In-Season Training for the Baseball Athlete: Part 1
Many of the athletes I have encountered in the baseball world are in need of direction when it comes to their in-season training/programming. They often don’t understand the balance that needs to occur between stress and recovery, and how that dynamic changes from the off-season, through the pre-season, and into the season itself. This will…
From 88 to 93: The Kyle Herrick Story
The Kyle Herrick story starts in the summer of 2017. It was pulldown day. Again. The results so far were not encouraging. After hitting 99mph last winter on a pulldown, the hopes for the golden 100 were high. The gun was not cooperating. 89. 90. 91. It seemed there just wasn’t anything left in the…
Book Review: Choke – Takeaways and Applications
Why is it that some people seem to perform better under pressure than others? Is it in their DNA? Is it something they are born with? Can it be trained? These were all questions I had on my mind as I began reading Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting it Right…
60 Yard Dash Training Part 2: Redemption (Sort of)
In part 1 of the 60 yard dash training series (you can find it here) I talked about how your training will not always lead directly to success. I talked about several months of speed training that I had been doing and attempted to explain the roller coaster athletes are put on when training for their…
Lateral Power and the Heavy Lateral Lunge: A Case Study
Whenever I walk into a weight room or look at someone’s lifting plan, there are two movements that are always consistent on lower body days (unless the program is brutally bad): there will be a heavy hinge movement throughout the scheduled week (deadlift, kettlebell swings, etc) and a heavy squat/push movement (squat, forward lunge, etc).…
The Left Handed Throwing Experiment: Week 1
Week 1 of the left handed throwing experiment went well. My focus throughout the week was on creating a better stretch across the throwing pec by allowing my glove side to clear which will allow the torso to rotate forward over a stable front leg. Here I will detail the program I followed for the…
Daily Hitter Installment 14: Joey Votto
Joey Votto is a 5 time All Star. He has won a gold glove award and an MVP award. His 162 game average statline looks like this: BA: .312, HR: 29, RBI: 95. He may be one of the most underrated players in baseball. He is also one of the most unique players in baseball.…
Daily Hitter Installment 13: Vladimir Guerrero (and son)
Today I want to look at hitters from two different generations. One spent 16 years in the MLB, was a 9 time All Star, 8 time silver slugger winner, and one time MVP. Of course, I’m talking about Vladimir Guerrero. The other hitter I want to talk about, is Vladimir Guerrero Jr, his son. He…
Daily Hitter Installment 12: The Scissor
Todays daily hitter is in video format. Talking about the scissor: what it is and what causes it. Questions? Leave a comment below or shoot me an email at brady@dacbaseball.com.
The Failed Experiment: 60 Yard Dash Training
I want to start by saying this is the article that generally doesn’t get written. Nobody writes about their failed experiences. I think that’s something that needs to change. How many quotes have you heard that say something along the lines of “failure is only an opportunity to learn”? Yet when that failure happens, no…