On top of having a nice ballpark.
The pitching lab & player development amenities @ASU_Baseball are top notch as well.
Glad I got to check them out this weekend.
Some swing from practice yesterday with at @MaxedOutHitting. Working off the MARV ball machine. The machine was sitting high 80s and we were hitting from the front plate.
The Reds have been creative during batting practice recently. They've used foam balls to work on hitting inside fastballs as well as sinkers/cutters with a ton of spin. Yesterday, hitters moved back and forth in front of and behind the batter's box.
Terry Francona said, "Yesterday, they were trying to challenge them (on changing speeds). Batting practice has evolved over the years. It was just coaches and see how far you could hit it (in the past). I fall in a bit of everything. I think if you just do one thing, (it isn't good). If you balance it, and that's what we're trying to do, there's a reason."
"We're trying to keep it fresh and also have a reason for doing it. Like (Valaika) says, we're never trying to throw something against a wall. There's always a reason."
Most hitters want to dip or slide under.. lose control of their barrel and ability to turn above!
Challenging that by hitting high spin Marv Balls at the top of the zone📈⚡️
We’ve used these @MarvTraining baseballs outside (PNW grass/dirt field) for practice everyday since March 2nd. Most durable ball we've ever used, better than our game balls. Leather is still smooth, same hardness, ink shows, no lace fraying. https://t.co/KIQsKNb1u8
If anyone is using @mavsmats strike zone mats, 👇🏼
Please tag me and let me know how you like them!
I am helping @mavsmats grow into the baseball + softball world.
In 6 months, we have had great initial results but want to keep growing and helping offenses win more games! 📈
🧵 Here is about 2 minutes of Gabby Moreno’s pre-game routine.
1. Barehand weighted ball rolling receiving
2. Barehand baseball short hop receiving
3. Short toss knee down blocks
4. Live machine receiving
5. Machine pitch exchange & pick or throw w/ footwork (to 2nd, 1st & 3rd)
As usual, make sure if you are a coach or player, you are taking full advantage of all your training options with our great friends at @MarvTraining:
https://t.co/NOg4JEokF2