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Williams joins Pirates
March 8, 2011 | 
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The BATT Academy is happy to announce that one of their own, Anthony Williams, has accepted a position with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for the 2011 sesaon. He will join the Pirates front office working in Video and Advanced Scouting.
Anthony has successfully coached at UMBC and Frostburg State University and has been a long time member and instructor here at the BATT. Congrats and best of luck Anthony!
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Giants sign Josh Banks
The San Francisco Giants announced they have signed right handed pitcher Josh Banks to a minor league deal. Banks, who graduated from Severna Park High School (’00) attended Florida International University and was a 2nd round pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2003.
Josh made his big league debut with Toronto in 2007 and the following season was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres. Banks logged 115 innings and 17 starts with San Diego between 2008-2009. In 2010, Banks made only one appearance with the Houston Astros and became a free agent after the season before signing with San Francisco last week.
Josh spends the off-season working out here at the BATT in preparation for spring training and his persistance and dedication to the game of baseball is a great example for our younger players to follow. Congratulations Josh and we wish you the best of luck this upcoming season!
Kendall moving up to AA Bowie
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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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:
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Softball Pitching Clinic set for Nov 24th
Softball Pitching Clinic:
The BATT Academy has announced that it will host a FREE softball pitching clinic on Wednesday, November 24th from 6pm-8pm. The clinic will include instruction for beginning and advanced pitchers. Pitchers should bring a catcher or pitch to another attendee. The instruction will be provided by the Anne Arundel Pitching Clinicians. The clinicians include Paul Tewey, Carey Jacobson, Joe Cunningham, and Jack Crandell.
Details:
Cost: FREE
When: Wednesday November 24th , 6pm-8pm
Where: BATT Academy Facility 200 Penrod Court Glen Burnie MD 21061
Instructors: Jack Crandell, Joe Cunningham, Paul Tewey, Carey Jacobson
What to bring: a glove and preferably a catcher!
To register please send us an email with your intentions on attending to thebatt@verizon.net or call at 410-590-2288
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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 »
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MLB Playoff Recap and LCS Preview
MLB Playoff Recap and LCS Preview – Anthony Williams
Many people who follow baseball, and even some who don’t for that matter, often complain that the season is too long. It’s a six month regular season, 162 games that began way back in April. I’m not sure whether or not baseball has or ever would consider shortening the season but I do know one thing: there is no better month for baseball than October. I just can’t imagine having the playoffs in August or September, it just wouldn’t have the same feel. The crisp air, the smell of fall, October is perfect. Read the rest of this entry »
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Members of the Month
Lake Shore GraySox 10U – World Series Champs!!!
This month we want to recognize a special group of young ballplayers as our BATT Academy – MEMBERS OF THE MONTH. They are the Lakeshore GraySox 10U travel team. Not only is each player on the team a BATT Academy member, they can now all be called CHAMPIONS!! The GraySox competed in the Cal Ripken “Big Kahuna” Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The GraySox returned to Maryland as champions after cruising through the competition with an 8-1 record. In the championship game they defeated the Saints of St. Petersburg Florida by the score of 10-8. Congratulations to the 10U GraySox, we are extremely proud of you for the excellent job you did representing Lake Shore, the BATT Academy, and the entire state of Maryland. Job well done!!
Team Photo Above:
(Top Left) Bobby Quesenberry, Daniel Casalino, Roland Siwinski, Mike Storm, Blake Rebstock
(Bottom Left) Andrew Revels, Tommy McNamaara, Trace Carleon, Chase Hilliard, Dillon Young, Andrew Colebrook
The GraySox are Managed by Jeff Young. Assistant Coaches Shawn Rebstock, Marty Hilliard, Pop-Pop Caputo,and Aaron Revels.
And to all the Moms who spend tireless hours here at the BATT Academy, and out at the field as well. Thank you!
To view past Member of the Month winners, click here
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 »