Cy Nielson

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[Jonathan Lucroy @JLucroy20]

To add to this, I’ve received some comments saying that it depends on the catcher, especially at lower levels like youth and Highschool. Of course none of these kids are going to be good at calling pitches. I certainly was not.

The problem with travel youth and college coaches is that they are coaching for a paycheck. Highschool guys, not so much, although I know from coaching HS that, as far as I’ve seen, no catchers are calling their own games. Except my guys😀

If the coaches call the games, then they aren’t dependent on the player to call the right pitch, giving them a sense of more control and “job security.” Even though many of these coaches have no idea of what they are doing outside of the basic principles of game calling.

I recently had a discussion on this with a D1 head coach at one of the most prestigious programs in the country. I won’t name him here, but he is making over a million dollars a year on a multi year contract.

He told me the same thing I’m saying here.

He said that he can’t risk putting the game calling duties on his catchers, simply because of job security.

I get it from a coaching career standpoint. However, now you have a whole generation of catchers that are way behind the 8ball on game calling and game management.

On my team, we do have the ear pieces and I can talk to the catcher. However, the way I do it is I give the catcher a quick highlight on the hitter.

He has a slow bat, we jammed him last time, he ambushed an 0-0 FB his previous at bat and pulled it down the left field line, etc. he chase up, etc.

Just a quick hitter highlight to the catcher.

I then let the catcher call the pitches based on the info I gave him. We then discuss it after the inning.

Here is another way to put this.

Teachers don’t take the tests for the student. They don’t give answers during the exam. They teach the material then test the student on what they have been taught.

To me this is the best middle ground where the catcher learns and the coach still has influence and some “control” over the game calling.

[Dan Clark @DanClarkSports]

Flashback to one of the most bizarre moments ever caught on camera during a baseball game...

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@StreetFightsHQ Bro literally said hold my beer

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Watch as the Philadelphia Phillies fans erupt into laughter and cheers during a break in the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Citizens Bank Park. While Coldplay songs played over the speakers as they roll out the kiss games showing couples kissing when the Phillie Phanatic hilariously re-enacted the now-viral Coldplay kiss cam moment, drawing a huge reaction from the crowd. The playful stunt comes just days after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were placed on leave following allegations of an affair exposed during that very same kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert.

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Two of the very best to wear the Y

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That time Jason Varitek saw a fan wearing his shirsey at a theme park so he went up and surprised him 🥹

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It's The Little Things @CyNielson @ChickfilA

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Taylor Swift motivating Travis Kelce while the Chiefs are losing by double digits

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The rizzler when he’s 19 and still doing the rizz face thing

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🚨#BREAKING: President Donald Trump will be signing an Executive order later today aimed at preventing transgender women who are Male from competing in women's sports

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Everyone seeing Kanye & his wife walk in #GRAMMYs

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The TikTok ban:

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After Trump gave his victory speech, this began to ring out….
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[Five Tool Arizona @FiveToolAZ]

Here’s a look at @TEAMAnalyticsBB’s Swae Nielson (@swaenielson) on the mound. The RHP racked up 6K through 6 innings of one run ball and allowed only 2 hits.

Spanish Fork (UT) 2026 #uncommitted

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[Matai Johnson @mataijohnson22]

BYU and SLCC fall league finished up. Some video of a swing and outing
Clip 1: 97 EV 375 ft 3B
FB 82-84 T86 2350+
SL 68-70 2300+

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WILD: Man in Tampa, FL is broadcasting live from his living room, showing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

[Altoona Curve @AltoonaCurve]

Cy Nielson. 93 paint.

[Matai Johnson @mataijohnson22]

2024 Pathway Prospect Games
All Tournament Team
Pitching: 3IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2Ks, 43 Pitches
Hitting: 2 for 6, Single, Triple, Walk, 2RBIs
@TEAMAnalyticsBB
Amazing event Thank you @PathwayBB

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We are experiencing a natural expression of amazement.