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It is human nature to label things as good or bad, right or wrong, black or white…however, when it comes to our baseball careers there are very few absolutes.   On a daily basis, I am asked about hot button topics, such as, showcases, weighted balls, and travel teams, just to name a few. The conversation typically starts like this…   -Weighted balls cause injury right? -Showcases are just a money grab right? -I need

So we’re going to talk some economics today. A buyers market is simply defined as a situation where supply exceeds demand, giving purchasers an advantage over sellers in price negotiations.   So how does this apply to travel ball? Pretty simple…it is a buyers market, meaning that the player really possess all the leverage, when it comes to picking travel teams, which certainly has its pros, but also definitely comes with its cons too.  

You often hear players, coaches, and parents talk about “sacrifice” from a baseball standpoint…5am workouts, lifting after a long day of school and practice, driving to the middle of no where on a weekend to compete, putting away those video games to train, etc.   While, sure, that 5am workout isn’t easy, we aren’t leaving our families for years at a time and sacrificing our lives like our veterans have done for us.    Happy

First off, let’s define what a “loser” actually is. A loser is someone who doesn’t work hard, is a bad teammate, makes excuses, acts entitled, and quits, among other things…but I think that’s a pretty good start.    Being a “loser” has NOTHING to do with your win/loss record or your batting average. Nothing.   Now that we’re on the same page, here’s another quote that I noticed this past week (but totally forget who

Here’s a tweet that caught my eye this past week from the Mariners Director of Player Development, Andy McKay (he’s a big deal)…     So if someone that high up in the MLB is telling his players this, shouldn’t it be even MORE true for younger players?   YES!   And that’s just another reason why you hear me talk negatively about GameChanger and traditional stats in general…because they don’t tell the whole story

Pretty sure the title gives this post away… One of the reasons we are SO focused with numbers (winning/losing, batting average, ERA, etc.) is because of the ease of use. I’m hitting X so I’m better than everything hitting less than X. I won 2 games today so I’m better than everyone who won less than 2 games. Clean and easy. However, it’s dead wrong. “Success” today doesn’t guarantee “success” tomorrow. Take batting average for