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What Not to Do, Brett Lawrie Edition
Unless you happen to live under a rock, you have seen the video of Brett Lawrie going nuts on the home plate umpire after being called out on strikes in the ninth inning of last night game against the Rays. For those who haven't seen it, it can be found on ESPN here. He obviously must not have read our article Body Language Can Tell the … [Read More...]
Tournament Play Is About Execution
Tournament and playoff baseball is always riveting and exciting. Think back to the last day of the 2011 MLB Season, where every pitch in each game had suspense from the Boston collapse to the Tampa Bay walk off. Most people couldn't believe what was happening. The common theme in all of those games was execution! The word is used all of the time … [Read More...]
Being Successful Through Contrasting Pitching Styles: Jared Weaver vs. Neftali Feliz
Watching Major League Baseball and paying close attention to the details can be one of the best ways to learn the game. For those who saw the most recent edition of Sunday Night Baseball featuring the Angels versus the Rangers, two very different pitching styles were on display in the matchup between Jared Weaver and Neftali Feliz. Though … [Read More...]
Baseball’s Unwritten Rules
The game of baseball is one that is held closely to its past, with it has come years of the way the game is played, certain things that you do and don't do on the field ultimately baseballs unwritten rules. This week there has been a lot made of the Cole Hamels, Bryce Harper situation and people have weighed in with their opinions. For those that … [Read More...]
Dominant Pitching is King on the Diamond
In order to win baseball games, there are certain facets of the game that a team must achieve to come out victorious. These facets include timely hitting, getting on-base, making plays defensively, and executing on the base paths. If a coach had to prioritize what facet of baseball is the individual leading contributor towards success of a … [Read More...]
Baseball Is a Game Played By Big Kids
Often times we talk about the mental game of baseball always thinking ahead, the chess matches between managers, pitchers, hitters. The offseason work that is done in order to be the best player that you can possibly be. But for all of those hours hitting in the cage, lifting, fall practice doing whatever it takes to be great, it’s for the love … [Read More...]
Body Language Can Tell the Story
No matter what we are doing in life we are always speaking. It may not be through words, but our bodies are always conveying a message to anyone who is watching. In sports these messages can be good or bad. Whether you’re tired, hurt, fearful, confident, or angry, we always have expressions and body movements that show others what we are thinking … [Read More...]
The Pro Style Workout – What Coaches Evaluate
The pro style workout has been a tool used by coaches and scouts to evaluate baseball players for a long time. Baseball's version of the combine consists of three events 60 yd dash, INF/OF, Batting Practice, when coaches evaluate this they are looking for raw tools speed, athletic ability, arm strength, power, bat speed, hitting ability. Having raw … [Read More...]
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Gear Review- EvoShield Rising to the Top
One of the most interesting developments in baseball gear and equipment over the past few years since our playing careers ended has been the rise of EvoShield onto the scene. While we were finishing … [Read More...]
Stadium Fan Poll Results: Winner: Carolina Stadium, Runner-up: Dudy Noble
Winner: Carolina Stadium After an outpouring of support, the overwhelming winning of our fan poll for Top College Baseball Stadium was a facility we have yet to have the pleasure of visiting, … [Read More...]
Getting Noticed 101
Parents always ask, what should I be doing to get my kid seen by colleges? What events are best to attend? Are college camps worth it? When it comes to baseball the answers are simple: Attend … [Read More...]
Top 10 College Baseball Stadiums in Pictures: 6-10
UPDATE: Results of Our Stadium Fan Poll-- Carolina Stadium Overwhelming Winner Here are our top 10 college baseball stadiums in photos! Follow the links to the facilities websites for more … [Read More...]
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