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What Makes Clayton Kershaw a Great Pitcher and What You Can Learn From Him (with Dodgers’ Pitching Coach Rick Honeycutt)
It’s not hard to argue that Clayton Kershaw is one of the top pitchers in the game, if not the very best. Through his first 5+ big league seasons, Clayton has an ERA of 2.70, two All-Star appearances, and a … Continue reading
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Bad Base Running and How A Quick Head Turn Got a Pitcher an Extra Out (The Smarter Ballplayer 2nd Edition)
Game: Padres vs Dodgers 4/15 Situation: Padres are winning 5-3 in the bottom of the 8th inning. The Dodgers have runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Skip Schumaker is at the plate (What a great baseball name by the way) and … Continue reading
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What Should Pitchers Throw in an 0-2 Count? Red Sox AAA Pitching Coach Weighs In
Both Sides of the 0-2 Debate Today we are diving into a pitching discussion about what a pitcher should throw in a 0-2 count. Essentially, there are two sides of this passionate argument: 1. DO NOT in any circumstance … Continue reading
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Play Your Best When It Counts – World Series Addition
This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. What is or should be the goal of every baseball team out there? Win a championship. Especially in high school, college, and then the Big Leagues, … Continue reading
Three Quick Hitting Tips For Recognizing Pitches
This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. Recently I had the opportunity to hang out and talk baseball with former Big Leaguer Pablo Ozuna. Pablo played most of his career with the White Sox and retired … Continue reading
