Many of the greatest players I've ever seen had something in common: They worked tirelessly, were 100% devoted to their craft. Kershaw, Jeter, ManRam, Nomar, Kirk Gibson etc. Yes, they were born with elite genetics, but it was their elite commitment that got the most out of their God-given talent. Any of those guys you can find stories about how dedicated and focused they were on being the best that they could be, and 'good enough' was never a place they let themselves stagnate.
I played baseball in Canada (BC) and there were no scouts around where I played and no coaches either. I was a good hitter, but when I played it was all about making a VHS tape and sending it to coaches at random universities. It was tough. These days, its much easier if you have any talent. I wish I'd grown up 20 years later.
Yep you sure did. We live in Victoria, BC, and have things changed in the last 5 years even. There is a school baseball academy that helps players, the BCPBL, 4 indoor facilities with pro coaches as well as several guys specializing in strength, power and speed. My boy is 15 and is talking to a number of Div 1 schools through the internet and phone calls. Unbelievable change. Back in the day it was DIY. Lucky kids.
That's why making it to the pro's is so hard. You need the whole soup. You can have a few of the ingredients but that will only get you so far. Problem is a couple of the ingredients you are either born with or you arent.
There’s lots of amazing players in the MLB who aren’t physically gifted like Ozzie Albies who’s 5’8 and weighs 165 pounds and isn’t even top 100 fastest players in the MLB and yet he’s probably the best second baseman in the league because he rarely never misses a ground ball which there’s really not a lot of talent involved in that it’s all about repetition, and is also a good hitter because he put in the hard work
@@gomez3357 I mean to an extent. You always need quite a bit of that "thing" to be the best in the world. You can practice that thing. You either have it or you don't. You can't take somebody with out it and train them for 10 years and expect them to be anywhere near pro. One in millions.
Hey Matt, in football hand size is taken into consideration when drafting QBs. Have you ever heard of that being the case for any position in baseball?
Hand size doesn’t matter and shouldn’t matter. That’s weird how it’s like that in football cuz that seems weird. If I’m a Gm and a guy was a 5’5 pitcher but is the best pitcher im taking him. You want guys to help the big league club no matter what
No matter what your talent level, By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail... I share with high school and college players that 50 weeks of the year that they should spend a minimum of 4 days a week just playing catch for 30 minutes a day, do base running drills 30 minutes a day, and hit 30 minutes a day. Great training for hand and eye coordination is racquetball. This has helped about a dozen players that have made it to the big leagues. Once there, don't stop doing this in the off season.
Question; how much do high school rankings matter? And how was the high school/collehe recruiting rankings when you were in college and hs? Thanks so much love the channel matt
I agree that you definitely need to have natural talent and, for most certainly, hard work. But you're leaving out a big thing which I've been told and belive that you have to be super lucky and have some connections. Certain high schools and colleges have connections with big-time baseball organizations like Cape Code and Baseball USA. I know baseball players that are more talented than other players, but because they went to a certain H.S. they are playing with top Colleges. So, in essence, if you don't have the connection or know someone, unfortunately, your chances are slim to none. And please don't tell me that old story that if you're really good they will find you. I really like your videos. I've learned a lot. Thank you, and God bless. Brooklyn Louie
How do you feel about these top draft picks signing contracts with multi-million dollar signing bonuses? Many of these players will never be as good as the majority of the players they compete with in the Minor League levels who may have been drafted many rounds later. However, these high draft picks get all of the playing time and get promoted faster even though many other players outperform them. This is called politics based on a financial stigma since the high draft pick has received so much compensation while others are making chump change. The Major League teams prioritize the path of the high draft picks up to the Major League level, regardless of performance. Major League Baseball is designed as the league of the top talent in all of baseball. However, it has become the league of highest paid players, not necessarily the best talent.
I don’t like it. There should be a standard rookie contract (it doesn’t have to be the same for everyone, but there should be a general range) and then you sign the big contract once you’ve proven you earned it. That’s how it works in pretty much every other sport.
@@ryanm1732 yes. The draft should only be the right to draft players and sign them, not as a means of reward over others. Yet, these MLB teams invest so much money in these high draft picks that they throw them out there over other players who are better. They don't ever really have to prove themselves and get promoted to the Major League level. The better players settle minor league arbitration disputes and get "Hush Money". Then, they get traded throughout the minors until they quit. MLB players are not the best. They are simply the highest paid. That's not what I want to watch. I prefer to watch the best.
David Eckstein's do not exist in Basketball and that is what makes this sport amazing! You don't need to be 6'8" 260 pounds with a 40+" vertical to play this game. Jose Altuve is a 2 time MVP at 5'6". That wouldn't happen in basketball. All you need is work ethic, heart, baseball I.Q, and be fundamentally sound to play at the highest level. Anything else is a bonus really. Baseball is the people's game!
Is it possible to make the MLB without a high school diploma? Like how bout if you have the talent and work ethic to make the mlb? Have you ever heard of anyone making the mlb without no school? And what age do you think is to late for someone to start playing baseball or try to play in the mlb? No one asks this question I wonder why but I hope you have a answer! Thanks and god bless🙏
5:55 you look so sad bro, shit sucks when you have to wonder what if because injuries derail you. I’m 22 and I play D3 juco and I still see myself playing in the majors. If I didn’t I wouldn’t be playing college ball
""A great Hitter isn't Born He's made. He's made out of Fault Correction, Practice, And Confidence." - Rogers Hornsby
Wow. Words of wisdom from Hornsby ? Nice.
Incredible, would be amazing to get a shot at mlb
Many of the greatest players I've ever seen had something in common: They worked tirelessly, were 100% devoted to their craft. Kershaw, Jeter, ManRam, Nomar, Kirk Gibson etc. Yes, they were born with elite genetics, but it was their elite commitment that got the most out of their God-given talent. Any of those guys you can find stories about how dedicated and focused they were on being the best that they could be, and 'good enough' was never a place they let themselves stagnate.
Training question: How do you get your timing straight when you are all off?
I played baseball in Canada (BC) and there were no scouts around where I played and no coaches either. I was a good hitter, but when I played it was all about making a VHS tape and sending it to coaches at random universities. It was tough. These days, its much easier if you have any talent. I wish I'd grown up 20 years later.
Yep you sure did. We live in Victoria, BC, and have things changed in the last 5 years even. There is a school baseball academy that helps players, the BCPBL, 4 indoor facilities with pro coaches as well as several guys specializing in strength, power and speed. My boy is 15 and is talking to a number of Div 1 schools through the internet and phone calls. Unbelievable change. Back in the day it was DIY. Lucky kids.
How do I be the best player out of my team, like what routine should I develop in order for that to work out for me
"Hard work beats talent, unless talent is also working hard" D.Ayala
That's why making it to the pro's is so hard. You need the whole soup. You can have a few of the ingredients but that will only get you so far. Problem is a couple of the ingredients you are either born with or you arent.
There’s lots of amazing players in the MLB who aren’t physically gifted like Ozzie Albies who’s 5’8 and weighs 165 pounds and isn’t even top 100 fastest players in the MLB and yet he’s probably the best second baseman in the league because he rarely never misses a ground ball which there’s really not a lot of talent involved in that it’s all about repetition, and is also a good hitter because he put in the hard work
@@gomez3357 I mean to an extent. You always need quite a bit of that "thing" to be the best in the world. You can practice that thing. You either have it or you don't. You can't take somebody with out it and train them for 10 years and expect them to be anywhere near pro. One in millions.
Hey Matt, in football hand size is taken into consideration when drafting QBs. Have you ever heard of that being the case for any position in baseball?
Maybe pitcher
@@ryanm1732 For catcher I'd say nut size.
Hand size doesn’t matter and shouldn’t matter. That’s weird how it’s like that in football cuz that seems weird. If I’m a Gm and a guy was a 5’5 pitcher but is the best pitcher im taking him. You want guys to help the big league club no matter what
Great advice. Especially for kids. Applicable to all aspects of life.
How do you become such a good player and I’m a really Big fan you’re my favorite baseball player
No matter what your talent level, By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail... I share with high school and college players that 50 weeks of the year that they should spend a minimum of 4 days a week just playing catch for 30 minutes a day, do base running drills 30 minutes a day, and hit 30 minutes a day. Great training for hand and eye coordination is racquetball. This has helped about a dozen players that have made it to the big leagues. Once there, don't stop doing this in the off season.
I always tell my guys, the guys that have a chance to go far are the guys that love the grind!
Hey Matt if no universal dh in 2021, do you pitchers will be even worse at the plate being such a long in between in game at bats?
thanks you so much this video helped so much!
Question; how much do high school rankings matter? And how was the high school/collehe recruiting rankings when you were in college and hs? Thanks so much love the channel matt
I agree that you definitely need to have natural talent and, for most certainly, hard work. But you're leaving out a big thing which I've been told and belive that you have to be super lucky and have some connections. Certain high schools and colleges have connections with big-time baseball organizations like Cape Code and Baseball USA. I know baseball players that are more talented than other players, but because they went to a certain H.S. they are playing with top Colleges. So, in essence, if you don't have the connection or know someone, unfortunately, your chances are slim to none. And please don't tell me that old story that if you're really good they will find you. I really like your videos. I've learned a lot. Thank you, and God bless.
Brooklyn Louie
In your opinion. out of the organizations you played for, which one had the best player development system?
Did you ever coach Yaz at St. John's?
Why isn’t the bunt used more? Is it that players find it to hard to execute?
How do you feel about these top draft picks signing contracts with multi-million dollar signing bonuses? Many of these players will never be as good as the majority of the players they compete with in the Minor League levels who may have been drafted many rounds later. However, these high draft picks get all of the playing time and get promoted faster even though many other players outperform them. This is called politics based on a financial stigma since the high draft pick has received so much compensation while others are making chump change. The Major League teams prioritize the path of the high draft picks up to the Major League level, regardless of performance. Major League Baseball is designed as the league of the top talent in all of baseball. However, it has become the league of highest paid players, not necessarily the best talent.
I don’t like it. There should be a standard rookie contract (it doesn’t have to be the same for everyone, but there should be a general range) and then you sign the big contract once you’ve proven you earned it. That’s how it works in pretty much every other sport.
@@ryanm1732 yes. The draft should only be the right to draft players and sign them, not as a means of reward over others. Yet, these MLB teams invest so much money in these high draft picks that they throw them out there over other players who are better. They don't ever really have to prove themselves and get promoted to the Major League level. The better players settle minor league arbitration disputes and get "Hush Money". Then, they get traded throughout the minors until they quit. MLB players are not the best. They are simply the highest paid. That's not what I want to watch. I prefer to watch the best.
Good advice for anyone who wants an achievement.
What is it like for families and spouses when you play in the big leagues?
He’s done videos on that.
David Eckstein's do not exist in Basketball and that is what makes this sport amazing! You don't need to be 6'8" 260 pounds with a 40+" vertical to play this game. Jose Altuve is a 2 time MVP at 5'6". That wouldn't happen in basketball. All you need is work ethic, heart, baseball I.Q, and be fundamentally sound to play at the highest level. Anything else is a bonus really. Baseball is the people's game!
Favorite teammate at each level of pro ball and why?
He is always asking how we are doing but when is the last time we asked him how he’s doing? Matt how ya doing?
If You Really Quick You don't have to worry about timing about you can just wait on the ball. Bat Path Is Really important as well
How are there only 1k views!?
Is it possible to make the MLB without a high school diploma? Like how bout if you have the talent and work ethic to make the mlb? Have you ever heard of anyone making the mlb without no school? And what age do you think is to late for someone to start playing baseball or try to play in the mlb? No one asks this question I wonder why but I hope you have a answer! Thanks and god bless🙏
Bryce Harper Got his GED at 17 then played for a junior college. #1 draft pick
5:55 you look so sad bro, shit sucks when you have to wonder what if because injuries derail you. I’m 22 and I play D3 juco and I still see myself playing in the majors. If I didn’t I wouldn’t be playing college ball
3:54
Won't be long and you'll be trying to lose weight.
Teach us a plan to lose weight. Thank you.
Are you calling him fat
@@TysonDanescuBaseball nope just part of getting older
Do you want my favorite MLB player
You are my favorite MLB baseball player
1st