Miguel Alejandro Espinosa

[Miguel Alejandro Espinosa @jimofbeam]

@theredbird_way Luckily the gap between AAA and the majors is small.

[Baseball Dudes Inc. 🇺🇸⚾️ @BaseballDudes48]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Pitcher has three quality pitches, FB, SL, and CH. Coach who calls pitches refuses to call CH and makes a backhanded comment about only having two pitches. Coach never watches him throw bullpens. Coach has never played catch with him. Coach never talks with him about pitching. Coach never gives feedback before, during, or after competing. AND coach was never a pitcher himself so understanding the position isn’t all there.

I’ve heard this story so many times over the years, it’s disappointing. There are young pitchers out there who have been educated on this part of the game only to have it taken away from them in situations like this.

I’d love to see a culture shift where all coaches took time to study this side of the game deeper. Teach it and let the kids take control of it with their input. Most young pitchers and catcher would love this part of the game if they were taught it, encouraged, and allowed to do it.

Play ball!!

[Trey Hannam @TJHannam10]

The hitters who win aren't the ones who listened to everyone.

They're the ones who figured out who to stop listening to.

Tune out to lock in.

(Kevin McGonigle told me this exact thing, too)

[Miguel Alejandro Espinosa @jimofbeam]

@BaseballDudes48 I just sat down with my sophomore pitcher and showed him how he was at a deficit of at least 1k calories per day...he was still skeptical, because teenagers. He also went 8 hours without eating between lunch and dinner with almost four hours of practice and workouts. Suboptimal.

[San Francisco 49ers @49ers]

Always bringing the juice 🧃

RT to #ProBowlVote Kyle Juszczyk

[Jack McDonald @JackMbmac]

🧵 I've been at Driveline for almost 3 months and I've learned more about player development than I ever thought possible
If you're a college/high school coach wanting to turn your hitters into ANIMALS, this thread is for you 👇

[San Francisco 49ers @49ers]

The People's Tight End has something to help you celebrate 4/9 Day!

RT for your chance to win a Kittle signed football. No purchase necessary. Official rules: https://t.co/TqGEjqc4EV.

[Ben Brewster @TreadAthletics]

Your velocity is going to fluctuate - but rather than freak out, consider first if any of these underlying factors may be at play & if there’s a way to adjust your preparation accordingly. 🔑

RT and comment below if you're interested in Part 2.

[David Klein @CoachDavidKlein]

Why do so many kids quit baseball before high school?

They lose interest.
They get frustrated.
They burn out.

But the good news?

We can fix it!

Here are 3 BIG reasons why kids quit and how we can keep them in the game. 🧵👇

[Lacey Gilleran @laceygilleran]

🫡

[Ryan M. Spaeder @theaceofspaeder]

The best player on every single team should bat leadoff in every single game.

In 2024, across MLB, leadoff hitters had 10,711 plate appearances with the potential to either tie the game or take the lead — 957 more than three-hole hitters. This includes additional opportunities in high-leverage scenarios.

Plate appearances with the ability to tie the game or take the lead across MLB in 2024:

During the entire game:
Batting 1st - 10,711
Batting 3rd - 9,754
(+9.81% for leadoff)

After the 1st inning:
Batting 1st - 6,130
Batting 3rd - 5,426
(+12.97% for leadoff)

From the 7th inning on:
Batting 1st - 1,921
Batting 3rd - 1,751
(+9.71% for leadoff)

From the 9th inning on:
Batting 1st - 685
Batting 3rd - 604
(+13.41% for leadoff)

The conclusion is clear: to maximize your best player’s impact on the game, you want them in the most critical situations.

The leadoff spot creates more opportunities to influence the outcome, whether early in the game, late in the game, or in high-leverage moments.

By placing your best player at the top of the lineup, you're ensuring they receive the maximum number of chances to make a difference — especially when they can change the course of the game.

[Karl Matt Button │ Apex Fitness Adv. @KarlApexFit]

Can't get to the gym?

A set of dumbbells is all you need to get lean and strong.

Here are the Top 10 exercises you can use to hit every muscle group at home:

(Videos of each included)

= Thread =

1. Bent Over Rows

[San Francisco 49ers @49ers]

The best way to spread holiday cheer is to vote George Kittle to the Pro Bowl 🎄

RT to vote.

#ProBowlVote

[trev @BayAreaTrev]

Votes are double today‼️

Fred Warner #ProBowlVote

1 REPOST = 2 VOTES

[San Francisco 49ers @49ers]

🗳️ VOTE FRED 🗳️

RT to vote.

#ProBowlVote Fred Warner

[San Francisco 49ers @49ers]

#ProBowlVote Deommodore Lenoir‼️

[San Francisco 49ers @49ers]

Deommodore Lenoir #ProBowlVote

RT for a chance to win these red and gold signed cleats‼️

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[San Francisco 49ers @49ers]

Ho Ho Ho 🐶

The holiday Juice!

#ProBowlVote Kyle Juszczyk

[San Francisco 49ers @49ers]

👀🏈

#ProBowlVote George Kittle

[San Francisco 49ers @49ers]

CLEAT HEAT 🔥 #ProBowlVote

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