground ball, Fly ball, Knuckleball?
I modeled my delivery from Nolan Ryan and Roger Clemens. Im a high kick and accelerated step toward home. I like the belly button to be pointed at the plate and the stride leg to be left to free up the hips. My arm follow thru finishes in a lower position. 90 plus fastball, nasty slider, 12/6 and a knuckleball that drops 1 1/2 feet.
I currently:
Coach Baseball, Am a Hitting Instructor, Am a Pitching Instructor, Scout Baseball, Enjoy watching games
Baseball Playing Experience:
Little League, Babe Ruth, High School, American Legion, College, Minor League, 18+, 30+
Baseball Coaching Experience:
Little League, Babe Ruth, High School, American Legion, College, 18+, 30+
Baseball Umpiring Experience
None
Softball Playing Experience:
Independent
Who is your favorite hitter and why?
Albert Pujols-discipline, work ethic and his attitude
Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
Nolan Ryan- Heat, great mechanics and work ethic
Additional Playing/Coaching Info (If applicable, include detailed info here such as - HS, College, Pro Leagues, Summer Leagues, Arm Speed, 60 Time, Catcher Pop Time, etc.):
I do arm rehab and mechanics for Miami Childrens Hospital
More About Me:
look at website
Website:
http://www.billschopp.com

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At 12:38pm on May 13, 2011, Kyle Grucci said…
Welcome to CheckSwing, Bill!

CheckSwing is the largest baseball player and coach community on the planet. Enjoy the site and have fun making baseball connections. Among other things, you can join groups, publish your thoughts in your status, add a blog or discussion, and upload photos and videos. Visit The CheckSwing Batting Pages to have others evaluate your swing and/or pitching mechanics.

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At 5:13pm on May 12, 2011, Bill Stanton said…
Bill-  Thanks for joining us at CheckSwing! Have a great time making
new connections and talking baseball. Please invite any players and coaches that you know to join us as well. Enjoy!
 
 
 

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