Rich goes over how to fine tune a players swing.
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Batting Average (AVG)
Definition
One of the oldest and most universal tools to measure a hitter's success at the plate, batting average is determined by dividing a player's hits by his total at-bats for a number between zero (shown as .000) and one (1.000). In recent years, the league-wide batting average has typically hovered around .250.
While batting average is a useful tool for measuring a player's ability at the plate, it isn't all-encompassing. For instance, batting average doesn't take into account the number of times a batter reaches base via walks or hit-by-pitches. And it doesn't take into account hit type (with a double, triple or home run being more valuable than a single).
Batting average can also be applied in evaluating pitchers. In this case, it is called either "opponents' batting average" or "batting average against," and it is determined by dividing the number of hits against a given pitcher by the number of at-bats against him.
BAA is very common in evaluating pitchers -- especially when assessing opponent handed-ness splits. A pitcher cannot have an ERA against left-handed hitters because they are interspersed with righties in lineups. So when a pitcher's ability against hitters from each side of the plate is being compared, it is usually done by using either BAA or OPS-against.
Origin
Batting average was created as a measure to judge the success of a hitter. For one season, in 1887, walks counted as hits as well. But after that season, it was determined that batting average should take into account only a batter's hits -- and not any other methods he used to reach base.
In A Call
"average," as a verb: "he's batting" or "he's hitting"
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Sunday, July 23, 2023
At-bat (AB)
Definition
An official at-bat comes when a batter reaches base via a fielder's choice, hit or an error (not including catcher's interference) or when a batter is put out on a non-sacrifice. (Whereas a plate appearance refers to each completed turn batting, regardless of the result.)
At-bats are used as the denominator when determining batting average and slugging percentage. Players who bat higher in the order will typically finish the season with more at-bats than players who hit toward the bottom. Similarly, players who walk infrequently also typically record a higher-than-usual number of at-bats in a season, because walks do not count as at-bats.
In A Call
"times at bat," "turns at bat"
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Vacaville, CA 95687
Vacaville, CA 95687
Thursday, July 20, 2023
How To Set Up A Hitting Lesson Based Hitter Level | Baseball Barn
Rich with the Baseball Barn shows what equipment to use and set up depending on the hitting level of your player.
Monday, July 17, 2023
The Baseball-Softball Barn
We are located on the east side of the MACCO Paint & Body Building at
777 Elmira Road, Vacaville, CA 95687
New Phone 707-564-5010
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We’re working on updating and making repairs to the facility.
We appreciate everyone’s patience.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Vacaville, CA 95687
Friday, July 14, 2023
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Attacking A Weak Top Hand/Arm - How To Instruct Your Hitter | Baseball Barn
Coach Rich with the Baseball Barn shows some great techniques to instruct your player and drills to help them improve.
Saturday, July 8, 2023
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Vacaville, CA 95687
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Vacaville, CA 95687
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Twitter Response - Keeping Angles To Maintain Power & Consistency - Base...
Coach Rich responds to a viewer question from Twitter about angles to maintain power.
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