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jaime cevallos replied to The CheckSwing Clubhouse's discussion Pitcher Helmets?
"This is a great suggestion.  I'm all for it and pretty sure it will be mandatory eventually after reading this."
Mar 9, 2011
jaime cevallos replied to Patrick Laverty's discussion How do you get out of a hitting slump?
"Good points, Raoul. The current ethos of swing mechanics in baseball is that a coach can "ruin" a player's swing. This is wrong. This paradigm has come about because of fear. And the fear has been created by coaches who are not…"
Oct 24, 2010
jaime cevallos replied to Patrick Laverty's discussion How do you get out of a hitting slump?
"Film four game at-bats from the direction of the opposite batter's box. Cut the video down to four swings, 12 - 15 seconds. Post it on Youtube and tell me when it's up. I'll help you begin to see the swing differently. Recent studies…"
Oct 24, 2010
jaime cevallos replied to Patrick Laverty's discussion How do you get out of a hitting slump?
"never stop working on mechanics. They can always improve. You just have to know what to work on. Forget the slump. It's law of averages BASED ON YOUR MECHANICS."
Oct 9, 2010
jaime cevallos replied to Patrick Laverty's discussion How do you get out of a hitting slump?
"don't think of it as a slump. It's the law of averages based on your swing mechanics. Work on mechanics."
Oct 8, 2010
Kyle Grucci commented on jaime cevallos's blog post How To Turn Heads and Drop Jaws on Defense: Triggers, If - Thens, and JDPs
"I don't believe that (b) above is legal. I've tried this in a game only to be told by the umpire that the batter is out. He told me that if I let the line drive hit the ground before fielding it, then I can do as I please. MLB Rule 6.0.5…"
Sep 17, 2010
jaime cevallos posted a blog post

How To Turn Heads and Drop Jaws on Defense: Triggers, If - Thens, and JDPs

I normally write about hitting. However, everything I've discovered in hitting was made possible because of my fielding abilities. In college, I was able to essentially "buy myself more time in the lineup" because of my fielding. How many college shortstops would still have a starting position after hitting .197? Not very many. But I did. And it was only because I turned heads in the field. So in a way, this is about hitting.But let me be clear, I am not talking about fielding percentage.…See More
Sep 17, 2010
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jaime cevallos replied to AJ Peterson's discussion Tips for added arm strength?
"Hey AJ: Are you trying to improve your arm strength or enter a mister olympia contest? make sure you set your goals straight and be honest with yourself. Sure you want to look good and increase your overall muscle mass. Of course that has it's…"
Sep 10, 2010
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Sep 8, 2010
jaime cevallos replied to AJ Peterson's discussion Tips for added arm strength?
"I added 8mph on my throwing speed in college in one month (I was a shortstop). Here's what I did: On Mondays and Thursdays - (make it any days where you don't have a game the next day and spread the two days apart as much as possibe.) -…"
Sep 8, 2010
Eugene J Bleecker II commented on jaime cevallos's blog post What MLB Hitting Coaches Don't Teach
"Jaime, Couldn't agree with you more about the importance of honing in the mechanics of the swing. I work with many of my players on dry swings and Tee-Work than any other drill, especially if we are correcting a bad habit. I will have to check…"
Aug 22, 2010
jaime cevallos commented on jaime cevallos's blog post What MLB Hitting Coaches Don't Teach
"Hi Eugene: I completely agree with you. I think if coaches and players realized what an impact mechanics can make, they would give them their due attention. I also think that we are about to enter an era in baseball where players and coaches spend…"
Aug 21, 2010
Eugene J Bleecker II commented on jaime cevallos's blog post What MLB Hitting Coaches Don't Teach
"http://www.checkswing.com/profiles/blogs/the-eight-essential-pieces-to"
Aug 19, 2010
Eugene J Bleecker II commented on jaime cevallos's blog post What MLB Hitting Coaches Don't Teach
"Coach Cevallos, I Completely agree that many coaches are afraid to take the plunge into standing firm with their ideas and ideals of the swing. It is amazing that so many players do the exact same things. I love your talk of the "impact…"
Aug 19, 2010
jaime cevallos commented on jaime cevallos's blog post What MLB Hitting Coaches Don't Teach
"hah. I've gotten quite a bit of response actually, but by email. I think people tend to have follow up questions. Thanks, Del. Hope all is well."
Jul 28, 2010
jaime cevallos replied to Anthony Fruhling's discussion Swing Help in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics
"How would you move your body to hit a ball if every muscle from your waist down was paralyzed? Start there. Take time in figuring out this move out. It won't just require a rotational movement, but also a stride forward. Thinking of the hips…"
Jul 27, 2010

Profile Information

Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Height:
5'11"
Weight:
175
Position(s):
SS
Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
I was a poor hitter. When I discovered the importance of achieving key positions through the swing, I became a D-1 All Conference hitter with power and average.
I currently:
Am a Hitting Instructor
Baseball Playing Experience:
College
Baseball Coaching Experience:
High School, College, Independent, Minor League, Major League
Softball Playing Experience:
None
Who is your favorite hitter and why?
Babe Ruth - so far, he still has the greatest positions through the swing.
Website:
http://www.theswingmechanic.com

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How To Turn Heads and Drop Jaws on Defense: Triggers, If - Thens, and JDPs

Posted on September 17, 2010 at 5:04pm 1 Comment

I normally write about hitting. However, everything I've discovered in hitting was made possible because of my fielding abilities. In college, I was able to essentially "buy myself more time in the lineup" because of my fielding. How many college shortstops would still have a starting position after hitting .197? Not very many. But I did. And it was only because I turned heads in the field. So in a way, this is about hitting.

But let me be clear, I am not…

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What MLB Hitting Coaches Don't Teach

Posted on July 22, 2010 at 5:57pm 6 Comments

MLB hitting coaches are motivated by keeping their job, not developing innovative principles. If they change a franchise player’s swing, and that player gets worse, their name is forever blacklisted. Word will spread that he makes good…

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At 11:25am on July 23, 2010, Kyle Grucci said…
Welcome to CheckSwing, Jaime!

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.
At 9:54am on July 23, 2010, Bill Stanton said…
Jaime- 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!

I just finished reading your book. Loved it. Great work!
At 11:19pm on July 22, 2010, Larry Cicchiello said…
Hi Jaime...Welcome aboard and look forward to talking baseball. Best Regards!
 
 
 

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