More . . .in regard to tossing BP versus throwing from sixty feet.
Logic says, If a batting coach is giving a lessons every 1/2 hour for six days a week, it would not be tooo long before a coach had no arm left.
pudge 72 i just wanted to say thanks for the post. ive been working on my fielding a lot this year. i know i need to improve on that more. but tell your dad thanks.
The hitting instructor at the White Sox Academy is Marco Fajardo. He worked directly with Charlie Lau Sr. for many years and is still affiliated with Charlie Lau Jr.
Charlie Lau from what I have read was one of the best hitting instructor's in the major league's
Where is Strikes located?
Yes, also wondering where strikes is at. Also how much per 1/2 hour or so, prices, thank you in advance
Jack perconte is very good instructor and played in the Major Leagues with the Mariners.
I was just wondering if Dan Brewer and Connor Powers who take lesson's at Strikes,Play on the same Travel team?
Pudge, they are both playing for top tier this summer. Conpow will do what Bisnette and I did last year and play for 17's and 18 year old team.
Id have to go with my instructor Todd Poe at the Future Swings Academy. He has helped me get my rythym back after I tore my PCL and I am now a better hitter than I ever was before. I give many thanks to Todd and his crew for helping me get to where I am now, otherwise I probably would not have gotten a scholarship to college. By far Todd Poe is the best hitting instructor I have worked with.
I agree, there are many outstanding hitting instructors in the area. Steve Hayward is great. Also a big fan of Phil Apostle at the StrikeZone in Glenview.
To k13:
Are you a coach ?
Are you a coach ?
Yes, I am a high school pitching coach.
I would like to add a name here. I took my son to work out last night with Wes Chamberlain, the former Phillies player.
He's a class act and has a very interesting insight on hitting. I was very impressed with him and he was an immediate help.
He is working at the "Triple Crown Academy", in Schererville, IN.
He's a class act and has a very interesting insight on hitting. I was very impressed with him and he was an immediate help.
He is working at the "Triple Crown Academy", in Schererville, IN.
I thought that my swing was getting too long, so I went to see my favorite hitting instructor . The results speak for themselves.
8 for 15 with 3HR last 5 games.
Steve Hayward RULES!
8 for 15 with 3HR last 5 games.
Steve Hayward RULES!
Bret25, that's great, keep up the good work!!!
oach Steve Haywood is the name on the street as the best, plus he is a loyal American and wears great hats. (Steve, we met this summer in Indianapolis. You watched my son pitch against and beat a humbled Rawlings National team in 8 innings). One special hitting coach who is not associated with a private school is Al Liermann. Al is currently a coach for Addison Trail and has a son Ryan who was drafted by the White Sox and plays for Rockford I believe. Al understands hitting.
Good pitching beat's good hitting all the time!
Beenthere: I would love to hear your top 5 hitting instructor's. Since I think your one of the most knowledgable baseball men on here.
Is there a web Site listing for Jack Perconte's? It would be sweet if there was a listing of all the Baseball instructional place's,in Illinois.
Jack Perconte was one of the best player's I have ever seen! His baseball Academy number is
630-416-8666. 550 Indrustial Dr.Naperville 60563
Another Joliet player who made it to the Show!
630-416-8666. 550 Indrustial Dr.Naperville 60563
Another Joliet player who made it to the Show!
LT-ss-Brew-3
Me and my dad saw you play against Lyden,your hitting was awesome! and my dad said your fielding was awesome too! You still taking lesson's at strikes? We want to see you hit. Plus do you know if Cf from Montini hits at strikes?? we have read about him on these post's and in the Tribune?
Me and my dad saw you play against Lyden,your hitting was awesome! and my dad said your fielding was awesome too! You still taking lesson's at strikes? We want to see you hit. Plus do you know if Cf from Montini hits at strikes?? we have read about him on these post's and in the Tribune?
Waste of money instructors are 
go to the batting cages like I used too!
go to the batting cages like I used too!
i hit with steve hayward at strikes.. i have been hitting with him for 3 years and he is the reason i have had 3 successful hitting seasons for montini. hitting with steve has been my best investment so far.. whats the good of going to the cages if u have a poor swing?
i reccomend steve to every gradeschool/highschool and college ball player.. he is the best
i reccomend steve to every gradeschool/highschool and college ball player.. he is the best
nl fan. What major D1 program or M.L.B. franchise did you play for?
Soxnole,
You took the words right out of my mouth.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Good one SoxNole 
instructors take your money and could care less about how you do
NL fan:
The kid from Texas really did fly from Texas to Strikes for just a lesson!!He hit at llpm sat nite june 4th, and had a game today june 5th at 3pm today! Dan Brewer hit with him last nite, and Dan was named SUN-TIMES First Team Short-Stop, Along with Connor Powers of Benet,who was named First team first baseman!
The kid from Texas really did fly from Texas to Strikes for just a lesson!!He hit at llpm sat nite june 4th, and had a game today june 5th at 3pm today! Dan Brewer hit with him last nite, and Dan was named SUN-TIMES First Team Short-Stop, Along with Connor Powers of Benet,who was named First team first baseman!
Can any one tell me the Hitting Instructors who teach at White Sox Academy?
nlfan..............you must either own Stella's, have been living in a cave or....your just CHEAP!
O.F.04....The instructor's at WSA run the gamut. Many of ther better fellow's with good current hitting thought are now off for thier pro season. You really need to go to the WSA and pick someone out..they have several former player's and some excellent people to choose from. As I have noted on the board previously, the WSA is really about membership, which is hard to come by. IMO, if membership is unavailable, then Strikes would be a far better venue. Ask for Pat,Jim or Steve. You'll be glad that you did!
O.F.04....The instructor's at WSA run the gamut. Many of ther better fellow's with good current hitting thought are now off for thier pro season. You really need to go to the WSA and pick someone out..they have several former player's and some excellent people to choose from. As I have noted on the board previously, the WSA is really about membership, which is hard to come by. IMO, if membership is unavailable, then Strikes would be a far better venue. Ask for Pat,Jim or Steve. You'll be glad that you did!
those who can hit,hit! Those who can't teach hitting!
lets hear it nlfan. what's your reasoning behind the vitrol?
NL fan,
Who are you and what kind of hitter are/were you? Your ignorance is crystal clear.
Who are you and what kind of hitter are/were you? Your ignorance is crystal clear.
nl fan.
Jim Donovan was one of the best hitter's I have ever seen!! Jack Perconte ,great hitter! now if your talking about me? guilty,you must have been one of my coaches
Jim Donovan was one of the best hitter's I have ever seen!! Jack Perconte ,great hitter! now if your talking about me? guilty,you must have been one of my coaches
Steve....you are way too humble
I know for fact there are quiet a number of players who wouldn't be the hitters they are without your help.
Stand up and take some deserved credit!!
It is quiet obvious that nl fan has no clue about the game and what it takes to be successful. @0 years ago...guys just knew how to hit...but the game has evolved and to be successful, smart players..."even those who know how to hit" fine tune with the help of someone who has a keen I.
I personally wouldn't lose any sleep by postings of nlfan
All the coaches. keep up the great work...the player value your services
I know for fact there are quiet a number of players who wouldn't be the hitters they are without your help.
Stand up and take some deserved credit!!
It is quiet obvious that nl fan has no clue about the game and what it takes to be successful. @0 years ago...guys just knew how to hit...but the game has evolved and to be successful, smart players..."even those who know how to hit" fine tune with the help of someone who has a keen I.
I personally wouldn't lose any sleep by postings of nlfan
All the coaches. keep up the great work...the player value your services
I agree with you 100%.
I applaud everyone who has the skill and patience to teach kids.
I applaud everyone who has the skill and patience to teach kids.
Watch out for Hinsdale Central,Pat whaley is working with most of the hitter's. Has perfected the Home Run Swing .
I hate to admit it but there hitters, this summer, seem to be improved and maybe better than last years team. And this is coming from an LT dad. 
BUT, don't let it go to your head to quickly! You still have to play all of the games, and you have seven months to wait!
BUT, don't let it go to your head to quickly! You still have to play all of the games, and you have seven months to wait!