Tagged With "Bat Speed"
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Naive newbie, questions about exposure and PG
I have been on here for a few months asking questions, trying to learn the ropes, because my kid LOVES baseball (he's in 7th grade). Frequently he will google baseball questions and when he can't find the answer he asks me but he has stumped me...
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Louisiana College Baseball Camp
A camp is being held in Denham Springs, LA on Nov. 1 & 2. Hosted by former LSU/MLB player Ryan Theriot, the camp features a staff of college coaches, including UNO, Delgado, Loyola, Nicholls State, and many more. Also features speed and strength instruction from Traction Center for Sports Excellence. This is an instructional camp open to players 8th grade through high school, and will provide great small group instruction for the campers. Go to aptcamps.com.
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Tips to increase speed
Hey all,
I currently run a 6.9 60 yard dash but I want to cut this down a lot, to like 6.6-6.4 range. Any tips on exercises or other things to do this?
Thanks
Chaas
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Need to improve 60 time. Recommendations?
Guys/Gals - Need your advice on how to improve Everyday 2016son 60 time. Ran 7.4/7.6 consistently a year ago... now 7.9/8.1 Normal weight/muscle gain yet getting slower. Would be a crying shame for this to hold him back. Natural MIF Track, speed coach...
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Started a weighted ball program
Ok, After reading, searching, re-reading and searching again I have decided to try a weighted ball program with my middle son. Started it this week. Took a good base line speed reading last week and won't check it again until he completes...
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Catch versus Pitch
Howdy everyone. Looking for wisdom. My son has developed into a really good defensive catcher. Throws right, bats left. Really good speed (plays tail back on football team). Hits the crap out of the ball from...
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Tall Vs strong
Hi guys so this summer ive been hitting with a friend on a field... Anyways he's about 4 inches taller than me but is very skinny.. When we workout, I out lift him in just about everything....
So its a bit disapointing when we hit and he has a bit...
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Post -Complete Showcase feedback
My 2015 attended the Complete Showcase today at McKinney-Boyd HS. Overall we were pleased with the showcase. There were a lot of boys approx 100, but I feel with the amount of boys there they did have it running pretty smoothly. We...
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VA Top Performers at PG Jr National (2016's)
Game Notes Garrett Stallings (2016, RHP, Cheseapeake, VA) worked around the strike zone consistently, sitting at 84-87 and topping at 88 mph. He also mixed a 77 mph curveball that he located well. He tossed three innings of scoreless, hitless baseball...
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How is the hitting tool evaluated?
I've been wondering how is it that scouts and college recruiters evaluate the hitting tool, particularly in high school age players. It seems that batting average at this level is not useful, in fact most comments on this site suggest that...
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2014 College World Series....Who ya got?
With the double elimination format, there is going to be a lot of baseball played until June 23 or 24th. Who's your favorite and darkhorse based on the brackets? Here are the first series to kick the discussion off....
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Question about Bat Speed (Tee Exit Velocity)
My son recently went to a college showcase where they measured his bat speed. This is the first time we have encountered this. It was reported that his best tee exit velocity was 79mph. The coach that did the evaluation stated that...
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Finally had my 2017 son's pop-time measured
2.28 average, as measured by a former D1 college catcher (his travel team HC) so I presume he knows what he's doing (but it is possible that he does not). Excellent location. He turned 15 last February. He's worked hard on the mechanics (transfers),...
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How to get a kid to just relax and enjoy and not press
How do you get a player to just relax, be in the moment and not press -- especially at the plate? My guy has a sweet swing, what everybody says is elite bat speed. When he just let's things happens and trusts his ability, he does quite...
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How Early is Too Early to Contact College Coach?
Question I have been asked and have wondered myself - If a young ball player is interested in certain schools (could be D1 all the way to NAIA), how early is too early to e-mail a college baseball program to simply plant a seed? I'm talking...
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How to get noticed without showcases
Me and my family have very little money to put towards showcases. What steps should I be taking to get noticed? I have plus speed in the outfield, and some decent pop in my bat but I don't know how to take that a step further and get acouts to notice...
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Best route for a high skill, but physically underdeveloped player: D3 or JC?
My question is is prompted by an evaluation we just got from coaches at a top D2 program -- one that regularly is a contender for championship of its very tough conference and also for the D2 regionals and world series. It sort of crystalized for me...
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HELP ME!
I have been playing baseball for a while, and I have always had a fear of batting. Usually against slow pitchers I am okay, but when the speed increases, I get more nervous. Many times, I clearly see the ball coming in as a strike, but my mind "blanks...
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2014 just finished -2015 Starting up already
Both my 2016 and 2018 just finished their 2014 seasons. Both have scheduled team activities this week for next year's teams already. Some speed and agility but significant drills as well. I can understand the physical training needed, however, am I...
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Add weight or add speed?
Hey all,
I'm 6' and weigh about 165ish. My 60 is a 6.9. Should I try to bulk up and add 10-15 pounds before the season? It would slow me down a bit but I'm not sure which is more important. Or should I just keep working out, do a lot of speed work,...
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60-yard dash speed, recruiting
HS senior runs a 6.6, will likely be faster by end of winter track season; singles/doubles hitter, a little over .400 during legion and travel ball seasons; National Honor Society member, etc. Great showcase performances, but having trouble getting...
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Help me keep perspective
I have been a reader of hsbbweb for quite a while now. I have gained vast knowledge of many things from this website. I am having a hard time with the politics in our small town of 15,000. The baseball system is run by a certain...
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Hall Of Fame Pitcher Tom Seaver Did It Well ...
Thought this might be of interest ...http://www.stevenellis.com/April 18, 2006Hall Of Fame Pitcher Tom Seaver Did It Well, But He's An Exception -- An Anomaly, Really. It's Just Not Good Practice Or Sound Pitching Mechanics. See What It Is -- And Why...
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16U or 18U Central to N. Florida Summer Team
Does anyone know of a team for an excellent 16 year old looking for a spot on a team this summer and fall? A solid infielder or outfielder. He is also very good off speed pitcher.
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Is Bench Press all that bad??
Alright, I am a pitcher and an outfielder. For part of the team workouts I do bench press- I haven't noticed any decline in fastball speed and in fact, I increased. Is the bench press really all that bad or only for some? Any help is appreciated.
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Shep's Best 2006 Pro Prospect to Date> 04/28/2006
I have seen many many players in person at games this 2006 spring baseball season thusfar including Big League spring training games, FL State League games, HS games, College games, Youth league games and even Independent Pro games, and here to attest...
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Bat Speed
COuld anyone give me some techniques,drills,or traing that could help improve my bat speed?
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Bad catching display at MLB level
I'm watching the Seattle/Baltimore series this weekend and have repeated poor defensive plays by both catchers. I just saw one play that took the cake.Richie Sexton is on first and a double is hit to the left-center gap. Sexton (no speed demon) gets...
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Perfect Game WWW Jupiter
I am looking for a good team that needs additional playerfor PG WWW in Jupiter. OF/Ultplayer. Speed,strong bat, excellent denfensive skills.
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Outfield Arm Grades
I was wondering if some coach or scout could give me some insight as to what would be considered a good outfield arm grade(in mph) to be considered for a division 1 baseball player. I know that there are many more things to consider such as read of...
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Training Technique Is Questioned by Parents
Training Technique Is Questioned by ParentsProvidence High officials apologize after coach uses machine to hit players with pitches.By Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff WriterMay 5, 2006 At two practices last week, baseball players from a small private...
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What scouts really look for?
Nobody really knows me but i am a scout for the Montgomery Biscuits, a AA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. I am going to let you amatuers in on a little secret about what us and the devil rays are looking for. 1. I want someone who will compete...
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What do scouts look for?
We all seem to know, at least we think we know, what scouts look for in pitchers, but has anyone ever listed the attributes of the other positions?For example, should a catcher be 6 ft, 225 lbs, pop time of 2.0, and hitting 350, arm speed of 80+....
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Newman Smith vs Rowlett
Well prognosticators what do you think. Does Rowlett have a chance? There seems to be a lot of speed over at Newman Smith. I heard the outfield id incredible defensively. How tough is the 10-5A District? Outside of Claiborne, how's the #2 & #3? Inquiring minds want to know.
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Looking for a summer team!
One of my '09's is looking for a 16U team for the summer. He was 1-1 on the varsity in the tournaments. He pitched on the JV in district and went unbeaten with an ERA under 1.He also plays OF (will probably start for us next year in OF when he is not...
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Pitch to Hillcrest's Sulentic At Your Own Risk
Since it's been a topic of discussion about whether you should or should not pitch to Matt Sulentic I though I'd post a great article from the Dallas Morning News. Way to go Matty!...
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Transition bat?
My son (13u) currently uses the 32" Easton Connexion -7.5 and he has great bat speed (and quick hands). For next summer as a 14u, I was thinking about getting him a -5 bat to get him prepared for the -3 the following year. Does that make sense? ...
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Im curious as to what to do
ive been having a great spring behind the plate making assists left and right, i have a 1.8 sec pop time and ive been crushing rocket line drives about 10 ft off the ground the whole way but right to the outfielders, so im hitting about 300, not bad....
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Article on the 5 Twin City (Bloomington-Normal) teams
Sorry, it's pretty long.ROSTERS FILLED WITH EXPERIENCED STARS - by Randy Kindred, Bloomington Pantagraph Intercity high school baseball teams combined for a 101-68 record last year, with four of the five schools finishing above .500. It appears they...
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Poteet's Arrieta
Mesquite Poteet's ArrietaNice article as well from the East side.Over the years, Anthony Arrieta spent countless hours in front of the mirror. But not for vanity's sake. The Mesquite Poteet pitcher was practicing his pickoff move, which has evolved...
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Velocity FB vs off-speed
I tried to search but I'm afraid my question may have too many components because I couldn't seem to find an answer. My apologies if this should be obvious.Is there a rule of thumb about ideal difference in velocity for off-speed pitches? For example,...
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drills for running speed
I am 15 years old, 5 foot 10 inches, 130 pounds, and not the fastest lion in the pack (if you know what i mean). What do i do to get faster?
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rz1 note
Thanks all for the support for my sons TJ experience. It is amazing what the medicine man does to fix the body. I know more about the elbow than I care to and now understand that the evolution of man did not intend for him to throw a ball overhand in...
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stride foot not staying closed big problem?
My son was at a camp this last weekend. One of the instuctors said his stride foot was opening up and pointing toward the pitcher thus cutting bat speed. It will take a lot of work to break this habit is it crucial that he fix it? He's always been...
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change in motion
I have a great arm from the feild but on the mound i'm just average in sense of speed. Today the coach dropped me down a little when i was pitchin to 3/4 how i usually throw across the infield, and i was throwing gas. a good 5 mph harder. anyone...
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Workout Routine
As some of you know I broke my pinky on my cathing hand in the middle of March. All 3 doctors have said I will be able to swing a bat at 4 weeks and Catch a ball (I play OF) at 6 weeks, but if I catch a ball too hard at 6 weeks I could break it again....
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Curveball arm action
Hey all,I've been experiencing this problem lately when I'm throwing a curveball. I find that I'm slowing my arm down towards release, and its a dead giveaway to what pitch I'm throwing. The problem I'm finding is that I can't throw my curveball with...
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Radar Readings-LHP vs RHP
I don't know if this has been asked before, but is there a difference in positoning to clock LHP vs RHP? I was watching a game the other day and there were two different people clocking the pitchers. One guy was up in the press box sitting to the...
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Myrtle Beach, SC Tournament
The Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, SC is a brand new world-class complex designed by Cal and Bill Ripken. We will host numerous youth tournaments this summer including a 15-16 and a 17-18 tournament July 9-14th. The package that we offer includes...
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supporting parent
Regarding the speed gun.... I always wondered the accuracy of the recorded velocity of a pitcher is skewed one way or another by how well the pitcher hides the ball in his delivery. In other words, if the pitcher hides the ball from the hitter until...