Baseball Decoded
America's pastime is an essential part of our cultural fabric. The game has been watched, played, and studied for generations since its got its start in Ohio in 1869. It has evolved into a multi billion dollar industry that spans the globe with multiple professional leagues.As with any game with such a rich and colourful history Baseball is steeped in tradition and superstition. Listen along as the team from BPL try to sift through the weeds and understand what truly matters for performance, and what is merely player preference.They will explore this topic across a variety of subjects including Equipment, Coaching, Training and Biomechanics.
Baseball Decoded
Skills Showcase vs Skills Assessment
June 23, 2020
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The Baseball Performance Lab
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Season 2
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Episode 2
In the baseball recruiting world the Showcase events have become a staple for competitive youth, and big business for the companies that operate them. In this episode Micah and Liam dive into the the Showcase event and analyze how the tested metrics actually compare to baseball skill. Then they peel back another layer to go through the actual physical attributes that are essential for high performance of each skill.