Anybody in Florida Willing To Cross Check This Guy?

Received this E-mail today from who knows who from who knows where.

Maybe someone interested in scouting prospects in FLA would have an interest.<g>

Hey Del,

Due to the fact that you are a well known scouting source I am appointing this prospect and his information over to you. Anthony Mosgaard, Senior at Dixie M. Hollins High school in St. Petersburg, Florida. Primarily a CF, but is capable of playing any outfield position and or possibly a middle infielder. Lots of range, lots of speed. Recorded a best 6.4 60yd 6.5-6.6 consistent, 3.7 home-to-first. Outfield Velocity has been topped at 91mph, consistently 88-89mph, superb accuracy and serves as an excellent defender. Quick hands, loads of bat speed. He possess raw power, gap-to-gap power. "Scoutingnews.com" featured an article on him, ranked among the elite Outfielders in the state of Florida. Stands at a  approximate 5'10-5'11, 160 pound frame, from what I understand he is known as a great student, numerous academic as well as athletic awards and most of all has a an unmatchable work ethic. Should have a very high ceiling. I scrounged up his skills video off of  Youtube and his and his coach's contact information as well which are provided below. Thank You for your time and I look forward to your response!

*SKILLS VIDEO:

- http://youtu.be/bFmjeEhylUo

From,

"Anonymous Anonymous"

My replies (that were bumped back/unsendable):

Just from the stats and talent info you've provided, this guy’s likely on every mlb teams' follow list and the bureau's list, too. All I'd be doing is cross checking and verifying his OFP, but thanks for the heads up anyway.

Del

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Re: video

I did hope to see a slot position swing and not another hands hitter, but he'll be drafted anyway. Hope he gets an agent if he really wants to sign.

Del

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Just got through viewing the movie 'The Five People You Meet In Heaven' from a friend's suggestion.

Whoa, Nellie! It's got me counting my blessings.

You Have To Be Almost Mental To Be A Hitter

or at lest 70% mental according my formula, and 15% physical as well as 15% visual.

The gist of what I was telling a parent this morning...Once the eye hand coordination for hitting is developed along with having a slot position swing ingrained into muscle memory...it's all mental approach and confidence from there.

I'm going to list the websites that I feel will be the most helpful to hitters learning the three components to successful hitting: Mental, Physical, and Visual.

MENTAL:

dpbichampionshiphittingblog.blogspot.com  

My blog site to help hitters  learn how to use Timing Activation and recycling to become confident and use controlled aggression to become a successful hitter.

PHYSICAL:

http://theswingmechanic.com/  

Jaime Cevallos' website to learn how the MP30 and MP28 Training bats can facilitate learning the SLOT POSITION SWING.

VISION:

http://www.slowthegamedown/

Dr. Bill Harrison and Ryan Harrison's website to learn Dynamic Hitting Vision using fine centering and soft centering.




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"Throws Like A Girl"

Funny how that sounds, but you can't say that about fast pitch softball pitchers. Whether they use windmill, the whip, etc., these gals AND guys can bring it...seemingly with ease. That's not surprising seeing that throwing underhand is the most natural way of throwing due to the way the human body is built which allows for a better range of motion, and throwing overhand is really not a natural movement at all due to a limited range of motion... despite it being possible to learn.

Overhand pitchers haven't had a 'hazardous to your arm health' warning label attached to them yet, but IF the percentage of injured MLB starters during a season keeps rising (currently at 50%), expect to see an influx of submarine style pitchers in big league uniforms in the future.

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THE TRADE

In what will be now known as 'The Trade'...at least for awhile:

Somebody asked me what I thought about "the trade".

My response was, "Sorry, I haven't gotten up off the floor yet."

MLB GMs Are Willing To Play Russian Roulette For Starting Pitchers This Winter

Or why not to go to Vegas with some of the more desperate general managers.

Maybe it is the end times when you see what some of the teams are willing to spend on proven and even unproven starting pitchers (Garza, Tanaka, etc.). I can understand paying pitchers with sound mechanics like Kershaw, C. Lee, Verlander, and a few others what they are worth ("fair"market value)...they are less likely to break down and can be projected to have lengthy careers, but the majority of free agent pitchers that are available this winter DO NOT fit in that category. Yet, they are probably going to see a big pay day because the GMs have over valued their worth and are driving the prices higher with the bidding wars. It is a very predictable outcome when you know what's going to happen to these pitchers next season. I just had to get this off my chest as I've reached my frustration level already with this winter's hot stove league.

Common sense & good judgment are dead, and insanity reigns in MLB.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Newly Signed Cuban INF Alexander Guerrero

Alexander Guerrero

Bats Right, Throws Right

Height 5' 11", Weight 205 lb.

Born December 20, 1986

The Dodgers have signed Cuban shortstop Alexander Guerrero to a four-year, $28 million deal. It’ll be interesting to see him adapt to second base. He has good hands as a fielder and seems to approach grounders well with a keen instinct for fielding them on the short hop.

He has an above average arm, but uses multiple arm angles and feeds instead of staying on top with his throws. My first thought after watching him was that he could give Domingo Ayala a lesson or two on crazy flips and throws. The Dodgers will make efforts to break him from his throwing habits or make sure there’s plenty of mustard on hand for his games.

As a hands hitter, I’m surprised at how much bat speed Alexander generates. He had some decent power stats while he played in Cuba. Hands hitters that swing for power generally aren’t as consistent of a hitter as compared to a slot position hitter. His batting average over the years reflects that, but he has some pop when he does connect.

I envision him struggling with major league pitching if he stays with his current approach and swing. All the above being said, I can’t wait to see what he looks like in Spring Training 2014.

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We salute all the veterans for their service   

to our country...past, present, and future.

Did You Know...

after taking their strides that hitters and pitchers lower body movements are the same during their hip rotation phase, and hitters and pitchers can decrease rotary inertia and increase hip rotation with a simple additional movement?

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New York Yankees' RHP Michael Pineda's OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation

Michael Pineda

Height: 6-7

Weight: 260

Bats: R

Throws: R

Born: Jan 18, 1989 - Yaguate, Dominican Republic

College: None

Draft: None

Signed as a 16 year old out of the Dominican Republic by the Seattle Mariners, Michael has already developed into an All Star caliber pitcher. In the 2011 All Star game he had American League fans and team mates drooling, as he had over powered and dominated the National League hitters he faced in a much too short of an appearance. In early 2012 the Mariners sent him to the Yankees in a multi-player deal, but there was speculation in Spring Training that he, along with Jose Campos, were damaged goods.

The big right hander had a plus + fastball (was mid to upper 90’s with plenty of movement before his injury…now tops out in the mid 90’s on good days), an improving slider and change up.

His development has smoothed out some of the violent movements that he had in his delivery when he was younger. His mechanics now allow him to have more durability as a starting pitcher and is projected to be able to eat more innings this season. I’ve been impressed with Pineda’s ability to maximize his leg drive in his delivery. This means his back leg is fully extended before he turns and rotates to throw. Using his legs in his delivery in this manner will allow him to be pumping out power pitches deep into his outings. As far as his “fall away” follow through is concerned, it resembles a cross between C.C. Sabathia and Bob Gibson. He doesn’t end up in the best fielding position because of the fall away...you just gotta hope he never gets nailed by a line drive back through the middle, but he should make the Yankees starting rotation in 2014.

Leg Extension:  No points deducted

Hip Rotation:  -14

Follow Through:  -7

OIP (Overall Injury Probability):  21%

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Yankees Minor League RHP Jose Campos' OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation

Jose Vicente (Carnota) Campos

Bats: Right, Throws: Right

Height: 6' 4", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: July 27, 1992 in La Guaira, VE (Age 21)

Minor League Service Time: 4 years

The Seattle Mariners traded Jose along with Michael Pineda in January 2012 to the New Yankees for Hector Noesi and Jesus Montero.  I’ve previously written scouting reports with mini mechanical breakdowns of Montero, Noesi, Campos, and Pineda. Now it’s time to take a closer look at Campos using the OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation.

Even though he is only 21 years old, I’ve spotted four major flaws in his delivery that have caused him to pitch a limited amount of innings the last couple of seasons…that and an elbow bruise that Jose thought was a fracture initially.

Due to theses factors, I project Jose to be better suited to be a relief pitcher rather than a starter. The length of his career as a reliever will be dependent on the number of his game appearances in a season, the number of pitches he throws in an appearance, and the number of times he appears in relief in a series which will be very limited due to the extra recovery time he’ll need due to shoulder trauma.

A closer look at the mechanical problems using the OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation Tool…

Leg Extension:

He does not achieve maximum leg drive and begins his turn & arm action early before releasing the pitch.

Hip Rotation:

His stride foot lands flat (sometimes on his heel and not on the ball of the foot) and consistently open which negates his hip rotation.

Follow Through:

His follow through is high which reduces leverage on breaking pitches, but also affects his command & control while decreasing hip rotation even more. Additionally, his deceleration on his follow through is somewhat violent…increasing the wear and tear on his shoulder.

In short, I don’t see the easy motion some say he pitches with. Instead, I see someone who is throwing mostly with their arm and will have a shortened career due to shoulder injuries from poor mechanics.

Leg Extension:  -13

Hip Rotation:  -19

Follow Through:  -13

Deceleration:  -8

OIP (Overall Injury Probability): 53%

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Another Nice Endorsement

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New York Yankees LHP Manny Banuelos' OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation

Manny Banuelos

Position: LHP     Birthdate: 3/23/1991

Height: 5'10" and sometimes listed as 5'11”

Weight: 165 lbs to 175 lbs... depending on which baseball program, yearbook, or bio writer you get, but he looks like he’s filled out from last year’s listing.

B/T: L/L

Signed as an International Free Agent in 2008 by the Yankees out of Mexico
Manny may be young in age, but the first thing you notice about him is that he pitches older than he is. He has mastered cool, calm, and collected. If Fonzie had been a pitcher, he would have been Manny Banuelos.

He is consistently fluid in his delivery which starts with a very deliberate, almost robotic-like, effort to stay balanced while getting into a strong power position. This produces a smooth, effortless delivery with no signs of rushing.

The next thing you notice about Manny is that possesses a plus fastball (I’ve seen him hit 96 on the gun), a plus curve, and a plus change. What’s not to like with a lefthander with this much talent, es verdad? Okay, here's his downside.

Well, this season he has struggled a little more with walks and some injuries. I would like to see him with a deeper follow through because he has a tendency to finish a little high. This is probably the reason he has struggled with the other 3 C’s (command, control, and confidence).

With a few specific, but necessary adjustment to his mechanics, he’ll improve his accuracy on his fastball, especially, and maybe get a little more bite on an already good curve. Spring Training 2014 will see if seasoning has polished this hurler to premier status... which he has the potential to be.

Caveat:  While I appreciate his Fonzie demeanor on the mound, I’d love to see him “channel” a little more Whitey Ford instead. If he can do this in the future, expect Manny Banuelos to be one of the better starters in the Yankees’ rotation unless he's used as part of a trade package to fill other holes in the Yankees' line up. 

Leg Extension: -3

Hip Rotation: -5

Follow Through: -9

OIP (Overall Injury Probability):  17%

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New York Yankees RHP Dellin Betances' OIP Pitching Mechanics Evaluation

 Dellin Betances

   Bats: Right, Throws: Right
   Height: 6' 8", Weight: 255 lb.

Born: March 23, 1988 in New York, New York, US (Age 25)

Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 8th round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft.

Next Spring, Yankees fans can expect Dellin to be given every opportunity to compete for a spot in the Yankees’ rotation for the 2014 season. Despite having surgery earlier in his career, he has the stuff and the minor league experience of more than enough innings to warrant a legitimate shot at being a starter for Yankees in the “The Show” next season.

His stuff is very impressive. He has a live fastball that’s consistently in the mid 90s with plenty of movement (he’s averaging 9+ strikeouts per 9 innings). As a side note due to his height, when he gets older and loses some velocity, he’ll still have movement on his fastball. Additionally, he has a plus curve that can drop off the table when he’s on and has had flashes of a plus change. At his age and experience, the fact that he already has an average change up is very encouraging.

Despite needing to upgrade his change and improve his control, as he’s averaging around 4 walks per 9 innings, he has fairly sound mechanics. Someone has taught him well. More importantly, I’m taking this as a sign that Dellin is not only a pitcher with superb talent, but he’s also a receptive learner. With that thought in mind, I’m going to go out on a limb and make the bold prediction that in the future Larry Rothschild, New York Yankees pitching coach, is going to love working with this guy.

Leg Extension: -5

Hip Rotation: -6

Follow Through: -8

OIP: 19%

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From Katheren Reizel:

A true teaching genius...It takes a special athlete to nurture good athletes...I was a competition skater at one time...You cannot meet your potential without a coach...Del is absolutely the best.

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Past, Present, And Future

About Me:

Independent Baseball Scout

Baseball Consultant to Sports Agents

Owner/Operator DPBI Championship Hitting

Inventor of Timing Activation, OIP Pitching Mechanics Scouting Evaluation Tool, the ATTAXE Training Bat, and the Soap Bubble Batting T.

I have 31 years of continuous membership in the ABCA(American Baseball Coaches Association). 13 Year Past Member Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. EX HS &COLLEGE BASEBALL COACH and EX MLB SCOUT. From 1989-1996, I was involved in pro scouting before deciding to focus on private hitting & pitching instruction and independent scouting. I have had the opportunity to work with all levels of hitters over the years.

Interests:

BSBL Scouting

Baseball Pitching

Baseball & Fast Pitch Softball Hitting

Sports Psychology

NLP

Brain Typing

Whole Brain Learning

Dynamic Sports Vision

Physics

Bio-Mechanics

Kinesiology

Anatomy

Physiology

Epigenetics

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Cool Your Jets And Let Your Butterflies Go

At DPBI Championship Hitting I teach hitters to desensitize their nervous system in their pre-at bat on deck prep. Along with this desensitizing technique, a strength and stretching technique from the former Soviet Russia Sports Program is combined with some aspects from the Martial Arts to create a hitter that’s focused when they head to the batter’s box.

Additional on deck prep steps include using a personalized Timing Activation Recycling Affirmation along with muscle memory work with a Jaime Cevallos’  MP30 Training Bat, quick depth perception drills, and fine tuning your dynamic visual acuity with fine centering and soft centering reference points. After this, you're ready "to see the ball; hit the ball" with authority.

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