(#114) The sun was a factor for both teams, especially in game two. It's the same sun that has been in that spot for over 6000 years, Biblically speaking. I was thinking of creating a spaceman type helmet with a sunshield for the right fielders to use. Or some very large sun glasses. But the … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 7
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Savvy Baseball Observations (Volume 6)
(#113) This tomb represents those who have left it all on Joe G. Moss Field through the years! In this "smashing fastballs" age we are playing in, a 3-2 breaking ball or change-up is a must for every pitcher's repertoire. The effectiveness of a pitcher revolves around getting ahead and staying ahead on the count. … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations (Volume 6)
Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 5 (Spring 2022)
(#110) I like the language of the game. After 3 innings of the nine inning game, players are saying "it's a 6 inning game." Then finally, it's a one inning game. 3 outs away from a win. Both games of a doubleheader are two completely different games and they must be played as such. The … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 5 (Spring 2022)
Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 4
(#108) Best seat in the house! In all of sports, when you see an outstanding performance, you can be sure there are a "pair" of things helping to make that happen. I used to scout a team we were playing during their first time around in the batting order. We would pretty much know who … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 4
Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 3 (Spring 2022)
(#106) I saw a hitter walk on strike 3. It happens more than you think. Sometimes they strikeout on ball four. The double play is the pitcher's best friend. 1 pitch, 2 outs. The home plate umpire argued balls and strikes with the hitter, the dugout, the first base coach, the third base coach and … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 3 (Spring 2022)
Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 2 (Spring 2022)
(#104) The battle of the 1-1 pitch. This is the stat to pay attention to. How many pitchers throw a ball to make it 2-1 and give a good advantage to the hitter or how many throw a strike to make it 1-2 and set up stuff the hitter does not want to hit? It's … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 2 (Spring 2022)
Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 1 (Spring 2022)
(#103) I like the wrist bands the players wear. I would have some personal messaging on their cards, like "6-6-6- Throw a freaking strike!" "4-2-9"- Fastball coming. Sit on it and don't miss it.” Could even silently tell him to sit on the breaking ball on a 3-1 count and hit it out of the … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 1 (Spring 2022)
Rick Clarke's Diary of a Mad Baseball Coach 