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

Sep

Think about the first time you ever drove to work. It was probably in a new area you were unfamiliar with. As a result, you decided to use a GPS to navigate the first few weeks. You needed time to get comfortable with the streets, where to turn, and how long it took to get … Continue reading “What a common driving mistake can teach us about skill acquisition”

Aug

Back in 2006, Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander hired Daryl Morey to be Houston’s new general manager (GM). Morey was 33 at the time. He had no playing background. He had earned an MBA from Harvard, as well as an undergraduate degree in computer science from Northwestern University. His only NBA front office experience was … Continue reading “What basketball’s “Moneyball” should warn us about the future of baseball”

Aug

If you’re currently having issues at the plate with getting jammed, squaring up baseballs, catching up to velo, or keeping your best hits fair, there’s a chance you might be fighting for space. “Hitters are always fighting for two things: time and space.” – Darin Everson, hitting coordinator Colorado Rockies Space is one of the three … Continue reading “Bat to Ball Principles: The Importance of Spacing”

Aug

I just read a tremendous chapter from Dan Heath’s best-selling book Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems before they Happen. In chapter 9, Dan detailed three examples of “ghost victories” that give us a false sense of success. The third one was the most powerful, in my opinion. He said: “There is also a third … Continue reading “The problem with “Ghost Victories” and what they hide about our success”

Aug

This past trade deadline, the New York Yankees made a much anticipated – yet surprising – splash in the market acquiring Chicago Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo and Texas Rangers OF Joey Gallo. The two bats hope to bolster an injury-riddled (shocker) lineup that currently sits 6.5 games behind the first place Boston Red Sox and … Continue reading “Could Andrew Heaney be the key to New York’s postseason hopes?”

Jun

Back in 2018, Trevor Bauer stirred some tempers after calling out the Houston Astros for doctoring baseballs with illegal substances during their 2017 World Series run. Those remarks ended up circling back to Bauer when the former Red saw a significant increase in spin on multiple pitches at the end of 2019. On Opening Day, … Continue reading “Trevor Bauer: It’s more than spider tack”

May

After a good – but not great – 2020 campaign, Gerrit Cole is on pace for the best season of his career in 2021. Through eight starts, Cole has thrown 52.2 IP, struck out 78, and walked just three batters for absurd K/BB of 26.0. He’s allowed just eight earned runs and currently owns a … Continue reading “Gerrit Cole is back”

Apr

As snow starts to melt and trees start to bloom, baseball games are going to start filling the calendars of kids this spring all across the country. While this is an exciting time of the year, it can bring a multitude of challenges. With more and more training economy being dedicated to games, less is … Continue reading “Why you need to train in-season”