There is zero correlation between ability at age 8–12 years old and high school or college success. None. If you are told otherwise, it’s a sales pitch. I've seen this play out time and time again over my decades in baseball. You don't have...

Parents in the U.S. are led to believe that children need to be competitive and be placed in tournaments when they are as young as six years old. While this may be “fun” for parents and families, it certainly is not fun for young athletes. Dropping a...

At ages ten to fourteen, the fear of having the baseball world pass a player by becomes real for many parents. This is when boys start showing a passion for the game, and parents want to support their dream of playing high school varsity baseball. Ra...