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Doug Bernier's Discussions

How to steal bases - tips and technique

Started 14 hours ago 0 Replies

My last blog post included 3 tips for stealing bases from Juan Pierre, who is leading all of MLB current players…Continue

What's your 2 strike hitting approach?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Richards on Sunday. 1 Reply

Most Major League players will make at least a mental adjustment when they're down 2 strikes.  In this post about…Continue

Tags: strike, two, 2, hit, how

What are the Best Tools for Baseball Swing Analysis?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Bernier on Saturday. 3 Replies

Does anyone know of any good tools for evaluating a baseball swing?  For example, I just did a review of an app I…Continue

Keeping warm in cold weather baseball

Started Apr 25 0 Replies

Playing in the northeast this week has been really cold and got me thinking about how to keep warm in cold weather baseball.  I wrote this post about keeping warm - …Continue

 

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Doug Bernier posted a discussion

How to steal bases - tips and technique

My last blog post included 3 tips for stealing bases from Juan Pierre, who is leading all of MLB current players in stolen bases.  What advice or technique do you recommend for stealing bases?  What do you think of the three tips offered by Juan?See More
14 hours ago
Michael Richards replied to Doug Bernier's discussion What's your 2 strike hitting approach?
"I look for any pitch in any location and if I can reach it, I hit it.  I don't cut down on my swing, whatever that means.  I never choke up on the bat.  I have the size bat I want so why shorten it after two strikes when you need…"
Sunday
Doug Bernier posted a discussion

What's your 2 strike hitting approach?

Most Major League players will make at least a mental adjustment when they're down 2 strikes.  In this post about 2 strike hitting, I talk about why its important and give some common mental and physical adjustments to help win in a 2 strike battle.What's your 2 strike hitting approach?  Or what do you recommend for your players?  What has been your experience in this area?See More
Saturday
Doug Bernier replied to Doug Bernier's discussion What are the Best Tools for Baseball Swing Analysis?
"Someone commented on our site about the SwingReader Baseball app.  Has anyone tried it?  "
Saturday
Doug Bernier replied to Doug Bernier's discussion What are the Best Tools for Baseball Swing Analysis?
"Michael - Good ol fashion and reliable.  I like it.  "
Saturday
Michael Richards replied to Doug Bernier's discussion What are the Best Tools for Baseball Swing Analysis?
"Calculator Divide hits by at bats anything over .300 says "good swing" Under that says "bad swing""
May 24
Doug Bernier posted a status
"Secrets to a good double play feed from shortstop. How to execute various types of double play feeds. http://ning.it/KpNhgb"
May 18
Doug Bernier posted a discussion

What are the Best Tools for Baseball Swing Analysis?

Does anyone know of any good tools for evaluating a baseball swing?  For example, I just did a review of an app I just recently learned about.  I was really surprised at how helpful, easy to use, and inexpensive it was.  It does some of the same things that the very expensive software does, such as letting you look at your swing in slow motion and drawing on the picture to track the movement.  So it has made me…See More
May 16
Michael Richards replied to Doug Bernier's discussion Should there be losers in youth baseball?
"Short answer...Yes. Winning is fun but loosing can be, should be educational.  Every post game discussion, win or lose should be a balance of what needs to be improved and what strides have been made.  The next practice should be the place…"
May 11
Doug Bernier posted a discussion

Keeping warm in cold weather baseball

Playing in the northeast this week has been really cold and got me thinking about how to keep warm in cold weather baseball.  I wrote this post about keeping warm - 5 cold weather baseball essentials - but I want to know what other tricks and tips you know of.  For example, I know some guys who put vasaline on their skin to keep warm.  What other creative ideas have you seen or tried?See More
Apr 25
Doug Bernier posted a status
"5 Cold Weather Baseball Essentials, Top 5 things to be warm & perform your best in cold weather baseball http://bit.ly/I0ACVl via @lowliners"
Apr 25
Ted Sillanpaa and Doug Bernier are now friends
Mar 29
Doug Bernier and Dave Thompson are now friends
Mar 27
Doug Bernier posted a status
"It takes practice to feel comfortable throwing a wet baseball. Work on it from time to time when playing catch #baseballtips via @lowliners"
Mar 27
Doug Bernier posted a blog post

10 Life Lessons Learned from Baseball

Not everyone considers sports to be a worthwhile investment of one’s time.  While I recognize that sports – and baseball in particular – aren’t for everyone, I’ve listed here what I think are 10 important life skills that I learned while playing baseball.  10 Life Lessons Learned from Baseball See More
Mar 24
Doug Bernier commented on Dennis Allison's blog post Check out Doug Bernier's play for the Yankees against the Red Sox to get Youkilis
"Thanks to my fellow Checkswing members for the support.  Thanks Dennis and Bill"
Mar 24

Profile Information

Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Position(s):
2B, 3B, SS
I currently:
Play Baseball, Am a Hitting Instructor, Am a Baseball Author
Baseball Playing Experience:
College, Minor League, Major League
Baseball Coaching Experience:
None
Softball Playing Experience:
None
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.):
First signed with the CO Rockies in 2002. Big League debut in 2008. Since then, has played in triple a for the NY Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Offers free baseball instruction articles from Baseball-Insider.com, as well as virtual baseball lessons and player critiques, blog, and free product reviews.
More About Me:
Christian, married to an amazing woman, new father to the beautiful Kinsley Grace, professional baseball player with the NY Yankees. Working on baseball instructional website. Baseball-insider.com
Website:
http://baseball-insider.com

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10 Life Lessons Learned from Baseball

Posted on March 24, 2012 at 9:44pm 0 Comments

Not everyone considers sports to be a worthwhile investment of one’s time.  While I recognize that sports – and baseball in particular – aren’t for everyone, I’ve listed here what I think are 10 important life skills that I learned while playing baseball.  10 Life Lessons Learned from Baseball 

How to Get Drafted in Baseball

Posted on February 6, 2012 at 6:11pm 0 Comments

Separating myth from truth about how baseball players get drafted.

Lately I have been looking around at different websites and a surprising question that has come up multiple times is "how do I get drafted."

With this question being thrown around on the web by inquisitive college and high school players, I have seen many interesting answers that are not helpful to anyone that wants to play professional baseball.  It also looks like the people that are answering…

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At 4:50am on March 9, 2012, Robert Jenkins said…

Doug,  I went to that page you suggested and as SOON as it popped up I signed onto the mailing list, LIKED it, on FaceBook, and bookmarked the page.  Thank you so much, good luck in all your baseball endeavors.    Looking up, I see it was your Blog.  Looks great!

At 7:54am on January 12, 2012, Kyle Grucci said…

Welcome to CheckSwing, Doug!

Congratulations on joining the thousands of other ballplayers, coaches, umpires, and scouts from all levels of the game around the globe!

Be sure to enter the Crunoz Custom Glove Giveaway!

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.

Also, create a CheckSwing Group for your team or league and invite your friends and teammates to join you on CheckSwing!

At 9:16pm on December 20, 2011, Bill Stanton said…

Doug-  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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