Earning your Spot in the Lineup

By James Brown Jr.

Reb was drafted by the Braves in the 11-12 year old Mooresville Baseball League (MBL).  He will be wearing #10, which is the same number worn by our all-time favorite Atlanta Brave Larry "Chipper" Jones.

We will be updating the blog with a new look and chronicle Reb's progression during Spring Training and the 2014 season.  He is expecting to play second and pitch but will have to earn his spot in the lineup as he is playing for a new team in a new league.

It is always difficult to be the new guy having to prove yourself to get into the lineup.  Everyone at different times in their playing career, either amateur or professional, will find themselves in this situation.  Here are some suggestions to help you in these transitions.

The Towel Drill

For all you boys wanting to be pitchers or fathers looking for help to improve their son’s pitching, there are some very good instructional videos on the internet.

Baseball is built around basic fundamentals that impact every position and situation.  However, these basic fundamentals are broke down into complex mechanics and situational knowledge.  So, baseball is simple but complex.  This can be a difficult gap for many players, fathers and Little League coaches.