The post discusses reclassing in baseball, a practice where players delay graduation to enhance their performance. Data from the 17u USA Baseball National Team Championships indicates that about 5% to 14% of players are older than typical graduation ages, suggesting that reclassing may be reasonably common.
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2023 Baseball Conference Calendar
The post outlines a yearly schedule of major baseball events, including conferences and seminars, held at various locations.
Baseball Arm Injury Overview
Arm injuries, primarily from overuse and fatigue, dominate Major League Baseball, accounting for over half of the injured-list days from 1998-2015. Recent studies highlight the risks of fastball velocity, prior injuries, and fatigue. Thus, early prevention and better tracking of workload are crucial.
USA Baseball Regional NTIS Tryout
The 2022 USA Baseball regional NTIS events sequenced metrics testing, infield/ outfield defense rating, batting practice, and simulated games to select regional teams for the Champions Cup. Successful candidates are provided a chance to participate in National Team Trials.
The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in Florida, home to spring training facilities for the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros, accommodates 7,700 fans and hosts various additional fields and facilities.
How Hard Do 15 Year Old Pitchers Throw?
Based on 2022 data from 3,700 pitchers, a typical 15-year-old throws baseballs at an average speed of 75 mph, and only a few reach 92 mph.
Reclassing Up in Baseball
Reclassing, often used to delay athletes’ high school graduation for sports-related development, has also been applied to advance graduation, as seen with some baseball players. These decisions hold implications for their future career and should be thoughtfully considered.
Baseball UCL Surgery and Recovery
ASMI’s masterclass provides a comprehensive guide to UCL surgery, recovery, and associated biomechanics. Highlighted are the increased risk of UCL injury in adolescent baseball pitchers and the importance of well-planned, patient rehab for full recovery.
Baseball in Maps
Maps tell stories and a lot of interesting conclusions can be drawn from them. Take a look at the one below, which shows pitchers with over 200 wins as a metric of longevity. The dots are clustered in the northeast with very little south of the Mason-Dixon line despite Texas, Georgia and Florida being hotbedsContinue reading “Baseball in Maps”
Tony Robichaux – The Important Things
Tony Robichaux’s speech discusses his passion for coaching, love for God, and life challenges impeding success. Famous for over 1,100 wins at Louisiana, he passed away in 2019.
Monster Baseball 