Carl Allen

Proverbs 24:10. Baseball Coach @ Walnut Grove High School. #GoWarriors

[Kevin Burrell @KevinBurrellMLB]

As a baseball scout, there are two concerning hitting characteristics with HS & College hitters that stand out more today than ever before.

1) No Plan At The Plate

Successful hitters don’t just hope to get a hit—they know what pitch they’re hunting, they exercise zone awareness, they know what part of the field they’re trying to use, they know how to work counts, and how they’re going to attack pitch to pitch. They have a plan, they don’t just “wing it.”
If you fail to plan—then plan to fail.

2) Lack Of Competing In The Box

Every pitch is a battle. Fighting off tough pitches. Refusing to get beat. Making the pitcher earn every out. Competing in the box isn’t about the “result”—a hitter can go 0-4, but have four quality at bats. Competing in the box is about your approach, focus, and effort every single pitch.

Yes, swing operation and talent matters, however a “plan” and a “competitive” mindset in the box separate good hitters from the rest.

Never forget . .

Success is never owned. It is only rented, and the rent is due everyday!

[Carl Allen @CEA_3]

@JGelnar7 Thank you Coach!

[Carl Allen @CEA_3]

@JGelnar7 It won’t let me dm you. Email is [email protected] if that works better.

[Matt Gerber @M_Gerber17]

“Energy” isn’t yelling at your opponent or being overly “rah-rah”. Focus and intent are energy. Being on the top step (or on the fence) engaged in the game is energy. Sprinkle in some dugout shenanigans and rituals and you’ve got the recipe for what energy should look like.

[Ryan Brownlee @CoachB_ABCA]

Great example of not worrying about a double celebration and looking for the next 90 feet.

[Coach Gonzo @ZachGonzales20]

My biggest coaching pet peeve:

Parents and players are always looking for the next best. The latest training tool, the newest innovative drill, or lesson lesson lesson.

When 95% of kids need calories and a gym membership.

Big and strong = Confidence

[Coaches Box Georgia @TheCoachesBoxGA]

Assistant Coach Opportunity

Walnut Grove High School is looking for an assistant baseball coach for the 2026-2027 season.

☑️ 2nd Sport Opportunities
👨‍🏫 Social Studies

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📬 HC, Carl Allen - [email protected]

[Luke Toms @InfieldVitamins]

Spring training fundamentals: you see big leaguers taking ground balls to work on timing, posture, their angles. But most importantly the eyes with the catch. Very similar to a receiver seeing the ball into his secure position. When the game speeds up the fundamentals take over.

[Matt Pepin @matthewpepin_]

What Gets a College Hitter Drafted?

2025 Top 60 Picks⬇️

11 LHH
6 RHH
1 Switch

8 Were Primary Shortstops or Catchers at School.

Caden Bodine was the 1 Non Power 4.

Premium defensive positions, discipline, bat to ball, and contact quality, continue to stand out. 📊⚾️

[Kevin Burrell @KevinBurrellMLB]

Great athletes are wired differently. Noise doesn’t distract them, it sharpens them. Negative comments don’t weaken them, it fuels them. Hostile competition doesn’t intimidate them, it brings out their best.

As professional baseball scout, I try and make it a priority to evaluate prospects in hostile environments—not only the comfort of their home environment.

While other competitors look for silence and approval, elite competitors find clarity in chaos. They expect resistance. They welcome the boos. They understand that pressure is a privilege and opposition confirms they’re doing something right.

Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed said it best:
“I enjoy playing at home in front of our fans, but I really like playing on the road in hostile environments.”

Elite athletes and competitors don’t fear the noise. They feed off it. Hostile environments don’t break them, they reveal them. They don’t run from the fire. They step into the fire and use it to perform at a higher level.

[TheBatDoctor @TheDataCage]

“Swing in balance with barrel accuracy.“

You may think that statement means to not swing fast.

It doesn’t.

The stronger and faster and more flexible you are, the faster you can move in balance.

Raise the floor. Get more athletic, because being more athletic will always be better.

[Carl Allen @CEA_3]

@PotluckFootball Stephens
Hab Central
Hart
Hebron
White
Dawson
Oconee
Oglethorpe
Commerce
Rabun

[Carl Allen @CEA_3]

@PotluckFootball Don’t put this on me

[Carl Allen @CEA_3]

@PotluckFootball Rabun
Commerce?
Hebron
Hab Central
Jefferson
Jackson Co
Prince
Gainesville
Hart
Grove

[Carl Allen @CEA_3]

@PotluckFootball Banks
Hart
Acad
Grove
Hebron
Jackson
North Hall
Cedar
Commerce
Prince

[Dan Cevette @DanCevette]

GPA is one of the most underrated stats in recruiting:

4.0 = 94% of schools can recruit you
3.5 = 72%
3.0 = 51%
2.5 = 21%
2.0 = Only 8%

Knowledge is power.

[Carl Allen @CEA_3]

@PotluckFootball Hab
Providence
Clarke
Dawson
Elbert
Branch
Milton
East Hall
WW
Rabun

[Carl Allen @CEA_3]

@eautry23 @PotluckFootball Hollars offense doesn’t give opposing offense the ball much…that’s my thought process anyway haha