Jerry Weinstein

Austin Hedges two knee back pick at 1B. Nice blind back side sweep tag.

New obstruction/interference rule being applied here. Bases loaded two outs 2-2 count & it appears the runner on 1B thinks it’s a 3-2 count. In the ensuing run down the 1st baseman gives the ball up & crosses the base line. The base runner retreats to 1B & makes contact with the 1st baseman.Normally that would be considered obstruction. The new rule says if the runner initiates the contact, it’s interference not obstruction. Still a judgment call.

Admirable goals for this week fromThe Daily Coach Blog.

Knoxville’s(Cubs AA) catcher Owen Ayer’s with a quick & smooth low ball move.

Textbook lowball move by Cubs(AA) Ari Armas.

Good thought from The Daily Coach Blog (Georgia Tech Strength Coach) “ Winners are willing to sprint when the distance is unknown.”

Great thoughts from one of the best pitching thinkers around.

Unsure where tho put your best athlete? How about behind the plate? Most defensive runs saved look at the catcher based on the volume of ball touches.

Hitting is timing. Examples of delivery tempo variations to destroy hitter’s timing. More prevalent today with many pitchers just working out of the stretch. Fair # of roll throughs out of the stretch with no one on base. Has a big affect on hitters with leg kicks.

Block party with subtle angles.

Very athletic on the fly postural adjustment to a 55’ breaking ball.

Lateral blocks glove leads the body no matter what your initial set up is.

Cubs Alex Bregman with a premium@ dirt ball read. He reads the trajectory out of the pitcher’s hand & doesn’t wait to see it hit the dirt. Undoubtedly he anticipated BB as well.

Cubs Miguel Amaya one piece fast & smooth move.

Another value of the hockey mask. You don’t have to take it over to see & catch pop ups. Same deal on bunted balls.

With one out & the bases loaded in a one run game, this is how the Dodger-Marlin game ended. A 4U4 DP. Ohtani’s options: 1) Run through Xavier Edwards & hopefully knock him off balance & force a late throwing to 1B. 2) Fall down perpendicular to the base line & maybe Edwards will miss the tag & run by him or be late throwing to 1B. Could fall down parallel to the base line & hope Edwards trips over him. 3) Start with a deeper primary lead & take a deep route to 2B forcing Edwards to make a big turn to tag him( Or not be able to tag him) & be late throwing to 1B. You set your own base line unless you are about to be tagged out.

@michael_poe_ Actual he wasn’t. Previously yes but not on this one. His foot was on the line. It has to be totally out of the box to be called out for being out of the box. Technically you could have your foot on the plate while bunting the ball & not be out of the box.

@JWonCATCHING He was called out on this for being out of the box

Another very simple BHB to 3B approach from the Rockies Jake McCarthy.Basically bunting out of his stance. No rush. All about placement & speed of bunt. Certainly built around his ++ run tool. Technique is very individualized based on situation & skill set. “No always or nevers.”

Check out Trevor Bauer's video! #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTkbLog4B/ Intersecting thought on “over hanging” curveballs from Trevor Bauer. Might even apply to changeups as well( Lucas Giolito?)

Good piece from Clint Hurdle’s Blog for WOODEN WEDNESDAY