Why Sports Scouts Need To Be Neutral About About Liking One Team---And Focus On Scouting Players

So you're a sports fan. So?

If you want to be a pro or minor pro sports scout focus on scouting,not how you feel about a certain team or it's players. Get to know what most don't and that's the unsexy stuff that most fans and even sports writers don't want to know,or won't do.

When a team you like makes errors or doesn't hit the ball the way you want,keep your thoughts to yourself and just make notes about every game you see. One thing I see on TV and listen to on sports radio is the commentators be going nuts for the team that they're commentating or doing play-by-play for. I say they shouldn't be. Yeah, I know they are big rooters for the team and the network, but they're job is not to be like every sports fan going nuts for the team.

What sports commentators and scouts should do is this...

What I mean is studying what the stats of each player really mean. Just because a starting pitcher is 7-10 doesn't mean they're a bad pitcher. They may have a good ERA and not have a lot of hits against them. But they may have a lot of walks and home runs or errors by infielder's or outfielder's.

Who knows?

Focus on not just previous stats of a player,but how they are as a communicator with the catcher,other players,coaches and if they get easily frustrated if they aren't doing well. If they aren't doing well and
feel like they'll on doing badly tells me a lot about them and the chances of them improving as a pitcher.

If you strictly go by stats and you,the manager and GM sign a player without figuring out if a player will do well--and don't--then you have to figure out how to best approach the situation by demoting them or getting another team to take them.

Yeah,they could do well with another team and that's happened every year in baseball. Good with the bad.

I sometimes think that grinders or mediocre players are sometimes better acquisitions than the best minor pro or college players.

I'll be doing an interview on baseball scouting of relief pitchers which  I think is overlooked by scouts. I plan  on interviewing some of the best scouts from Sports Management World Wide
company. If you're interested in being a scout go over to: www.smww.com

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How I Personally Excelled At My Vertical Jump Ability: And How You Can Do It

I'm a basketball junkie and certain aspects of my game have always eluded me. I made it my mission to not just improve my game,but turn it on it's ear!

I'm only dead on 6 foot tall I found it very intimidating playing against players at least half a foot or more taller.This had me thinking I couldn't compete against these behemoths when using my less than stellar jumping in an offensive or defensive mode.



I knew that would take some fortitude on my part to learn from others on how to jump like the better players.



I thought I couldn't do it. But boy was I wrong.

I'm going to give out a few secrets of vertical jumping. This way you can do what the big boys do jumping wise, to take your vertical jump prowess to the next level and beyond!



The Jump Manual And How It Can Help You

It is a specific type of vertical leap training that will assist you to leap higher on the floor when dunking,and defending against other players. It's a manual to help guide coaches to teach their players every module in the program and get their players the results designed to improve their vertical leap and blow past those goals!

The jump program can add approximately 10 inches to any player's vertical. We do this by using a program based on empirical evidence that's been documented and measured. The Jump Manual has everything a coach needs to teach his players the all important vertical jump,and for players a program that measures your results and gets you excited that you're using cutting edge jump training used by pro athletes.

The Jump Training Manual was invented by Jacob Hiller. He took these methods and compiled them all into one program which would help coaches teach these methods more effectively to their players.



Just Who Is Jacob Hiller?



Jacob is known as the “Guru” of jump training and has helped multitudes of the top Olympian athletes who obviously require to be incredibly adept at vertical jumping to help in their particular sport. He also assisted NBA player who still need to be great at vertical leaping to defend against other players,and be able to blast through other players and dunk the ball with great force.

Jacob has over a decade of training in these jump methods and took these methods and done all the work for you to give you what you need to improve your jump training. He talks about what doesn't work and why you shouldn't use certain methods.



How Does Jump Training Can Work For Your Players And You The Athlete?



When this review was posted the emails started flying in asking the question most athletes ask:Will it work for them? So I answered it inside the post. I told people my story. I went into detail on how I wasn't even touching the rim but wouldn't give up. Then little by little end up being able to dunk like the pros!

Players were also asking questions on Vertical Shock so I did an article on that as well.



The Nuts And Bolts--- Of The Jump Training Program?



What are the actual mechanics need physically to excel in the jump training program? Hiller   explains in this video how the jump training works and how it can work for you.



9 Ways Jump Training Can Assist You and Ramp Up Your Vertical Jump Height

Most jump training systems have only one or two keys to jump training that actually help. This training zones in on everything that's vital to jump training,and tells you exactly how to do it.



This training will give you the right ways and related training that will help you in your jump training. Training principles and routines derived from stretching and flexibility exercises to resistance weight training and nutrition practice's that will have you on the fast track to jump    training excellence.



The Results I Achieved With The Jump Training Program


Jumping higher helped my game and can definitely help yours. Before I was using this program I couldn't dunk,rebound or block defenders because I was such a poor jumper. These elements make up the majority of your success in and around the basket. At this point my game has skyrocketed beyond my expectations! I can easily defend and block shots from players half a foot or more taller than me. Because of my training through this program my agility and running has improved to keep up with players who could move a lot faster than me before.



Without this program I wouldn't be where I am today,and you can benefit from this jump training program too. My vertical jump hit the 40 inch level. So look out 7 footers!

This is how your jumping will improve every aspect of your game jumping and athletic wise.
Here are my results and what you can achieve as a result of taking this jump training:



The Pros Of The Jump Training Program:

Rated number #1 by the great folks at ESPN—coming from ex pros and sports analysts who are students of sports,and know this training works.

If you don't have access to a weight room,or don't like using weights,gives you alternatives to weights to use this program effectively.

Gives you results from top athletes who have followed the nutrition and training program to give you the muscle structure needed to compete with the big boys.

Shows you how to avoid injuries through a stretching program which protects your body against major injury when jumping.

Shows you how to block shots and rebound correctly when you start jumping higher. Which will vastly improve your offensive and defensive skills around the net.



No where will you get one-on-one training other than from the man who created this jumping system:Jacob Hiller.



No risk on your part to try the jump training program.



Risk Free program designed with you the athlete in mind.



Get started for only 1$ and try it out for 21 days,risk free!



Just 1$ buck will get you started dunking and gain ability jumping and athletic wise you never thought possible!

You will have full access to Jacob and his training methods for 30 days!



Jacob saw exactly what I was doing wrong and helped correct those imbalances in my jump training,nutrition and athletic methods designed specifically for this program.



This plan will help you design the perfect workout and nutrition plan in a step by step process to enable you to see your results in advance---Yet keep you committed to achieving those goals without resorting to training not right for you.



The Cons Of This Program:

Please understand this before you buy and use this jump training system.



You have to actually work at it to achieve good results. Results are not typical or even guaranteed.

It takes effort and drive on your part to succeed in jump training.

This jump training will only work if you stick with it.

We all make mistakes and fail so you get up and do it again. If you truly love this type of training you'll do well. There are no other jump training systems like Jacob Hiller's period.



Where else can you get training from someone who actually trained pro athletes and olympians?



Not anywhere!

Why this program will work for you



This jump training will have you....



Dunking like the pros!!

The Jump Manual not only allows you to increase your vertical jump, but also enhance your basketball skills and overall physical strength and athleticism.



If you really care about improving your jumping ability you'll see why this is the only program that will work,and not just just going by my great results,but the results of NBA players and Olympic athletes that this is the only jump training that has the backing of ESPN,The NBA and athletes whose sports require jump training only Jacob Hiller can deliver.




Jump training is a system that has effective results that don't fool around and will have you on the fast track to playing with players much bigger and taller,and being able to get them saying,”this short boy is damn good!



And you'll have the ability to do what this program is all about—-Dunk and slam the ball into the net like crazy!!

The Toronto Blue Jays---Is Their Starting Rotation More Important Than Relief Pitching?

It was a topsy turvy season for the Jays.

They did better than I thought but were over run with injuries and issues with players that unfortunately did not have the stats to continue as regular players.

There's been a lot of talk about their starting pitchers as well. But like I said in a previous article on The Sports Fan, I would rather have five, 9 game winners and 3 12 game winners. Then have the short medium and long relievers fill in.

I've always thought your bullpen is more important than your starters.

I'm not going into who they need at certain positions or who should be traded or swapped off for other players. I'm not a GM type, and I think the GM's job should be more of a committee type of position with the Manager John Gibbons, his pitching and hitting coaches having a big say into what decisions Anthopolous makes.

I may have spelled his name wrong.

As well, I think that their scouts should have a say as well. Only to give the GM and Gibbons needed information of players from other MLB teams, Minor Pro players and college and high school prospects.

I don't know what will happen this coming 2015 season.

Think about the impact your regular players aside from pitching play, and if they are giving proper run support. As well, what pitchers have a bigger impact on winning. Starters or relief.

Interesting question, eh?

We'll see what the Jays do in 015.

From this rabid Jays fan. And armchair baseball
scout.

The Super Bowl And What You Can Learn From It

I didn't start watching the "Ewper Bowl" yes the ewper bowl until about 40 minutes into it. I was doing some shit and couldn't attend. But one thing I did notice was Pete Carroll the coach for The Seahawks getting pretty cocky on the sidelines when they were up 29-0. The Seahawks started getting flagged a few times, and the Broncos could have pounced on that even though it would have been very tough to grind out a win still. But the Broncos just didn't have it Sunday. They were able to to get 8 points and I thought they would make the game very tough for the Seahawks at that point. Even though the Broncos defense had major holes, their offense still could have been a thorn for the SH's to handle.I think if the Broncos got a couple more touchdowns, Carroll would have been pissed off and grinding his teeth down wondering what the fuck?! I saw that game as a learning tool for everyone, not just the losing side. Most people watching were probably pissed that Peyton was losing. Big deal, so he got slammed? I do hope he does not retire based upon one game. I personally think other NFL teams, college and you and me can learn from major loss more than winning. So there, take that. You had it comin.

JP Arencibia Toronto Blues Jays Catcher--Headed For Greener Pastures And Better Stats And Ability With Texas Rangers?

JP Arencibia

Oakland A's Scott Kazmir--Is he Really Worth $22 Million And My 2 Cents On What I Think Makes A Good Pitching Roster

Hey man,

I've been thinking about making a post on this for the last several weeks. And no I have not put anything on the blog for over a year. That's on me.

Okay, I'm going to be going in a number of directions here. The first is not money. Too many fans just get pissed off about money and don't see the bigger picture on MLB teams.

One thing I find is scouts, pitching coaches and especially GM's seem to want to find that starting pitcher who will win close to twenty games and send their team into the stratosphere vying for The World Series. Good luck with that.

The landscape has changed drastically in that most teams don't have 20 game winners. I personally think that most teams are better off to have  two 12 game winners, 4 10 game winners, 5 mid relievers who win 4 games and 3 closers who win 4 each. That's 96 wins, and there's room for improvement.

It's more of a grinders game now, and too many pitching coaches want finesse and the ability to throw cutters and sinkers. They don't seem to want pitchers to actually challenge batters. They're worried about losing games. You can't be worried about that.

I was looking at Scott Kazmir the Oakland A's starter who just got a new deal for $22 Million for two seasons. He was making 6 million but has not really proven anything. Yes, he was 10-9 last season but doesn't mean his salary should go up almost twice that to being the highest paid Oakland A.

I'd rather see GM's and manager's be able to pay 4 or 5 million at most for players and for those who do perform well that their salary go up. If the MLB in it's so called wisdom keep letting players get
10's of millions a season and the fan base go down, it just makes sense not to pay players or management more and more money. If the cash isn't there from the gate or concessions don't pay them exorbitant amounts. Yeah, Yeah, you'll say that these teams have guaranteed and lucrative TV deals built in stone. Well, if these major TV corporations would get smart they would know that without them, a lot of players would only make maybe 5 million at most a season. Still damn good money, I wouldn't be complaining. And even the grinders would still be paid hundreds of thousands.

Still good. But the main premise of this article is how I would want my pitching roster to be.
I have nothing against paying a player millions of dollars, but what if the TV deals weren't there?

Most corporations who own these pro teams never think about that. They are in debt up to their eyeballs, and think those TV deals will always be there and that the public will have to pony up
so they can get these sweetheart deals from local politicians, state and federal government.

What if they had to pay for teams all on their own? Meaning a billionaire couldn't get debt in the form of bonds to pay for a stadium, and had to depend on gate receipts, concessions and any advertising or joint ventures with other businesses. No lucrative TV deals. Most billionaires wouldn't come near it if they had to pay 500 to 750 million for a team. Only the super rich billionaires could afford it.

Meaning billionaires who have 10's of billions in cash in their own bank accounts made from personal income or make even more. There are a few who have made 100 billion or more, believe me.

Yeah, I'm going off on a tangent here. I went into business with my own cash, why does a billionaire get to go into major debt?

Okay, I've ranted long enough. I think what I'd like to do is take a baseball scouting and GM course.
There is one out there from Sports Management Worldwide. I wonder what Lynn Lashbrook who own's it would think of my thoughts on pitching rosters and how they should be implemented?

For more info on Sports Management Worldwide just go to: www.smww.com

He might think i'm nuts or that yeah my thoughts do have some merit.

Who knows. If you have any thoughts just email me here. markgrove1@mail.com

Why Roger Clemens Was And Is a Great Pitcher Despite All The Talk

Intro:Forget all the crap about him taking banned substances.Who cares! He was a great MLB pitcher.I hope he goes in the hall in Cooperstown. Read this article on him and be inspired.

Clemens:Does it again like I said

By MARK GROVE

DATE: 2004-10-12

This is a repost of an article I did years ago. This is just a blog of my perspectives on sports and some how to stuff on wanting a job in sports.

This post will give you some insight into why you shouldn't vilify athletes even if they did take a banned substance. How much did it actually help their game? Chances are you can't quantify it, and nor will it have a major impact on bettering their pitching,hitting or running. If anything stuff like steroids and HGH help more with recovery because these athletes work hard at their craft.

But read this short article guys, and get a more enlightened perspective.

When Clemens and Wells were each traded from the Yankees to the Astros, and the Padres I said that Clemens would come close to winning 20 again. Well I was right. I'm not always right,but uwritesports.com gives arm chair sports writers the chance to have the guts to bring their sports views on to the national scene and take the chance on being wrong.

Roger Clemens ended up with an 18-4 record which is phenomenal!

As far as Wells goes,I knew he wouldn't fair nearly as well or Have done as good as he could have. Wells is better in short relief at this point. Another pitcher who just keeps shining late into his career as well is Curt Schilling of The Red Sox with a league leading 21-6 which compared to Clemens is maybe one game better at the most. Clemens is 42 and still able to pitch better than the majority of the top hurlers since the mid 80's.

But when Roger gets bombed he gets bombed big time. But one area of Clemens game he's been able to stave off is chronic injuries such as rotator cuff problems and Tommy John related elbow issues. Since Roger is in the twilight of his career and still one of the most exciting Power pitchers in the game today, if you get the chance to watch him live don't miss it.

It should be interesting to see how Roger does next season.I'll make a prediction he wins at least 16 and loses about 10 or 12.That would be a fine achievement for any pitcher in the bigs in the era of home run city.

Mark Grove-The Sports Fan