Tagged With "catcher"
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How to get on the radar of schools from October - March?
All, New poster here but have been lurking for a while. Thank you to all who are active and provide tons of insights to those like me. I have a 2022 who loves to catch and can play anywhere but MI. He has done one PBR here locally. He is a bigger kid who has some power and have heard from more than one baseball person that he has D1 potential (whatever that means). He is flexible and athletic at 6'3" 185 and is getting measurably faster and stronger now that he is working with a strength and...
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Rotator repair and catcher
My son is actually in his 1st yr of JUCO, a catcher. Led the nation for a time for most homeruns, settled at #7 after his arm got to bad to play. Appeared he was being drafted, met with team several times, negotiated an offer...on/off shoulder problems since 9th grade. Missed his jr year with ulnar transposition surgery. Had a great sr year, but towards end shoulder pain increased. Dx with tendonitis (altho they did no testing). Tried to rehab that summer but pain continued. As mentioned, he...
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Catchers - cup recommendations?
My soon-to-be 13 year old son has been wearing nutty buddy cups since he was 8. Sadly, they have been unavailable since March '18, with no sign of being back any time soon, and he really needs a new one. Any cup brand recommendations? I saw that "Nutshellz" are popular with pros, but they are also crazy expensive ($100!!??). Thanks in advance for your help.
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Sophomore Son wants to do more show case evals
I have a 17 year old Sophomore (catcher) who is wanting to do more showcases , along with camps or try outs. We live in a small town outside of Tulsa OK. Neither of which have many, if any . I don't know where else to look for showcases,evals, or camps other then a few sites. He has done only a few due to lack of knowing about any more. Can anyone tell me sites I can check? Or have any suggestions about where to start? !! Thanks for any help anyone may have.
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Catching Video, Feedback Appreciated
Hello everyone. I just uploaded a new skills video to YouTube here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3A_IRAiJFY Please give me some feedback on what you guys think. Any advice is appreciated
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SUMMER CATCHER ONE-DAY CLINICs
This CATCHERS CLINIC is a total of 3 hours, one-hour in Receiving, Blocking, and Throwing ; provides each catcher with two complimentary eBooks on catching (over 75 pages); plus a 4-page Workout plan used by college players. Parents and Coaches may attend for free, recording of any session is encouraged. In July and August, any catcher can enroll in these Clinics scheduled on four different week days/ locations for $135/ catcher. See schedule b elow... You must enroll in advance. Contact me...
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Catchers mask?
My son has informed me that he needs a new catcher's mask. Seems like we buy one every year (he's a sophomore). Any one have a favorite brand to recommend that might get him through high school? How long should a good catcher's mask last?
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Velocity, God given? Or can it be drastically improved?
What would be an average catcher velocity for high school varsity catchers? More specifically in the class of 2017? What would be an ideal catching velocity? Attached is a video of me throwing, any advice? Also, here is a link that I found that has workouts that will help pitchers throw harder: http://www.stack.com/a/how-to-throw-harder Will those workouts in the link above work for position players?
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Baseball Playing Opportunities for Ages 17-26 via VMarlins
If you are a player looking to play collegiate, international, or professional baseball then look at all the avenues we provide and the results we have for those who participate in our program. Qualifications are as follows: Respect Others, Respect Self, Respect the Game. We have provided a weblink below to explore. Call anytime. Frank Fulton, GM VMarlins, 4344894544. http://www.vmarlins.com/If_This_is_You..php
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PG Pitcher/Catcher IA showcase
My son received an invite to the PG pitcher/catcher showcase to be held this February at the Cedar Rapids facility. I found some older threads on this event, so I apologize if I'm re-hashing old information; just looking for some refreshed data. We haven't done much in the way of showcases or camps. His club team hosts a couple of organized exposure "clinics/camps" where they invite several D1, D2 schools to attend which the majority of them do. They also play...
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Blocking Problem
I have a problem blocking the ball during the game sometimes. I have been told by my coaches that when I block I jump up instead of dropping straight down. I am good at blocking during drills, its just that during the game I have trouble sometimes. Here is a link of me blocking when I took a lesson a couple months back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho09idIZea4
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Catchers Mitt
Hello everyone, I am looking to buy a new mitt. I don't have any experience with the two mitts I am interested in (Wilson a2000's and All Star pro). Which is better in durability and time to break in. Also I am aware that the all star is $100 more so I just want to know which is the best bang for my buck.
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Top Velocity V.S. Pitch Harder
Benn looking at Top Velocity's catcher programs and also Pitch Harder's programs. Which is better? The Top Velocity programs can be found here: http://www.topvelocity.net/topv-products/ http://www.topvelocity.biz/2x-sub-2-0-pop-time-program/ http://www.topvelocity.biz/2x-sub-2-0-velocity-program-for-catchers/ Pitch Harder can be found here: http://pitchharder.com/products http://pitchharder.com/position-players
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D3 Coach talking to Admissions
Hi all, I'm a 2018 catcher looking to play D3 baseball in the northeast. My grades are good, I have a 32 composite on the ACT and a 3.5 GPA at the 11th best high school in the nation according to US News and World Report. Anyways, I've been in communication with a D3 coach for awhile now. He asked me to send me my grades and test scores to him in our most recent emails. The admissions counselor that he emailed said that I would be a great fit, and that she would love to meet when I am up on...
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Best showcases for Canadian catcher
Hi folks -- We're based in Toronto (so not in the HS baseball mainstream), and my son is a catcher in his junior year who is aspiring to play U.S. college baseball. We'd like to attend one or two showcases this summer, and are just wondering if any of you could recommend what our best choice(s) might be. My son would like to study sports management, and we're targeting a variety of D1, D2, D3 and NAIA schools. What showcase would give us the best bang for the buck? Thanks very much for your ...
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Throwing Elbow and Shoulder Pain.
Need some help. I have pain sometimes, well most of the times, in the areas that are marked in red. This is while i an playing and throwing a baseball. I am a catcher. I mostly have pain in the elbow most of the time if it hurts. Sometimes it hurts in the shoulder. Or sometimes both. What should I do? Please help and let me know if you know.
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18U Catcher Needed for Marshals Select 18U Team
The McKinney Marshals are looking for one catcher for our 18U team. Most of these players are already signed, and those that aren't soon will be, so this is a competitive team. Because the players are already signed, the team will not travel, and will play in competitive tournaments at colleges and venues in the DFW Metroplex, Weatherford, Navarro, etc. The focus will be to help players get ready for their college teams by playing a competitive schedule and finishing the season by July 16 to...
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POP Time, 1.88 good?
My son is a junior, class of 2018. He has been the starting varsity catcher for the last two years, starting catcher for our local American Legion Team and Fall High School team. His POP time is 1.88 and fielding percentage is .997. He caught all 29 games this past 2017 spring varsity season. He is wanting to go to the next level and play in college. I have included a video. My question is, what is considered a good POP time for catchers and could I get some feedback on this video? Thank you...
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Single mom of a freshman catcher looking for some helpful tips
My son is a freshman catcher and we are basically blindly guiding ourselves through the best routes to meet the goal of college ball. I’ve always tried to keep things in perspective as best as I can with him reminding him to have a backup plan, but we’ve been approached by former MLB players, college coaches, high school coaches, etc for the past 4 years or so with compliments on how advanced he is at his position and how he has the natural skills to make it to the next level. He’s played...
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Catcher's Equipment, opinions for a Freshman
14yo will be Freshman in August. Wants to play HS ball, in addition to his travel team, so this gear will be put to serious use. He is 5'7" 140 solid-as-a-rock pounds. He's only been catching for a few months, but he loves it, and is good enough that it's now his main position. He's been using his Schutt gear, which we picked up for a good price when they were at a tourney. But we bought it having no idea that catching would become his go-to position, rather than SS and OF. Living in...
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Pitchout Play Rarely Called
There are multiple scenarios in baseball that call for certain strategies. The pitchout play being one of them. Whether I am watching MLB or youth and HS baseball, I just do not see the pitch out being executed. Some folks say they don't run as much as they used to in MLB, which is true. Sometimes they say HS and youth pitchers are not able to perform the task at hand. In my opinion it's not really an issue in MLB. You could probably watch about 10 games and see them pitchout in 1, maybe 2...
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Powercore360
I recently purchased a powercore 360 to help use my core more to take some stress off my arm, are there any drills to do that will help me besides just regular throwing. (I am a catcher and I only have the hip trainer, not the whole complete package)
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Next steps - guidance needed!
First time poster...I've been stalking the site for awhile and appreciate all of the great info! It has truly helped me guide my 2020 LHH Catcher as he chases his dream. His dream is to play for a school in the south at the highest level possible w/ highest academics possible. He plays for a top travel team in Midwest and is just beginning his recruiting process. He does have interest from a few mid-tier D1 programs in Midwest but has been seen by very few outside of the Midwest to this...
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2021
I am a 2021 Catcher getting some attraction from some Northern D1 schools. How can I put myself out there to more schools down south and out west? Should I email head coaches? Attend more showcases?
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Catcher Skills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdHr6JAOE2s Here is a link to my video from Baseball Factory. Here is a link to my Baseball Factory page: http://members.baseballfactory...er/_/109066/#member/ Can I have any catching advice, more on...
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Catcher Camps
I am looking for a catcher camp in Pennsylvania. I live near Gettysburg, PA. I have heard that Mike Chroniger lives in Gettysburg and that he is a good coach. Does anyone know of him? I also did research and found an organization known as the...
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Chesterfield Prospect Camp
RISE Baseball Powered by Wilson/DeMarini would love to have your participation at our 2015 Summer Prospect Camp located at Manchester High School, Richmond Va. RISE Baseball will be hosting their first annual Summer Prospect Camp from June...
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Traditional Catchers Mask
So I am going to be a freshman this year, and have a good chance of getting put on varsity, and Im a catcher. This year I want to switch masks from hockey style to traditional but Im not sure. Does anyone have solid information on which one is better?...
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Re: Catcher Skills
Wesley, As a 16 year old, you have a good base to work with. I would recommend three things immediately: 1. Lose the Knee Savers. This should allow you to get lower in your stance. Also along that line...get more flexible in your hip flexors. Take a yoga class. You have a pretty good sized frame and you will need to present a low target at times. Flexibility is very important. 2. Find a long toss or arm strengthening/stabilizing program. We use Jamie Evans' Velo-City (...
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Re: Catcher Skills
Originally Posted by redbird5: Wesley, As a 16 year old, you have a good base to work with. I would recommend three things immediately: 1. Lose the Knee Savers. This should allow you to get lower in your stance. Also along that line...get more flexible in your hip flexors. Take a yoga class. You have a pretty good sized frame and you will need to present a low target at times. Flexibility is very important. 2. Find a long toss or arm strengthening/stabilizing program. We use Jamie Evans'...
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Re: Catcher Skills
Originally Posted by CaCO3Girl: Has your velocity been clocked on your throw down? I have been clocked at 75 mph.
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Re: Catcher Skills
Originally Posted by standballdad: Originally Posted by redbird5: Wesley, As a 16 year old, you have a good base to work with. I would recommend three things immediately: 1. Lose the Knee Savers. This should allow you to get lower in your stance. Also along that line...get more flexible in your hip flexors. Take a yoga class. You have a pretty good sized frame and you will need to present a low target at times. Flexibility is very important. 2. Find a long toss or arm...
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Re: Traditional Catchers Mask
Better check your rules. In our area a two piece is not allowed in HS.
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Re: Traditional Catchers Mask
Originally Posted by Golfman25: Better check your rules. In our area a two piece is not allowed in HS. Same here.
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Re: Traditional Catchers Mask
Here is a thread on it a few months ago...by the way in GA only the hockey mask is allowed too. http://community.hsbaseballweb...opic/catching-mask-1
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Re: Traditional Catchers Mask
EStroup008, I'm the father of a former catcher. When you say "better", that means safer to me. Surprisingly, there are very few studies on this topic. The best one I have found is below. My layman's interpretation of the data is that both styles offer similar protection from balls hitting the mask directly on the nose. For catchers, that's where I worry most about concussions. Getting hit by a bat or being involved in a collision are also possibilities, and the hockey style is better in...
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I have played with both, and so has my son who is now a Jr. in HS. We both prefer the hockey style because it is more balanced on our heads, making it easier to move quickly. The traditional mask tends to be heavy on the front side. However, it's really just a personal preference. Whichever one feels better to you and makes you more comfortable while doing the work would be the best choice. Before spending the money, though, see if you can borrow one for a game and try it out. Getting a feel...
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Re: Traditional Catchers Mask
If you are playing under NFHS, which is the most common rule set for high school - a skullcap / mask combo is not allowed. It has to be a one piece design that covers both ears, and which meets NOCSAE standards.
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Re: Traditional Catchers Mask
Originally Posted by EStroup008: So I am going to be a freshman this year, and have a good chance of getting put on varsity, and Im a catcher. This year I want to switch masks from hockey style to traditional but Im not sure. Does anyone have solid information on which one is better? And also what are some good traditional masks out there. I would like it to be under $90 and the skullcap under $40. Am I even allowed to use a traditional mask? I live in NC. Thanks guys! Why would you want to...
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Re: Traditional Catchers Mask
Originally Posted by Smitty28: Originally Posted by EStroup008: So I am going to be a freshman this year, and have a good chance of getting put on varsity, and Im a catcher. This year I want to switch masks from hockey style to traditional but Im not sure. Does anyone have solid information on which one is better? And also what are some good traditional masks out there. I would like it to be under $90 and the skullcap under $40. Am I even allowed to use a traditional mask? I live in NC.
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Re: Traditional Catchers Mask
Originally Posted by EStroup008: No actually I am doing it because I have had 2 concussions in the last 2 years with my hockey mask. And its not cheap either. And if it keeps on going like it is then its a waste of money. "Cool Factor" doesnt matter when you have brain damage. The traditional style masks are pretty ugly IMO Foul balls to the mask, or another type of impact?
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Originally Posted by MidAtlanticDad: Originally Posted by EStroup008: No actually I am doing it because I have had 2 concussions in the last 2 years with my hockey mask. And its not cheap either. And if it keeps on going like it is then its a waste of money. "Cool Factor" doesnt matter when you have brain damage. The traditional style masks are pretty ugly IMO Foul balls to the mask, or another type of impact? One from a foul to the mask, another from a backswing to the head.
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Originally Posted by EStroup008: One from a foul to the mask, another from a backswing to the head. In that case I would strongly encourage you to stick with hockey style. The traditional style helmet doesn't offer nearly as much protection from a bat backswing. I wish I could tell you which brand/model offers the most impact protection, but that information isn't available to the public, to my knowledge. The All-Star MVP4000 is "Specifically designed and tested for ball speeds exceeding 100...
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Re: Traditional Catchers Mask
I have had three concussions while catching. None from a foul ball to the mask. I have used both style masks; hockey (plastic) and old-style (steel). I always felt that the old style mask with helmet afforded me better protection from foul balls due to more heavy padding surrounding the face. It will fly off on the most direct hits, reducing the impact. In fact, my worst foul was a direct hit when I was wearing the hockey-style mask. Backswings are a greater problem than head injury. I have...
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Re: Throwing Elbow and Shoulder Pain.
I have not gone and seen my doctor. Don't want to be done for the season. And the pain is not all the time when I throw. But i throw more times with pain then without.
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Re: Throwing Elbow and Shoulder Pain.
I would strongly recommend seeing a doctor. Consistent pain when throwing indicates a problem. Your body is sending a message. Don't ignore it.
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Re: Throwing Elbow and Shoulder Pain.
You definitely should seek medical attention. Do you have a trainer at school? At kids school they would get you evaluated by tye trainer first, then if necessary send you to the ortho. On the positive side, since you have pain in several locations it would seem like general irritation and inflammation. Not some thing catastrophic like ucl tear. Get it checked out and let the pros guide you. Good luck.
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Re: Throwing Elbow and Shoulder Pain.
When it hurts, shut it down. You only have one throwing arm, when it's gone, so are you. Talk to your coach, athletic trainer, or doctor. Short term disruptions should not derail your long term plans, but they might if you wait too long.