@devenmorgan Saw 125 pitches and 138 pitches in a 2 day indoor tournament on March 7-8 for 13U
Good start to the madness over here!
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Imagine a world where a universal pitch count standard was based around actual workload cost of throwing & not just picking a random number out of a hat.
Even better, a standard with an on-ramp period ensuring athletes have adequate time to increase their workload capacity.
Maddux Conger@Maddux_Conger
Spring is peak Tommy John season and workload data explains why. More UCL injuries happen in spring training and early spring than any other time of year at every level. It isn’t bad luck. The data tells us exactly why it keeps happening and how to monitor it. 🧵
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"Deeds, not words."
Don't tell me you want to play D1 baseball and then show up 25% of the time.
The kids who make it? They fall in love with the process of getting there - not the dream.
New podcast episode out now.
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Few swings from my latest sessions with @Direct2Baseball.
With solid numbers to keep building from.
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The biggest lie in youth baseball: the games you win now will mean something later.
They won't.
You can win tons of games on 60' fields while ignoring the skills players need for 90'.
The # of your kids who don't get cut day 1 of HS tryouts is a scoreboard that matters.
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There are 5 ways to get out as a batter in baseball/softball. There are 15 ways to have a productive/successful at bat. Stop dwelling on outcomes. Stop dwelling on the negative. You have 3x the chances of having a productive at bat than an unproductive at bat.
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Stop forcing hitters to force extension in non transferable drills by pushing their hands.
Trey Hannam@TJHannam10
The best HITTERS can do both Picture #1: Long through + out front Picture #2: High and tight vs fastball Short AND long. Deep AND out front. Pull AND oppo. High AND low hits.
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@hossjob My son got cut from his team…final got “some reasoning” from his coach 3 weeks later. Was told that he is probably gonna be the kid who plays longest out of the whole team but is getting cut cuz he basically isn’t refined enough right now…going into 13u. SMH
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Literally, your only goal when coaching youth sports is to make the kids WANT to come back. That’s it. That’s all. It’s also the same for 16u & everything in between.
Deven Morgan@devenmorgan
9U “National” team rankings I’m looking right at you
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This kid is just getting started! Has a high ceiling! He is looking to play in college, so if you need numbers and are starting to look for players, let me know or contact him.
Lucas Parker@lucas_parker9
Finished up a solid year with @DaveGriffins Hitting stats Avg: .338 (84 plate appearances) 27 hits: 21 1B, 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 hr SLG: .450 OPS: .819 OBP: .369 BB: 3 HBP: 1 @Direct2Baseball @tborg3 @schmidy_22
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@AJDefinedBSBL @devenmorgan Is this a game/tournament setting or training??? Just curious.
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@devenmorgan It’s not hard. High workload, low workload, medium workload. Takes 5 minutes to pull on a sleeve.
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What if you could define the workload cost of each throw a kid makes?
What if that defined cost allows for a new pitch count standard that's based on real workload?
What if that new pitch count actually standard stops a kid's workload from getting blown out?
It ain't gonna be bunch of what if's for long.
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@drivelinekyle @devenmorgan They also make it sound like he is just up there humping middle-middle fastballs all game long…not at all what he is doing. And Franc saying they won’t chase that slider…he made a career chasing that slider off guys that didn’t throw that hard…
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@devenmorgan Those who give a shit will do everything they can to do things well…it’s like making new laws…criminals are still going to break the law, but hopefully we do enough to keep it from hurting others.
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Overuse in youth baseball is a solvable problem
Steve Sprovach@Spro3
@devenmorgan This week in Pitch Counts - This is how I manage our pitch counts with our LL players that also play travel. Created a file based on fangraphs bullpen pitcher usage, with grayed out rest requirement based on Pitch Smart
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@hossjob Could not agree more!!! I have to constantly remind players and parents, that some failure at the plate is not a bad thing…the number of people who think their young kid should be perfect all the time and immediately go to mechanics is staggering…mechanics is last adjustment.
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Meanwhile some people claim optimizing very specific mechanics is the only way to be good. Here’s the truth. There’s no 1 way. There are principles. But those principles don’t mean a think w/o timing, rhythm, mindset, reaction time, pitch selection, & a whole slew of other things
Kyle Wagner@GowagsKyle
This summer, I'll be sitting down and creating an online program to develop hitters. The art of hitting is so much more than a physical plan. It's psychological. I'm here to help. Aggression must precede discipline. So many kids are hurt by well intentioned coaches. #GreenLight
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@hossjob Been talking with my hitters about evaluating their previous at bat…I think goes with this.
1. Did I swing at good pitches?
2. Was I on-time?
3. Did I have good intent?
If one of those 3 is not a yes…that’s probably what I need to focus on in my next at bat…not mechanics.
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Hitting:
Step 1 - Get a good pitch to hit
Step 2 - Put your "A" swing on it
Step 3 - Adjust if needed
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@hossjob Preach it! I have this conversation with players a lot…why can’t I throw or hit harder…your physical output is lacking!
It takes work and time…compound interest!
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If you are 13, 13 & weak, 23 & weak, 43 & weak, (see a trend), literally all you need to do is squat, hinge, push, pull, sprint, jump, & brace. Consistently. And slowly make each of those movements for more reps, time, or with greater weight. It’s actually really easy.
Gerry DeFilippo@Challenger_ST
Parent of a slow/weak 13 year old athlete: “We want to go train somewhere else. They do more advanced training.” The training:
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Universal pitch counts & universal reporting solves the majority of the injury issue in youth baseball.
We need your help to push it forward:
Mount Vernon Patriots Baseball@MVPatriots
Takeaway #1: There is momentum for change at the youth baseball level. Over-use injuries. Universal pitch-counts. Travel eating rec ball. Guys like @devenmorgan have been saying this for awhile, but the 💡 is starting to come on.
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Just listened to an impactful talk by Deven Morgan, Director of Driveline Youth Academy, and it really resonated with me! 🎤⚾️ He emphasized the critical importance of holding players accountable. Here are some key takeaways:
💪🏾 Hard Work Gives You Honesty: The effort you put in reflects your true commitment. Are you genuinely dedicated to your goals?
🤔 Do They Really Want It?: It’s not just about words. Are players saying they want success, or are they showing it through their actions?
This message serves as a powerful reminder for all athletes and coaches alike to evaluate commitment levels and take accountability seriously.
Check out the full video for more insights: (youtu.be/-MT6Ic0Dyd4?si…)
Let’s continue to push ourselves and each other to reach our full potential! 🌟
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