Connor Hinchliffe @conhinch Twitter profile

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Connor Hinchliffe

@conhinch

3 years

Shohei Ohtani is a generational, once in a lifetime talent. Instead of celebrating and appreciating what his abilities can bring to the sport, the industry chooses to criticize The same day he tossed 7 innings with an RBI double, an MLB Central host is saying he shouldn’t pitch

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Excited to announce I’ll be joining the front office of the Los Angeles Angels as a Pitching Analyst. Extremely grateful for this opportunity and I can’t wait to compete for a World Series ring next season in Anaheim. Go @Angels ! #WeBelieve

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4 years

Hitters: hitting is easy Pitchers: Slider + changeup overlay @PitchingNinja

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3 years

Yesterday my playing career came to an end. The Phillies are a world-class organization who not only gave me an opportunity to play the game I love, but gave me the direction and passion to pursue a career in coaching. For that I am forever grateful.

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5 years

@SportsCenter

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5 years

Philadelphia! You’ve given me so much over these past 4 years and I guess you’re not done with me yet. A year ago I never would have thought playing professional baseball was even possible but with the help of my family, friends, coaches, and teammates today it is. Go Phils!

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Every baseball player’s dog seeing us come home in March:

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4 years

Elite athletes have routines and breathe. For every pitch, shot, stroke, race or kick there is a process Breathing allows the athlete to: -Increase oxygen flow to the brain -Brings them into the present moment (actively flush thinking about the past or future) -Perform Breathe!

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4 years

Excited to announce I will be returning to @LaSalleBase as the Director of Player Development for the 20-21 season until duty calls. I will be primarily helping the pitching staff with programming, tech integration and pitch design. More of this coming soon⬇️🔥 @GoExplorers

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My thoughts: -the production and value he brings to a team doing both is too great to limit him -the game is evolving; he’s not going to be the last 2-way star -there are technologies in place (Pulse/Whoop/Oura) that can accurately track and monitor workload/stress

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5 years

“Try harder”- @Berticushill After sitting mostly 80/90poo during the summer I set a goal this off-season to hit 95. After my baseline bullpen here at @DrivelineBB I can check that off the list. Here’s to 96🔥 #ball1

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3 years

~Personal News~ Excited to finally announce I’ll be returning to @DrivelineBB as a Throwing Trainer beginning this fall. I believe in this company, the people in it, and I wouldn’t want to start anywhere else #LFG

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4 years

Baseball has given me more in my life I ever could have imagined. I’ve found a true love and passion for this game and I would not have been able to do so without @LaSalleBase . It is heartbreaking to see this taken away form these players

Kendall Rogers

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4 years

BREAKING: La Salle athletics released a plan today to trim varsity sports from to 25 to 18 — @LaSalleBase is part of those cuts. The Explorers made two NCAA tourney appearances in program history — 1964 and 1985. Tough day for the #LaSalle baseball family.

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4 years

Winter ‘19➡️Winter ‘20. Here’s my transformation from a position player to a PO. One of the most important things I can take away from this change the past year or so is understanding intent and movement. Whatever program you do, believe and trust it #ttp

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5 years

Looked in the stands and thought this guy looked familiar.. no surprise he caught my first game. #lakeshow

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9 months

Update:

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@conhinch

4 years

Day 1! Excited to share I will be interning at @DrivelineBB this offseason. There is no better place to be challenged and grow as a player or coach. Eager to learn from some of the best minds in baseball and help athletes reach their potential #DataDriven

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4 years

2020 MLB Most Extreme: Average Fastball Velocity🔥 Garrett Crochet: 100.1mph Brusdar Graterol: 99.5mph Josh Staumont: 99.3mph Domingo Tapia: 99.2mph Jacob DeGrom: 98.6mph Here’s a clip of their movement profiles along with a few of their hardest heaters

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4 years

Pumped to have made my MLB debut on Monday! Thank you to @WatchMarquee and @LanceBroz for featuring a @DrivelineBB high speed clip of mine. Proud owner of that “generic” changeup 😂

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4 years

Let pitchers hit. Roast me @JasonOchart

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4 years

“Spin rate is about potential”-Charlie Morton Spin rate gives you the potential for spin-induced movement. The more spin you can impart on the baseball, the higher ceiling for movement. Reaching that ceiling requires high spin efficiency and true spin (esp for FBs)

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3 years

Looking the part matters. For pitchers making their MLB debuts in the last five years, they averaged 213lbs and 70% of them were > 200lbs. If you’re weighing in at 170 and struggling to throw up big numbers on the gun, this is likely a good place to start.

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4 years

This athlete displayed one of the cleanest lower halves we’ve seen in our biomechanics lab in recent months: ✅Pelvis open at FP (57deg) ✅HSS of 47deg (📈after FP) ✅High lead leg extension angular velo ✅Elite pelvis and torso sequencing

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@conhinch

3 years

Have a day! Thank you to all who made this vaccine possible. Let’s play some ⚾️

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@conhinch

3 years

I grew up a huge Yanks fan and in 2009 I was lucky enough to get a tunnel pass to see them play. All I wanted was a signed ball from #2 . I saw him walking away from me down the hall thinking I lost my chance. He turned, saw me and yelled “yo little man!” and signed my ball

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@conhinch

4 years

At @DrivelineBB , hitting trainers throwing short boxes is important for getting low intent reps against varied pitch types. @Joney93 got in the lab recently to understand his 9-pitch arsenal and how to use it to help hitters with specific weaknesses.

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@conhinch

3 years

These past 2-3 years I dedicated my life to being a better baseball player. I learned so much about myself and made relationships that will last a lifetime. While a cancelled season and an injury wasn’t how I drew it up, I know I gave absolutely everything I could to this sport

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4 years

2020 MLB Most Extreme: Average Slider Horizontal Break 🌪 Kyle Crick: 23in Chaz Roe: 23in Adonis Medina: 20in Trevor Bauer: 18in Adam Ottavino: 18in Here’s a clip of their movement profiles along with some of their nastiest strikeouts

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4 years

2020 MLB Most Extreme: Average Curveball Vertical Break Caleb Thielbar: 23in Paolo Espino: 23in Andre Scrubb: 22in Trevor Bauer: 22in Alex Reyes: 22in Here’s a clip of movement profiles along w/ a few of their nastiest curves this season

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@conhinch

5 years

The mix going into #ST2020 . Knowledge is knowledge. What really separates @DrivelineBB is the competitive environment they create and the willingness the staff brings to convey that knowledge every single day to make guys better, regardless of skill. Thanks for everything guys!

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Connor Hinchliffe

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3 years

I owe an incredible thank you to everyone who supported me during my career. My family, coaches, @madisonbower_ , teammates, and friends. They all made sacrifices to allow me to chase my dream. Onward!

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4 years

Number of player averaging 95mph (or harder) per team since 2008 On a league wide scale there are obviously more 95mph pitchers today than over a decade ago. Almost every team increased, but most weren’t a linear increase. Some of the team trends were pretty interesting⬇️

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3 years

To no one's surprise, Shane Baz has the stuff. He possesses four above MLB average offerings that collaborate well amongst each other in his arsenal. Here's a quick breakdown of a special repertoire that will be fun to watch for a long time. 🧵

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@conhinch

4 years

Visual learners: if you’re having trouble conceptualizing spin axis and spin direction, try implementing them on some old baseballs. It helps by being able to actually visualize back/top/side/gyroscopic spin and how they are directly altered with different releases and grips.

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@conhinch

4 years

Throw #1 for @gavinh_1 . Been through the wringer with two surgeries but proud to see him put his head down again and come out on the other side. Hardship breeds character. #LFG @buck_taylor10 @CoachCyr35

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@conhinch

4 years

Wrapped up a great week with the @ReadingFightins Baseball Camp. Young kids missing out on their season is overlooked and those were some of the best years of my life playing this game. Glad I could help them learn and have fun

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@conhinch

4 years

Curveball Grips: Traditional vs. Spiked Adding a spike has completely changed the profile of my CB. It has allowed me to naturally predispose my fingers/wrist at release to getting a more efficient (-gyro) / more true spin pitch, which increases break. Here’s summer ‘19 vs ‘20.

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@conhinch

4 years

For any interested, I created a site to start writing about baseball. My first post I discussed how understanding the logic/reasoning behind my training has helped me work harder with a purpose. Something I think all athletes can relate to. Check it out!

Knowing Your "Why"

"Why?" is a fundamental question that is often overlooked. Sometimes athletes don't care to know or are afraid to ask why. Sometimes pride gets in the way of why because the "do this because I said...

conhinch.wixsite.com

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@conhinch

3 years

To my friends @DrivelineBB , it’s impossible to put into words how special this place is and how much I’ll miss working with all of you. To @billhezel , @drivelinebases , and @mike_rathwell — you all took a chance on me and that changed my life. Thankful is an understatement.

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3 years

Special thank you to Alex Tamin for bringing me on board. I can’t wait to learn from the rest of the team, work with some familiar faces, and most importantly, contribute to some W’s next year. Let’s get to work!

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@conhinch

3 years

Big news: @DrivelineBB is moving to Phoenix, AZ for good! Own your career and surround yourself with an electric atmosphere. I’ll see you down there 🌵🏜

Driveline Baseball

@DrivelineBB

3 years

We're coming back to Arizona—for good! Next month we are permanently opening up shop in Phoenix. Read more here ▶️

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Connor Hinchliffe

@conhinch

3 years

Gavin Hinchliffe 6’0”, 210lbs 3.3 GPA, Finance degree FB: 89-92, top 93/94 (2200RPM, 11.5HB/19.5VB) SL: 83-85 (2300RPM, -4HB/7VB) CH: 84-85 (1850RPM, 15HB/9VB) Looking for a graduate transfer opportunity. All data from TM. DM for contact info @FlatgroundApp

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Connor Hinchliffe

@conhinch

4 years

Movement profiles for every MLB pitch type thrown in 2020. The variability and uniqueness of pitches really makes this game special.

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@conhinch

2 years

The Angels are hiring an Analyst with a focus on pitching. Apply here⬇️

Angels Baseball-Full Time Baseball Operations Pitching Analyst - Los Angeles Angels

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@conhinch

5 years

Opening day! Goodluck to @LaSalleBase opening up down south today. One of my most special memories as an explorer was playing in Citizens Bank Park and meeting the legendary @Phillies chairman David Montgomery. A moment I’ll never forget #Rip

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3 years

THREAD: Alek Manoah had his MLB debut yesterday, shutting out the Yankees over 6 innings and showcased an impressive arsenal. Using our @DrivelineBB In-Season Report, I wanted to highlight the performance of a fun prospect

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4 years

Driveway pitch design. Here’s an overlay off an inside fastball with a changeup and newly learned slider. Sony offers the RX10 ii and Rx100 iv (~$300-$400 used) that are amazing options for high speed video at 960fps. Shoutout to @LanceBroz for the after-effects🔥

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@conhinch

5 years

Check out my guest appearance on the @PhilliesNation podcast! I appreciate you guys having me on #RingTheBell @TyDaubert @jonnyheller

Phillies Nation

@PhilliesNation

5 years

NEW Phillies Nation Podcast with @TyDaubert and @jonnyheller - Reaction to Joe Girardi presser - Interview with pitching prospect Connor Hinchliffe

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3 years

An important factor in long-term development is creating an atmosphere where players enjoy showing up everyday. Motivation + effort are powerful and contagious. As a coach, team, or organization, it’s important to ensure they’re working in your favor as much as possible.

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@conhinch

1 year

The Hinchliffes! 7 - 29 - 23 @madisonbower_

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@conhinch

4 years

Recently heard @DTrainn_23 talking about the importance of setting up your pitches Reading hitters and sequencing pitches are skills. Technology gives you the blueprint for how your pitches work off each other. Use that plan to attack hitters #ROY

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@conhinch

4 years

Pitcher usage has drastically changed in the last decade. We’re seeing starters with shorter outings and significantly more innings by the bullpen. The value of a pitcher is trending away from eating innings and more towards punching tickets for any duration. Train accordingly🔥

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@conhinch

5 years

#westside

Philadelphia Phillies

@Phillies

5 years

Congratulations to GCL Phillies West—2019 Gulf Coast League North Division Champions!

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@conhinch

4 years

Coaching up coaches @Berticushill @DrivelineBB is a place of learning and growth for coaches as well as athletes. If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room. Join the team ⬇️

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@conhinch

8 years

Stay hot kid @aabsolukely

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@conhinch

4 years

Get your yellow plyo shirt today! ⬇️ Here’s a personal best from earlier this fall with the yellow

Driveline Baseball

@DrivelineBB

4 years

Add some color to your life. Pick your favorite plyo or get all six:

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4 years

THREAD: The uniqueness of the Rays bullpen is no longer a secret. I dug into some of the funky, non-fireballer arms to see why/how they are successful. Ryan Yarbrough. He’s primarily CT (83), CH (79), SNK (87) At 6’5”, his release height is ~5.1 ft (at 6’4” Chapman’s is 6.1ft)

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8 years

Best $10 I've ever spent

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@conhinch

4 years

This athlete came into his Pitch Design session at @DrivelineBB and left with an ⬆️avg MLB Slider. Using a grip change and cues, we were able to turn his slower slider into something hard with gloveside break, fitting perfectly into his arsenal. Check it out⬇️

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@conhinch

3 years

Unanimous!

Los Angeles Angels

@Angels

3 years

Shohei Ohtani is your unanimous American League Most Valuable Player! アメリカン・リーグ最優��選手：大谷翔平

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8 years

Congrats to my bro signing his NLI to Va Tech today! #Hokies

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@conhinch

4 years

Athlete education is crucial for long term development. When helping an athlete I try to address: -what are we working on? -why are we working on it? -how can we improve? This process makes interaction more collaborative and educates the athlete to coach themselves in the future

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@conhinch

5 years

Matthew McConaughey just has it. I don’t know what “it” is but he has it

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Alright, alright, alright! 🙌 @McConaughey rolling up for #UFC246 !

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9 years

Congrats to my bro @Tblank7 on getting drafted 80th to the @Twins #newfavoriteteam http://t.co/3NHp4HOwPi

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@conhinch

9 years

Sometimes you need to hear someone else's problems to realize how irrelevant yours are

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@conhinch

4 years

2020 MLB Most Extreme: Lowest Release Points Tyler Rogers: 1.2ft Eric Yardley: 2.3ft Adam Cimber: 2.5ft Tim Hill: 2.8ft Darren O’Day: 3.6ft The average height of the 5 pitchers with the lowest releases in 2020 is 6’3”.

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@conhinch

3 years

@TheMagnusPI Good point

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@conhinch

2 years

#OpeningDay at the Big A, let’s go Halos!

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@conhinch

10 years

Proud to announce that I am committed to continue my academic and athletic careers at La Salle University! ⚾️ #GoExplorers #A10 #philly

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@conhinch

6 years

Can now say I’ve met two HOF’ers @yankees

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@conhinch

4 years

Using an iPhone for hi speed video: this can be a very viable option at 240 FPS for release/ball flight feedback. While you won’t see how the fingers interact w/ the ball at release in detail, you can still get a good idea of release/axis/spin etc. Here’s an iPhone FB/SL overlay

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@conhinch

4 years

@KingofJUCO Rock hard plyos build character

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@conhinch

3 years

Every career is on the clock. Aging curves exist and play a role in development, performance and ultimately, your career. It is important to prioritize: -maximizing peak performance -sustaining it for as long as possible Every day without a plan is a day wasted. Start now

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@conhinch

4 years

THREAD: It’s important to remember velocity is still the most important factor when evaluating a pitch, even breaking balls For above average sliders and curveballs (>100 stuff+) in 2020: 228/364 (63%) of SL and 120/140 (86%) of CB (!) were above league average in velocity

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@conhinch

4 years

Pitch Design isn’t always creating an entirely new pitch. It is also building on what the athletes already do well and making slight modifications to make their pitches even better. This SL had good sweep but had sig +VB (rise). This is how we modified this pitch⬇️ @LaSalleBase

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@conhinch

3 years

@TPhillips_DPT

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@conhinch

3 years

Pitch quality (Stuff+) broken down by count and pitch type. This occurs for two reasons: -P’s throw their best offerings when they can get a K -P’s improve their pitch quality in 2k counts by ⬆️velo or mvmt (or both) Going to be diving further in an upcoming @DrivelineBB blog

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@conhinch

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THREAD: Seasonal slider velocity from 2010-2021 The average slider in the MLB right now is 84.7mph with 6in of sweep. It is important to realize that gaining velocity is not only important for your heater, but for your breaking balls as well Train accordingly

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4 years

MiLB Driveway Summer Camp 2020 Ball ➡️ strike FB + gyro SL overlay @PitchingNinja

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@conhinch

3 years

Jacob deGrom is on pace for the best season of any pitcher in the history of baseball Using @DrivelineBB MLB In-Season Reports, I wanted to give a brief breakdown of his seasonal trends and pitch arsenal during this historic run through 12 starts Check it out ⬇️

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@conhinch

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@MiracleBaseball @FloridaStateLg @Tblank7 We all have that friend that says he’s going to fail a test and gets an A

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@conhinch

4 years

When you hear a pitcher has nasty 4s FB what does that actually mean? @dan_aucoin13 and the @DrivelineBB Analytics team created Stuff+ to put a quantitative value on how good a pitch is relative to your level. Here’s the relationship between FF spin direction and stuff+

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Number of pitchers averaging 95+mph per season since 2008. Train accordingly! That doesn’t only mean throwing. A true “velocity program” addresses all the factors that contribute to building velocity and being consistent with them over time.

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Los Angeles Angels

@Angels

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He’s back. The #Angels have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with RHP Raisel Iglesias.

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My favorite pitching video to date

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@conhinch

4 years

Going to start a weekly highlight of the MLB’s Most Extreme pitches during the 2020 season, starting with the fastball. Stay tuned throughout the coming weeks for the outliers in velocity, movement, release points and spin

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@conhinch

8 years

The reason I wore 13 as a youngin' #ARod

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@conhinch

4 years

Documenting and tracking progress is critical for development. Here’s how I use Google Drive to document my mechanics/pitch grips/video/etc over time. Being able to refer back to video on mechanics/pitches when they felt great or worked well can help in the future when they don’t

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Huge thank you to @billhezel @drivelinebases and @mike_rathwell for this opportunity. I emailed Kyle months ago asking for coaching advice, he was nice enough to respond with this. I am grateful to work on this at a world-class facility like Driveline. Let’s get to work!

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Elevated FB/CB overlay. A PD goal for my FB/CB was to pair them together so they break in opposite directions. I thought it was beneficial to see how the movement profiles of each pitch worked off of each other using live/game-like pitches @PitchingNinja @DrivelineBB

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Learning how to apply technology can be huge for player development. If you’re a facility owner, coach, or player, check out this guide to pitching tech. I tried to introduce, offer my thoughts, and offer packages based off your budget. Happy spending!

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@conhinch

4 years

Huge thank you to @NotRealCertain for taking time to present his findings on how seam orientation can affect ball movement. Super interesting to see how this can play a role in designing pitches. Here’s a short clip from his talk, illustrating the differences in seams/movement.

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THREAD: At 41yo Rich Hill was named the MLB Pitcher of the Month for May Part of maintaining his success over the years despite decreased velocity has come from optimizing his fastball profile—increasing his avg. carry over the past 6 years to 20.4in in ‘21 Adapt and survive

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