For kicks and giggles, I decided to look up the word “development” at dictionary.com on my iPhone, since the word so often is used in baseball. The definition goes like this: I love the feeling …
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Fact: 99.9 percent of hitters step up to the plate with the goal of getting a hit without really understanding what it takes to do it. Seriously. So, let me break it down for you. In order for a …
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For most amateur hitters, the summer season is over, but fall is drawing near. Your fall baseball season is a time of true development – a time that encourages trials and errors. The truth is …
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When I was a high school baseball player, I attended free MLB tryouts to gain exposure. Often times, there were college baseball coaches there, too. The pro scouts would say, “Hey coach. I got a kid …
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During a showcase, scouts will be looking for three things: Can you take a good swing? Can you repeat it? And can you adjust quickly when you don't repeat it? A good swing is on time, on tempo and …
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The most important thing you can do before attending a college baseball showcase is to be evaluated. That’s what we’re here for. My onsite Hitting Lab at Diamond Directors is nothing short of amazing. …
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