Pitcher
Softball Superstar Jennie Finch Explains How to Throw a Rise Ball
Two-time Olympic medalist Jennie Finch says that to keep batters off-guard at the highest level, a softball pitcher needs to be able to throw every type of pitch well. "My [...]
Female Baseball Series in the Works at Fox
A female baseball drama is currently in the works at Fox. The network has ordered a pilot for a potential TV series centering on a young female pitcher who beats [...]
How to Hit a Curveball: Advice from Washington Nationals First Baseman Clint Robinson
As of the date of this writing, major leaguer Clint Robinson is hitting .268 with 5 home runs, 13 doubles and 21 RBI for the Washington Nationals. Over...
MLB Looks to Increase Head Protection for Pitchers in 2016
After New York Yankees pitcher Bryan Mitchell was hit in the face by a line drive off the bat of Eduardo Nunez of the Minnesota Twins on Monday, MLB is looking [...]
Pre-Game Baseball Drills to Warm Up Your Team
All youth baseball coaches are interested in what they can do to best prepare their team for the every game. Baseball is a mental game, therefore the...
Fastpitch Hitting Drills for Beginners
There are many hitting drills out there. Some are great, some not so great. I have put together a complete guide to fastpitch hitting drills and tips to...
How Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Chris Archer Got in All-Star Shape
Watching the Tampa Bay Rays' Chris Archer pitch teaches a lesson in balance. Each piece of his windup feels like a separate episode. There’s the deliberate leg kick as Archer [...]
4 Tips for Coaching Low-Velocity Softball Pitchers
Coaches like to put pressure on a softball pitcher to throw FAST! After all, the sport is called FASTpitch softball. But not every pitcher is build to...
Running Down the Dream: Hard Work and Dedication Propel Prep Star to MLB Draft
As cliché as it might sound, consistency and a strong work ethic are truly the ingredients of success. Want proof? Look no further than Tyler Phillips. Phillips—a 6-foot-5, 195-pound pitcher [...]
How to Build Arm Strength for Baseball Before Your Season
Baseball players are typically ranked on five tools. One of those five tools is arm strength. How to build arm strength for baseball is at the top of...