Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Ball.

It's been several years since I've played organized baseball (I've only had catches and gone to batting cages since). That being said, this is what the scouts are expecting, and what would be confirmed by anyone who has seen me play for an extended period of time.

1) Inaccurate arm behind the plate at times.
This can be worked on with drills working on throwing mechanics and through sheer repetition.
Knoblauch-itis is all from the shoulders up.

I can remember being shifted over to second base when problems like this persisted, but I feel this is something that might be worked on.
DH also exists.

2) Great at blocking balls in the dirt and catching would-be wild pitches.
Great reflexes.

3) Good at calling a game behind the plate and working with what my pitcher brings to the table to get outs.

4) Good at framing borderline pitches.

5) I know how to drop down a good bunt.

6) Uncanny power for someone my size.
It's not often you see a 150 lb. kid hitting the ball 440 feet.

Any knowledgeable sports fan might say "4 or 5 out of 20 pitches is a small sample size."
Which is true. But it also reveals something else.

That was my first time facing balls coming in that fast (80 MPH+).
With more repetition and opportunities, I could increase my performance in that setting.
It just shows the potential.

I'm bigger (by a good 30-35 lbs.) and stronger now, too.
I'd like to see where I can take this.

The opportunity will present itself, and GM's are interested.
I just have to be ready to earn my spot.

I want to play Minor League Ball.

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