Jerry Weinstein

Really good “diagonal move” that addresses both the height & width of this pitch.

Joe Mack with a block retrieve & throw out at 2B on a dirt ball read. If the infielders verbalize that the runner is going, it also helps the catcher.

Low slot throw out by Yankee’s JC Escarra. 1.94 pop time with lightening quick.50 transfer at 77.1 mph. Look how quickly he gets his right foot down.

MODIFIED PITCH OUTS Catcher sets up with nose on outer edge. Pitcher throws a chest to mask high four seam fastball. Serves the same purpose as a pitch out & is easier to execute for pitchers because they are not throwing to vacant space. Moderate hold & leg. No quick sets or long holds & no slide steps. We want them to run. A shake off often sets the runner to run.

Catchers when the ball beats the runner by a lot you can come up the line( In this case the throw took the catcher up the line) away from HP & two hand tag the runner from behind.

Lots of great elements on this throw out. 1) Tatis stays behind the ball & gains momentum through it. Short step behind to gain alignment. 2) Nice fake cut by 1B to keep trail runner from advancing. 3) Catcher sets up in foul territory & moves inside to field the throw. Two knee block & one handed sweep tag.

Great team read!!!

Introducing rotational resistance machine at the 108 facility in Knoxville.

Seam Stamp Spin Ball

IMO one handed tags give you the best chance to control & secure tough hops.

Premium low ball move.

Chest protector target for catchers with early glove loads.

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What a great day in Mesa listening to Billy Williams, Ferguson Jenkins & Rick Sutcliff hold court in the Coach’s Office.

The value of middle infielders staying with tags. A good reason to throw even when you don’t have a great chance to throw the runner out. Also if you make it close, you might buy a pitch or two because the runner is trying for a better jump.(Chance for GB DP when not running).

William Contreras with great throwing alignment on this caught stealing.

Christian Bethancourt effortless effort throw out. 1.94 poptime with .70 transfer & 82.9 MPH. Great accuracy.