Jon Gratz

@2JacksonWatkins @JCJetsBaseball1 @jucoroute Let's go!!!

Had a great day yesterday going 2-0 on the day! I went 4/5 with 2💣 and 2 singles racking in 7 RBI! @JCJetsBaseball1 @jucoroute

#Rangers RHRP @GrayPeyton Ks side in his 1 IP of work last night. His #SpringTraining metrics are 👀… 2er in 9.2ip, 4h, 17k/0bb, 52%k%, 15.8k/9, 0.41whip, .121oavg 😤🔥👏🏼

When the average age that kids quit youth baseball is around 10.5 yrs old, obsessing about playing up to “get them ready” and in turn having crappy in-game experiences seems fairly misaligned. Meet them where they are.

Overcoaching is the biggest blindspot wreaking havoc on our kids development. Coaches overcoach because: 1) It looks productive. 2) Parents expect endless visible instruction. 3) Social media rewards complexity. Development is slow. Messy. Real coaching requires restraint.

Recent swings from practice on Tuesday. Excited for the season @JCJetsBaseball1 @jucoroute

Coach Nick Saban on baseball players having superior ability to judge the the ball in football (specifically CB/DB); greater athletic intuition is developed in baseball players. #shegone

@MrMaxPrice 💯 Played 2 years of Legion and 1 year of travel ball in high school way back when. Legion doubleheaders were so much more fun than travel ball tournaments every weekend.

Unfortunately, most players today can’t possibly fathom how incredible American Legion baseball was a couple of decades ago. Hands down, the most fun I ever had playing baseball.

Peyton Gray, hoy contra Leones del Escogido: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO FB 92-94 CH 83-84 SL 86-87 59% Strike 38% Miss 29% CSW

Bunting didn't stop either. Ended the last inning with a 2 out bunt back to the pitcher.

Nothing like watching my daughter's 12u fastpitch game and the opposing team has bunted or attempted to bunt with every single hitter through the first 2 innings.

EXTERNAL FOCUS IN BASEBALL Whether you are a thrower or a hitter focusing on “ball flight” will give you your best performance return. In games we get what we focus on in practice. If we work primarily on body movements & mechanics, we will be less reactive & free in games.

If your son is between 15–18 years old, stands 5'9" to 6'2", and weighs only 130–145 lbs, he is likely underweight for his frame especially if he’s an athlete. ⚠️ Under-fueling during puberty can lead to: • Poor muscle development • Increased risk of injury • Hormonal disruption • Delayed growth and maturity If you want to help your athlete gain lean muscle, build strength, and thrive on and off the field nutrition must be a top priority. ✅ Start here: • 3–4 balanced meals daily (with high-quality protein, carbs, and healthy fats) • 2+ performance snacks around practices, lifts, or games • 7–10 hours of sleep nightly • Plenty of fluids (not energy drinks) • Recovery time + less screen time before bed 🍕🍭 Energy drinks, candy, chips, and pizza are not fuel. They’re fine occasionally but not daily, and not if performance and health are the goal. Set regular meals and snacks like you would practices and games. Your child’s development depends on it.

@TroyPSilva @MLB

First @mlb player you think of?!

Punishment at practice is lazy. It might feel like you’re teaching a lesson… but most of the time, kids just shut down. Positivity and praise take more effort. They require patience. They require you to notice what’s going right. But they build confidence. They keep kids engaged. And they actually make lessons stick. Important note…. Discipline is not the same as punishment. You can still run a disciplined team. You can still set clear expectations. You can still hold kids accountable. You just don’t need punishment to do it.

Welcome to Clearwater, RHP Cole Gilley 🌴

Team cancer is expecting perfection from others while giving minimum effort yourself. Be the teammate you want. What do you need to fix in YOUR game first?

Psychologists have known positive reinforcement is the best way to teach for over 50 years. But baseball still hasn’t learned how to use these concepts Here is how I would tweak the structures within baseball to maximize development 🧵⬇️

Hey baseball parents: If your son is over the age of 15 and runs over 7.5 seconds in the 60 yard dash, you may want to direct some of the money from 2x per week private hitting & fielding instruction to a strength & speed coach

@LegKickNationOG 100%! So many kids get to high school w/ no clue on the bases. You can tell the ones who were on teams like this one, and then the ones who were allowed freedom on the bases. My son plays 10u & every coach I watch is screaming instructions the entire game. No exploration allowed.

I don’t want to take anything away from the energy and excitement of the coach. But this isn’t how kids learn THE game. This is how coaches outsmart youth players to win A Game.

@devenmorgan So more tee work, feel good BP, and blocked practice. Got it.