Protected: Trout vs. Harper – What would happen if Harper walked into 108?

Nov

At 108 Performance, we have one specific kid in our program that stands out among the rest. This kid isn’t a big leaguer, college player, to even a starter on his high school varsity team. He’s only six years old. His name is Kellen. Now Kellen doesn’t really stand out physically. He’s about what you … Continue reading “The closest thing biomechanically to elite MLB players”

Nov

Below is a sample scouting plan I put together for hitters to attack Dodgers ace Julio Urias this past postseason. Inside includes notable statistics, patterns, and actionable strategies I thought would be beneficial for opposing teams. All stats and video from Baseball Savant. Notable Statistics Pitch Distribution 47.8% FB 34.2% CB 17.3% CH Started … Continue reading “Designing a plan to hit Dodgers ace Julio Urias”

Nov

The other day I tried out a new skill. I went to the gun range. As with any new skill, there was a learning curve to get up to speed. I received as crash course on the fundamentals of how to shoot. Top hand positioning, grip, how to wrap the left hand, footwork, how to … Continue reading “What shooting a gun can teach us about throwing a baseball”

Oct

As the ALCS and NLCS conclude and set the stage for the 2021 Fall Classic, below are some memorable moments from this postseason and what they can teach us about how to win games in October. Two Strike Hitting In game three of the NLCS, Los Angeles trailed Atlanta 5-2 heading into the … Continue reading “Winning in October: Key Moments from the 2021 Postseason so far”

Oct

Before you call me crazy, try this trick out. Let’s create a situation where you’re working with a pitcher. On this day, they’re struggling to find their optimal arm slot. This is a pretty common issue we see when kids first come into the shop. There are a lot of different ways we could find … Continue reading “Making players better by making them… worse?”

Oct

On July 2, 1994 a lightning strike sparked a fire near the base of Storm King Mountain, about seven miles west of Glenwood Springs, CO. After 48 hours, the fire had only spread a mere three acres. While it didn’t start as an immediate threat to people, the persistent blaze caused local community members to … Continue reading “The equipment you don’t know is dragging you down”

Oct

In 1994, the New York Police Department (NYPD) implemented a data collection system called “StatCom.” The software was designed to increase and improve data collection on crime throughout the city so resources could be better allocated to areas of need. Objectives were built out, designed, and communicated in order to measure effectiveness. It started out with … Continue reading “The problem with “Ghost Victories” and what they hide about our success”

Oct

In episode ten of season five of The Office, Oscar Hernandez walks into his boss Michael Scott’s office. In his hands are a series of papers stapled together. The papers break down final costs over the past year for the Scranton branch. As Michael goes through the papers, Oscar explains how the branch did very … Continue reading “What “The Office” can teach us about crafting more powerful messages”