Electric stuff in Live ABs from
@NickyBurdi19
today. FB sitting 97-99 with a gross SL at 89-91. Awesome to see the changes he’s made in cleaning up some movement patterns start to unfold. Stay tuned...
@PitchingNinja
@Pirates
There are college programs that you look at year in and year out that exemplify a commitment to individual growth, team development and ultimately a standard of playing postseason baseball and being in Omaha year in and year out.
@ArizonaBaseball
is one of those places.
Sometimes you just have to let the competitive juices flow. Nothing like some 1 v 1 competition pens to bridge the gap between practice and game.
Find calmness in the chaos…
#culture
The overarching goal of pitching development here
@ArizonaBaseball
starts with a question.
What does the best version of you look like?
Here’s a look into the development of
@bradonzastrow33
this fall and how we’ve started to extrapolate the best version of himself… 🧵🧵
Throwing is throwing
While specificity relative to sport will always reign king, there’s a lot to be learned about global movement principles by watching throwing in different contexts.
Here’s Yamamoto throwing a Jav with relative ease vs him off the mound.
Same but different
Dominant Low A debut for
@bsears_12
. Retired all 6 batters he faced while picking up 3Ks. Showcased plus aptitude for all 3 offerings while throwing strikes at a 74% clip. Nasty stuff on display.
#Royals
#development
Padres LHP
@feole_21
back on the mound following a productive last few months in enhancing movement quality in the context of throwing but also in his work with
@HopsAP
in the weight room. Both go hand in hand in maximizing the results yielded.
FB carrying at 18-21 IVB…
Coupled together two awesome drills that I picked up from
@B_Gumbo30
. Isolates important positions and movements through the lower half. Effective load into the back hip, sets vertical shin angle and enforces heel connection. Gotta love the many uses of J-Bands.
@jaegersports
Reigning
@PGAllAmerican
and member of
@USABaseball18U
,
@ClemmeyAlex
with his first pen of the year at a free and easy 94-96 with much improved secondary quality. One of the most premier arms in the ‘23 class. Going to be fun to watch him continue to ramp up.
Exciting times here at
@ArizonaBaseball
as we join a small list of programs to be able to collect in-game biomechanical data.
This project, along with the addition of our Pitching Lab will allow us to continue to push the envelope in our developmental initiatives. 🐻⬇️
Highlights from this past weekend on the bump for the Cats.
Fun to see arsenals taking form, guys controlling the zone and continuing to buy into a culture of development.
@AZStatCats
@SorryBoutIt10
A more objective way to look at the dynamics of the lower half is through the lense of the Propulsion Arc.
The Propulsion Arc is largely based on joint actions in the Gait Cycle but also correlates strongly with movement strategies in the throw.
A few weeks ago I talked about how understanding the Propulsion Arc gives us a more objective global understanding of lower half dynamics.
Let’s dive into where one’s unique strategy/style derives from…
Athletes are master compensators. While there are overarching “mechanical” principles that we must respect, taking into account how ones physiological structure dictates their movement options is critical.
Great to commence the fall with evals and data and video collection to initiate the process of individualizing player plans.
Excited for a great fall ahead and to watch this group develop.
@SorryBoutIt10
Padres LHP
@feole_21
commencing a big offseason of cleaning up movement patterns and refining his arsenal with an electric live session before heading to camp. Sitting 95-96 with 18+ in of IVB and a well mirrored CB paired with it. Big year ahead 🔥🔥.
#cleatsandfans
@NickyBurdi19
showing what riding the slope with the back hip looks like utilizing the CVB. Note that back knee holds over mid foot, vertical shin angle, heel stays connected until just before foot strike and pelvis reaches maximum ER before trunk begins to unload.
@LantzWheeler
In addition to my role
@HopsAP
I am excited to announce that I have accepted the role as the Pitching Coordinator for
@NorthEast_BBall
. Grateful to
@NEBscottp
for the opportunity and am looking forward to being a part of one of the top travel organizations in the country.
If you want to be able to command your FB in a game, then training to command your FB at game intent is probably a good place to start.
The training stimulus at times should provide a degree of difficulty that aims to bridge the gap between training environment and game.
This is what it’s all about…Relationships that last a lifetime. Beyond proud of both of these guys. Ben embarking on his journey in pro ball, Alex pitching on the biggest stage HS baseball has to offer.
Just two dudes from little old RI turning dreams into reality.
‘23
@UConnBSB
commit
@tommyturner__
with an easy 91-93 in his first mound session of the year last week. Has made huge improvements in overall movement quality this off-season. Excited to see how everything comes together as we build toward the season.
Cool to see these guys be recognized for the special years they’ve put together.
Couldn’t be more proud of our entire pitching staff for the work they‘ve put in day in and day out over the course of the year to continue to grow and develop.
@SorryBoutIt10
#wineverypitch
Recently uncommitted ‘23 RHP
@tommyturner__
coming off a big time spring where he was First-Team All State in RI. FB 88-92 T93 possessing plus characteristics. Hard SL in the mid to upper 70s and solid feel for a CH. True gamer who’s dominated in big games. 3.9 GPA
@FlatgroundApp
Step one of our lab project ✅.
Excited to begin our partnership with
@newtforce
as we continue to build one of the premier pitching development facilities in the country.
#cultureofdevelopment
Thrilled to partner with
@newtforce
to install just the 12th force plate mound in college baseball 💪
This will be a cornerstone piece of The Pitching Wing, our world-class pitching lab being built at Hi Corbett Field 👀
Big start to camp for
@feole_21
. Filling it up at 95-96 and pairing it his high vert heater with a hammer breaking ball at 80. Nasty stuff being put on display. 🔥🔥⛽️⛽️
Huge congrats to
@ClemmeyAlex
on being one of 40 players to be invited to
@USABaseball18U
national training camp. What people don’t see is the hours upon hours of hard work that’s gone into getting to this point. Beyond proud of you my man! 🇺🇸
@HopsAP
@NorthEast_BBall
Been an awesome last month of development for
@BCBirdBall
RHP
@JulianTonghini
. Sat an easy 93-95 today showcasing plus 4S carry at times along with 4 plus secondary offerings. Excited to watch the arsenal continue to take shape. Draft eligible sophomore heading into ‘23.
The season is long and filled with ups and downs but each guy showed up everyday with an unmatched energy and a desire to be the best version of themselves.
Special group of guys that created a new standard on the mound here at Arizona.
#cultureofdevelopment
#wineverypitch
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬:
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘:
𝟏𝐬𝐭 in FIP (4.41)
𝟏𝐬𝐭 in Chase% (29.5)
𝟏𝐬𝐭 in BB% (6.4)
𝟏𝐬𝐭 in K/BB (3.45)
𝟏𝐬𝐭 in Strike% (66.3)
𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘:
𝟏𝐬𝐭 in ERA (3.89)
𝟏𝐬𝐭 in BB/9 (2.64)
@SorryBoutIt10
@john_derouin22
Couldn’t be more pumped for
@NickyBurdi19
on making the Opening Day roster for the
@Yankees
.
Unreal journey persevering through injury over the last few years, entering camp as a non roster invite and pitching his way onto the opening day roster.
LFG! 📈📈
Jackson Kent (
@jaxonkent22
) had a pretty perfect fall:
8 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.38 WHIP, with 11 Strikeouts
Opponents only hit .040/.111/.040 against
Average FB Velo improved from 88.3➡️91.5
Over the course of 2 levels (AA/AAA)
@APoliti6
posted a minuscule 2.34 ERA while striking out 83 over 69.1ip with a 0.97 WHIP.
As promised here’s a deep dive into the advanced numbers behind a dominant ‘22 campaign…
Giants LHP
@ChrisWright0909
with an electric first live. 93-95 carrying it at 23-26in of IVB with filthy secondary stuff. Fun to see the arsenal we’ve been working on executed against hitters. Big 2021 in store.
Mike Webb RS Senior Rhode Island College
2019: 6-0 2.71 ERA 76.1 IP 100 Ks
D3 4th Team All-American
Summer: Wareham Gatemen 13 IP 17 Ks
2020: Preseason 2nd Team All American: 2-0 0.69 ERA 13 IP 13 Ks
Game Velo: FB 90-92 T 94
Rapsodo data included in vid.
@PitchingNinja
Awesome night tonight for
@NickyBurdi19
. Topped 97.3 breaking the previous
@HopsAP
of 96.4. Looking forward to what’s in store for him this upcoming season!
@PitchingNinja
Continued dominance in his High A debut for
@ChrisWright0909
. Here are all 7 of his strikeouts from last night. Pitches with plus metrics, that look similar, always play. FB averaging 22in of IVB with his CB at -17. Tough for hitters to cover that much separation. Keep shoving!!
In a season full of impressive pitching performances, LHP Chris Wright's debut tonight for Eugene is up there at the top: 2.1IP 0H 1BB 7K. 90-92 FB t95, explosive pitch, Baragar-esque, and showed a really nasty CB. I liked Wright a lot entering 2021, has exceeded expectations.
1 of 20… a historic summer for
@ClemmeyAlex
continues with a selection to
@USABaseball18U
National team. First Rhode Islander to ever be selected. An unbelievable honor for a kid who has never stopped believing in himself. Let’s go!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Awesome night at Chase Field last night getting to watch
@NickyBurdi19
do his thing.
It’s been a long journey but couldn’t be happier to see Nick back where he belongs on a Major League mound.
📈📈
Appreciate
@NE_Baseball
for having me on. Always great to dive into the weeds on player development. Looking forward to another great off-season ahead!
Podcast alert!
@hopspitching
and
@NorthEast_BBall
Pitching Coordinator John DeRouin is molding some of the top prospects in New England.
What can he promise in terms of velocity gains?
Uncommitted ‘22
@robbieoconnor_
has been dominant on the mound this spring for
@Baseball_LS
. Finished the regular season with a final stat line of 32ip 8h 2er 47Ks 8bbs and an ERA of 0.44. High level mover who cruises in the upper 80s with a ton of projectability.
As the fall winds down and myself and
@SorryBoutIt10
do our final developmental debrief it’s pretty cool to see where guys started when they arrived in August to where they are at the end of the fall.
Here’s a 🧵 highlighting some of the guys and their development this fall…
Electric opening day for
@BenBrutti
. Dominant on the mound while going deep at the dish. FB up to 97 while cruising at 92-96 showcasing his plus slider at 82-85 🔥🔥.
About a dozen scouts here at Old Mountain Field as Ben Brutti takes the mound for
@SKHSRI_Rebels
. In the preseason, the South Florida commit had his fastball up to 97
Words can’t describe how fired up I am for
@BenBrutti
. Has worked so tremendously hard for this moment. The journey wasn’t always easy but never lost sight of where he wanted to go. Dreams turning into reality. Let’s go!!!
Pure dominance on Monday from
@BenBrutti
. CG 2h 0er 0bb 17Ks with his FB sitting 94-97 grabbing 97s well into the 6th inning, SL at 83-86 showing the ability to land/expand when needed and a CH at 85-86. Make that 70Ks in 30ip with only 3er allowed.
As guys are on ramping into their long toss progressions, pre throwing plyo drills are becoming much more specific. Goal is for them to find the feel of what they’re working in a more controlled setting and then carry that feel into catch play/long toss. Here’s a sample drill.
Has been a productive off-season of work for ‘23
@VandyBoys
commit
@ClemmeyAlex
. Huge improvements in overall strength and movement quality in the weight room along with enhancements to his throw/arsenal.
FB 91-93 18-20 IVB, 2 plane slurve 81-83, CH -18 HB 84-86.
On that note, I am beyond excited to join a storied organization in the Tigers and work alongside some special minds who are all pulling in the same direction. Looking forward to beginning this next chapter in life. Go Tigers!
Hot start to the spring for
@BenBrutti
. 2ip 0h 7Ks. FB cruising 93-96 topping at 97 multiple times. Power sweeper at 83-86 and plus feel for his CH as 84. Electric stuff on display.
@HopsAP
@NorthEast_BBall
‘22
@USFBaseball
commit
@BenBrutti
with a dominant outing last month in Jupiter.
Ben possess an intriguing stuff profile with a plus Seam-Shifted Sinker that regularly produces 20 HB with -IVB.
Also made huge strides on a sweeper this fall consistently throwing it at 80-82…
We don’t train to be good at training. We train to enhance the likelihood of performing at a high level in competition.
A 🧵 on skill development…
If you put an animal in the wild that’s lived in the zoo for majority of it’s life, it’s chances of survival would be diminished.
The bar has been raised to a level that prior was unimaginable. You’re either on the train or you’re getting left at the station. If you aren’t training to move more efficiently to throw hard with plus command and secondary stuff then 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
#developmentwins
Chase Petty during Live ABs today. Fastball 97-102 for two simulated innings. Carrying it above the zone and demon sinking it down in the zone. Just an extraordinary arm talent and worker. Slider for strikes at any time, with heavy Horizontal. Stop it,
@ChasePetty11
.Time to go🔥
Electric outing from
@nconte25
the other night. 3ip 0h 0r 1bb 5Ks. FB 94-97 SL 81-84. Consistently carrying his heater at 20+ IVB from a ~5.2 release producing a flat zone neutral VAA. While throwing power sweepers upwards of -15 HB and 2900 rpms. Unicorn stuff 🦄🦄
With the team phase of fall wrapped up here’s a 🧵 on the top performing pitches of the fall filtered by CSW%. The Cats love hunting free strikes.
1. Jaeden Swanberg SL:
77.3, 2281, -1.4 IVB, 5.7 HB
53.4% CSW, 66.7% MS, .083 xISO
@SorryBoutIt10
@AZStatCats
Special day yesterday for a special group of kids. Extremely proud of each member of the ‘22 class for making their commitments official yesterday. Each has had their own unique journey and we’re excited to see how their story continues at the next level. Good work fellas!!
What a day…
@ChrisWright0909
and
@pjpoulin
both throwing in the same big league game today. Chris coming in and recording the final out of the bottom of the 8th on one pitch and PJ punching out 2 in the top of the 9th. Awesome moment and just the start of big things to come.📈📈
While energy transfer is proximal to distal it’s important to respect that the limbs enhance proximal loading/storing of energy through the linear move.
The lead arm specifically not only aids in the loading process at the torso but also helps to set rotational alignment.
Daily work for
@NickyKuz
When looking at ecological dynamics, ones ability to acquire new skills stems from information based interactions between athlete and environment.
To make training intentional to yield long term results, context must be created prior of what our desired
Good question. Baffles me as well. Hope this helps you out. Also why not be able to throw nasty secondary stuff for strikes as well? 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️. Move well, throw gas, fill it up, punch tickets
Appreciate it coach… grateful to be apart of an organization that values true player development and work along side people who put the players first. Best part of the job is seeing guys reach places they never thought were imaginable prior.
@hopspitching
John DeRouin hands down 1 of the most impressive developers of pitchers I have been around. No 1 in New England develops arms at the level of DeRouin, and isnt even close. The proof is in the pudding. A LOT OF pretenders but John is the real deal, don't be fooled.
What a moment. A historic way to cap off a special summer. Couldn’t be more proud of
@ClemmeyAlex
and his drive and passion day in and day out to be apart of something as special winning a gold medal with USA across your chest.
World Champion. Absolutely historic. LFG! 🏅🏅
A look into the arsenal improvements thus far for
@Padres
RHP
@NickyBurdi19
…
4S with relative cut (12:45 observed tilt) that produces plus ride from a lower slot/release
Sinker that relies heavily on non magnus effects (SSW) to produce plus sink (btwn 2:45-3:00 observed tilt)
Big day for
@MaxMarchetti6
. Officially eclipsed the 90 mark punching 91 today. FB at 18+ in of VB with a plus SL to go along with it. Can’t wait to see his stuff against hitters soon.
Huge congrats to
@pjpoulin
on his promotion to AAA
@ABQTopes
! Make that the 4th member of the pro crew to receive a promotion this year.
AA advanced numbers: 55Ks in 40.2ip, 2.21 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 32.7% CSW, 33.5% K rate, 2.92 FIP, .259 wOBA
2020
@DukeBASE
signee
@nconte25
has been showcasing electric stuff in his live sessions of late. Also starting to show an advanced feel for how to sequence and pair his fastball and slider.
FB 91-93 T 95 2300-2400 RPMs
SL 80-84 2600-2700 RPMs
@PitchingNinja
When trying to determine what locations will yield the best expected results on a specific FB, it’s important to understand all the details of how the pitch profiles.
We live in a world where so many get caught up in overall movement profile (IVB & HB) but fail to dive into
Beyond proud of Ben. Tireless worker who is constantly pushing the limits on how he can not only grow as a pitcher but as a person as well. Keep doing you, your story is just getting started.
North East Baseball uncommitted RHP
@BenBrutti
(2022) now on the mound.
He’s touched the 94 👀 with his FB, sitting comfortably at 88 MPH. Good usage of the slider as well.
Pure dominance in the regular season from
@ClemmeyAlex
. A perfect 8-0 record with 90Ks in 38ip while only allowing 9 hits and 1er.
Add to that a perfect game, 3 straight starts without allowing a hit and every start but one where he recorded 10+ Ks.
FB 90-93 CB 76-80 CH 83-86
It was a pleasure to be able to help
@NickyBurdi19
on his journey to the point he is at now. It’s all a credit to his unmatched work ethic and desire to improve. True example of no road block is ever to big to get around. Excited to see him showcase his hard work.
@HopsAP
Big first pen for 2024
@ryanthompson157
. Sat and easy 84-85 punching 86. Big time arm with a super protectable frame. Will be a fun follow for the next few years. A lot more in store
@NorthEast_BBall
@NEBscottp