Posts Tagged ‘baseball’
Kendall moving up to AA Bowie
January 6, 2011 | 
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We would like to send a special congratulations to long time BATT instructor Gary Kendall on being named Manager of the Bowie Baysox (AA Orioles) for the upcoming 2011 season.
Kendall has spent the last ten seasons coaching in the Orioles organization at various levels including Bluefield (rookie) Aberdeen (Short-Season A) and Delmarva (Low A) in additon to running the Orioles extended spring training in Florida. Managing the Baysox who compete in the Eastern League will mark Kendall’s first season at the AA level.
Gary has been a big part of the BATT family for a long time and continues to play a role in helping us develop players in this area. Whether it’s a high school or college player trying to reach the next level or an 8 year old who dreams of being a big leaguer, Gary spends time working with players of all ages, throws batting practice every Monday and occasionally will hold free clinics here at the BATT.
Gary, thank you for all of your dedication and support here at the BATT, and we look forward to seeing some games in Bowie this year. Congratulations and best of luck this upcoming season!
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Tags: baseball, batt academy, bowie baysox, gary kendall | 
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Aluminum Bat Controversy
Talk to any current college baseball coach or player for an extended amount of time and the topic of the new aluminum bat rule is bound to come up. There has been much discussion regarding what constitutes a legal bat, does this affect high school players, how much are the new bats going to cost etc. So I thought I would take some time to clear the air and hopefully answer some questions regarding the new rules.
First, effective January 1, 2011, the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA will all be adopting the BBCOR standards for aluminum baseball bats. BBCOR stands for the Ball-Bat Coefficiet of Resitution. It is simply a new, more advanced testing standard which takes account for bat inertia. Only bats that display the BBCOR certified label will be deemed legal bats at the college level. The idea is to reduce the exit speed of the ball off the bat and ultimately close the gap between aluminum and wood bats. As a current college coach, I saw first hand this fall of the difference these new bats make. Certainly a significant decrease in distance with the new BBCOR bats. Much like Major League Baseball this year, I think we will see an increased emphasis on pitching and defense and perhaps also less inflated offensive statistics across the board. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in BATT News, General Baseball Thoughts, Uncategorized | Tags: baseball, BBCOR, BESR, new bat rules | 4 Comments »
Strength & Conditioning @ the BATT
Speed, Agility, & Strength (SAS)
Our SAS program is designed to enhance the athletes speed and quickness, while also increasing strength and flexibility.
The course is heavy in plyometric exercises which forces the athlete to utilize their fast-twitch muscle fibers. Some of the areas of focus include:
Posted in Athletic Edge, BATT News, Uncategorized | Tags: baseball, batt academy, conditioning, off-season, strength & conditioning, training, workout | No Comments »
World Series Preview
MLB Playoff Recap and World Series Preview – Anthony Williams
Well if you read this blog last time, you’ll know I predicted the Phillies and Yankees to meet in the World Series. So much for that. On paper it looked like a lock, but yet again, that’s why they make you play the game. The Rangers and Giants both won their respective pennants in six games to set up one of the most unlikely World Series matchups in recent history. One of the biggest storylines of this postseason has been Cliff Lee. The Phillies had him, the Yankees thought they had traded for him, but it was the Rangers who swooped in and got him at the trade deadline, and they are playing in the World Series largely because of him. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: baseball, batt academy, major league baseball, preview, world series | 2 Comments »
Team Rentals @ the BATT
We are now accepting reservations for Team Rentals at The BATT Academy for Fall 2010-Winter 2011. Please note that Team Rentals are first come, first served and time slots do fill up quickly. Your team may reserve a one-time rental or request a series of rentals. To inquire about a team rental or to reserve your time slot today, please call us at 410.590.BATT or send us an email at thebatt@verizon.net
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: baseball, hitting tunnel, indoor batting cage, team rental | No Comments »
Memberships @ the BATT
Today marks the Autumn Equinox, or more commonly known as the first day of fall. This brings an offical end to the summer as the days becomes shorter, leaves begin to fall and we transition to hopefully cooler weather.
Baseball fans and enthusiasts everywhere look forward to the calendar changing to October, because that means MLB playoff baseball is here at last. But for those of us not playing in the MLB playoffs, our OFF-SEASON has begun! Time to reflect on the past season but more importantly think about what you are going to do this off-season to make yourself a better player. Here’s the first step: sign up for a membership at The BATT Academy! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in BATT News, General Baseball Thoughts, Uncategorized | Tags: baseball, fall baseball, indoor baseball facility, training, winter baseball | No Comments »
Little League World Series Debate…
Little League WS Debate
The end of summer usually means most youngsters are finishing up their little league seasons. For a select group of teams, their summer seasons finish up in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the site of the Little League World Series. Millions tune in to ESPN to watch some of the best little league players and teams in the world. It’s a tremendous experience for the young baseball players involved but it also is a great opportunity to increase exposure to the sport in an era when kids have so many other things occurring in their daily lives. Read the rest of this entry »
Recap from the Naval Academy
This past week, Coach Acevedo and Coach Williams along with several other college coaches and pro scouts, had the unique opportunity to work with over 200 high school baseball players from across the country at the United States Naval Academy. It was a long, but extremely fun and informative camp that gave kids a unique opportunity to not only receive top notch instruction from some of the best college coaches around, but also a taste of what life is like as a midshipman at the US Naval Academy. Coaches and players lived in the dorms on base for the duration of camp and were exposed to some of the daily routines that a midshipman player or coach goes through each day. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Athletic Edge, BATT News, College Recruiting, General Baseball Thoughts, Uncategorized | Tags: baseball, College Recruiting, navy baseball | No Comments »
College Recruiting Tips for Freshmen and Sophomores
College Recruiting tips for freshmen and sophomores
By Anthony Williams
As a former college player and now college coach, I understand what most parents and young players do not, when it comes to summer showcase camps and other recruiting events. Read the rest of this entry »
Pro Pitching Experience – Week 1
Ken Pumphrey explaining curve ball grips to Pat Hornick (RHP, Severna Park HS)
After several weeks of planning and preparation, the BATT Academy is proud to report that the Pro Pitching Experience kicked off week 1 yesterday. The six week program is anchored by four ex-professional pitchers, Eric Milton, Mitch Cook, Ken Pumphrey, and Tony Saunders. Each two-hour session is broken up between an hour of one-on-one pitching instruction and an hour of strength and conditioning, customized specifically for pitchers. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Athletic Edge, BATT News, Featured, Pitching, Uncategorized | Tags: baseball, Pitching, Pro Pitching Experience, strength & conditioning | No Comments »