Excited to announce I’ll be joining the Toronto Blue Jays as their Rehab/Development List Hitting Coach. Looking forward to joining such a great group of people and getting to work.
Josie can’t wait to get to Dunedin. Let’s go Blue Jays!
We launched our first transfer portal showcase with a BANG 💥
@CameronHorner (Ave Maria) stole the show. Grad transfer RHP looking for a new home this fall, and after today's performance, programs better move fast. 🏃💨
Excited to announce I’ll be joining the @Marlins as a Minor League Hitting Coach.
Fortunate for my time with @GyreneBaseball and thankful for the great players and coaches I had the pleasure to work with.
Let’s go Marlins!
George Plimpton
Indy Humane Society
Born and raised in Speedway, currently live in FL, and flying home with my daughter and wife for the first time this weekend.
She’d love to catch her first Colts game against the Lions this weekend! #ForTheShoe
COLTS-LIONS trivia, one winner, $1500 + $1500 to animal shelter/rescue of choice: Name the QB that was on the training camp roster with the Lions at age 36---and with the Colts at age 44 (!). Must retweet w/answer, + name of your animal shelter. Deadline 9am ET Thurs. 🙂✌️🏈
COLTS-LIONS trivia, one winner, $1500 + $1500 to animal shelter/rescue of choice: Name the QB that was on the training camp roster with the Lions at age 36---and with the Colts at age 44 (!). Must retweet w/answer, + name of your animal shelter. Deadline 9am ET Thurs. 🙂✌️🏈
Utilize Blast & Trackman to provide immediate feedback and track the rounds.
In summary, help hitters avoid going into swing mode during training by adding approach to the environment.
Approach in plus counts:
Move the bat fast ➡️ Hunt the heart of the plate ➡️ Do damage
As a hitting coach I think it’s very important to make sure hitters don't go into swing mode during training.
Machine work has become a huge part of training hitters and for good reason, as hitters need to be challenged to prepare for what they’re going to see on gameday.
Cont'd off the example above, lets create an environment that emphasizes hammering heaters in + counts:
Environment: iPitch heaters simulating low 90s w/ mixed locations.
Goal: Bat Speed above current avg and swing at heaters in the heart of the plate/take on the edges.
Two previous assistants moved on to full time D1 assistant positions. Former head coach is now in professional baseball. Great place to learn, grow, and showcase your ability to help players get better.
Ave Maria University (FL) is looking to add two stipend/grad assistants for this coming year. Small stipend and tuition for MBA covered if desired.
Send resume and cover letter to HC Nicholas McCormick at:
[email protected]
🚨 Francesco Barbieri signs with the Washington Nationals!
Barbieri had a standout year being named the @SunConference player of the year hitting .374, collecting 61 hits, 18 HRs, and driving in 42.
2024 Stats: .374, 48 GP, 61H, 57R, 10 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 18 HRs, 42 RBIs, 45 BB, 25 SB. #NAIABall
@GyreneBaseball@Gyrenes@francobarbz
Unmatched work ethic, dude earned this.
- Sun Conference Player of the Year
- Shattered multiple records
- Best individual season in program history
- All-American
- Fantastic human being
⭐️ 𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 ⭐️
After the greatest season in school
history, Francesco Barbieri is officially an ALL-AMERICAN!
He adds All-American Honors to his impressive 2024 trophy case! 🏆
Congratulations Francesco!
#GUYrenes📈
#GBlock🔔
𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄-𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘🥇
Francesco Barbieri’s 2024 season was nothing short of magnificent.
He set 5️⃣ SCHOOL RECORDS:
𝐇𝐑𝐬, 𝐒𝐋𝐆%, 𝐎𝐁𝐏, 𝐁𝐁𝐬, & 𝐎𝐏𝐒
He also had the second ever 3-HR game in AMU history!
#G4L💚
🏆𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑🏆
Francesco Barbieri is your @SunConference Player of The Year!
Barbieri led the conference in 7️⃣ different statistical categories!
AVG (.373), SLG% (.817), OBP (.513), OPS (1.330), HRs (16), 3B (5), and BB (42) 🤯
#GUYrenes📈
#GBlock🔔