Barbecues, afternoon showers, studying for finals, jumping in the pool, and Jesuit baseball playoff games. Five images common during the month of May around the friendly confines of 12345 Inwood Rd. This past May was no different as Jesuit baseball reached the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year under the helm of Coach Brian Jones while also winning a...
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to meet with Jesuit baseball prodigy Josh Bell '11 and his family, and go inside the mind of the second round draft pick who is already making history. Last year, Bell signed a minor league contract with a $5 million signing bonus to the Pittsburgh Pirates, a number that beat the previous...
With the baseball season now in full swing, the 2012 Spring Break was packed with competition. While the majority of the Jesuit community went away for the break, the baseball team remained in town as they had some must win games.
Just as students were leaving Jesuit after school for spring break on Friday, the team had a matchup with...
As the drama wound down and the loud cheers quieted from the end of the Jesuit Soccer playoff win over Naaman Forest, the rowdy crowd headed over to the diamond to cheer on the baseball team at just the right time during the fifth inning. The Ranger baseball team were taking on the Wildcats of Lake Highlands in their...
What is the best pitch in baseball?
Baseball has three categories of pitches: fastball, breaking ball, and offspeed.
A fastball is meant to use speed as an advantage and generally does not use deceptive movement. However, there are three types of fastballs: four-seam, two-seam, and cutter. The four-seam is intended to stay straight, and since four seams provide drag, it is...
Pitching in baseball is a complex and crucial skill that requires a combination of strength, speed, accuracy, and strategy. The mechanics of pitching involve a series of steps and movements that, when executed properly, can lead to success on the mound. The first step in the mechanics of pitching is the windup. This is the preparatory phase in which...
