Tagged With "Theo Epstein"
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Mariano Rivera signs incentives-based contract with Red Sox
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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Best hitting video.
I'm always trying to add to my vid library..In you guys opinion whats the best hitting instructional video out there..I have Rudy Jarmillio, Epstein, T and a pitiful one from the ex hitting guy from the socks. maybe one or two others, but was hoping...
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Theo to Cubs?
ESPN is reporting that Theo Epstein is close to leaving the Red Sox for the Cubs. Who do you think it will affect more - Cubs or Sux?
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Using the Impactbat
One of the biggest problem that I see in young hitters is that they want to roll the wrists over at contact. Once you have the proper grip on the Impactbat there is only one direct or square path to the ball. This path is a head on collision with the...
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Mike Epstein Torque Drill ?
Can anyone explain this or have a clip. Also, your comments on Coach Epsteins method of teaching hitting.
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would you take the bat off his shoulder
My son learned Epstein mechanics early on at 8 years old,since then we have been trying to find HIS most comfortable and productive way to hit.He has had the bat off his shoulder for over a year now with great succes but in the past couple weeks,I...
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"New Wave"
In the previous discussions with Mr. or Mrs Wave, I started to think [that is dangerous for me] about education and baseball. In my work as a Real Estate Investor and Baseball event organizer, I study trends. Today, I research the new GM under 40 years of age. 1. Jon Daniels - Rangers graduated from Cornell 2. Theo Epstein - Red Sox graduated from Yale and U of San Diego Law School 3. Brian Cashman - Yankees Catholic U of America 4. Mark Shapiro - graduate from Princeton 5. Neal Huntington -...
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Common Situation
I'm sure the situation my son is finding himself in is very common, and so we could use some advice.He's a freshman, just starting the season. He's been working out with the team every day in an informal after school "camp" (read: a way to get around...
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Hitting Coaches
I have a 15 yr old...and an 11. (2 older son's playing days are over). They love baseball.. Nearby, I could have a choice of 3-4 different "competent" or at least "credentialed" coaches to help them hit. For the last 3 years they (and parts of the...
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Tom Epstein book
what does everyone think of his book on hitting? From what ive read, it makes a lot of sense, but i wanted to see what everyone thinks.THanks
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Santana
I imagine big sighs of relief from Brian Cashman and Theo Epstein. They ended up not giving up all those top prospects and saving a ton of money. The Twins didn't get what they should have in this trade. They got 4 of the top 7 pitching prospects of...
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twin cities hitting
Mike Epstein is coming this weekend,however needs 5 or6 more to sign up or he will have to cancellhis ofc#303-694-7700 or websight mikeebsteinhitting.comI post this only because my son would be disappointed.hope this is ok to post here.yhanks
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Is anyone have willing to sell a dvd on rotational hitting
If anyone has any dvds on rotational hitting. Yeager, epstein or anyone. Ill but them fromm u.
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Frustrated by hitting instruction
Let me first state the obvious. My approach may be dead wrong because no one is teaching what I believe to be the cold hard truth. My son uses the Epstein hitting method which makes perfect sense to me & him & is supported by photo after photo of...
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South Florida Bandits A Commits
Vargas, Michael- Florida InternationalMorello, Logan-Undecided Stallings, Jacob- UNC Gandossy, Connor- St. Louis University Crane, Chas- Winthrop Hager, Frankie- Cornell Zavala, Steven- Undecided Marino, Harry- Williams College DeSclafani, Anthony-...
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Knowledge plus Work
I read about different training, hitting, and pitching methods. I also read the names of baseball gurus on the HSBBW that I was not familiar with. Most of this “stuff” like scapula loading, rotational, linear, tall and fall, drop and...
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Improving hitting power.
I have a very talented 9 and under traveling team, and we are having success so far this season. But, I have one major concern. We don't seem to be hitting with as much power as I think we should, and we aren't hitting with as much power as as some...
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Red Sox Shocker
Manny wants out. Wells wants out. And now Theo Epstein resigns. I guess this just goes to show you have to enjoy success to the fullest because it may not last very long. As I recall, the last time a John Henry team won a world series it didn't...
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Gotta love the Independent Leagues!
Independent team offers Epstein GM jobI especially liked the last paragraph!
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Mike Epstein DVD
Does anyone have this or anything else on his rotational hitting? I am looking to get some of these, preferably cheaper through someone who doesn't use their's anymore. I could do paypal or whatever if anyone is interested in parting with these.
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Phillies GM position
What are your guys opinions on who should get the phillies GM position? Here are the top candidates it seems:Brian Cashman (yankees GM, reportedly wants out)Gerry Hunsicker (local philly guy)Mike Arbuckle (asst. to the GM already)ruben amaro jr....
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Best hitting system for little leaguer?
My son is only 6yo (he turns 7 in July) and he has been playing since 3yo. He started machine pitch this past fall as an early 6yo and then had to switch parks and played kid/coach pitch this spring. He has already displayed great hand/eye...
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Mike Epstein Hitting System
Has anyone on here used the Mike Epstein Hitting System? I'm thinking of giving a local certified instructor a try, and was wondering what everyone on here thought about it?
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Question on Epstein's hitting approach
I would like to get some feedback regarding Mike Epstein’s teaching of rotational hitting. I reviewed his site rather carefully, basically trying to determine if I wanted to buy the book or some of his DVD’s. A lot of what he had written...
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Mike Epstein Hitting
I recently did some research on the Mike Epstein hitting system and it seemed like it would be very effective. However, when I asked my local intstructor about it, he informed me that it cost almost $600. Is it worth the money?Is there an alternative...
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Jake Epstein Clinic
Mikes son to be in Sterling Virginia next week at Pinkman Baseball Academy clinic for you guys in that area with an interest.
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Epstein vs Hudgens
Can someone tell me the difference in the philosophies of Mike Epstein vs Dave Hudgens?I am trying to figure out which hitting system is the best for my team and myself to teach.Thanks.
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Paralleling Catching Mechanics w/ Pitching and Hitting
Ok, I've recently been learning a lot about torque in my hitting, as taught by Mike Epstein, and have been studying the parallels between the hitting and pitching mechanics. They are almost identical, with the lone major difference being a batter hits...
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Goodbye Terry
Many expected Henry and Epstein would not beasking for Francona's return.A good run for Terry.
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Mike Epstein Coming to North Texas
Mike Epstein, an internationally renowned hitting instructor, is coming to north Texas for a three-day hitting instructional clinic.Friday, November 10(only $10 per person)Two hour Power Point Presentation on Proper Hitting Mechanics...
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Mike Epstein Coming to NORTH TEXAS
Mike Epstein, an internationally renowned hitting instructor, is coming to north Texas for a three-day hitting instructional clinic.Friday, November 10(only $10 per person)Two hour Power Point Presentation on Proper Hitting Mechanics Saturday/Sunday(...
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MIKE EPSTEIN in North Texas
Mike Epstein, an internationally renowned hitting instructor, is coming to north Texas for a three-day hitting instructional clinic.Friday, November 10(only $10 per person)Two hour Power Point Presentation on Proper Hitting Mechanics Saturday/Sunday(...
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Hitting..power and quickness
Coach C ..This has been a recent area of interest for me . I incorrectly thought that the front leg stiffening was more involved in early launch. I was wrong. Epstein shows (in the torque drill) players going to finish and still over a bent front knee...
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Slotting the rear elbow...careful!
I had several PMs following the last hitting thread. Since it was about upper body rotation it was fairly broad. One issue that I see that might help hitters is forget the rear elbow slotting cue. I see the rear elbow working in load but not as much...
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Epstein Endorsement of New Product
Mike Epstein recently signed to endorse a new product the Hands Back Hitter. Mike said" it reenforces what I try to teach". The Hands Back Hitter separates stride from swing by an instant in time and delivers a ball a ball into the strike zone with...
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Staying "Inside" the ball/Rotating on Axis
These are topics we have all addressed before but we prolly need to re-address for purpose of reinfocement.I'll start discussion>Here Ya go> A common misunderstanding as hitter/instructor during instruction revolves around "keeping the hands...
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Re: Mike Epstein Torque Drill ?
Diablo, you are brainwashed....Graduate from Epstein and learn.....Hitting is not rotational vs. linear.....A high level swing is about efficiency....Not sitting on the back leg and counter-rotating....MLB hitters don't do the stuff you and Epstein preach.....
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Re: Mike Epstein Torque Drill ?
I'd add that the 'torque drill' is the starting point of several drills that Epstein teaches with. I bought his DVD a couple of months ago and am using his drills on my son (he's always the guinea pig). I'm very impressed with the results, I'll now be comfortable using the drills with our team this fall. If you're thinking about trying these drills I'd suggest getting the DVD since there are some finer points that you won't see without the full explanation.
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Re: Mike Epstein Torque Drill ?
StyleMismatch, Thanks for that information. Obviously I have not seen the DVD. Maybe the word "torque" would be easier to understand after viewing the DVD. Or if I were an engineer! Or even a mechanic! I kind of forgot the topic here was "Mike Epstein Torque Drill?" Sorry if it sounds like I'm a naysayer. I'm not!
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Re: Timing of Load
I gotta say, after thinking about the difference in Epstein's methods vs anyone in the BlueDog camp, I really think that Epstein is right in that the kinetic chain does work its way up. I've been swinging a bat for the last half hour, trying to really *feel* the swing. Doggie says (ok, i'm paraphrasing - let me know if i'm wrong bd) its all from the 'middle', and works its way up AND down. I think that the entire body is connected, and it really starts with the front heel coming down. That...
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Re: Timing of Load
GoMo- what is englishbeys website? and you have it right.. about kinetic energy.. it does work up... that is not an epstein thing, that is a scientific thing...
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Re: Timing of Load
Then, how is this possible???? http://www.golfdigest.com/features/index.ssf?/features/gd200412kindred.html
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Re: Steve Englishbey Hitting Instructor...
Thanks for the reply. I have heard a lot of good things about the DVD's. Are they just about technique or do they show drills as well? Right now I am an Epstein and Mallee guy, but always open to learning better ways to do things. Thanks.
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Re: Summer Greatness
one, how could a team still playing be a greatest team ever? no one has seen what any has accomplished.... because the season is not over.... two, there is not a team out there (full roster) that could compare to Mustangs, Black Sox, Kyle Chapman, Austin Slam Col.umbia Angels teams of the early 90's.... DBAT's team this year had probably just as good of pitching (as those teams)... but not the position player..... and we won't even get into the Midland Redskin teams of the past.... or the...
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Re: How will you teach hitting?
I don't go there... booted once for no reason..won't visit again..... there are plenty of people more than willing to tell me how ****** hits. Scott( ssarge) had a nice post confirming scap loading and what happens to the bat barrel plane. At least he got it right. That is what I was asking for almost a month. I assumed Paul had it wrong ;maybe it was just you...that WOULD make more sense Ssarge said " A hitter w/ proper upper body load WILL have a bat roughly vertical, and slanted back...
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Re: How will you teach hitting?
Not so .......your confusing me with one of several hundreds others that did however. NO point leaving a lob shot chest high at the net Linear without ducking. I might send you a clip of a good player( 18) that is working to improve. Maybe you can help out> Epstein told me when your talking swing mechanics never swing a bat or all they see is your swing and never hear the message. **** either learned that the hard way or maybe the truth is it doesn't matter for the people that read his...
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Re: How will you teach hitting?
"ted ...your killin me man...LOL LOL LOL" Your words in response to Ted who criticized *****. In the context of the discussion it was very clear that you agreed with him and enjoyed his point. Dishonest again buster? A better explanation comes from Epsteins tag line only slightly different. "Maybe his swing doesn't match what he teaches" And if the can duplicate what they see, why not show em?
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Re: How will you teach hitting?
I,ve been lurking since 1999.... reading and learning about the swing...must say I have enjoyed reading the thoughts of Teacherman/Linear....Swingbuster etc. I had never heard of rotational hittng etc. Have since spent many hours studying Mankin/Epstein/Nyma* etc. All thanks to you guys... My 08 and 2012 son's have been the beneficiaries and my 2001 son is ticked that we did not have the info his brothers now have, via the internet and HSBBW. I've never felt need to post until now.... Will...