Amazing video of a 5 yr old

That was amazing video; never seen a 5 yr old do what that kid was doing. Even the coach was humming the ball in live BP and the kid ripped it.

Probably still too young for a coach/adult to mess him up.LOL

Gonna show this to my hot shot HS players; known them all since that age and NONE of them were as good as this kid with the bat or glove. Then again they are all 17/18 now and have survived in the game so far...hope to be able to say the same of this young man in 2020.

I think it's rediculous to hype a five year old. Before you know it kids will get hyped based on their Apgar score.

That kid is adorable and, let's face it, he already has a name that sounds like a Major Leaguer. Good luck to him!!!

I would like to see him wear a helmet if he is hitting against 85mph pitching. I know that he is in a cage but a five year old is easily distracted.

Wow....Kid looks like he is having fun. Hope he continues to develop his love of the game. Seems like he is off to a good start.

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Originally posted by Brickhouse:
I would like to see him wear a helmet if he is hitting against 85mph pitching. I know that he is in a cage but a five year old is easily distracted.

Would have to agree with you Brickhouse. On a few occasions he stepped across the plate after he swung and I was a little worried the next pitch would nail him. Maybe someone here can give his parents a little tip and suggest he wear a helmet.
Must admit though, the youngster has some tools for his age.

agree with the helmet AND you better check that Birth Certificate as he is a Latin player (ha, ha).

The little guy is fun to watch and does have some serious talent, but he absolutely should have a helmet on. He's going to be a stud if he keeps up his love of the game...but can he hit a breaking ball?

As long as he never plays T-ball the kid will maintain his natural swing, hand eye coordination and eye for contact.

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Originally posted by Quincy:
As long as he never plays T-ball the kid will maintain his natural swing, hand eye coordination and eye for contact.

My son started hitting off the pitching machine at age three at his sister's (five years older) softball practices. When he would hit off the tee he would twist and torque up. He was too young to understand how to hit off a tee properly. Fortunately he didn't want to play tee ball when he was six. He preferred hitting and shagging balls at his sister's 12U travel softball practices.

Reminds me of infidel_hijo


Did you notice the coach is wearing a Perfect Game hat?



Where is BOF's PG Pre-natal thread?

Watch out for that change up? Normal pitching gonna mess him up. Also swinging that much at that speed and age wouldn't you have to have him hit from both sides to keep his back muscles from developing one side issues? IMO makes sense.

Possible early 2022 commit. Or 2023 if they decide to hold him back a year.

Well, he sure is a slugger that is for sure.
Helmet-mandatory. I can't imagine anyone in their right mind letting a five year old bat against an 85 mph FB.
As far as him taking swings against an 85mph pitch, maybe at some other time, but on the video, the velo was not 80-85 mph, the cage is labeld at 75/baseball - 65/softball and also states "ALL PATRONS MUST WEAR A HELMET" Hit at your own risk.
Slightly irresponsibile
He is amazing though!

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Originally posted by iheartbb:
Well, he sure is a slugger that is for sure.
Helmet-mandatory. I can't imagine anyone in their right mind letting a five year old bat against an 85 mph FB.
As far as him taking swings against an 85mph pitch, maybe at some other time, but on the video, the velo was not 80-85 mph, the cage is labeld at 75/baseball - 65/softball and also states "ALL PATRONS MUST WEAR A HELMET" Hit at your own risk.
Slightly irresponsibile
He is amazing though!

I agree with you that it is not 85, it is not even 75.

But still good for his age and size. Hopefully he develops properly as he has many mechanical challenges that he is going to have to over come from his habits that he is developing.

I've seen better

Reminds me of Tiger Woods' father being on the Tonight Show with him.

Johnny Carson was still the host.

I wonder if he would still want to bat if he got plunked by one of those 85 mph FB's?

Also, thought he was short-arming it on the mound and in the field...LOL!!!

Got a 'lil swag too! GED10DaD

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Got a 'lil swag too!

That "swag" may be the result of a load in his pants after a near miss! I guess I'm a skeptic but can't buy into the 85mph at 5yrs. of age .... maybe 35 or 40!