I am super excited to announce my commitment to Hiram College for both academics and athletics. I would like to thank my parents for standing by me and pushing me to become a better person and player everyday! (1/3)
Players vs coaches on starting as a college freshman.
Jumping from HS to college & starting is everyone’s goal, but do players really know what will get them penciled in the starting 9 or earn playing time?
To increase odds of making this objective a reality, one must know what coaches are really looking for from a starter.
* Players vs. Coaches below *
These kids that are “tired” & skipping events have a rude awakening next year. Some getting bad info from advisors. Max Clark chased games last year & played football. Kevin McGonigle & Jonny Farmelo played full summer & fall schedules chased at bats!
True story. The day I arrived in Elmira, NY I was met at the airport by "Broadway Charlie Wagner". Dressed as only he could be. On the drive to the hotel, he told me something, it was the only story he told me. He said "Remember this. When you are shagging batting practice, guys watch. Do you pick up the balls around you or not? Are you so important that you can leave them laying around for someone else to pick up? Stuff like that matters". I didn't realize at first how profound the lesson was. Scouts watch the stuff you don't think twice about because in those moments they get to see "inside" your mind in a way no stat would ever reveal.
The fundamentals of ground balls are vital to separating yourself from the pack. Here are the 5 Distances (and Reactions).
1. Short Hop (Pick)
2. Short In-Between Hop (Press)
3. Long In-Between Hop (Receive)
4. Long Hop (Receive)
5. Roller (Receive)
The statistical validation for 1st pitch strikes is irrefutable...
92.7% of first pitch strikes lead to an out or strike one; so that means that less than 8% of first pitch strikes become hits.
69% of strikeouts start with first pitch strikes.
MORE: https://t.co/pPvfdAQTYS
The true value in youth sports are not the trophies, medals & championships. The true value in youth sports are the relationships built w/ teammates, the discipline, the time management skills, the communication skills & the lessons learned through the ups & downs of competition.
Some parents gotta stop looking at 9u ⚾️ like it’s college or pro ball. I mean come on! It’s not that serious. The adults are often more worried about W’s & L’s than the kids. For most kids, their favorite part is crushing food at the concession stand anyways. Lighten up! 🌭
⚾️SCORE UPDATE⚾️
The Marlins re-take the lead in the Battle of Palm Beach thanks to a 3-RBI double from Michael Suarez (#23) that flew off the bat at 93 MPH! @FlightScopeBSBL
Middle 7th
Palm Beach Marlins: 7
Palm Beach Snowbirds: 6
#DoSummerBallDifferent#CLPB
‘26 Paxton Dulski (FL) came in relief with the bases loaded and worked himself out of a jam. Pounded the zone with the fastball which was 70-72, also featured a nice 11/5 breaker in the mid to upper 50’s. #COPChampionship