Define Baseball

Tweets about baseball. Thoughts of a baseball player.

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

Red flags as a player:

-arm pain
-muscle pain (out of shape, limited flexibility, etc)
-Surrounding yourself w/a crowd that isn’t representative or supportive of your goals
-overtraining (going through the motions)

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

Tip- don’t try to be complete by senior year. Baseball is a game of continuous learning. Making drastic changes can be detrimental (though sometimes needed), if you’re on an upward trajectory, keep refining.

Strength, conditioning, diet, baseball skills, mindset

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

@kern_cameron @HPbaseball3 @HPBArecruiting @FiveToolTexas @PBA_STARS @PBAStarOfficial @ClearFallsBB @NCSA_Baseball @LSUbaseball @five Nice job, Cam! How did it feel?

Keep getting stronger, long tossing, and throwing with intent.

Bright future!

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

A good drill is to chest-facing your target, work on firing your scaps at the same time. Bring the ball to your ear area and glove to glove-side hip, unloading scaps equally. This replicates arm action after rotation

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

Growing up I always had a surface level understanding that scapular loading is key to velocity in throwing.

But it’s not that simple. You can’t just load the scaps and be good. Although on the right trail, the key is learning how to load/unload your scaps in a way that’s natural

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

Where I find scap loading important is when you initiate rotation (load) and then throw to target to target (unload).

Here’s the image- get to separation. Glove side initiates rotation (loading scaps) then ‘staying firm’ (unloading) to target you throw.

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

@McgearyNoah @TopPreps @BUncommitted @2023_baseball @3leftsbaseball @now_d1 @ncsa @ftrstarsseries @BaseballDown @UncommittedUsa Looks good! How’s it feel? Keep getting reps, eating healthy, and getting stronger. If you can get a shot opposite of you in the box (side angle), that’d be nice to.

Check these out, I think it will help a lot w/staying through the ball. https://t.co/dKSipOZFb8

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

Pitchers, the key is FEEL. Do you feel strong? Smooth? If yes, focus on long tossing, pinpointing location, getting stronger/quicker, diet.

If throwing feels ‘off’, seek a trusted second opinion!

The best pitchers are CONSISTENT, don’t lose sight of that!

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

True. At the end of the day the most important thing is playing ball. Many dudes commit D1 then transfer after one year. It’s all about fit.

Recruits need to pay attention to who pays attention to them, and WHY (in scouts words). Pursue coaches you want to play for. Be curious.

[Coach Kevin @CoachKJB]

There are pitchers 82-84 committing D1 and pitchers 85-88 committing D3. There are 7.0 runners going D1 and 6.7 runners going D2. There isn't a metric that determines the level. You are either a college baseball player or you're not. Fit is everything.

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

Want a second opinion? Tweet me or DM me some film of you pitching or throwing and I’ll let you know what I think and where/how you can improve!

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

@CoachSadler29 Nice way for some schools to stab themselves in the foot. Any coach that treats his players like pawns is a major red flag

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

@NJCollegeBSBNat @NCAABaseball It’s easy to overthink, but you just have to control the controllables. Talent plays.

Prospects need to do good discovery and thoroughly find the right program and school. Talk to guys on the team, etc. committing blindly or to the best team (regardless of fit) is naive

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

@jdetringo @RCSPitchcoach Yeah. travel ball creates a culture where everyone wants to go to the ‘best’ school rather than the ‘right’ school.

what’s important is finding the right school and the right coach.

Walking on somewhere you don’t feel right at is stupid. What about JUCO??

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

A great chance to get seen by schools is to come up with a list of schools you're interested in, and sign up for their camps. Email the coach in advance you will be attending with your grades/positions attached.

Create rapport with coaches, send them your spring/summer schedule

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

Little nuggets like cleaning up the field and lifting weights don't earn you recruiting points unless ur already a prospect. Who cares if you squat/bench 300 if ur throwing 62MPH.

The best way to get your foot in the door is by showcasing your skills. Trim the fat.

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

Baseball is such a confidence-based sport, and mindset is so important in a game of failure. The key is consistency. All it takes is 45-60 minutes of baseball focus a day fellas. Then hit the weights. Watch ball. You don't need to hit off a tea for 2 hours straight.

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

REST! I never understood this, but after getting into running and learning of 'fatigue' training, rest is essential in baseball.

When you train fatigued, you start to see yourself different. You feel weak, unmotivated, tired. Your conversations with people can get more stale.

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

If you wanna see some good swings check out the womens fastpitch college World Series.

Fastpitch mound is only 46 feet from home plate, which is 15.6 feet shorter than baseball. These ladies can swing it fellas.

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

Questions to ask:
-What does training & development look like for your pitchers?
-How often to pitchers long toss?
-Do you do weighted ball training?
-What does strength and conditioning look like?
-Are there any camps I can sign up for?
-What are you looking for in a recruit?

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

TIP: Don't let the school find you! Come up with a list of schools you're interested in and send the pitching or hitting coach an email (coach emails can be found on the team website).

Even better, come up with 5-10 schools a week to reach out to.

[Define Baseball @DefineBaseball]

-learn a more about your program, and what you are looking for in a pitching recruit.

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