Making it to the major leagues in baseball is challenging, with first round draft players having twice the chances than those picked from the fifth round. The study shows high school pitchers tend to have better longevity, despite being less likely to initially make the cut compared to college position players.
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Exercises to Prevent Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring injuries are common in sports like football, soccer, track and also baseball for positions like outfield. Jeff Allen from the University of Alabama explains in this video that injuries are a function of age, previous injury, running load, fascicle length and eccentric hamstring strength. He focuses on the latter two areas based on researchContinue reading “Exercises to Prevent Hamstring Injuries”
Should Youth Pitchers Take Time off From Throwing?
Top sports medicine experts recommend baseball players take 2-4 months off from pitching each year to prevent overuse injuries. The main risk factors are fatigue and velocity.
Relative Age Effect in Youth Baseball
The Relative Age Effect (RAE) is prevalent in youth baseball, where older players dominate teams due to advanced maturation. This bias, affecting short-term performance and the Major League Baseball draft, is notably visible in USA Baseball’s talent identification process and National Team selection.
Amateur Baseball Exit Velocity by Age
Rapsodo’s data indicates average baseball exit velocity increases by roughly 3 mph annually, while launch angle also slightly increases, reflecting more airborne hits.
Youth Baseball Metrics
Baseball now leverages various metrics like exit velocity, spin rate, pop time, etc., akin to motivating students with grade improvements. Resources such as Baseball Savant, Perfect Game, and others provide comparative data for youth athletes to gauge their skill levels and tune-up training accordingly.
Baseball Player Discipleship Resources
Due to travel conflicts with church for baseball families, parents are advised to seize travel time for discipleship, using audio resources, written materials, and faith-sports programs. These include sermons, podcasts, articles, books, and retreats.
USA Futures Invitational vs NTIS Champions Cup
USA Baseball uses the Futures Invitational and NTIS Champions Cup for its Athlete Development Program and National Team selection. Both events have unique features, but the Futures Invitational provides a more straightforward path for athletes with access.
USA Baseball NTIS Champions Cup
The USA Baseball national team identification series (NTIS) consists of a three-stage process ending in a four-day tournament. Selection is based on qualification at various levels, including state and regional, and objective performance metrics from a multitude of tests. The final aim: formation of the national team.
Perfect Game All State Games
Perfect Game has launched All State games for 11-13 year-old participants, selecting top players from each state. Youth players’ performance metrics are tracked and shared, unlike in USA Baseball.
Monster Baseball 