Player to Pro

Scott and his son Broc: throwing mechanics and importance of being coachable (1:20) Baseball Drill: “bow and arrow” → The difference in throwing mechanics for infielders and pitchers (3:25) Adam Rosales, of Baseball Utility, talks about the importance of being coachable.  Jonah: college recruiting process and importance of playing club baseball (4:35) Adam Rosales, of Baseball Utility, walks a high school ball player through the steps of selecting a college. (9:10)  play on a club baseball team if you want to play in college. Billy and his son Liam: separate yourself from your competition | summer baseball in AZ | play more baseball (10:25) Adam Rosales talks about what he did to separate himself from other thirteen year olds when he was thirteen himself (15:15) the summer climate in Arizona makes a difference in how and when young baseball players play games. (15:55) is there too much coaching going on, instead of just letting the kids play the game? (18:20) if players aren’t winning games it is demoralizing and the players lose out on opportunities (19:55) Adam Rosales believes that twelve year old  ballplayers are better off playing more games than just practicing. (20:15) What does it take for a club baseball team to play more baseball games?

Erik Kratz and Pat Misch recap Adam’s discussion with Micah and Mel (2:25) Reading players is the most difficult thing to do for a parent or coach. (2:40) What is the right amount of coaching outside of regular practice? (4:10) When a player is not interested in doing drills. (5:16) Erik Kratz suggests that parents and coaches should set realistic expectations, and expresses how players should want to do extra practice because they love the sport. (6:30) Coaches should consider a players age.  If a young player said that he was going to play in the Major Leagues one day, how would you respond?  (8:35) I am going to play in the Major Leagues one day! (8:55) Lofty goals help you in every facet of your life. (9:39)  its okay if you don't meet your ultimate goal, because you gave your best effort, but its not okay to give up on a dream; especially when you are young. (10:00) Pat Misch, of Baseball Utility, shares a story about a father’s regret of expressing doubt. (11:40) You want to prove others wrong? Start by proving yourself RIGHT! (12:25) Be realistic when you set goals. Understand that you are accomplishing many smaller goals as you aspire to the ultimate goal. (14:00) Walk on at a college and now a Major League Baseball player. Who really wants it? (14:50) Who knows how far you will go in baseball? (15:45) Use baseball as a vehicle. Pick up positives along the way and take advantage of other opportunities that baseball presents. (16:05) “I am a better man because of baseball” (17:30) Would you want to know then what you know now as a baseball player?  (19:45) “Baseball has never been work, I’ve always just enjoyed being able to play the game.” (20:40) Erik Kratz talks trash to Pat Misch! Remember to SUBSCRIBE today! 

  Noah and his dad, David, calling from Maine  (1:30) Baseball drill for middle infielders: transferring ball quickly and smoothly from glove to hand (3:30) here is one way that you can be a student of the game (4:10) how do you overcome a non productive practice (6:45) know your numbers: what is your peak performance number? (7:20) Adam Rosales, of Baseball Utility, talks about the best advice that he has received from some of his favorite coaches throughout his professional career.   Micah and his dad, Mel, calling from San Diego, CA  (11:25) As a parent, how much coaching is important outside of regular team practice? Adam Rosales, of Baseball Utility, expresses the importance of reading the player and how much work and effort that he or she wants to put into practice.  (13:35) twelve years old is such a crucial age when young ball players decide to continue playing (16:05) what is your ultimate goal in baseball? Micah talks about his ultimate baseball goal: playing in the MLB! Remember to SUBSCRIBE today!