By Harry Weisdorf: On Friday, teams across Ontario were able to host practices again for the first time in months due to Step 1 of the provincial government’s reopening plan. While there were limitations — as there always seem to be these days — the first practices were seen as a tremendous ...
By Harry Weisdorf: Flashback to 2010. The average fastball at the MLB level was 91.6 MPH and the ball was put into play very often. But now, 10 years later, fastballs are faster than they have ever been, averaging 93.3 MPH, almost 2 full clicks higher than a decade ago. This change has resulted in a ...
By Harry Weisdorf: In the lead up to the upcoming season, a number of promising players were highlighted as part of our Players-To-Watch Series. It consisted of players from all age groups, pitchers, and position players. These breakout candidates got the full treatment getting their own virtual baseball ...
By Harry Weisdorf: We have said this time and time again, but all of us have been affected by the COVID-19 in some way. This current lockdown extension is just another chapter in this crazy time in history. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of the joy our hobbies bring and, for most of the readers ...
By Harry Weisdorf: Unfortunately, due to the current COVID situation and the lack of schedule flexibility for the upcoming season, the PBLO All-Star Game 2021 has been delayed until 2022. Oshawa will remain the host city for next season’s All-Star showcase.
Ken Babcock, the Elite Director for the ...
By Harry Weisdorf: Come this time of year, students are making the decision on where they are looking to continue their education post-secondary. It is a lot to grasp, but there is an additional choice for elite high school baseball players. They must find a baseball program that fits their athletic needs ...
By Harry Weisdorf: I’m sensing some deja vu here. In another shutdown a few weeks ago, we saw another delay in the start of the summer baseball season and, once again, the timeline for pitchers ramping up for the beginning of the season was shifted. Because of this, we need to keep in mind the toll ...
By Harry Weisdorf: Earlier this year, Baseball Ontario informed the Sarnia Baseball Club that their previous name of the “Braves” would need to be replaced as part of their cultural sensitivity initiative. After 65 years, the new name needed to be a mix of the local history of Sarnia as well as ...
By Harry Weisdorf: Leading up to the season, players are ramping up to perform at their very best. Teams regularly hold testing days to make sure that they are, indeed, trending in the right direction. One of the most popular tests is the bet velocity test, which is simply how hard can you hit the ...
By Harry Weisdorf: Yesterday, the province of Ontario announced that on Saturday, April 3rd, we are, unfortunately, shutting down in-person baseball activities for 28 days. While that means we won't be able to train in person together, we will stay diligent as we prepare for opening day come May. Teams are already ...