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Matt Hammons
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  • Peoria, AZ
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Larry Cicchiello left a comment for Matt Hammons
"Happy Birthday Matt and many more. Go have yourself a day!"
Apr 9, 2012
Matt Hammons left a comment for Jonathan Curtis Huizinga
"Jon is the overlord...."
Dec 22, 2010
Matt Hammons replied to AJ Peterson's discussion Tips for added arm strength?
"Just bring your overall fitness level to it's peak...get in better shape than anyone....then go back outside into the cold, bring a bucket of balls to a muddy field, and launch them as far as you can over and over...the balls will get…"
Dec 22, 2010
Matt Hammons replied to Michelle H.'s discussion Dear Santa, in the group Majestic Athletic
"Go on strike until Minor League Players get  pay raises..."
Dec 22, 2010
Matt Hammons joined Michelle H.'s group
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Dec 22, 2010
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Matt Hammons replied to Kyle Grucci's discussion Pregame Stretching
"Do what feels good....or spend an off season studying with Dr. Tom House, of course.....or just take the Professional Boxer warm up routine approach, you know, bounce around for awhile, shadow box, takes some smacks in the face , scream and go…"
Dec 21, 2010
Matt Hammons replied to RodChapman's discussion Should your bat barrel be pointed toward the pitcher before the swing?
"Good hitters do whatevers comfortable.  Go take BP thousands more times until you find comfort while handling a bat.  Your bat will look just like all the good ones without ever worrying about it...It's all about reps...Blood…"
Dec 21, 2010
Matt Hammons replied to Sam Flamont's discussion Why do People keep saying hitting is both Linear and Rotational?
"The good ones hit their front heel then immediate almost start drooling over the little moment in time that they actually think they are about to SMASH the ball farther away than China as they spin, cheat, jerk, yank, drill, mash, hope, exhale…"
Dec 21, 2010
Matt Hammons replied to Kevin Reid's discussion Number of innings / pitches over 4 day tournament
"This is a highly debated subject...Some say "Protect the arm" which means pitch counting and pitch limits.  Some say "build up the arm strength"  by going over standard pitch counts and/or limits...I say, "throw…"
Dec 21, 2010
Matt Hammons left a comment for Dave
"Pro players  "Bone" their bats pregame to harden them.  They all do it, and they claim it does make the bat harder.  It only takes about 3 minutes of rubbing the bats hard along the bathroom sinks in any clubhouse in…"
Dec 19, 2010
Matt Hammons is now friends with Bill Stanton and Larry Cicchiello
Dec 6, 2010
Matt Hammons updated their profile photo
Dec 5, 2010
Matt Hammons is now a member of CheckSwing
Dec 5, 2010
Welcome Them!

Profile Information

Bats:
Both
Throws:
Right
Height:
6'3"
Weight:
215
Position(s):
P
Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
Power of course...
If you pitch, what type of pitcher are you... Power? Ground ball, Fly ball, Knuckleball?
Power of course..and crafty...
I currently:
Play Baseball, Coach Baseball, Am a Pitching Instructor, Play Wiffleball, Enjoy watching games
Baseball Playing Experience:
Teeball, Little League, High School, AAU, Independent, Minor League, Olympics
Baseball Coaching Experience:
Little League, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, USSSA, High School, American Legion, AAU
Softball Playing Experience:
Slow Pitch
Who is your favorite hitter and why?
In 2010 it was Robinson Canoe.
Traditionally it's Ichiro.
Barry Bonds was a pleasure to watch as well.
Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
Arnoldis Chapman (The Cuban Missile)
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 played 15 years in the minor leagues. I pitched for the Cubs, Cardinals, Rockies, Brewers, and Angels. I pitched for Team USA and in the 2005/2006 Caribean World Series.
More About Me:
I invented, patented, and developed Pitching Tunnels, the newest training aid for pitchers.
Website:
http://www.pitchingtunnels.com

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At 7:49am on April 9, 2013, Larry Cicchiello said…

Happy Birthday Matt and many more from Check Swing and me & my staff at LarryBaseball.com. Go have yourself a day brother!

At 8:23am on April 9, 2012, Larry Cicchiello said…

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

At 9:17am on December 9, 2010, Kyle Grucci said…
Welcome to CheckSwing, Matt!

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 mechanics.

Also, be sure to invite your friends and teammates to join CheckSwing and increase your chances of winning one of 8 pro quality wood baseball bats. See the CheckSwing Wood Bat Giveaway blog for details.

At 9:32pm on December 5, 2010, Bill Stanton said…
Matt- 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!

Be sure to join the Minor League Player Alumni group.
 
 
 

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