I’ve been reading up on appropriate distances for pitchers to run in the preseason when I came across two articles by Eric Cressey. Eric is an accomplished trainer who works regularly with baseball players. What I like about Eric’s approach is that he justifies his stance with science and facts which, in the Blogo-sphere, is relatively unusual. Eric takes one article to dispel the myths of distance running and a second to recommend conditioning routines that are more appropriate for a pitcher. Over the past years, I’ve struggled with this decision. While I think cardiovascular training is important, it’s not relevant ...
Bryce Harper has made his college debut for the College of Southern Nevada. With nearly 2000 people and 100 scouts in attendance, Harper did not disappoint. In his first game, Harper went 2 for 3 with a RBI followed by a 2 for4 performance with a HR in the following game. Needless to say, the scouts were impressed. SI column here... Las Vegas Sun article.. CSN is streaming all their games on the web Related posts:Bryce Harper Ready for College Ball Bryce Harper Done with High School – Going Pro Next? Bryce Harper
I was watching this video today and it made me think, is this true across all levels of baseball? Cincinnati Reds minor league pitching Coach Mack Jenkins talks about the importance of the catcher calling pitches and not the coach. At the professional level, this may be what works best but at the amateur level this can be disastrous if you have an inexperienced catcher. I call the pitches on my teams and I've been blessed with decent catchers. What I do differently is I get input from my catcher. In between innings, I ask him what is working/not working, ...
Hillerich & Bradsby Company, popularly know for the manufacturing of Louisville Slugger brand bats and baseball/softball equipment was found liable on Wednesday for the the death of an 18 year old baseball player. The death occurred after a batted ball struck Brandon Patch in the back of the head in 2003. Lawyers for the family argued that H & B failed to adequately warn of the dangers of the company's aluminum bats. H & B was ordered to pay the family $793,000 plus an additional $58,000 for the grief and funeral expenses of the family. As bat technology continues to advance into the danger level, many leagues ...
I’ve been reading up on appropriate distances for pitchers to run in the preseason when I came across two articles by Eric Cressey. Eric is an accomplished trainer who works regularly with baseball players. What I like about Eric’s approach is that he justifies his stance with science and facts which, in the Blogo-sphere, is relatively unusual.
In the hiring of Dr. Marcus Elliot, the Seattle Mariners have a new found commitment to changing the way they condition their athletes. Dr. Elliot is the founder of the Peak Performance Project and longtime advocate of using sport specific exercises to optimize performance and reduce injuries. The Mariners are committed to the point that they disassembled their weight room and replaced the equipment with modern machines that meet the specifications of Dr. Elliot.
Bryce Harper has made his college debut for the College of Southern Nevada. With nearly 2000 people and 100 scouts in attendance, Harper did not disappoint. In his first game, Harper went 2 for 3 with a RBI followed by a 2 for4 performance with a HR in the following game. Needless to say, the scouts were impressed.
SI column here…
Las Vegas Sun article..
CSN is streaming all their games on the web
The SEC has announced that they will utilize a shot clock in this years SEC Tournament in hopes of speeding up the game and producing a more fan friendly experience. Pitchers will have 20 seconds in between pitches and only are clocked when there are no runners on base. Violations will result in a ball. There will be a 90 second time limit in between half innings.
I was watching this video today and it made me think, is this true across all levels of baseball? Cincinnati Reds minor league pitching Coach Mack Jenkins talks about the importance of the catcher calling pitches and not the coach. At the professional level, this may be what works best but at the amateur level this can be disastrous if you have an inexperienced catcher. I call the pitches on my teams and I’ve been blessed with decent catchers. What I do differently is I get input from my catcher. …
Earlier in the month, Bryce Harper easily passed his GED and has enrolled College of Southern Nevada to start his collegiate ball. After one season Harper will become eligible for the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft where he is expected to be a top pick.
Just in time for your holiday parties, here are the best deals for the baseball player in your life.
