What Pitchers Are Reading From Hitter’s Set up
The biggest problem hitters have…….the pitcher! The pitcher has a goal…..and that is to get hitters out. As hitters, we need to understand how pitchers are trying to get us out and what their decision making process for what pitch they are going to throw. The first thing that pitchers are reading is the hitter’s […]
Most Common Baseball Injuries And How To Treat Them
Whether you are gearing up for a college baseball game or preparing for a major league, knowing common baseball injuries and their treatment can save you from setbacks in the game. Baseball isn’t a dangerous sport but rather a slow-paced game. Nevertheless, playing for long stretches of hours and repetitive motions can take a toll […]
Vision and Baseball Batting: The Facts
By Bill Brown Baseball is a sport that requires a set of skills, including the ability to pitch or throw, swing a bat, catch the ball, and sprint. Professional baseball players are usually capable of performing any of these skills with little effort. Depending on their role, they may develop and perfect any skill, which […]
The Fear of Striking Out
The fear of striking out is a common sentiment in all of us, not just in baseball. Nobody likes to fail, but where would we be without failure? Nowhere. Most of the time, society progressed through trial-and-error. Think of all the scientists that tried and failed before reaching success. Henry Ford, the great inventor of […]
9 Must-Know Baseball Hitting Techniques For Beginners
Ever found hitting a baseball intimidating? If this is your first time being a batter, then – first off – welcome! Second, hitting the ball is nothing to be scared of, as long as you have the know-how. Essentially, the batter must think on their feet, as they determine where the ball will go. So, […]
HOW SEAM READERS ARE HELPING PLAYERS AROUND THE WORLD
At Seam Readers our mission is to help teach baseball and softball players of all ages one of the only constants when it comes to hitting. Seam Reading is the ability to identify a pitch based on how it looks. We say it is one of the only constants at the plate because every pitch […]
How to raise your batting average 100 points
Do you want to raise your batting average by 100 points or more this season? The quickest and easiest way to do this is to perfect the art of bunting. You can be a successful bunter if you follow these simple steps. Show the bunt at the right time- Make sure that you do not square […]
Maximize your SWING when combining Baseball with physics
Pipefitter by day and inventor by night, Tim Brown’s passion for baseball has been a life-long obsession, which has now lead him to his 2nd baseball invention the 1st being a Revolutionary Catchers Glove that protects the hand from the impact of the ball (www.browngloves.com). “What does a doughnut have to do with baseball?” […]
Baseball Infographic – “Swinging in the Blink of an Eye”
This infographic was created by Phoenix Bats.
Teaching Young Ballplayers that Defense Wins Championships
By far, the greatest play I ever made was on a routine ground ball, about 4 or 5 steps to my left, with a very short throw to 1st base from my second base position. “What was so great about that?” The circumstances of the situation are what made the play great, at least to […]
Effective Communication Is Important For Coaches
Effective communication is important for coaches to make baseball rewarding and fun for young players Chicago – It was the chance I had waited for since I was a 16th round draft pick drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1976. As a second baseman, I had cups of coffee with the Dodgers in 1980 […]
