Breakdown: What it Takes to be a Great Outfielder

[@DanBlewett]

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[@rslwannabe9475]

I dont know whether to be sad or happy. I like playing third base, but im probably gonna be put in center fielder. Just cause im a faster athletic guy. Third base though ;(

[@VegasGuy1975]

What I appreciate most about this. Idea is it’s no frills, direct and to the point honesty. We see plenty of the “Your kid can be a star” videos on KZbin. It’s refreshing to see the “This is the reality as it stands now” videos. Thanks Dan.

[@TheRealBruceLouis]

these reality checks videos are good

[@mbeacom21]

I know this video is 2 years old but I"m super thankful for your content. I have a U12 player who is the best player on a mediocre team. Unless something changes he'll probably never be that "D1 super athlete" that other parents seem to pray for. But he loves the game and practices a ton on his own so he's a good player and fun to watch. We have transitioned from rec ball to a select team and it has been difficult to navigate parents, coaches, decisions, equipment, etc. Your videos have been invaluable not just to help in that process but to just better understand the game, the sport and the planning involved. As a kid growing up, I played Soccer not Baseball so my expertise is super limited. I understand athletics and competition and hard work but the specifics of baseball are beyond me. I want to be able to guide my son but I'm woefully undereducated. And as you clearly know, this sport is a complicated series of decisions based on priorities we as parents often don't understand. So thanks for putting together so many instructionally useful videos that I am sure will help me avoid many common mistakes made by parents of young athletes.

[@dblankenship88]

My 11 year old son is left handed. Pitches and plays 1st base his entire baseball life. He’s with Canes now and plays CF/1st base/LHP. His coaches said exactly what you stated about a CF’er and what they should have. My son is the fastest on the team, bats 2nd, high OBP .650 plus. His coaches explained once he hits high school he’ll never play 1st base over some 225 pound monster that hits for power, is slow as hell and can barely catch. They said he needs as many reeds as possible for ball off the bat now so he’s ready. Thanks for the quality information Coach.

[@JW-_]

Which canes team?

[@dblankenship88]

@@JW-_ he plays out of Canes west.

[@JW-_]

@@dblankenship88 thx. Wishing him continued success.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

Well a first baseman has to catch well no matter his size. May not have to do anything else well

[@noahhannon2305]

@@nofurtherwest3474right, that’s one quality a first baseman needs defensively

[@andrewhuston8491]

This is my favourite video of yours that I have ever seen. But I am way too old to play outfield anymore.

[@DanBlewett]

time waits for no man

[@andrewhuston8491]

I would love to try it but I would have to move to the u.s.a. and find a 40+ rec league. There is nothing around here.

[@russellponce9265]

Love this stuff. I will say that we have a local kid who hit 1 HR in 4 yrs of high school and was drafted top 5 as a 1B. Playing in the MLB now. Power can develop over time.

[@ThatGuySports1]

Who? That’s a pretty cool story.

[@eusebiojerez6822]

Thanks coach my stepson is 5'11" and runs 6.86 at years old. He is playing center . The thing that is missing is a little more power. I hope hitting the gym helps with his power. Thanks for the info. Great advice.

[@DanBlewett]

Good stuff - he sounds like's got a bright future.

[@user-wt8im2ro1p]

How old is he?

[@eusebiojerez6822]

15 years old. Will turn 16 in november.

[@user-wt8im2ro1p]

@@eusebiojerez6822 that's the same as me almost

[@eusebiojerez6822]

Hey thats great keep working on your speed. My goal is to have him running at least 6.40 on the 60yards. That will make him more attractive to scout

[@mr.o4610]

Great Info Dan! Sooooo Informative! Wish I had this when I was in High School WoW!!! Can you do one for Corner infielders and MIF?

[@DanBlewett]

I did this one on shortstops / infielders in general: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2qZmKdoabx0orM

[@colepearson7616]

Awesome video man thanks for the advice and knowledge

[@DanBlewett]

You bet

[@cwj9202]

Excellent video. Years ago you authored an article for Collegiate Baseball discussing baseball seam height and its effect on pitchers at the amateur level. I think your subscribers would be interested in your perspective on the subject given the present situation regarding professional pitchers' utilization of "foreign" substances. Keep up the great work.

[@DanBlewett]

I have a substances video coming soon with author Jason Turbow collaborating.

[@cwj9202]

@@DanBlewett -- Looking forward to it.

[@ronhill3391]

Awesome content from you Coach. Can you possibly make a similar video on Catchers?

[@DanBlewett]

yeah thats in the works!

[@keithlc1972]

Great information!

[@DanBlewett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@buttfartstew4789]

You should do this video concept but with pitchers

[@DanBlewett]

Kinda did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn20Y3RqltiZa80

[@Noah-zm3dh]

Hey coach, I dont have a cannon got a decent arm but I am really fast but I am struggling with agressiveness. Also I got a good bat almost always hitting into gaps robbing bases. What do you think?

[@DanBlewett]

What do I think about what?

[@samuelwhitman8705]

You have any videos as to weight training during the off-season trying to get my fb up touching 75 sitting 71-73 goal is touching 80 sitting mid 70s this is flat ground @14

[@DanBlewett]

Here: kzbin.info/aero/PLQjGtVRBVkfeXDb6YGibmDf7MCvws_87a

[@mlangham179]

Where do you get accurate contact to first times? I am at 4.1 at best and around 4.27 at worst. I asked a friend that used to play in the pros and he said 4 flat was a fast hit to first time.

[@DanBlewett]

baseballsavant.com - it's a very cool website (where I got the MLB data in this one)

[@mlangham179]

@@DanBlewett excellent thank you!

[@chromasis10]

I am definetly a center fielder

[@christianaugustine9490]

😎

[@knuddelbar9705]

uff i play rf i always thought right filed was worse left. im left handed and play pitcher and rf, but mainly rf cause i have injuries for over a year because i throw sidearm. but im trash at hitting, even though im slowly getting the hang of it, and have a not so great throw. the only thing i excalerate at is speed, why the fuck does my trainer put me in that position? grüße an georg

[@waltnakonechny4548]

If you hit, they will find a spot for you on the field. You may have to adjust your position as you move up, but who cares, you’re playing and finding your niche.

[@DanBlewett]

Only true to a point. And “hit” is very vague. Very few Kyle Schwarbers in this world

[@waltnakonechny4548]

@@DanBlewett very true, I was assuming that the player is not a defensive liability and is at least competent.

[@DanBlewett]

its a generally true statement, but I had a teammate who couldnt get signed into pro ball because, though he could hit, he didnt fit any pro position. Its very true at youth-HS levels.

[@eusebiojerez6822]

15 years old.

[@Kudeghraw]

Ichiro didn't have power, but he had everything else.

[@smudgei]

He did have power but he never wanted to hit for power, Barry binds even said ichiro could win a home run derby if he was let in

[@joeyprice5224]

60 time isn’t a great metric to use for outfield speed. 30 and 10 yard time seems to be a better metric

[@DanBlewett]

agree

[@MrChuckwagon55]

Despite testing gear is still a big part of the game.