Playing the Outfield Well Is Underrated

Outfield play is so underrated. Often, games are won or lost, runs given up or prevented, based on the proficiency (or lack thereof) of the outfielders. That fly ball that fell in just out of his reach. That ball scorched into the gap that was cut off before the...

Avoiding a Dangerous Path

Most of us think we’re invincible. There’s nothing we can’t do, nothing that can stop us. On the field, we hit home runs, strike out batters, and make incredible plays. We create incredible game plans, scout the opponent efficiently, and coach our...

Arm Guards and Plate Discipline

When my son moved from machine/coach pitch a few years ago, he entered the wild world of kid pitch baseball. It’s the biggest leap for players, moving from the machine that throws the ball in the same location and with the same speed each time, to the...

Stay in the Baseline

If you want to see something amusing, go to a few youth league games and hope there’s a rundown play. Inevitably, the ball will be tossed back and forth several times, with the runner doing his best to stay in the pickle as long as possible. What’s most...

Something for Nothing

If you want to become a better hitter, you can. If you want to throw more strikes, it’s possible. If you want to teach the game more effectively, that’s not out of your reach. All those things require is undivided focus, unending hard work, and and...