Recently I was asked why I became a hitting coach. I showed the person this video. When you put together a plan for a hitter, earn their trust, build a relationship, and watch them reap the benefits of all the hours in the cage, there is absolutely no better feeling!
If I’m Texas A&M the first person I call is Dan Heefner, to see if he’s interested. What he’s been able to accomplish at DBU has been unprecedented.
Put his player development system with unlimited resources that being in the SEC allows & that would be a dangerous squad.
#TAMU
Recently I was asked why I became a hitting coach. I showed the person this video. When you put together a plan for a hitter, earn their trust, build a relationship, and watch them reap the benefits of all the hours in the cage, there is absolutely no better feeling!
“When I got here, they really had a plan for me. As soon as I got here, they sat me down, told me what my role was, what they wanted me to do, changes that I could make that could help me.” -Joey Gallo
#HittersHit
15 wideouts drafted before Bears safety Eddie Jackson was selected. He’s scored more TDs than 7 of them and he tied with 3 others.
@nfldraftscout
@MattBowen41
#RollTide
I’m excited to announce that I have accepted a position with the Baltimore Orioles as a hitting coach. Today was the first day on the job, and the atmosphere here is amazing! A bunch of dudes that like to work and compete. Let’s hit!
#Orioles
Ravens starting defense includes 5 guys that didn’t play D1 football; Grand Valley State (2), Missouri Southern (1), Samford (1), Portland State (1). If you can play, they will find you.
#Ravens
Baseball is HARD. Hitters understand 0-4 with 4 K’s is not a slump. You just had a tough night. The great thing with baseball is you don’t have to wait a week until your next game. This is why you hear the greats talk about never getting too high/never getting too low.
#MVP2022
When Josh Jacobs runs a 4.55 in Indy, fans don’t overact and say he isn’t RB1. Kamara ran a 4.56 and he’s pretty damn good at football.
@sticktofootball
#NFLDraft
A behind the scenes look at what big leaguers are working on in the cage. Train the path in your prep work.
Yes I love watching highlights of hitters crushing homers in the game, but man this stuff here gets me giddy.
Process.
@Braves
#HittersHit
Players when I get a call from a college coach asking about you, it’s my job to give them my honest opinion. Are you lazy? Are you one to work when nobody is watching? Do you LOVE baseball or do you play because you are good at it? These are examples of questions I get asked.
Still early in the NFL Draft process, but I would not be surprised to see 4 QB’s go in the top 10 picks (Burrow, Tua, Love, Herbert.) This will push some blue chip players down the board.
@TJHannam10
Self pressure.
“I’ve got to get a hit tonight.”
“I’ve got to put up numbers to get drafted.”
“Shoot I’m 0-15. I’m slumping. What do I need to change?”
Pro guys are the best at the 12 hour rule.
Whatever happened in last night’s game doesn’t matter GOOD or BAD.
Turn the
So maybe Nick Saban was onto something when he mentioned players entering the draft early, that could have been higher picks the following year.... Deionte Thompson.
Alabama vs Clemson in San Francisco, the college football capital of the world. Wish they would just have this game in Atlanta every year where the college football HOF is and it’s located in the heart of college football country.
#CFBplayoff
Short. Quick. Explosive.
No wasted moves in this swing.
Gage Miller is a walking barrel that has hit everywhere he has played. He’s going to HIT for a longggggg time.
Keep going
@gagemiller06
📈
As some of you know this past Friday my Dad passed away. He was my hero! He set the example of how to be a man of faith, a husband, and a father. He was my biggest fan and never missed a game. Once I got into coaching he would follow the players that we train just like they were
🔥🔥🔥 thread here.
Be a HITTER first. So many want to chase power and I get it, but it does no good if we can’t consistently barrel up live pitching.
Scouts have said forever that last tool that develops is power. Don’t force it. Dominate low line drives. As you continue to
Hitters: Let's make sure you're DRIVING the ball
Not trying to lift the ball
The consistent ball flight will tell the story..
The feel or thought to achieve is different for everyone, but if you miss allow it to be competitive still..
- One hop linedrive ground balls are OKAY
One thing
@nfldraftscout
has taught me was to watch players in their 3 biggest games of the season and you will get a great feel of what the player will be like in the NFL. Herbert tonight a disaster. The Auburn game threw Hail Mary out of bounds, didn’t give his guys a chance.
Players never forget that scouts and college coaches will ask around about you. They all know what you can do on the field, but what is your character like? Are you a good person? Do you respect your elders? Do you play baseball bc you are good at it or because you love it? 👀
This “hot bat” debate going on right now in Mobile is ridiculous. There is a reason Faith Academy is ranked
#4
in the country & it ain’t bc of their bats. They have a college level weight program. They have high level swing patterns. Throw gas & hit dingers is a winning recipe.
As a former player, one thing I will never forget is just how HARD this game is. Coaches next time a player has a rough game, try to pick him up instead of knocking him down.
#lovetough
#sundayvibes
Your 2024 AL Rookie of the Year Wyatt Langford.
From just drafted last year to being a possible middle of the order hitter for the WS champs. That shows you just how talented he is.
The closest thing I’ve ever seen to Trout.
#Rangers
How can you not be romantic about baseball? A guy that went undrafted, just hit a game winning homer against one of the best closer in the game to help his team advance to the ALCS!!
#Rays
Hitters, 0 for 5 is not a slump. Don’t run to the cages to make mechanical changes. It just wasn’t your day. Don’t lose confidence. Come back tomorrow and catch 3 barrels.
#HittersHit
his own. He truly had the biggest heart out of anyone I have ever met. I can only hope to be half the man that he was. You will be greatly missed Dad. I love you always! “I am always with you” Matthew 28:20. 🥲🙏🏼❤️
#RipDad
Watching Jalen Hurts tape reminds of watching Dak Prescott when he was at Mississippi State. For those that are into player comp’s there is yours for Jalen.
Said all along that Pat Shurmur and the Giants should have went after Teddy Bridgewater during the preseason. Eli has been finished for 2 years now and this team is paying the price for it.
#Giants
With the NFL being a copycat league, look for teams to put a high priority on OW(offensive weapon) Laviska Shenault Jr. from Colorado. He will play the Deebo Samuel role at the next level.
#NFLDraft
The barrel awareness challenge. Give the hitter a different weighted bat after every swing. (Heavy, light, skinny etc..)
Competitive. Fun. A great way to train bat to ball skill and barrel awareness.
Good luck!
@Brycerivers21
@jt_sanmiguel27
@DrivelineBB
@MarvTraining
4 year schools there is a leadoff hitting OF looking for a home next season.
Tyrese Rooks (Soph/Bishop State CC) has advanced bat to ball skills. Consistently finds the barrel and puts together great ABs.
His current stats are below.
.398 BA .513 OBP 21 SB 13 XBH
Yesterday was beautiful and a true celebration of Steve Heisler's life. I can't get over how many people that my Dad touched. Life is about moments, go out and live, be kind, help others, and most importantly LOVE. Thank you to everyone who reached out during these tough times.🙏
Last year LB Devin White ran a 4.42 and LB Devin Bush ran a 4.43. I would expect Patrick Queen and Kenneth Murray to be around the same numbers, which is insane for a LB.
#NFLCombine
This whole time
@nfldraftscout
@mello
@ConnorJRogers
mentioned the Cardinals could snag CeeDee Lamb (player comp is DeAndre Hopkins) at number 8.
“I’ll do you one better. You guys can have the actually DaAndre Hopkins” Bill O’Brien.
One of the most underrated hitters of the all time. Remember asking PK what is one tip you would give to a hitter. “Sometimes less is more. When your swing feels dialed in, don’t take 100 swings in the cage. You may only need 10. Also build a routine that works for you.”
Excited to join the team! Looking forward to building relationships with players & coaches throughout Alabama. Number one focus will be continuing to grow this great game of baseball & give players opportunities to showcase their talents in competitive settings.
@2D_sports
⚾️
Adam Heisler named the new
@2DsportsAL
State Scouting Director.
@AdamHeis6
will bring his baseball experiences, connections & passion for high school baseball in Alabama that will help 2D Sports continue to scout and spotlight talent in the state!
I always hear
@BuckyBrooks
and
@MoveTheSticks
mention you want to build your WR group like a basketball team. You want guys with different sizes and skill sets. The Texans now have 3 WR’s that are the same size and have the same skill set. Not ideal.
Watching HS games on Saturday one major thing stuck out, many hitters would completely change their stance/load when they got to 2k’s.
Remember if you are going to change your stance/load with 2k’s make sure you are practicing this during BP and in the cage.
Many would go
As players evolve, coaches do as well. There were things I taught 3 years ago, that I don’t teach now. Also I have realized building relationships with players is far more important than coming up with the next new hot drill.
#SaturdayVibes
So proud of you
@TimAnderson7
! You had a heck of a year, yet again. This is just the beginning for you and the
@whitesox
. You guys are about to be in the playoffs for the next 10 years.
#WhiteSox
#Fam
Beyond excited for this opportunity to work with such a great organization and some of the best players and coaches in the area. It’s going to be an awesome summer!
#4L
We are extremely excited to announce the addition of Adam Heisler to our staff as our Gulf Coast Director of Player Development. Huge news for our players and our program. Read more about Adam by clicking the link below
@AdamHeis6
@MarucciDugout
#4L
When a hitter you work with hits a homerun his first at bat in a live scrimmage, then flies out to center his next at bat, gets told by his coach “don’t hit the ball in the air anymore”
Happy Anniversary to my amazing wife! You truly are my rock and my best friend. I truly don’t know what I would do without you. Oh yeah, you’re one awesome Mom as well! 😘
@MsCoachJennifer
#Stuck
#2years
Direction in the swing is possibly the most important part of the swing and it gets talked about the least. Have a swing that stays on the interstate and doesn’t take the exit.
#HittersHit
So if Tatis Jr. grounds into a double play on that 3-0 count, does the Rangers manager still get mad? No shot! Keep playing the game hard
@tatis_jr
.
#Compete
One of the top hitting coaches in the country joins me on Heatin' Up. Coach
@JerryZulli
(
@AlabamaBSB
) talks about how important balance is in the swing. "On time to read so you can be on time to swing."
Check out the full interview below and subscribe!