Interestingly enough there is a large portion of former players that push back hard against this stuff. I’m of the belief that the game will come back around some from where it currently is. At least on the development side. One thing about data is that it’s doesn’t lie. You can only cover it up for so long before you get exposed. Coaches and parents, if you want your player to get ahead in the game, and have a leg up as he advances, do these things 👇 1. Find a hitting coach that preaches hard contact and coverage to all parts of the field. Line drives! Your son should despise striking out as well! 2. Find a pitching coach that helps develop your son’s ability to throw STRIKES along with stuff. Velo and stuff is important, but it doesn’t mean anything unless you are over the plate. FB command and off-speed command are huge. Throw STRIKES! 3. Don’t let your kid be a “Tik-Tok” baseball player. He’s there to win and compete, not to dance and pimp homers down 7-1 in the 8th. Real winners hate losing. 4. If you want your kid to be special, then he needs to be different. Being different means he acts different, he works different, and he competes different. My dad used to say this: “Separate yourself from other players in a good way.” If you want to be noticed by scouts or coaches, separate yourself from others in a good way. Hustle, encourage, and finally, COMPETE WITH ENERGY, not arrogance.