Oct 9, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
For several years, it was nearly unhittable. He threw it between 94-97 miles per hour. It bore in on left-handers and moved away from right-handers. Appearing to be a fastball out of his hand, it was altogether something different by the time it broke the bats of...
Aug 14, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
July 4, 1995. Madison, Indiana. It was hot and I didn’t really want to be there. I think it was the only time I didn’t really want to play baseball. It was the day I did one of the most foolish things I’ve ever done on a baseball field. After warming...
Mar 15, 2016 | Diamond Devotions
Two players entered high school, both with reputations as great talents. One remained focused on the field and in the classroom, and was later offered the chance to play at the college level. The other went to practice and to class, but worked at neither, instead...
Sep 15, 2015 | Diamond Devotions
In The Science of Hitting, Hall of Famer Ted Williams highlights something that should be obvious to us all. When thrown from the pitcher’s hand, the ball approaches the plate at a downward angle of anywhere from 4-15 degrees. Consequently, to hit the ball...
Feb 10, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
You’ve heard them. Those voices. They aren’t just in your head. They’re everywhere. They come from coaches, teammates, parents, fans, yourself. They push you toward higher achievement or greater mediocrity. Those voices won’t ever stop, and...
