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Gregory Leonard Celeski commented on Bill Stanton's blog post Big Price Tags Attached to Even the Littlest LeaguesGregory Leonard Celeski commented on Marty's photo
Marty in Super Slo-Mo
"Alex Rios and Ricky Weeks come to mind immediately. Similar problems so they start with their hands low/down. At stride and separation the nueral pathways have already been created for loading/cocking. That's when your hands…"
Gregory Leonard Celeski commented on Ray Pena's video
Cage BP (Any Advice?)
"Be realistic about your objective and what you're trying to achieve. Your mechanics are pretty solid. I'm with BL because I'm a strong advocate of a wide stance/base. By the looks of the video you're not a small…"
Gregory Leonard Celeski replied to Hubie Magic team Hitting Coach's discussion What is under the hood of the hitter"I think most intelligent hitting instructors/coaches will agree that those three components are "standard and generally accepted terms and methods in the industry. That's not to say that hitters have not been successful…"
Gregory Leonard Celeski commented on Timmy Cagle's video
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"At his age there is absolutely nothing wrong with his swing. Don't over analyze. If he can make solid contact at the top of his strike zone and do the same at the bottom of the K zone he's good. The kid has great…"
Gregory Leonard Celeski commented on David Peerson's video
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"At his age he's got great mechanics. Remember, the object is to make solid contact with the ball. If a hitter is doing that most of the time thats good. Don't over analyze. I do wonder about his orientation at…"
Gregory Leonard Celeski commented on Avery Ragsdale's video
Avery 12U In Batting Cage
"His hands have moved outside of his back foot and his lead elbow has moved rearward past his belly buttton at stride foot plant. Joel, if that is not separation can you please educate all of us and define what separation…"
Gregory Leonard Celeski replied to Austin Kester's discussion My team is on a losing streak, what should I do?"First, hang in there. If you and your team have given your best each and every game that is what counts. YOU should continue to stay focused on the process of fielding/hitting/pitching and your team mates should also. As noted…"
Gregory Leonard Celeski replied to Dave Holt's discussion Calling all Hitting Coaches: What mindset do you teach your Hitters?"Editorial comments during an at bat which includes on deck, batters box, and the walk back to the bench after a K or out are all inappropriate. They do absolutely nothing but put doubt in a hitters thoughts. An an bat is a reaction and…"
Gregory Leonard Celeski commented on Thomas Bednark's group Barnstable Bat Company"These bats have all the qualities that will enable me to hit my way to a triple crown......nuff said."
Gregory Leonard Celeski joined Thomas Bednark's group
Barnstable Bat Company
We would like discussion from hitters on wooden bat quality, model choices, wood specie preference and bat performance. As we all know the wooden bat marketplace is flooded with many brands and quality ranges .What is the best bat wood for you?
Gregory Leonard Celeski commented on samuel south's video
Samuel South hitting 1/26/12
"There is absolutely nothing deficient in your swing mechanics. You look phenomenal from beginning to end. Good Luck with the upcoming season. Just be patient at bat and get a good pitch to hit as Ted Williams often said. With…"
Gregory Leonard Celeski replied to Rick Young's discussion Bat Swing HELP"In a nutshell he is not staying on the plane of the pitch. There are many reasons why a hitter is not staying on plane to the incoming pitch. Is the bathead entering the contact zone early or sometimes late. If you side toss or…"
Gregory Leonard Celeski replied to Doug Bernier's discussion Should there be losers in youth baseball?"Obviously your league (management) lacks a standard baseball code of conduct or at least the "will" to enforce it. Many legion leagues and recreational leagues across this country are doing the "right thing" and follow…"
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- Bats:
- Right
- Throws:
- Right
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 205
- Position(s):
- P, 3B, SS, OF
- Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
- Power
- I currently:
- Coach Baseball, Am a Hitting Instructor
- Baseball Playing Experience:
- Little League, High School, 30+
- Baseball Coaching Experience:
- Little League, High School
- Softball Playing Experience:
- Independent
- Who is your favorite hitter and why?
- Tony Gwynn: Many Batting titles, probably doing alot right.
- Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
- Nolan Ryan, cuz he's a Texan
- 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.):
- Hitting Instructor, I own and operate Rotational HItting Concepts and conduct hitting camps within community.
Also teach privately.
- More About Me:
- Student of Mike Epstein but also immersed in studying the
works of Tony Gwyn, Don Mattingly, Mike Schmidt, Charley
Lau, Ted Willims, Dusty Baker and other acclaimed hitters.
Gregory Leonard Celeski's Blog
Is Elbow Soreness Normal After Hard Throwing Sessions
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 6:09pm 24 Comments 3 Likes
Some youth players 14U up to 18U have frequent elbow soreness after throwing sessions. Is this similar to muscle soreness after lifting weights. Should there always be concern of an injury or medial epicondolytis. The soreness usually subsides after an hour or two. Is is important enough for a visit to the doctor?
Theo Epstein to Cubs
Posted on October 12, 2011 at 5:31pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
It's great to see a guy who didn't play baseball past little league become GM of the Red Sox baseball dynasty winning 2 World Series, 2 league championships and 2 division championships. And now he's with a not so successful dynasty. I think I speak for many when I say CUBS fans welcome him to Chicago.
Drafted/Signed from High School Baseball or Travel Baseball Team
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 8:46am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Does anybody know what the % of High School players are drafted/signed each year by MLB or Colleges get drafted/signed because of high school affiliation or their travel baseball affiliation?
Elite Youth Travel Baseball 10U-14U Where Are They?
Posted on September 8, 2011 at 1:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Now that our family (and son) has been associated with 5 travel teams from 9U to 14U it remains to be seen that we will land on a team that is truely about training and development (at an elite level) of players. It's pretty much the same
preseason drill of alot of hitting in tunnels and some preseason pitching bullpens to ready the rotation for the upcoming season. One team I must admit infused a bit of physical fitness/exercises into the practices. Otherwise it was…
ContinueComment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:14pm on February 26, 2011,
Dave Parker said… - Greg are you looking for a team contact me of interested.
Nest regards, Dave
- At 2:27pm on August 30, 2010,
Bill Stanton said… - Gregory- 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!
- At 1:07pm on August 30, 2010,
Kyle Grucci said… - Welcome to CheckSwing, Greg!
Enjoy the site and have fun making more baseball connections. Join your State Group, publish your thoughts in your status, add a blog or discussion, and upload some photos and videos. Please invite your current and former teammates to join the baseball player community here. Just click the "Enter Email Addresses" button on the Invite page.
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