Month: November 2017

Syndergaard Article

This pudgy kid fell in love with working out, getting better, and building strength. 10 years later, he’s the best young pitcher in baseball. Here’s how it happened

Full Article

https://amp-si-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/amp.si.com/mlb/2017/02/08/noah-syndergaard-mets-synderella-yearbook-photo?amp_js_v=0.1&usqp=mq331AQGCAEYASAB

Kluber Doninates

The difference between throwing and pitching. Kluber uses movement to make all the balls look like strikes and the strikes look like balls. Many of these start over the middle of the plate before breaking into the other batters box

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Great play all around

Runner: with a aggressive jump on ball in dirt – took a highlight play to throw him out. With 2 outs, great time to get into scoring position

Catcher: knows slider will skip to his right. Glove down early, good shoulder angle kills ball right in front of him. Quick recovery

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Perfect Drag

Great footwork, eyes behind barrel, and waits till balls down before running. Bunt placement beats surprise or a great jump every time!

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