For about a week, Raul Ibanez was the poster boy for professional hitting. He said he just tried to get a good pitch to hit. What does that mean exactly? Here’s a list that explains it all…
Yearly Archives: 2012
Double Cut Offs and Bunts
It’s no secret that in post season baseball, the little things mean a lot. Game Two of the World Series proved just that, with the Giants covering the little things, and the Tigers taking them for granted.
Tagged with: Brandon Crawford, bunt plays, double cut offs, Gregor Blanco, Marco Scutaro, Morgan Ensberg, Prince Fielder
Posted in Defense, Instruction, Skill Work
Posted in Defense, Instruction, Skill Work
Pichers’ Fielding Position Myth
I am tired of watching pitchers stand on the mound completely defenseless against baseballs hit back at them. The “old school” way of teaching pitchers of how to “finish” pitches, and become infielders after they release the baseball has go to go. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Tagged with: Brandon McCarthy, come-backers, Jason Hammel, Mickey Storey, Pitching
Posted in Instruction, Pitching, Skill Work
Posted in Instruction, Pitching, Skill Work
Picking the Brain of a Great Hitter
Ryan Sweeney doesn’t have Adrian Gonzalez’s swing, and maybe even his ability to hit the baseball. But that hasn’t stopped him from cashing in on the advice Gonzalez shared with him… advice you can use starting right now.
Beating the Shift
“The Shift.” It’s been around a while, but it’s never been implemented more than it has so far this season. Some hitters remain stubborn, but hitters like David Ortiz have made the adjustment, and are flourishing.
Tagged with: David Ortiz, Hitting, Mark Teixeira, The Shift
Posted in Hitting, Instruction, Skill Work
Posted in Hitting, Instruction, Skill Work
