Ryan Mark Rook

I'm a work in progress... Husband, Father, Friend, Learner, Preacher. I enjoy a good conversation & a good sandwhich.

[BaseballHistoryNut @nut_history]

There’s nothing more perfect than a baseball field. Skip Bertman explains it better than anyone else will.

Best thing you’ll watch today.

[Ryan Mark Rook @OneLineRyan]

@TJHannam10 I hear this all the time, “train for the game pressure,” but can you share what are the methods? Where are the drills?

[Ryan Mark Rook @OneLineRyan]

This is interesting data. Didn’t expect so many throwing errors

[PicknPivot @PicknPivot]

2024 MLB Infield Errors by Position

Some interesting data when comparing each position

How can this influence practice design? 

What’s the cause of such a high percentage of throwing errors?

1B data in post below, all data found on Baseball-Reference

#PicknPivot

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

Are you a winner?

[Ryan Mark Rook @OneLineRyan]

Me and the boys ready for the big show #WWEDetroit

[Ryan Mark Rook @OneLineRyan]

Let’s get ready to rumble #WWEDetroit

[Ryan Mark Rook @OneLineRyan]

I totally relate to this

[David Klein @CoachDavidKlein]

Sometimes I forget why I do this.

The daily grind, the endless rushing from one place to the next.
Work piles up, and life feels like it’s moving too fast.

Then, I arrive at the field.

Kids are already there...
Chatting.
Playing catch.
Running around laughing.
Carefree.

Their excitement is like a reset button.

On this field, time slows down.

The world feels simple again:
Playing catch.
Running around.
Spreading positivity... to kids who love the game...

...I forget the deadlines.
I forget the rush.

As they play, I remember:
Baseball isn’t just about the game.
It’s a place where we all get to pause, breathe, and connect.

Heading home, my heart feels lighter.

Reminded that the best parts of life happen when we’re fully present...

In moments that let us reconnect with what truly matters.

#baseball #littleleague #homerun #travelball #summercamp #fun #baseballseason #littleleaguebaseball #softball #mlb #speedball #legendsbaseball #sports

[David Klein @CoachDavidKlein]

My son is about to turn 7.

It’s difficult coaching him.

But it’s even harder not coaching him.

Watching him experience all his baseball firsts:

First ever practice.
First win in a real game.
First walk-off hit.

Even his first game that ended in tears—it pulls at my heartstrings every time.

It’s funny. After dealing with so many types of parents over the years, I thought I understood what they went through watching their kids play.

But I didn’t, not until now.

There’s something about seeing your own kid out there, in front of others, that breaks your heart wide open.

It can send one into a spiral of comparison, frustration and judgment, even if you know better.

And I’ll admit, even with all my experience, I still catch myself thinking:

Is he behind the other kids?
Is he just not an athlete?
Why isn’t he improving faster?
Why isn’t he listening to me?
Will I ever reach him?

And the truth is, I don’t know these answers.

Because the only approach I’ve tried so far is me coaching him.

For the past three years, he’s only had me and other trained coaches by his side. Even during Spring Little League I'd train my parent coaches.

Because I believe that baseball can be the glue that bonds us for life.

And Im unwilling to put that at risk.

So yeah, I may sound intense.

But here’s the thing: if I wanted him to master karate, I wouldn’t send him to learn from people I do not know....

People who had never done karate, never coached, and never been trained.

I appreciate every well-intentioned parent coach.

Without you, youth sports wouldn’t exist!

And leagues that support and train their volunteers deserve a round of applause.

It’s why I started Legends Coach Academy—so I could share tools, strategies, and make youth sports better for kids everywhere.

But I know I won’t always be his coach.

And as much as I love it, I know I’ll eventually need to trust others with his development.

I’ll hold on a little longer.

Kids this age are impressionable, and one bad experience can turn them off the game for good.

Until then, I’m staying on the field with him, savoring every tear, every hit, every joy, and every heartbreak.

Anyone been through this before?

Please share!

[T.J. Moe @TJMoe28]

Incredible commercial. One of the best I’ve ever seen. Good for the women behind this.

[Ryan Mark Rook @OneLineRyan]

I have watched this on repeat for 10 minutes

[Rob Friedman @PitchingNinja]

Paul Skenes, 100mph Fastball, 95mph Splinker, 85mph Sweeper and 88mph Changeup, 4 Pitch Overlay

[Josh Gessner @joshgessner]

Gratitude on the other hand is the opposite of anxiety.

It's having "a vision for the future, but a focus on today."

It's a reminder to slow down and enjoy what you have.

[Josh Gessner @joshgessner]

Now if you don't have that passion:

You're fighting against steep, steep hill.

• Everyday becomes a grind.

• Everything feels harder than it should.

• You question why you're even playing.

[Ryan O'Connell @ryanoconnell79]

Start your day with Phil Collins strolling around the stage like he’s speaking at a tech conference before hitting one of the most iconic drum fills ever

[Ryan Mark Rook @OneLineRyan]

This is awesome

[Baseball Bros @BaseballBros]

Just watch this!

[Unpage @RoadtoLLWS]

This is how hard it is to get to the #LLWS:

We started with 2,971 teams in the U.S.
They played 6,891 games (+/-5)
82.4% of the field was eliminated in district play
Just 1.8% made it to region tournaments
Only 0.3% made it to Williamsport

The field is set for the 2024 #LLWS!

[Ryan Mark Rook @OneLineRyan]

This is good

[Dan @danmurrays]

80/20 Rule:

[Russell Brand @rustyrockets]

I've been a Christian for 3 months now, and this is what I'm feeling...

[Ryan Mark Rook @OneLineRyan]

This applies to life

[Brandon Guyer - Major League Mindset @BrandonGuyer]

The next time you make an error or any type of mistake during competition, use this simple 3 step Reset Routine to quickly bounce back.

Step 1: Before the game, draw a reset button under your hat. You can also draw it on your wrist tape, on your glove or wherever you’d like to.

Step 2: After an error, take off your hat and take a deep breath while pressing the reset button. This will help you gain control and stop any downward spiral from starting.

Step 3: Take control of your self-talk by repeating “hit the next ball to me, I will make this play”. This may be the most important part of it all.

Know that it’s all about having a routine to go to, not if, but WHEN adversity comes your way. So, the next time you inevitably fall short of your expectations, utilize this Reset Routine and you’ll be ready to make the next play.

[Tony Leonard @baseballcrazy00]

2027 Hit Dogs 15u Harry Chubb Jr running it up to 93mph this morning. Absolutely filthy stuff. Only 15 years old! Threw 5 innings of not hit ball. #Dudes #DogsOn⬆️

[Aaron Cunningham 🇺🇸 @HPBAac]

High school dudes 🗣️