Named after one of the best infielders in the MLB, the Pedroia fit is a characteristic the Wilson A2000 series is known for. The gloves with this fit are smaller but offer a snugger fit. The difference between this fit and the snug fit is that the Pedroia fit has long laces and is q...
I often reminisce about the excitement I felt while driving down to Carmel, CA, for skill training with the great Coach Nate Trosky. My training with Coach Nate was much more than just fielding a baseball. We worked on everything from on-field drills, fielding technique, and the mental asp...
the four infielders shift position to guard against each batter’s individual strengths. They have the additional responsibility of guarding the bases when occupied. When a ball is batted along the ground, only one infielder is called upon to gain control of it, but at least one other almost...
Paddle Drill:The infielders should practice catching groundballs using a wooden glove. This requires the infielder to use 2 hands and have "soft" hands (the hands should give as if he's catching an egg). Flyballs can be taught in a similar fashion by starting without a glove. The plasti...
The team lost again the following day, on Anson’s birthday, 5 to 3 to the Providence Grays of the Eastern League. Anson was 1 for 4. The Boston Globesaid: “Capt. Anson was warmly greeted every time he came to bat. He showed much of his old-time skill in fielding, covering first...