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Joel Hartman
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  • Bradenton, FL
  • United States
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In a slump? Need advice? Looking for a good drill?

Started Aug 26, 2011 0 Replies

I've been playing minor league baseball since 2007- I have played with and have been coached by current and former MLB players and coaches. I have learned a lot from my experiences playing, and it's…Continue

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Coach Jay Cranford commented on Joel Hartman's video
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"There is something in the proper mechanics of a swing thats called connection... (dont confuse it with contact) Thats when you have proper hip rotation, the elbow is in your side,  the bat is flat on plane with the ball and at that…"
May 24
Richard Lovell commented on Joel Hartman's video
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"Hey Joel, What you say in your video doesn't make any sense to me. You state that you want to keep the barrel of the bat above the baseball to creat backpin. Let's see, if the barrel of the bat is on top of the ball that would most likely…"
May 24
Armando Perales liked Joel Hartman's blog post Do you want professional tips and drills for FREE?
Feb 6
Joel Hartman replied to Walt West's discussion Professional Ethics? in the group Hitting Coaches and Instructors
"I understand what your concept is with the rainbow throws- they aren't warming up, and they are throwing it as hard as they can."
Oct 19, 2011
Joel Hartman replied to Walt West's discussion Professional Ethics? in the group Hitting Coaches and Instructors
"Great response. There ARE a thousand ways to teach a swing, but isn't there only one that really works? The MLB swing?    That's why, with my business, all my instructors have professional baseball experience. I don't leave…"
Oct 19, 2011
Joel Hartman replied to Walt West's discussion Professional Ethics? in the group Hitting Coaches and Instructors
"haha exactly!"
Oct 18, 2011
Joel Hartman replied to Walt West's discussion Professional Ethics? in the group Hitting Coaches and Instructors
"read what i said again-    i never said i would tarnish someone else's reputation. i simply said that i would tell them that the mechanics their son is being taught don't line up with the professional swing. do they want their…"
Oct 18, 2011
Joel Hartman replied to Walt West's discussion Professional Ethics? in the group Hitting Coaches and Instructors
"haha that's a funny FYI.     hey um- yeah- i would definitely tell a kid that. i give lessons to a friend of my son, and while i was away this summer playing minor league ball, he took lessons from someone at a local complex, and he…"
Oct 18, 2011
Raoul Martinez and Joel Hartman are now friends
Oct 10, 2011
Joel Hartman replied to Derrick Harwood's discussion Front foot closed at point of contact!!
"The reason they are good hitters is because they focus on hitting the ball hard, and not just home runs. That approach is what separates them from the rest- they are able to get consistently hard contact, which puts them at the top tier."
Sep 25, 2011
Jack Frandsen liked Joel Hartman's discussion Looking for somewhere to play in 2012?
Sep 24, 2011
Joel Hartman and Carlos Nunez are now friends
Sep 23, 2011
Joel Hartman replied to Derrick Harwood's discussion Front foot closed at point of contact!!
"i feel the same way kash, except it's my knee. i don't try to stride "open", but during my swing, it makes it's way to point at the second baseman. as long as my hips aren't leaking before my heel hits, i'm usually…"
Sep 23, 2011
Joel Hartman replied to Derrick Harwood's discussion Front foot closed at point of contact!!
"no way they take 1000 swings a day. that's impossible. and it's hurtful. you would get too tired. maybe 500 swings, i'll buy that....when combined with TEE work and soft toss.    kids that swing everyday should get the same…"
Sep 23, 2011
Joel Hartman replied to Derrick Harwood's discussion Front foot closed at point of contact!!
"i've never head of a kid breaking a bone or hurting a disc before...."
Sep 23, 2011
Joel Hartman replied to Derrick Harwood's discussion Front foot closed at point of contact!!
"Dwight- you are correct. That's exactly what I do, and most of the guys I play with. Some of them are just "athletes", and can get away with not having an approach, but they are the exception. not the rule."
Sep 23, 2011

Profile Information

Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Height:
5'11
Weight:
195
Position(s):
1B, OF
Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
Speed guy
I currently:
Play Baseball, Coach Baseball, Am a Hitting Instructor, Am a Pitching Instructor, Am a Baseball Parent
Baseball Playing Experience:
Teeball, Little League, Babe Ruth, High School, College, Independent, Minor League
Baseball Coaching Experience:
Teeball, Little League, USSSA, High School, AAU
Softball Playing Experience:
Slow Pitch
Who is your favorite hitter and why?
Albert Pujols- he is very consistent, and even guesses a little.
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.):
Pro player since 2007. High school coach since 2008.
Website:
http://www.gdabaseball.tk

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Do you want professional tips and drills for FREE?

Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:16am 0 Comments

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At 10:24pm on August 29, 2011, Kyle Grucci said…
There is an invite button in the top right corner of your group page. Click it and then you can choose to enter email addresses.
At 4:08pm on August 26, 2011, Kyle Grucci said…
Joel, Check out the Batting Pages if you haven't already - http://www.checkswing.com/page/enter-1 . It's an online batting cage essentially where players and coaches can help each other.
At 11:13am on August 26, 2011, Kyle Grucci said…
Hi Joel.  You should create a CheckSwing Group for "Game Day Advantage". http://www.checkswing.com/groups/group/new .  You can then invite all of your current coaches and players to join it.  The top groups are displayed on the right side of all CheckSwing pages.  Let me know if you have any questions on how to do this.
At 5:31pm on August 25, 2011, Kyle Grucci said…
No problem, Joel. CheckSwing is for connecting with other ballplayers, coaches, and scouts. However, we need to be careful that people aren't getting spammed. Feel free to update your profile page to include all you want about yourself - it's your baseball resume. If you have a company, feel free to create a group page for it. What we don't want, though, is people posting their website or products on other's group pages or blog/discussion comments. Participate in the discussions and if people want to know more about you, they will click your photo and be taken to your profile page.

Thanks for understanding,

Kyle
At 5:05pm on August 25, 2011, Kyle Grucci said…
Hey Joel,

Please do not promote external websites in your posts on CheckSwing. Keep discussions on topic and do not join groups just to promote a site, etc. Enjoy the site and making connections. If you are interested in advertising, please send a note to us at clubhouse@checkswing.net

Thanks,

Kyle
At 11:36am on August 25, 2011, Bill Stanton said…
Joel-  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 10:25am on August 25, 2011, Kyle Grucci said…
Welcome to CheckSwing, Joel!

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

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!
 
 
 

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