Congrats to MS State, not their fault, but this Championship has an asterisk next to it thanks to the
@NCAACWS
@NCStateBaseball
was the hottest team in the country! The fans got robbed of seeing the finish this college baseball season deserved.
Excited to announce I have accepted a job as a Minor League Pitching Coach for the Texas
@Rangers
. I will miss my time at
@HindsCC_BB
and can’t thank Dan Rives enough for giving me the opportunity to be a part of such a special group for the last 1 1/2 years.
Faith is trusting God even when you don’t understand his plan. Getting hurt my senior year definitely wasn’t part of my plan, but I’m so glad God had something different in mind. I am happy to announce I have committed to Mississippi State University.
You’re giving me to much credit. Still trying to figure out some technology. I’m so old Twitter wasn’t even invented yet my freshman year in college. 😂
I’d get off warzone too if i got worked by two
@HailStateBB
players.
@NICKMERCS
and
@timthetatman
Hit us up if y’all want to run a quad or come see a baseball game in the nicest stadium in college baseball.
Since fall ball is back, here is a quick
@HindsCC_BB
update of some of the pitchers and the jumps they have made from year 1 to year 2. You get what you put in and these guys are hyper focused and intentional in everything they do. Can’t wait to see their hard work pay off!
Lincoln Sheffield (
@LincSheffield15
) Sophomore LHP (Hartfield Academy). Hard worker who is always looking to get better and does the little things the right way.
FB (88-90) Top 91
SL (79-81)
CH (80-82)
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Cole Burton (
@coleburton10_
) Sophomore RHP/OF (Germantown HS). Athletic frame, good mover, has more in the tank.
FB (86-89) Top 90
CB (74-75)
SL (77-79)
CH (75-79)
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Ryan Herbison (
@ryan_herbison
) Sophomore RHP (Northwest Rankin HS). Had the most starts (12) and innings pitched (60.1) from 2023.
FB (86-89) Top 90
SL (80-83)
CB (75-78)
CH (79-82)
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Upper Body Day |
@HindsCC_BB
What a normal upper body day consist of during the offseason using a High-Low Training Model. The last week of offseason training until Thanksgiving.
@FlatgroundApp
Front Squat Day |
@HindsCC_BB
What a normal Lower Body Day consists of during the offseason using a High-Low Training Model. Increasing volume while maintaining quality throughout the movements. The intent and movement integrity is vital.
@FlatgroundApp
Grant Holmes (
@gholmes2219
) Sophomore RHP (Clinton HS). Has made a huge jump from year 1.
FB (87-89) Top 90
CB (77-80)
CH (79-81)
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2023 Iron Eagle Challenge
Highlights from our annual fall challenge. The week was compiled of individual and team events. Each team competed in Plate carry, Tug-o-war, Med Ball Volleyball, Rope Carry, Tire Flip, Med Ball Toss, Sled Push, Ultimate Frisbee, and the Obstacle
Hybrid Upper Body |
@HindsCC_BB
During the offseason, this is an example of an upper body variation of exercises that we use to produce similar movement patterns of some of the more traditional movements while still creating the proper adaptation.
@FlatgroundApp
Brady Boykin (
@BoykinBrady
) Sophomore RHP (Pearl HS). Unique arm action and continually makes positive strides each outing.
FB (86-89) Top 90
SL (77-79)
Split (77-78)
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Kinetic Chain Development |
@HindsCC_BB
Some of the examples of drills we implement as a part of the pitchers’ individualized throwing program during a low volume window. Trying to learn to pattern the body in the correct sequence to help create new neurological pathways and
Prior to our final day of the fall, Cameron Hill signed with Grambling State University, Lincoln Sheffield inked with Kansas State University and Ryan Herbison put pen to paper with Delta State University. We are extremely excited for this trio & know they have big years ahead!
Spin Efficiency: Explained
(A Thread 🧵)
- What is it?
-What effects it?
- Why is it important?
- How do you improve it?
- Things to keep in mind
- Common Spin Efficiencies
- Different Types of Technology
- Final Thoughts
@FlatgroundApp
1/11
I am honored to say I will be continuing my academic and baseball career at Blue Mountain Christian University. Thank you for everyone who has help me along this journey, but most importantly my Lord and Savior Jesus!
@BMC_BSB
@HindsCC_BB
@SHSBaseballClub
2nd Samuel 23:20
FINAL POWER RANKINGS: Second Base
Who were college baseball's Top 30 second basemen in 2020?
1.
@HailStateBB
's Justin Foscue
2.
@TTU_Baseball
's Brian Klein
3.
@SouthernMissBSB
's Matt Guidry
Here's the rest:
👉
Cape Cod Baseball League royalty. Congrats to the best manager in the business on an incredible achievement! We’re so lucky to have you in Orleans.
#GoBirds
#TimeToFly
How do you Improve Spin Effeciency?
- When trying to improve something identifying the issue should be first. Making the player aware of what is happening and what to look for. One way to do this is to make a spin efficiency ball (will show how to make in next thread)
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Final Thoughts
- Every pitcher has something that makes them unique.
- Try to use a pitcher’s strengths to their advantage and improve upon those.
- In my opinion, catch play is one of the most important times when trying to improve spin efficiency.
11/11
Common Spin Efficiencies (Ranges)
- 4 seam FB: 80% - 100%
- 2 Seam FB: 75% - 100%
- CH: 80% - 100%
- CB: 50% - 80%
- CU (Cutter) 45% - 65%
- SL: around 35%
*There can be outliers, but for the most part these are common ranges for these types of pitches.
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Finishing Thoughts:
- Each pitcher has different traits in their arsenal that can make them succeed or fail.
- There is not just one way to throw any pitch. The main thing is to stay away from “Average Attributes”. Try and stay above or below what is average.
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Why is Spin Efficiency Important?
⁃ Spin Efficiency can effectively make a pitch better or worse.
- Below are 2 pitches with the same profile other than Spin Efficiency, but where they enter the zone and how the hitter sees the pitches are completely different.
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What is it?
- Spin efficiency can be defined as the percentage of spin that is actually contributing to the movement of the ball. (True Spin)
- Spin efficiency = True Spin divided by Raw Spin.
- Raw spin = Total Spin
2/11
Magnus Force (simply defined)
- A phenomenon that is important in throwing athletes.
“As the object spins through the air, it drags some of the air around it along with it. The side of the object turning into the air (into the direction of travel) slows the airflow.”
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Things to keep in mind
⁃Not all pitches need a high spin efficiency.
⁃For example, Sliders usually sit at around 35% spin efficiency. But can get as low as > 10% on gyro sliders. Cutters on the other hand are anywhere from 45% - 65%
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Gyro Spin (Rifle Spin)
No, not a Greek sandwich that spins.
- Gyro Spin is essentially a pitch thrown w/ bullet spin (think football spiral) and decrease the Magnus Effect on the ball.
- Gravity (Not Magnus Effect) plays a huge role in the movement of a gyro spun pitch.
5/11
Meeting Elijah MacNamee. Stories from Carlisle Koestler.
Heartbreak — then happiness — in Omaha.
In three years and counting as Mississippi State's bullpen catcher, Gavin Schmidt (
@gavinschmidt16
) has seen it all.
What effects Spin Efficiency?
The 3 most common things that effect spin efficiency is:
1. Wrist Angle
2. Alignment of Fingers or pressure
3. Timing of Fingers off of Ball on Release
Spin Axis and Spin Efficiency are two of the main factors that contribute to movement.
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Player 3:
- 80% - 85% Spin Efficiency
- “Sinking FB” because of tendency to pronate early.
- More deviation (of index and middle finger timing off of ball) than Player 2.
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Step 2:
- Stretch the athletic tape long enough to fit all the way around the baseball. Tear tape in half.
- Tape in straight line around ball in a 2 seam orientation. Use the dots from the first to guide you.
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