MLB Advanced Media Leads The Way

04 April 2012 Categories: Blog, technology

If you’ve ever downloaded the MLB At Bat app for your iPhone or Android device, I’m sure you’ll admit how awesome it is. Live streaming games, choice of audio/video feeds, stats, fantasy news, etc. it’s impressive. What is more impressive is the technology behind it and the innovative culture in their organization. Baseball is known [...]

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What is the Next Big Trend in Youth Baseball?

02 April 2012 Categories: Blog, technology, Youth Baseball

What is the Next Big Trend in Youth Baseball?

By this point in time, most baseball fans have seen and/or read Moneyball.  We know that a small market team was getting crushed by the big money teams, so they found a way to view the game differently and create an advantage.  This advantage was short-lived and the “Moneyball strategy” has now become common practice [...]

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Baseball Pranks

19 March 2012 Categories: Blog, Youth Baseball

Baseball Pranks

Baseball players are notorious for their pranks.  The “hot foot” is one of the all-time greatest as well as “frozen underwear”. One of the most publicized in recent memory is when the Philadelphia Phillies traded Kyle Kendrick to a Japanese team.  Everyone was involved from the manager to the assistant GM, and even the player’s [...]

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Another Tim Kurkjian Imitation

14 March 2012 Categories: Blog, Youth Baseball

Here is a little baseball comedy to lighten your day.  There have been several MLB players this spring who have imitated ESPN Analyst Tim Kurkjian.  This one is from Milwaukee Brewer Tim Dillard.  Enjoy!

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How Bad Do You Want It?

13 March 2012 Categories: Blog, Instruction, Youth Baseball

For every aspiring baseball player, this should motivate you.  If not, it is time to ask yourself why you’re playing baseball.  How far will you go to achieve your dreams?  What is the sacrifice you’re willing to make?  Are you training smart and measuring your progress?

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When to Pay for Baseball Lessons

22 February 2012 Categories: Blog, Instruction, Parenting

When to Pay for Baseball Lessons

“When is the right time to pay for baseball lessons?”  That is the question that many new baseball parents would like answered.  The next logical question is, “How do I know my son’s instructor knows what he’s talking about?” We’ll discuss the second question in a later blog post, but for today, we found a [...]

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Things Successful People Do

24 January 2012 Categories: Blog, Youth Baseball

Things Successful People Do

Last night, I came across a fantastic article titled “12 things Successful People Do” (view it here).  I wasn’t looking for baseball information, but once I read this I quickly realized how applicable it is to baseball.  Specifically, baseball training and our mission here at Pro Baseball Instruction.com. While all 12 “things” are great ideas, [...]

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Want to win a 2012 Demarini Vexxum BBCOR?

09 December 2011 Categories: Blog, Instruction, Youth Baseball

Our partners at MapleZone in Boothwyn, PA are offering a great (and easy) opportunity to win a Demarini Vexxum BBCOR!  For more information, read the instructions below. If you’re located in the Philadelphia, PA area, do you train at MZ?  They’re a first class facility with the finest instructors around. Check out their website at [...]

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Using Technology to Improve the Youth Baseball Player

13 October 2011 Categories: Blog, technology, Video Analysis

Whether it is the professional player looking to advance to the next level or the high school freshman looking to make the JV squad, improving your game is of the utmost importance.  There are many means of doing this: strength training, batting practice, bullpen sessions, eating properly, etc.  One thing is common amongst all of [...]

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How Steve Jobs Impacted Baseball

12 October 2011 Categories: Blog, technology

How Steve Jobs Impacted Baseball

A lot has been said about Steve Jobs and how his inventions have changed our daily routines and habits.  The Walkman and Discman from Sony are now obsolete.  The music player of choice is the iPod.  Do you want a cell phone “that just works”?  The iPhone is your answer.  Looking for a better experience [...]

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