For anyone who has ever played serious baseball, it is common knowledge that when in the on-deck circle, it is important to always be paying close attention as a pitch is delivered. As a hitter, not only should you be attempting to time the pitcher’s release point, but you also should be paying close attention [...]
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Is Aroldis Chapman the nastiest reliever in baseball?
Did Aroldis Chapman really hit 105 mph on the radar gun last Friday? Does it matter? In his major league debut on Tuesday night, Chapman challenged all of his skeptics with a perfect, 1-2-3, 8th inning against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The first hitter that the 22 year-old Chapman faced was Jonathon LuCroy, whom he retired on [...]
Mike Moustakas belts 3 HR, drives in 11 in route of Round Rock Express
On Monday night, Mike Moustakas established a new precedent for what we call a “career night.” After being named the Texas League Player of the Year earlier in the day, Moustakas lead the Royals’ AAA affiliate Omaha Royals to a 23-5 route of the Round Rock Express that featured 25 hits, 11 of which went [...]
2011 Draft Preview: Vanderbilt
There are very few schools each year that land a kid in the first round. Maybe a couple will land two. This year Vanderbilt has a realistic chance to land three kids in the first round, including two righties who potentially could wind up in the top 10 overall. Those two righties are Sonny Gray [...]
Prospect Watch: Pirates RHP Stetson Allie has big league arm
On August 16th, Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neil Huntington announced that they had agreed to terms with their 2nd round draft pick(52nd overall) of 2010, RHP Stetson Allie. However, due to the hype surrounding their 1st round pick Jameson Taillon, Allie has not received the appropriate exposure for a prep whose fastball can reach triple digits. [...]
Bryce Harper Makes Nationals Park Look Like South Williamsport
On Thursday evening, the Washington Nationals held a press conference to show off introduce their 1st overall draft pick of 2010, Bryce Harper. Nearly a week and half ago, the Nationals and Harper came to terms on a 5-year, $9.9 million contract- not a bad payday for a 17 year-old. At the press conference, the [...]
White Sox Thornton to DL, Chris Sale to close?
As if the Chicago White Sox weren’t already having issues with their bullpen, there are rumors that All-Star reliever Matt Thornton may be headed to DL with discomfort in his left forearm. Thornton, who hasn’t pitched since last Tuesday in Minnesota, had recently been called upon, along with right-handed set-up man J.J. Putz, to close [...]
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