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  • Madison Heights, MI
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Best Baseball Spikes?

Replied Mar 8

Small Wooden Bat Makers
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Started this discussion. Last reply by MadDogNation 12 hours ago.

Politics vs. Talent in Pro Baseball

Replied Sep. 23, 2009

 

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Jim Hawkins and MadDogNation are now friends
8 hours ago
Luis Francisco Cordova and Jim Hawkins are now friends
on Saturday
Jim Hawkins replied to Kyle Grucci's discussion 'Best Baseball Spikes?'
Well I don't wear spikes no more (just coach) but the most comfortable turf shoes I found and they run true to size is the Mizuno. My Son will wear nothing but the Puma Cell Kat II Mid spikes.
March 8
Jim Hawkins and Andre Spies are now friends
March 3
Jim Hawkins commented on CoachLisle.com's blog post 'The Wrong Way To Wear Your Glove ??'
Kyle, It's going to take a while to get used to it and you will probably have to loosen and adjust the pinky loop to fit both pinky,ring finger. You will also have to close the glove with you're thumb and pinky,ring finger instead of you're thumb a…
February 26
Jim Hawkins commented on CoachLisle.com's blog post 'The Wrong Way To Wear Your Glove ??'
I read an interview in the Detroit Free Press back in the early 80's from Kirk Gibson of the Detroit Tigers about how he wore his glove. He wore his glove the same way you have explained and said a lot of the Major league outfielders wore there's th…
February 25
Curt Rapp replied to Jim Hawkins's discussion 'Small Wooden Bat Makers'
Jim, I am a wood bat manufacturer, my company is called World Bats. We're based in West Palm Beach, FL and make high-quality ash, birch, and maple bats. Please view our web site to learn more. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. Sal…
February 25
Jim Hawkins joined CoachLisle.com's group
Baseball Savvy
Coaches sharing strategy and tips about the game and playing it the right way.
February 24
Jim Hawkins joined Jesse Peterson's group
Extra Innings
Extra Innings is the nation's premier indoor baseball & softball training facility. Our locations offer year-round indoor practice facilities, professional instruction and a fully-stocked pro shop for ballplayers of all ages & ability levels.
February 22
Jim Hawkins commented on Joe Oliver's blog post 'Catchers calling the game.'
Well said Joe. I believe if a pitcher has good location with his pitches that's half the battle. If he has some movement on his fast ball, that's a plus. Also if a pitcher has a good fast ball but a better change up, the batter is going to walk back…
February 19
Jim Hawkins commented on Joe Oliver's blog post 'Catchers calling the game.'
Joe, we do the same with are senior catches, but will call pitcher with are younger catchers until they get a little more time behind the plate. We make sure that the pitchers and catchers are on the same page before the game, and also will go over…
February 17
Jim Hawkins joined john rubinow's group
Pro Ball Baseball Clinic
4-day instructional clinic staffed by current Major League coaches. 6:1 player to coach ratio ensures one-on-one teaching. For adults and high school players. "Advanced Skills" and "Fundamentals" clinics offered.
February 16
Jim Hawkins joined The CheckSwing Clubhouse's group
Youth Baseball Coaches
Are you a Youth Baseball Coach? From Tee Ball to High School, this is the group to share ideas and support each other. Let's help develop the next great generation of ballplayers.
February 15

Profile Information

Bats:
Both
Throws:
Right
Height:
5' 11"
Weight:
195
Position(s):
1B, OF
Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
Right side: Power,Go with the pitch Left side: Average,Go with the pitch. That was when I played. Know just infield/outfield pre-game warm ups.
If you pitch, what type of pitcher are you... Power? Ground ball, Fly ball, Knuckleball?
I throw BP all season long. Ground ball,Fly ball
I currently:
Coach Baseball, Scout Baseball, Enjoy watching games
Baseball Playing Experience:
Little League, High School
Softball Playing Experience:
Slow Pitch
Baseball Coaching Experience:
Little League, High School, American Legion, 18+
Softball Coaching Experience:
Fast Pitch
Who is your favorite hitter and why?
To many to list. Each one unique in there own style of hitting.
Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
Nolan Ryan. Enough said. Also I better mention a guy I grown up with that was my older brothers best friend. We all played pick up baseball games at Martin Road Park in Ferndale MI. all summer long. His name is Bob Welch.
More About Me:
I'm the Head Coach of the Clawson,MI. Post 167 American Legion team, Asst. Coach of Clawson High School Varsity baseball team. I also Rep Valle baseball gloves in the Metro Detroit area, if you are interested in a Valle baseball glove email me and I will give you dealers cost on all Valle gloves.
Website:
http://www.vallebaseball.com

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For Harwell, there is still much more to do

I read this on ESPN. I thought you might like to read it also.

Here's the link: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4777720

Posted on December 29, 2009 at 2:59pm —

Jim Hawkins

Wooden bat league for American Legion

I posted this in the American Legion group on Nov. 19 with no response. So I will post this on a blog. I would like to ask all of the American Legion coaches/players how many of you play in a wooden bat league or are trying to start one? I was thinking of bring it up at are first meeting to switch to a wooden bat league and would like to show how many teams do play in wooden bat league around the country. Please let me know.

Thanks,
Jim

Posted on November 29, 2009 at 2:01pm — 3 Comments

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At 6:44am on January 11, 2010, Larry Richards said…
Thanks, Jim! I greatly appreciate that! I keep meaning on starting a Group page here and will try to get to that in the next couple of days. Man, I could do a whole show on just you guys! What an awesome site. I wonder who put it all together?
Take care!

Larry Richards
www.theroadtotheshow.com
www.LSRproductions.com
At 1:55pm on January 4, 2010, Dave Keine said…
Hey Jim, thanks for the friend add. I see it says in your profile that you scout baseball. Who are you a scout for? I'm a senior in college and I'm looking at playing professionally after I graduate.

-DAVE
At 1:15am on January 4, 2010, jeff killeen said…
nice to become your friend.. im an asst varsity coach at camelback high school in phoenix az.. any time you wanna talk some baseball feel free to get a hold of me.. love talking with different coaches from other states.. take care and good luck on your season
At 2:07pm on January 2, 2010, Blake Billman said…
Coach, I seen your message. I am a sales Rep for Dinger Bats. I would love to talk sometime and set soemthing up or at least let you know about prices. Message me at blake_billman@hotmail.com for more information. I look forward to hearing form you. thanks - Blake Billman- Dinger Bats
At 9:23am on December 25, 2009, Perry Lee Barber said…
Happy christmas, Jim, and thank you for coaching the young players of today - who need all the care and guidance they can get!

Keep up the good work,
Perry
At 9:26pm on December 17, 2009, Sawyer Bowen said…
I hope the best for your family also!

I PMed you about a fundraiser I am helping, if there is any chance you can help we would greatly appreciate it!
At 1:50pm on December 16, 2009, Les Edgerton said…
Thanks for the invite, Jim.
At 2:21pm on December 3, 2009, Anthony Fruhling said…
Thanks for following up with me. Just keep me posted because we have some great youth options and new product options coming in the 2010 year.
At 4:26pm on December 2, 2009, Anthony Fruhling said…
Hi Jim, I sent you some information on wood bats that you were looking into earlier. I was just wondering if you were still looking because we have some new bats coming in 2010.
At 2:26am on December 2, 2009, Deland Cochran said…
Hi Jim. I remember when aluminum bats first came out. I was a reluctant convert. There's nothing like the feel of hitting a ball solid with a wood bat. I can't believe the cost of them today. Back when I was young, a good, solid wood bat should cost between $11 and $16 dollars. Not so today. Best wishes in your coaching my friend. deland cochran, College Park, GA, American Legion Post 50, 1975-76

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