Mark Teixeira Shares 4 Fielding Tips for First Basemen

For first basemen, catching a routine throw from the infield may seem like one of the most basic skills of the game. However, there’s nothing routine about snagging a one-hop throw or sweeping up a ball in the dirt.

Apr 8, 2014

The biggest mistake baseball coaches make

In the field of psychology there is a concept called the “curse of knowledge.” The curse of knowledge is the mistaken assumption that others share our expertise and will behave as we would in the same situation. In my opinion, the curse of…

Mar 25, 2014

Rotator Cuff Exercises (and More) for Pitchers

Many pitchers report shoulder or elbow pain at some point in their careers, limiting participation. But many of these injuries may be preventable by keeping a safe pitch count, ensuring proper throwing mechanics, maintaining range of motion and…

Mar 10, 2014

Indoor Baseball Infield Drills to Help You Dominate

If you live in an area where winter forces baseball practice inside, you need quality indoor drills to improve as a player and infielder.
When I coached two of the top junior college programs in the country—one in Illinois and the other in…

Feb 25, 2014

Base running tips for the indoor off-season

As winter kicks into gear, many players around the country are stuck indoors for much of their practice routine. Hopefully this includes some base running as well. Here are five tips to get the most out of your indoor running.

Jan 28, 2014

Agility Drills to Improve Baseball Fielding

Good fielding requires a potent combination of mobility, speed, agility and ball-handling skills. I’ve put together this set of baseball agility drills to help you become faster and more nimble in the field.

Jan 28, 2014