On-Deck: Analyzing the Hitter's State-of-Mind

Host Russ Chambliss will be discussing the Progression of the Hitter's Role with special guest, Mike Capps, In-game announcer for the Round Rock Express, Triple-A affiliate for the Texas Rangers.  We are happy to have Mr. Capps back again for another round of inspiring conversation about the game of baseball.

Russ Chambliss discusses the struggles that hitter's face when trying to conquer their fears in the batter's box.  

Russ Chambliss discusses the impact of the hitter's ability to make contact with the baseball and the power behind the contact.  This discussion will involves the comparison between contact and power and which is most important to the hitter's development.

Russ Chambliss discusses the highly debatable topic of the Launch Angle and the impact it has on hitter's in the game of baseball today.

Host Russ Chambliss will discuss the new adjusted distance of the pitcher's mound from home plate and the potential impact this new rule could have on the game of baseball.  Be sure to tune in.

Host Russ Chambliss discusses the topic of "Small Ball" in the game of baseball with former minor league manager of the St. Louis Cardinals organization, Johnny Rodriguez.

Russ Chambliss discusses the differences between metal and wooden bats and how they both affect the game of baseball today. 

Russ Chambliss will be discussing "The Shift", and how this defensive strategy in baseball affects not only the hitter's approach, but the game in general.

Join us as we talk the Business of Baseball with special guest Mike Capps, Sports Announcer for the Round Rock Express, (Triple-A for the Texas Rangers).  Enjoy the journey!!!

Russ Chambliss discusses the dangers of overloading the hitter with too much information during their baseball season.  Keeping it simple is the approach that all coaches should aspire to when instructing a hitter.