Tiger Baseball

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗛𝗦 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Princeton The Tigers return key players up the middle and will rely on underclassmen to fill gaps as they look to compete at a high level in their conference and section. Check out the full Princeton High preview in the link below. Full Preview 🔗 bit.ly/4uYcSJV @PTigerBaseball | @prepbaseball

Don’t grip it and rip it! In order for our body to move properly with speed and power through the zone, we have to be loose and relaxed… until we fire. If we start tight and rigid before we swing, we will actually lose speed and power because we start using the big muscles in our body. That can also cause our direction to work east to west, taking us out of the hitting zone. #baseball #softball #hitting

🚨 Pujols’ Hitting Advice • Focus on seeing the ball • Don’t worry about your mechanics ⭐️ Mechanics are for the cage. When you step in the box, you have to be 100% focused on the ball - nothing else matters.

Best player on earth with your daily reminder being a good teammate is cool

Baseball is the only sport where you have hours to think during a game. That’s why the mental side becomes the biggest challenge. The goal isn’t to eliminate thoughts. The goal is to control how you respond to them.

If you need to feel 💯 to give 💯 the game isn't for you. That's not to be mean, it's just how it is. Soft has no place in the game. Mentally or physically, the game will eat you up. Fear of failure, fear of what someone else is thinking or saying, fear of getting hurt, you better get a grip on those emotions. Failure will happen. There will always be people talking. There is always a chance of pain and injury. Competitive greatness.

You will strike out. You will make errors. You will pitch bad. That’s baseball. The separator isn’t talent - it’s response. The way you handle failure… The way you reset… The way you compete on the next pitch… 👉 That’s the game. ⚾️

If you’re not running hard out of the box like this, then what are you doing? Love watching @BwittJr play

Bobby Witt Jr. Batters Box Routine ✅ Clean the box. Mental Reset. ✅ Find the focal point ✅ Breathe & Relax ✅ Get that rhythm

Bobby Witt Jr. Example: • Behind the ball • Posture at contact Don't overlook the posture (line) The more you lean back or lean forward, the path will do the same. (Lean back = more up. Lean forward = down down)

Every rep means something.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Attention to Detail. 1 Bullpen Fastball.

🚨 Gunnar Henderson : Defensive Tips • Think “Hunt” vs. “Attack” the ball • Slow down & find the good hop ⭐️ Many young players are TOO aggressive on grounders & the hop often plays them. Being the “Hunter” allows you to slow down & find the right moment to be aggressive.

Greg Maddux explains how velocity gets you drafted, but movement and command keep you around. An incredible listen from one of the best ever.

Mike Matheny on how to block👀

A lot of D1 freshmen pitchers will figure it out. It's not because of velocity. Control Command Secondary Pitches Holding Runners Fielding Position Moxie Feel A lot were sold an illusion and they believed it. They thought if they threw hard enough they could pitch in D1 baseball. Someone forgot to tell them about the other things they would be required to do to get innings. Velocity will get you an opportunity but the other things will get you on the mound in games. Average velocity which is upper 8's combined with plus control, above average command, plus secondary pitch, average third pitch, the ability to hold runners and field position gets the pitcher on the field in games at any school in the country. If he is a competitor with moxie and feel.

“win the drill” great competitive mindset.

Jake Brown - LSU - 2 Strike Choke Up Home Run - Example for hitters, simple yet effective adjustment - He's hitting .529 with 4 HR in first 4 games

⚾️Baseball athletes who want to gain strength & muscle: -Two breakfasts -Pack protein and produce for snacks -Drink 100+ oz of fluid daily and avoid soda -Consume 3-4 balanced meals + pre and post-workout fuel -Consume snack before bed -Limit screens and get 7-11 hours of sleep nightly 🔗 nutritionwithwendi.com/blog/performan…

10 Tips for Parents of Athletes: 1. Control your emotions. Be a consistent example of mental stability. Show them how to properly respond when things don't our way. They will be able to get the most out of their skills when they are mentally in control. 2. Support them away from their team. All players should practice their sport on their own time. They will always have more time away from their team to get better than they will while with them. Help them develop this great habit. Help them learn to take their development into their own hands. 3. Be realistic. Put them in a position to thrive. We want them to get better but just because we want them to be ready for a certain level doesn't always mean they are ready for that level. Just because that's where their friends are doesn't mean it's the right place for them at that moment. 4. Don't allow excuses and blaming. The longer they do this the longer they will stunt their own growth. Teach them the difference between the controllable's and the un-controllable's. Their attitude, effort, energy and focus. 5. Think twice about your conversations. What are you allowing? What are you participating in? What are you instigating? The tone, the message, the impact. Know this too, sometimes the best thing we can say is nothing at all. Silence is okay! 6. Sports are hard. If you played while you were younger, keep perspective on how hard it was. If you never did, I suggest you go out there and practice with them. Try doing everything they are trying to do. 7. Slow down!! It's a process. They all grow at different rates. Support them, encourage them, motivate them and help them be their best but be careful of comparing them to their peers. The process and journey is different for all. Some are early bloomers while many are late bloomers. The most important years for an athletes performance don't even happen until after puberity kicks in and again, that even hits at different ages. 8. Look for leaders. Place them in front of those who are great people. People who will help instill the same values you are trying to tech them at home. Raising children is hard. Never underestimate the power of outside voices. 9. Youth sports has a way of becoming a toxic environment. From gossip about other players to coach bashing to berating and belittling officials. Don't be a part of it. Don't get sucked into the emotions of it. If you want these years to be as enjoyable as possible, beware of the nonsense and stay away from it. 10. Please don't ever let sports come between you are your child(ren). Don't let your attitude about their performance cause strain in your relationship. This game is a temporary phase in their life and meant to be enjoyable. Your relationship is forever. Nurture it now to have for life.