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Best of the 757 High School Athlete Showcase!

Velocity Sports Performance, in conjunction with Nike, SPARQ, Z104 and the YMCA, is launching the First Annual Best of the 757 Athlete Showcase! The inaugural Best of the 757 is a community event celebrating all of the high school athletes from...
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A Smile and A Tear

cong ·
One Night Changes a Life, and Calif. Town By TIM DAHLBERG, AP Sports Writer Fri Jun 10, 3:40 PMCLOVIS, Calif. - The chant began late in the fourth quarter in the basketball gym at Clovis East High. The students started it first, clapping their hands...
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Mariano Rivera signs incentives-based contract with Red Sox

Dibble ·
Mariano Rivera signs incentives-based contract with Red SoxNew York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera inked a lucrative, incentives-based contract with the Boston Red Sox today, a deal that could net him more than $2 million this year alone if he...
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D1 Interest

Mallot's Dad ·
My 2014 received an email a couple of days ago from a Pac-12 school's recruiter/coach. It wasn't the Camp flyer type of emails that we have been receiving. It was directed at my son, saying they were impressed by his accomplishments and that this...
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What's going on?

coach2709 ·
Just saw on Sportscenter where Manny Para and Prince Fielder got into a one sided shoving match in the dugout tonight during the Reds game.There have been more "public" confrontations this year during games (in my opinion) than in past years. I know...
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What about he Draft?

darkmoon ·
Where can I follow the draft live? Is it on the radio or on the net?
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Hustle Never Has A Bad Day

southpaw_dad ·
I'm watching the USA v. Finland in Olympic Hockey. USA scores the first goal to the game thanks to pure hustle. USA skater (Kessle?) out hustles the Finnish defense towards a puck; forcing the Finnish Goalie to make a play on the puck. The Goalie...
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"and school" -- need some info about the mlb scholarship program

Goosegg ·
“and school” – what does this really mean? I am asking questions on (1) amounts, (2) inflation and (3) taxes. When a player moving directly from high school to college receives a scholarship (either athletic or academic or based upon...
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HSBB web donation

Coach_May ·
I got a practically brand new batting cage net. Its a 70' net high quality thick netting. You pay for the shipping and make a donation to the HSBBweb. The amount of the donation is up to you. Any takers?Also I got a Hank Blalock autographed baseball...
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How to advise son on a situation

RJM ·
My son is playing short on the high school team. He's primarily centerfielder on his showcase team per advice of pro scout (speed, reaction, arm). His arm keeps getting stronger. Pitching he hit 85 on the gun last fall and cruised at 82/83 with the...
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bat drag

danocaster ·
My 10 year old son is having a problem with bat drag. Can anyone tell me how to correct it? I've searched the net, and I couldn't find anything, besides Chris O Leary's website offering a solution if you buy his video. I'm not opposed to buying a...
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Standing long jump.

baseball_fever ·
Been reading some on the net. This seems to be a good indicator of core strength and ability to get off base quickly(running explosiveness). Coaches measured the standing long jump in the HS workout. Anyone know how a 116 inch standing long jump...
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Wall Ball - ABCA Dallas (low cost alternative)

Ryno23 ·
One of my favorite presenters at this years ABCA convention was Coach Cohen from Mississippi State, with his presentation on "Wall Ball". I brought his ideas home and incorporated them into our practices and they really work well. Our players love...
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The InsiderBat

Krakatoa ·
I hope it's okay to post this -- thought it might be of interest to many of our members.My team (7-0 here in Korea thus far), received a unique donation from another poster on the site, springsteve. He was kind enough to send us two of his InsiderBat...
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How many pitches a day?

Dalcma ·
hello,I've started throwing to get my speed up and i'm wondering how many pitchs i should be throwing a day if i'm 17 years old. thanks,You know your Canadian when you use a hockey net as pitching net. True story.
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Getting across the "little things"

Coach Labeots ·
How do you get across the little things that make you team that much better than your opponents? As an example, I picked this up a few years ago as a way to get players to let go of errors so they don't compound. This is done by a Captain as all...
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D3 official visits and general recruiting anxiety

southwestprof ·
Hi,   Situation: 2015 son wants to use baseball as a way to get into some very selective academic schools. Over the past year, he's attended several academic baseball camps (Showball), three Ivy camps (two at same school), a Stanford and Duke...
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Nick Butts 2015 William and Mary committed

Mid Atlantic Pirates ·
Nick Butts 2015 RHP Manchester HS, Chesterfield VA, Virginia Cardinals
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Jacob Rich 2015 RHP Western Albermarle HS

Baseball Clearinghouse ·
Jacob Rich 2015 RHP (6'0-160) from Western Albermarle HS in Crozet(VA) pitched at UNC on Sunday and showed a nice 85-86 mph fastball , 70mph cb against the Virginia Cardinals.  Jacob plays for the Richmond Braves and shows a nice clean delivery...
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Comments from Dr. Jaeger

jdfromfla1 ·
I've not posted here for some time (Actually had to re-register , I submitted a thread a couple of years back on "The Convention on Over-use" and through my research met and became aquainted with Dr. Alan Jaeger, well he hit me with the following on another forum and asked if I'd share his thoughts with this community...so here it is; http://baseballnews.com/throwi...s-of-elite-pitchers/ (Editor’s Note: This in-depth report took more than eight weeks to research after contacting hundreds of...
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BP - Always be careful...

Bolts-Coach-PR ·
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/league-coach-dies-hit-ball-practice-article-1.1947748   And remember...  Just because you're behind the screen doesn't mean your 100% safe... I got hit in the head after a ball my son hit in the cage...
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Recruits who need the most Help

cabbagedad ·
This site is a remarkable resource for top HS players looking for direction with their recruiting efforts. Great advice on timelines, choosing schools, showcases, camps, deciphering offers, athletic and academic scholarship info, official visit advice, communication with coaches and on and on. But I often wonder if there isn't a bit of disconnect here with the majority of kids who are capable of filling the “bottom half” of college rosters. Sometimes we talk about there being a place for...
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Oppo Hitting drills?

Passion4baseball ·
Has anyone ever done this drill for oppo hitting?   You set up the l-net at an angle so your bp pitch comes in t an angle for the kids to hit behind the ball.   Or is it better to set up the l-net regular and try to throw outside fastballs?
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New Baseball

rynoattack ·
I was surfing the net, and I found an interesting tidbit regarding the new, flat-seam baseball.  A D-1 Team had 2 Homeruns hit last year at their Pro Scout Day.  This year, with the new ball, they had 28.  I am not sure if that is just...
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Recommend indoor hitting net

Batty67 ·
For my 2017 son. For indoor use in our basement. Got a proposal I'm working on so I am hoping to profit from the collective wisdom of the HSBW. Links and reviews appreciated, especially on how to keep secure to the ground. Probably move it to outside...
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Long Toss and Indoor Workouts

ctandc ·
I'm going with Jaeger's Thrive on Throwing and the J Band Exercises. I'll be starting all my guys on it this off season. Has anyone been able to successfully do this when weather dictates your move indoors?I'm assuming you just throw into a net,...
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Need For True California High School State Championship....

sdballer19 ·
Lets start a discussion on the need for a state championship and just how that could be accomplished? Take regional champions - add a super regional - then a final state championsip would be very nice - it just might attract more media and fans to...
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Would this help?

Dh33 ·
Howdy, My name is Dan H. and I'm a 15 year old freshman pitching for Danbury High SchoolHeres my questionMy backyard space is very limited, so pitching in my backyard doesn't serve much justice. It is about 45 feet, and if I happen to miss wild, then...
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Take me out to the ballgame and other songs

Carl Tex ·
Ok. It is me. Carl Tex. I am a very large man, this is well known. I also am feeling very festive and musical today, as beisbol season is almost here. I will start for you by singing my favorite beisbol song , and please, to sing along. (Ahem).Tomar...
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Important Notice to All HSBBWebsters!

Krakatoa ·
Folks,This is not an ad o spam, I don't work for this company, but I want everyone to know about SKYPE (if you don't already).I just learned of it about a week ago. It's a free download, very easy to use, and allows you to make FREE phone calls over...
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practicing at home

danocaster ·
My son is 9 and in Pee Wee. For years, it's always been him asking me to go out and practice with him. For the last year, it's on and off- sometimes he asks, and other times I have told him that he needs to practice because his team was depending on...
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Major League Beginnings Showcase-The Woodlands, TX 8-1-09

Balk? ·
The 2009 College Prospects CampCOLLEGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL3701 College Park Drive,The Woodlands, TX 77384Hosted by The All Star Baseball AcademyUniversities from All Over the Country will participate in this EventEarly Scout Commitment Responses...
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Major League Beginnings Showcase-The Woodlands, TX 8-1-09

Balk? ·
The 2009 College Prospects CampCOLLEGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL3701 College Park Drive,The Woodlands, TX 77384Hosted by The All Star Baseball AcademyUniversities from All Over the Country will participate in this EventEarly Scout Commitment Responses Include:...
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Prospect Camps, Showcases and tournaments

SluggerDad ·
We're trying to decide how much time, energy and money to invest in showcases  as opposed to school specific prospect camps, (There's also high profile tournaments to consider too, but that's a matter of deciding whether we play in all the ones...
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Proper Etiquette When Visiting A School That Wants You

mj 8 ·
Tomorrow, my 2014, his mother and I will visit with a D3 school that's made it clear they want him. The worry I have currently is the cost. The coach feels my son's academics could cut the cost in 1/2 but that net amount is still high for...
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Diamond Skills All-American Camp...initial disappointment

fmcfish ·
We just got back from day 1 of the Diamond Skills camp at Georgetown Prep (essentially a big indoor track facility at a fancy D.C. prep school).  My son is a 2015 catcher.  Frankly I was very disappointed in the event.  Although...
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Batting cage

nspeltz11 ·
Recently I built a batting cage in my garage so I could get better in the winter at hitting. My cage just consisted of a fishing net hanging in my garage. I would just hit foam sponge balls into my net. Fast forward to today. I was actually able to...
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question about clocking a crow hop!!!

baseballman13 ·
when clocking someones crow hop with a stalker radar gun does it matter what range the gun is on weather it be 1,2 or 3. i figure cause you are behind a net and closer to the play it should be on 1.
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JOB OPENING at PG

PGStaff ·
Don't feel real comfortable doing this, but it is very important to us and could be important for anyone interested. I did ask MN-Mom for permission before posting this. If posting this irritates anyone, I will delete it.Perfect Game – Immediate...
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looking for an opinion

slobintoronto ·
Hi Gang:I video taped my pitchers last week doing an indoor flat floor session into a net. I am looking for evaluations and suggestions on mechanical improvement.If anyone is interested in having a peek, I would like to snail mail a copy of the tape...
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Any Good?

rattlers1b ·
I've been looking a batting tees to buy and noticed the Franklin Sports MLB Batting Tee with Ball Return. Has anyone ever used it? It would great for me because I dont have the money to use for a net and I'm assuming it isnt as hard as a regular ball....
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Hanging an Indoor Batting Cage

TCB1 ·
Looking for a little input:We are finally getting an indoor batting cage. WE are going to hang it from the rafters in the gym by running cables parallel to the ground, hangin cables down from those cables to clip to the top of the net. The net could...
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College Parents and Coaches

rz1 ·
Whats everyones thoughts about parents calling college coaches with every issue or thought they have?I believe in an open door policy but there has to be a line of demarkation. I know that I had maybe 5 conversations with my sons coach in 4 years and...
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Anonymous Part II

TripleDad ·
There was a recent thread that discussed the virtues of being anonymous. Being anonymous is good for me and many posters for now.I wanted to point out that there are also many many posters that are not anonymous. I believe it is these folks that give...
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Lookin' For A Home....with Video!

Krakatoa ·
From Korea with love. Taped last week, in the gym, no mound. Catcher is a buddy of mine, US Army, played at Arizona State back in the day.Thought we'd cast the net one last time. We won't be home to the States again 'til June so this is the best we...
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Offseason training

Kevin Ziomek ·
Hey, Im a 15 year old LHP, and i'm interested in getting a good training program to do during the offseason. During the fall I worked out everyday, whether it was plyometrics/lifting/throwing, I was always busy. Now it's basketball season, but I'd...
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Batting Cage in the garage

DenJake ·
Was looking for some help from anyone who has put a batting cage in a small space. I found a website that makes custom nets and was looking to put a net in the garage so we can work on front soft toss. Only have a bout 20 ft of length and 12 ft of...
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Next up, Opening Day!

hokieone ·
Eat your heart out high school parents, except those in 12 month a year baseball climates; opening day is now 6 weeks away. Sons go back to college in two weeks, 4 weeks of practice, then it's Game On! Kind of odd, I now keep the batting cage up till...
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How to make/use slow motion video?

YHF ·
I searched through the site forever and couldn't find good info on this...most answers to similar questions were sent via a PM.I got a new digital video camera for Christmas and I've used it to film a few videos of my sons in the cage. The camera...
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The Mid-Atlantic Reg'l Legion Tourney in Colonial Heights, VA

MILBY ·
You can follow the Mid-Atlantic (VA, WV, MD, DE, NJ, NY and PA State Champs) Tourney “live” on the NET with PBP by the “T-Man”. Post 137 South Richmond is 2-0 so far … Host Team Post 284 Colonial Heights Bucs are 1-1....
 
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