Blocking Pitches In The Dirt

Dan Jalbert gives us some key catching tips that will make you a better catcher. Blocking the “bad ball” has always been my forte and something I have taken tremendous pride in. I feel that throughout my career, I have been as good or better at blocking pitches in the dirt than any catcher I [...]

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5 Intangibles Sought By A Major League Scout

Cleveland Indians Scout, Phil Nicoletti gives some great insight into what he looks for in an aspiring major leaguer beyond baseball skills. 1. As a MLB scout when I attend a game I am not always looking for the potential prospect to shine. Yes, it is always nice to see a player that you are [...]

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Holding Runners On 1st Base

Yawkey League pitcher Sean Gildea writes about holding runners on first base. Blogger Bio Sean Gildea has played in the Yawkey League for the Medford Maddogs since the team’s inception in 2004.  He has compiled a 40-12 record over his five-year Yawkey League career.  Sean played college baseball at Colby-Sawyer College and holds the school’s [...]

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Mental Checklist For Shortstops

*Park League All-Star* Chris Plant shares his mental checklist for playing shortstop. Blogger Bio Chris Plant played high school baseball in Duxbury, MA and attended Union College, earning an All-Star selecton in 2001. He has played for the Hingham Phillies of the Cranberry League, the Mama’s of the Albany Twilight League, and currently for the [...]

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Pitching Mechanics for Kids

*Guest blogger* John “Smokey” Moore breaks down the pitching wind-up for kids. Blogger Bio Coach John “Smokey” Moore has been pitching since he was six years old. He grew up playing baseball in Somerville, MA, high school ball in Lexington,MA, and college ball at Roger Williams University. In the 1980s and 90s, John had stints [...]

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