Tomahawk Baseball Academy

Tomahawk Tidbit The statistical validation for 1st pitch strikes is irrefutable... 92.7% of first pitch strikes lead to an out or strike one; so that means that less than 8% of first pitch strikes become hits. ... 69% of strikeouts start with first pitch strikes.

Todd Meeks Coaching: 17years Awards: 7 Draft Picks, 52 NCAA Players Coaching Philosophy... I have one rule and one rule only. Give me your all (100% both mentally and physically), everyday we meet and I will give you mine. Don’t? Then I am not the guy for you. It’s that simple. Seize the day, 1% Better, Get better each day, how ever you describe it. You must be present to succeed. I call it a player’s pursuit to be the best, for himself, not for a trophy, a payday, or the people watching. It is what the phrase Be a Ball Player means. I do not care if you are the worst kid or the best kid on planet earth. If you give your all, strive for that 1% better, we are going to have a lot of fun. I accept the fact players are going to have bad days. You are going to practice when you shouldn’t; you are too tired because your over extended yourself, you are too sore from the day before because of the three other sports you play, or life’s many ups and downs has arrived on a down slope. I do not want you to show up because you don’t want to disappoint the coach. I say stay home. Without the legs the wolf starves and without his mind it cannot find its prey. Hunting at 98% will make you starve. Rest, prepare, and show up at 100%.

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