Just one hit a week…

Remember the line in Bull Durham where Crash goes on a rant about one hit a week?   “You know what the difference between hitting .250 and .300 is? It’s 25 hits. Twenty-five hits in 500 at-bats is 50 points, OK? There’s six months in a season. That’s about...

A deeper look…what players deserve

As coaches, we have to use everything at our disposal to help our players.  It’s no longer acceptable (or shouldn’t be) for a coach to casually chirp out cues based on what they see in batting practice.  Players deserve a deeper look and a more...

Social media breakdowns

It’s easy to find people breaking down professional hitters or hitters they see on social media.  Don’t get me wrong, this can be a great way for coaches to collaborate and learn from each other.  It can also be beneficial to the player because they can...

You have to hit it where it’s pitched

Or do you?  At all levels of baseball and softball you can hear this statement being repeated.  But I wanted to know if it’s true or not.  I’m not debating whether or not it’s a good thought process.  Many successful players have said they try to use...

What makes a hitter great?

Have you ever wondered what TRULY makes a player a great hitter?  It’s probably an impossible question to answer.  Is it a players size and strength?  Is it their swing mechanics?  Could it be their vision?  What about their mental approach?  All of those things...