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We spent the day with Michael Lorenzen in the weight room, as he showed off his amazing workout routine to us! Lorenzen combines a ton of stretching and flexibility exercises on top of some intense lifting with Mets' pitcher Noah Syndergaard! Check it out for yourself.
What is the best workout program for baseball players? The baseball season is quickly approaching so we have some great workouts & programs specifically tailored for those athletes. Learn more here and try them out!
No one knows more about improving bat speed than Bob Alejo (former strength and conditioning coach of the Oakland A's and now the Personal Conditioning Coach of NY Yankee's Jason Giambi). Learn how Bob gets his athletes to have a blazing fast swing!
Bodybuilding is an activity that not only can be used for bigger musculature and less fat, but also for increased performance in sports. In this case … baseball. Use this detailed strength training program to improve your game!
GCU Baseball hosts Oklahoma State on February 15, 2020 at 2pm (Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark).
Concentrate On The Task At Hand
By: Carl Mays
As a kid, I liked the teams involved in the current World Series, the Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Al Kaline was “Mr. Tiger” and represented what baseball is all about. And even though Ty Cobb played before my time, when you think of the Detroit Tigers, the legendary “Georgia Peach” has to come to mind. Advancing through the years, no baseball fan could forget manager Sparky Anderson, who after winning the World Series twice with the Cincinnati Reds in the mid-seventies, led the Tigers to a championship in 1984.
The Cardinals were “the team” in West Tennessee where I was born and reared. Along with listening to their games on radio, my father, brother, and I made annual week-long visits to St. Louis to see the Cardinals play. Enos “Country” Slaughter and Stan “The Man” Musial were my favorites. Today, Cardinal manager Tony La Russa is special to me for several reasons. This World Series winner with the Oakland Athletics wrote a testimonial for my “A Strategy For Winning” book. He is also a good person, joining with his wife and daughters in benevolent endeavors, especially the La Russa Family Animal Rescue Foundation.
A couple of things that caught Tony’s attention in “A Strategy For Winning” are the emphases on being mentally tough and accepting responsibility. He wrote: “Carl Mays deals with some important principles. He spotlights the fact that all successful people have problems to overcome, and he emphasizes that unless you accept personal responsibility and make a personal commitment, you cannot win. His advice to concentrate on what you do have rather than on what you don’t have is fundamental, but often neglected...”
As I write this column, the Cardinals are leading the Tigers 2-1 in the series. The three winning pitchers have all shown extraordinary mental toughness and have fully accepted personal responsibility to lead their teams to victory. Even though there have been some hitting heroes, pitching has dominated the series so far. In game one, rookie Anthony Reyes, with a record of 5-8, surprised a lot of people when he powerfully led the Cardinals to victory after struggling in the first inning. Cardinal pitching coach Dave Duncan said Reyes “got his mind right and focused on what he had to do.”
In game two, Detroit’s Kenny Rogers took control of things. Following his performance, manager Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series championship in 1997, said, “The pine tar and scuffed ball comments overshadow the fact that Kenny pitched a terrific game.” Someone else said athletes are always looking for a mental and physical edge and even though much has been made of Rogers’ alleged tactics, “his edge was more mental than physical tonight.”
In game three, Cy Young winner Chris Carpenter showed why he is considered one of the best pitchers in baseball today, shutting down the Tigers as St. Louis claimed a 5-0 victory. Following the game, La Russa said of Carpenter, “He’s so strong between the ears that nothing fazes him. He’s got a good head, good heart, good guts.” Cardinal catcher Yadier Molina said Carpenter’s concentration was unshakable. Carpenter’s comments were, “Go one pitch at a time. All that stuff around you that’s going on doesn’t get in your head, so you’re not even thinking about it. You’re just thinking about what you’ve got to do to get the job done.”
Possessing mental toughness and accepting personal responsibility are not relegated to athletics. In our careers and lives there are times when one thing after another seems to overwhelm us and bring us down. That’s when we are challenged to concentrate on the task at hand, to focus on the one thing.
GCU Baseball hosts Oklahoma State on February 14, 2020 at 6pm (Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark).
Youth Baseball Parent-Player Meeting By: Tom Mack
Congratulations, you have decided to coach a youth baseball team. Now it's time to meet with the parents and the players to set the tone for next season. Coaching youth baseball is a big responsibility and requires organization, planning and defined objectives. Requesting help from parents, and outlining communication. Player expectations need to be addressed as this is really the reason you’re coaching, for the kids. This meeting may be the first opportunity for you to meet the parents and players who are anxious to learn what your knowledge base is, your coaching experience, and what style you use. Stating your objectives for the team and what it is you want to accomplish will put the parents and players at ease. From my experience based upon youth feedback, youth baseball players want to experience success and have fun. As the coach you need to keep in that in mind, and so do the parents. But keep in mind that the reality is some parents view winning at all costs is the only thing that matters is their little superstar. Explaining your coaching philosophy, rules for playing time, will it be equal playing time or based on performance, this will most likely depend on the age level you’re coaching, and player positions, how will you determine who plays where. Parental involvement is sometimes glossed over. Since most kids state fun as their main priority, a close second is to be engaged with their parents. I stress the need with running practices, pre-game warm ups, and base coaches. Kids see this as an opportunity spend quality time with their parent. It is important that parents view it the same way.
You may want to comment for the benefit of the parents unwilling to participate on the field their assistance will be needed in other areas. In youth athletics there are numerous opportunities for parents to get involved by volunteering to coordinate any fund raising events, securing hotel rooms if your team is traveling out of town, will there be money that needs to be collected, what about the concession stand, so helping the team run smoothly is not limited to just the field. Don’t over look the communication. Email is a great way for the Coach to disseminate information quickly, and for parents and players to keep the coach informed. As the coach you should informed the parents they can discuss anything with you, except playing time or positions. I have found this will eliminate the majority of your headaches if you state it like that. Player expectation’s also needs to be expressed. Part of the learning process is how to take responsibility for themselves. Each player needs to be accountable for himself. Baseball players need to think on their feet, react, adapt, overcome, by letting them know they, not their mother are responsible for insuring all their equipment is ready to go, is a great way to start teaching accountability. They further need to know there are consequences to not being accountable or improper behavior Remember your job is to be the teacher, and at times a mentor. I would suggest that you start a list of items that need to be addressed at your parent/player meeting and add to it throughout the year as things come up. This will help you in future years to avoid any pit falls along the way.
After running into a snag concerning medical records this week, the Mookie Betts trade between the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and Minnesota Twins has been officially completed.
Jim Bowden and David Samson join CBS Sports HQ to break down what the new deal looks like and how it impacts each club.
Bodybuilding Training And Dieting For Improved Performance In Baseball!
Bodybuilding
is an activity that not only can be used for bigger musculature and
less fat, but also for increased performance in sports. In this case …
baseball. Use this detailed strength training program to improve your
game!
Bodybuilding is an activity that not only can be used for bigger
musculature and less fat, but also for increased performance in sports.
In the case of baseball, bodybuilding training can be used as a means to increase strength and prevent injuries. Strengthening the rotator cuff muscles as well as the core muscles,
for instance, can not only prevent injuries but also allow for more
overall strength that will allow for a faster pitch or for a stronger
batting ability. In addition, increasing leg strength can contribute to a
faster sprint from base to base.
Strengthening The Rotator Cuff Can Allow For A Stronger Batting Ability.
The program that will be presented here will be the weight training
component of your overall training program provided by your coach, which
may consist of various isometric, isotonic and isokinetic exercises,
sprints, stretching, plyometrics and many other drills. Depending on the position you play, your coach may instruct you to
emphasize different elements of your program and to specialize in
certain body parts.
For example, catchers, infielders and outfielders need to emphasize
wrist, hand and core abdominal strength as well as general flexibility
(especially in the legs). Pitchers however need general strength,
flexibility and endurance with emphasis on the rotator cuff muscles and
shoulders. The goal of this weight training program is to increase the overall
strength of all major muscle groups. There are two components to the
program:
Off-Season/Pre-Season
In-Season Training
Off-Season/Pre-Season Baseball Weight Training Program
Goal: Program Goal Is To Gain Strength and Balance Out Weaknesses
Weeks 1-3
Workout A: Monday/Thursday
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press: 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions (60 second rest)
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It has been about 3 months
since the Washington Nationals stunned the world and defeated the Houston Astros to become the 2019 World Series Champions. With another
season in the books attention is quickly focused on the upcoming 2020
season. Major League teams have learned the importance of strength training
for increased performance on the field. Most teams have elaborate weight
rooms in the stadium and employ strength and conditioning coaches.
Superstars such as Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Gabe Kapler, Ron Gant, Mark
McGwire and Jason Giambi have all benefited from strength training. The core muscles those of the stomach and back play the biggest role
in baseball. Explosion, quickness and power are the other important
aspects of baseball. The quicker you are and the more powerful you can
become can only help you on the ballfield. This program is broken up
into three phases: Hypertrophy phase, Power phase and the In-season
Maintenance phase. Each phase has a specific purpose and should be
followed.
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pack on the muscle mass while the Power phase gets you stronger for the
season and the Maintenance phase is designed to keep your strength up
during the season so you do not break down when the season heats up! The
entire program is outlined below: The Hypertrophy phase should be
followed up until you start formally practicing while the Power phase
should be followed up to the start of the season and you should follow
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Baseball is a constant game of adjustments. In the 1940’s, Ted Williams essentially forced opposing managers to enact a shift because it was the only way to slow him down. It worked for a little while until the Red Sox slugger made an adjustment to hit more to the opposite field. This is just one of many examples on how teams have implemented the shift to serve as an adjustment to get more hitters out. Basic Positioning In terms of the actual positioning, we have seen more varieties arise in recent years. However, for the sake of this article, I’ll give the most general one that’s been used. Here is how it looks: The third baseman will move over to where the shortstop normally is. The shortstop will slide over to the right of second base. Meanwhile, the second baseman will move back into the grass and in-between second and first. The first baseman will slide over closer to the line. As for the outfield, the right fielder can get closer to the line and the center fielder will move into right-center. This is the most commonly used shift, but it is still important to gauge the hitting abilities of the player at the plate and adjust appropriately. Advantages of Using the Shift on Defense Before even starting this section, I want to make it clear that merely shifting a lot is not always an effective strategy. There is a substantial difference between shifting a lot and shifting effectively (recording outs). For younger levels, it might be hard to determine when to shift. If it’s a team you’ve played before or one that you can watch the opposing players take batting practice, then this might be a little easier. However, there are plenty of advantages that can arise from implementing a shift. The most prevalent one is limiting a hitter’s ability to pull the ball. Obviously, baseball players love to pull the ball to nab extra base hits. It is much more difficult to be a consistent opposite field hitter. In fact, we’ve even seen some players dominate throughout the minors only to struggle in the majors once managers start shifting against them. The shift also benefits pitchers. When there defense is aligned appropriately, they can limit hits against them and basically have to throw less pitches, thus allowing them to go deeper into the game. In addition, they can focus solely on the inner half of the plate to force the hitter to pull it. These are two of the primary advantages that can be brought about by shifting effectively.
Players Must Learn Other Spots In order to implement a shift, the infielders must be capable of sliding a little out of their comfort zone. For example, the third baseman is no longer covering the third baseline. Rather, now he is forced to basically act as a fill-in shortstop. The same goes for the rest of the infield, including the second baseman, who is now technically in the outfield. All of these may sound like minor adjustments, but when you get in an actual game situation, they seem a little more rigorous. With this being the case, I don’t think it’s a terrible idea for young infielders to work on their versatility. This would include taking grounders at different positions. Avoid being solely focused on one position. As for a Major Leaguer that’s portrayed this exact versatility, check out the increasingly valuable Ben Zobrist. Since you have to practice other spots, it doesn’t hurt to study some more online about these other positions. This instructional video from CoachTube will walk you through some of these other spots. You don’t have to spend a ton of time on them, but it can be helpful to get a general idea! How to Beat the Shift Despite the clear advantages a shift can bring, there are also plenty of ways for hitters to beat it. Jonathan Lucroy, who is the catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, is one example of a player who was shifted against immensely. His response: just adjust! Lucroy referred to this adjustment saying, “Personally, I love when teams shift on me. I try to hit ‘em where they ain’t, like Willie Keeler.” There are a few ways, including the ones Lucroy’s exhibited, that can beat the shift. Bunt Typically, we see bigger players get shifts put on them, so it might sound a little crazy to ask these big power bats to bunt. But, why not? If the infield is basically entirely on the right side, all you have to do is firmly bunt it down the line and you’ll be safe every time. When you do this a couple of times to the defense, they’ll start to respect your abilities and they will no longer implement the shift. Take Advantage With a shift on, the pitcher is going to try to pound you inside to force a pull. However, even at the Major League level, pitchers make mistakes. They may intend to throw a cutter inside, but instead leave it hanging on the outside corner. If you try to pull this ball, it will be an easy pop out. The alternative is to go with it and hit a soft liner to left for a hit. Take your pick on which you’d rather have. Increased Relevance As I mentioned in the introductory sections, coaches love to shift nowadays. If a player is going to try to kill you by pulling the ball, then why not put extra guys over there because you know that’s where it’s going. The number of shifts in the MLB rose by over 10,000 from 2010 to 2014. That is certainly a staggering figure. You’d think of all players that Major League players wouldn’t hesitate to make the adjustment to continue to succeed. However, it isn’t difficult to see why they don’t adjust immediately. These are players that have probably dominated their entire lives and continuously been the best player on the field at any given time. Now, the opposition is attempting to limit their abilities by putting extra guys on the right side? This stubbornness and lack of adjusting is a perfect explanation why managers will continue to implement shifts! Numbers Game Baseball is a numbers game. Even at the youth level, players develop tendencies. When they see an inside pitch, they want to pull it. After multiple times of doing this, they’ll want to pull everything. With this said, it is the defense’s responsibility to read and react to these tendencies. A shift is one perfect example of it. If you think a younger age like 12 is too young to shift, think again because it just might make you a much better team!
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