Youth Baseball Talk

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker take a break from the “Chasing Velocity” series to talk about some “do’s and don’ts” as youth baseball teams all across the country are beginning their seasons. Remember to just have fun and enjoy the experience as we develop and help young players be the best...

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker continue their “Chasing Velocity” series with this week’s guest, Alan Jaeger. Alan gives us his thoughts on increasing velocity through a healthy, developed arm. Also, Travis Kerber brings us his “EliteBaseball.Tv Training Tip of the Week”, and Rick Strickland (St. Louis Pirates) is here for...

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker continue their “Chasing Velocity” series with this week’s guest, Brian Delunas. Brian is the pitching coordinator for Premier Pitching and Performance and he helps the boys educate us on this increasingly hot topic.Also, Justin Stone brings us his “EliteBaseball.Tv Training Tip of the Week”, and Rick Strickland...

It is Velocity-Mania in baseball these days. On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim and Spiker begin their newest series, “Chasing Velocity.” The guys welcome in one of the best pitching instructors in the country from Elite Baseball Training, Travis Kerber. Kerber always offers an interesting perspective thanks to his background in kinesiology, and...

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim welcomes in his new co-host, Spiker Helms and the guys have some advice for all the kids out there who have made it through baseball tryouts.  Spiker is a lifelong baseball fan and player, playing his college baseball at Missouri State, and now teaches youth baseball players the...

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim welcomes Steve Springer from QualityBats.com to discuss the mental preparation you’ll need for your upcoming tryouts. Steve brings you an interesting perspective on how to prepare for tryouts and how to help you understand that baseball players need time to develop to reach their full potential as athletes. Also, Justin...

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim welcome Kirk McNabb from “Dirtbags Sports Nation” to discuss what coaches are evaluating during the tryout process. As you’ll hear, the two discuss athleticism and baseball aptitude as key elements of the game, but it is always best for kids to work hard, trust the process, and...

There’s nothing wrong with being prepared! On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, a huge response to last week’s show has Jim following up by answering the most common question about baseball tryouts: “What will my son be asked to do at his tryout?” Listen in and be prepared as sometimes, you only get one...

Baseball season is just around the corner… On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim is here and ready to talk about everyone’s favorite time of year: school baseball tryouts! Jim gives some advice to players and parents, alike, as they head into what can be a stressful time for everyone involved. Also, Justin Stone...

Bengie Molina joins Jim Cromer on Youth Baseball Talk! On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim welcomes his good friend and former major league catcher, Bengie Molina. Jim and Bengie discuss the most recent and tragic deaths of young major leaguers and the lessons they can pass on to today’s youth about these untimely...