As a follow-up to the earlier post about mastering outfield play, which broke the keys to the position into read, route and run, we move to into the fundamentals of pitching. For pitching, the focus is on learning four critical ingredients – speed, shape, spot and sequence. Let’s break down each element and discover howContinue reading “Mastering the Four Main Ingredients of Pitching: Speed, Shape, Spot and Sequence”
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2024 Baseball Conference Calendar
Baseball’s 2024 events, conference and convention calendar kicks off again with the ABCA convention in Dallas in early January. Over 3,000 college, high school and travel coaches and will attend to check out the latest technology and tactics. The year ends with MLB’s Winter Meetings. Now go see the 2025 baseball events calendar.
Baseball Development: 10 Lessons for Parents
To develop a successful young baseball player, one should emphasize skill acquisition over playing, ensure a balance in competition, encourage off-seasons and play in different sports, maintain body balance, prioritize strength, speed, rest and recovery, prevent injuries through a balanced workload, strengthen forearm muscles, and unlock the player’s motivation.
Duke Baseball Camp
Duke University Baseball offers a weekend pitchers/catchers and hitting camp led by Chris Pollard. It provides training in foundational skills and offers exposure to Duke coaches and players.
2024 MLB Consensus Mock Draft v1
The 2024 MLB draft is wide open with mock draft differing significantly. Mock draft lists reveal JJ Wetherholt, Nick Kurtz, and Travis Bazzana as potential top picks, while Jac Caglianone, Chase Burns, and Konnor Griffin are strong contenders. The draft lacks all-around athletes, pitchers, and catchers, but features power players and interesting two-way contenders.
MLB 30 Yard Times
MLB players’ 30-yard sprint times are measured using data from Baseball Savant, showing a range from 3.67s to 4.67s. Players’ speed declines with age, averaging 3.95 seconds at 22 years, increasing to about 4.25 seconds fifteen years later.
Power in High School Baseball: Exit Velocity by Age
Exit velocity, a key metric in baseball, generally increases with age, with elite 15-year-olds scoring an average of 80 mph. Players typically add 1-4 mph to their exit velocity annually.
How to Increase Bat Speed
Increasing bat speed and ball exit velocity in baseball can be achieved by rotational power training, particularly with medicine balls, and strengthening core muscles.
Top Baseball Training Facility Locations
The post maps prominent baseball facilities across the U.S, categorized by their specialization in pitching, hitting, or conditioning. Facilities mentioned include Driveline, Texas Baseball Ranch, and Cressey Sports Performance among others.
ProVelocity Bat Product Review
The ProVelocity Bat is a training device aimed at increasing bat speed and improving swing path through adjustable resistance. It comes in three sizes, each offering different resistance levels, and provides real-time feedback.
Monster Baseball 