Discussing the growing world of youth baseball with host Jim Cromer and his panel of expert guests.
On the latest Youth Baseball Talk, It’s the end of February and with that comes tryouts for high school baseball. At this point, there isn’t much to say to help someone other than to remind them to make sure after its over they can look back with no regrets. Rope Report: Build a Get Dirty…
Daron Sutton tells us more about 'Perfect Game' on this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker are here to welcome the Director of Media for Perfect Game, Daron Sutton. Jim and Spiker sit down with Daron to learn more about the inner workings … [Read more...]
Jim tells us about his trip to the 15U Perfect Game World Series on this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker are here to talk about Jim's recent trip to the 15U Perfect Game World Series. Jim is back from his trip to Atlanta for the 15U … [Read more...]
Jim and Spiker take the stress out of baseball tryouts on this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker are here to talk about the trials and tribulations that come with baseball tryouts. The baseball tryouts for summer team's … [Read more...]
CJ Beatty is talking motivation on this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker welcome in the baseball motivator himself, CJ Beatty. Sometimes the game of baseball will beat you down, so tune in as we learn how CJ is helping others … [Read more...]
Kevin Wilson is talking launch angles, exit velocity, and more on this episode of Youth Baseball Talk. On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim is flying solo once again and welcoming renowned hitting instructor, Kevin Wilson. Wilson works with some of Major League Baseball's … [Read more...]
Cheaters never win even when they win! On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim's flying solo and is dealing with something he can’t believe he saw, a manger cheating during a baseball game! Jim addresses the unfortunate scenario that unfolded during an 18yr old baseball tournament. The … [Read more...]
The parent/player relationship in baseball is perhaps the most complex in all of sports. On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim Cromer and Spiker Helms are here to discuss the complexities of the parent/player relationship in today's game. The player/parent relationship can most certainly … [Read more...]
Justin Stone tells us that using video isn't just for the big boys... On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker welcome Justin Stone to the show to tell us what's new at EliteBaseball.Tv. We are in the golden age of information and Justin is one of the best when it comes … [Read more...]
Making the transition from coach to parent is a mighty tall task. On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim is flying solo and takes this opportunity to take a look at himself as a "parent in the stands" while making the transition from coach to dad for the next few years. Jim discusses … [Read more...]
Is this a strike? On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker are tackling one of the toughest subjects in all of baseball: Umpiring. The guys discuss the taboos associated with being critical of umpires, as well as the fact that we should always respect authority on the … [Read more...]
Will the "bat flip" make its way to youth baseball? On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker are here to talk baseball and the somewhat controversial "bat flip." As the "big leaguers" continue to fight it out on the fields of Major League Baseball, the guys question … [Read more...]
"Meet Chris Verna!" On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim welcomes an influential trainer to some of the best athletes in their respective sports, Chris Verna. Chris shares with us his views on how "The Rope" not only outperforms the old towel drill but, thanks to new studies, shows how … [Read more...]
Trust the process... On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker take you on a journey which, unfortunately, doesn't always end the way we may think. The guys discuss parents looking for instant success for their children, and if found, some will refuse to look at the big picture … [Read more...]
Attack, Attack, Attack! On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker are here to discuss the all important "approach" players are required to take at the plate, and in their own minds when it comes to the game of baseball. The guys suggest following the advice of their good … [Read more...]
When is enough really enough? On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker attempt to answer the ever elusive question: When will enough be enough? In this case, Noah Syndergaard averaged 97.9 MPH with his fastball last year and trained (reportedly added 17 pounds of muscle) in the … [Read more...]
