Teams that don’t strike out at a high clip win more games. Simple as that. This is amplified at the college level — and even more at the high school level and below.
Once you get to two strikes, it becomes a team at-bat. Grind it out. Compete your tail off. Choke up, shorten up, widen out, move closer to the plate — whatever helps you execute your two-strike approach. Some call it their “B swing.”
Make the pitcher work.
We preach “look fastball away and adjust,” but there are plenty of effective two-strike approaches. You have to experiment and find what fits your swing and mindset best.
A quality two-strike approach often leads to hard-hit balls. But even when it doesn’t, the defense still has to field it, throw it, and catch it. That’s pressure.
A lot tougher to defend than a right turn back to the dugout.
#DoingDirtWork
Picked up right where we left off at the clinic! Got to honor these 3 outstanding men and their contributions to the game, their communities, and this association. Congrats gentlemen!!
Enjoyed celebrating these 3 Hall of Fame MEN today! Congrats to Ben, Bryan, and Rob on their induction into the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association HOF! Very well deserved for each. @Mo_MHSBCA
I am not ashamed of my journey. My life will be a testimony.
But if I could offer a word of advice to any freshman, sophomore or junior athlete in high school it would be to just listen bro. All them adults in your life not just talking to talk. They been here longer. They done bumped they head already. They trying to save you from doing the same thing.
Do not make the mistake of thinking your talent alone is enough. It’s not. Talent open doors. Character and grades keep you there. And if you already messed up, if your GPA not where it should be, if your name been in rooms for the wrong reasons… don’t quit. Keep digging. You can climb out the hole the same way you dug it.
Class of 29, 28 and 27 hear me.
Take your grades serious. Choose who you hang around wisely. Protect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out. Respect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches. Work hard when nobody clapping.
Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie.
I’m still figuring it out myself. I’m struggling but I know God got me.
Be intentional. Lock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work.
I’m learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today.
Start now.
Very excited to speak about our football program’s culture this weekend at the Glazier Clinic in Indianapolis!
Thank you for the opportunity, @GlazierClinics!
#GoldStandard
For tomorrow- due to the freezing temps, the HOF dinner will be in the clinic room instead of Sky Bar. Please give the hotel staff some time after the final speaker to get it set up. Thanks!!