Dewitt Mack

[Mitch Lunde @MinotHighAD]

Bracket for 2024 West Region Baseball held at Corbett Field in Minot
@WDAsports

[Baseball Dudes Inc. 🇺🇸⚾️ @BaseballDudes48]

Free Bases

During my years coaching in the Angels organization we would keep track of these every game. FREE BASES. Our goal was to have 5 or less per game. Our analytics department told us if we did this we had a 72% chance of winning that game.

FREE BASES are…

Walks
Balks
Wild Pitches
Passed Balls
Errors
Stolen Bases
HBP (Hit By Pitch)

The best way to accomplish this goal game after game was through discussion, taking it one pitch at a time, being intentional in our preparation and to slow the game down mentally. “You control the game, don’t let it control you”.

Walks: Whether there is no runners on or the bases are loaded, slow it down, analyze the situation you are in and execute a quality pitch. Make them earn their way on base, give them something to hit and don’t GIVE them that FREE BASE!

Balks: Again, slow the game down. Balks usually happen when we let things speed up on us. Make sure you are ready before you put your foot on that rubber. Develop a relaxed intensity that allows for you to be locked in and focused but also prepared for chaos. Don’t panic when your opponent tries to get in your head.

Wild Pitches: To prevent these, it takes two players. As pitchers, first we need a controlled consistent delivery that allows for a consistent release point. As a catcher, we need to be confident in our ability to block the baseball. Work hard and become one of the best at it. It does a lot mentally for a pitcher knowing that they can throw an 0-2 breaking ball in the dirt and their backstop has their back and will do their part.

Passed Balls: Catchers, this is on you. Focus on every pitch. Watch the ball all the way to your glove. Give hard focus when catching bullpens. Focus on receiving. Develop your fast twitch.

Errors: The more we limit these as a team, we will always have a better chance at getting that W. Work your butt off to be a fundamentally sound player! Coaches, never ignore the importance of your team being able to take care of the baseball. Defensive fundamentals must be a weekly focus.

Stolen Bases: This is on the pitchers. We NEED to be experts at controlling the running game. Learn what counts they like to run in. Vary your hold times. Don’t fall into patterns (don’t hold for the same count every pitch). Develop quality pick-off moves. Have a good inside move to second. These all take practice. This is a must if you want to be the best at this game!!

HBP: For me, this one could go both ways. Yes it is counted as a FREE BASE but this FREE BASE can work for us as pitchers too. If we are good at pitching inside, this WILL happen. When this does happen, not only will that hitter remember that the next time they come up but when we pitch in (and happen to hit a couple batters), every guy in the other dugout will start to notice. They all might start backing off the plate opening up the outer half for us. Pitchers, develop confidence on pitching inside. That is YOUR plate!!

Limit the FREE BASES we allow as a team and our odds of winning that game go way up!!

[Mandan Parks & Recreation @MandanParks]

You have less than two weeks to get registered for Cal Ripken or Midget Baseball. The season will begin at the end of April.

To register visit https://t.co/ZGSb8CNd4l.

[Dewitt Mack @MackDewitt]

@BaseballMidgets @dickinsonpress @lewton96 Congrats coach Dobitz

[Mandan Chiefs @MandanChiefs]

Chiefs are hosting a tourney for ND/SD/MT baseball teams June 11-13, 2021. All turf, recently renovated field. No entry fee. Our Board will pay for team hotel rooms! Shooting for a 4 game guarantee. DM this page if interested.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Right now, I think teachers need more TLC than they do PD.

[The Bismarck Tribune @bistrib]

Long ago, in a country so much different than the one we live in now, different even without COVID-19 tossing a Bert Blyleven-style curve starting at our chins before striking us out looking, kids played baseball with friends. https://t.co/Yb42jXODb7

[Rogers Girls Basketball @rogersgbb1]

After 44 years coaching girls basketball as a head coach with over a 1000 games coached, 9 state titles, 27 trips to a state tournament, over 150 girls playing college basketball, I want to announce that I am hanging up my high school whistle.
God Bless, Coach Amundson

[Mandan Chiefs @MandanChiefs]

Legion Baseball leaders in ND still exploring holding state tournaments in the state this summer.

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

College Hitter vs. Pro Hitter 😂⚰️😂

[David Pearson @baseballDP]

Super Proud of former @NDSUbaseball Jay Flaa at Big League Spring Training game today!

[Tyler Oakes @TOakes7]

It was awesome to see former pitcher, Jay Flaa, today in a Baltimore Orioles uniform - Took the time to talk to us after the game and signed autographs for every fan that asked...class act. Proud of what he’s accomplished and the man he’s become.

[Baseball By Design @Count2Baseball]

How MLB can “fix” baseball:
1. End local streaming blackouts
2. Free entry for kids on weekends
3. Mic’d up players
4. Financial support for grassroots minor league baseball
5. All concession items served in plastic helmets
6. Leave the actual game alone

[Dewitt Mack @MackDewitt]

@THE563 Did you steal that idea from Bismarck girls high schools hockey team.

[Dewitt Mack @MackDewitt]

@przymilli @TetonAthletics Congrats Mason

[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

Those who will separate themselves this year:
*Had a big time summer
*Show up to class, prepared, on time, daily
*Put in extra work either before or after school
*Are faster, stronger & more explosive
*Exhibit a high level of maturity, decision-making & commitment to their sport

[Mandan Public Schools @mandanschools]

The following is a list of Mandan High School student-athletes who have earned the distinction of Academic All-Conference for the WDA spring baseball season!

[Stan Scott @sscott1818]

SORRY FOR LATE NOTICE
Anyone interested in playing Post 40 alumni game at newly renovated Veterans Memorial Ballpark on BNC National Bank Field? July 6th is date I have penciled in for game.
It will be an afternoon game with 12:30 pm batting practice and 2pm game time.

[DCB Athletics @DCB_Athletics]

Baseball, a 4 run rally in the 6th inning give the Jacks the win in game 2 6-5 over Lake Region State.