Most hitters lose the swing before the forward move even starts. Why? Their pelvis is tilted, their ribcage is flared, and their core is basically offline. The 3-Point Hinge fixes all of that and puts your body in the strongest, most connected position possible. 1️⃣ Neutralize the Pelvis (Glutes On) Set the pelvis neutral so the glutes can actually fire. If your pelvis is dumped forward or tucked too far under, you lose your legs .Neutral pelvis = stable hips, powerful glutes, and a clean base to rotate from. 2️⃣ Stack the Ribcage Over the Pelvis (Alignment → Control) Most hitters flare the ribs and arch their spine. Stacking the ribcage directly over the pelvis puts your trunk in alignment, removes slack, and gives you instant stability. Stacked = balanced, centered, and athletic. 3️⃣ Connect the Core (Everything Talks to Everything) When the ribs and pelvis line up, the core finally turns on. Now your trunk can rotate clean, your posture holds, and your forward move stays controlled instead of chaotic. Core connection keeps your swing tight, efficient, and adjustable. The 3-Point Hinge is the blueprint: Neutral pelvis → stacked ribcage → connected core. Get this right, and your setup and forward move instantly cleans up Drop a video if you want feedback on your hinge. @Jamie Crawford

Most hitters struggle with this at some point: you step into the box and your brain won’t shut off. Thoughts like: ➡️ “Don’t drop my back shoulder.” ➡️ “Where are my hands?” ➡️ “Is he throwing a slider or a fastball?” ➡️ “My last AB was terrible. I need a hit here.” The problem? You can’t think and compete at the same time. Overthinking kills reaction time. It creates tension. It slows you down. And worst of all—it pulls you out of the present moment, where good hitting actually happens. So why do hitters overthink? Here’s the root of it: 1️⃣ Lack of trust in their training. If you haven’t truly repped it out, your brain will second guess. 2️⃣ Fear of failure. You’re trying to be perfect instead of hunting something to smash. 3️⃣ Too much information. Overanalyzing every swing, pitch, or situation leads to mental overload. Here’s how to fix it: 🔹 1.Establish a simple plan before every pitch. Pick ONE pitch in ONE zone and hunt it. “Middle-in heater” or “elevated fastball.” That’s it. Having a clear intent gives your brain direction and quiets the noise. 🔹 2. Shift from “perfect” to “compete.” This isn’t a showcase. It’s a battle. Stop trying to “swing pretty” and start trying to win the at-bat. Competing gives your brain something actionable instead of analytical. 🔹 3. Detach from mechanics in the game. The box is not the cage. Your mechanics are trained in practice—games are for reaction and feel. Mechanics thoughts in games = tension and hesitation. 🔹 4. Use your breath to reset. Take a slow breath before every pitch. In through your nose, out through your mouth. This lowers your heart rate and clears your mind. No breath = panic mode. 🔹 5. Stay locked into THIS pitch. Not the last AB. Not your batting average. Not what scouts are thinking. The only pitch that matters is the one coming right now. That’s the only one you can do anything with. Bottom line: ✅ You train so that you don’t have to think. ✅ You simplify so that you can compete. ✅ You stay present so that you can execute.

But most hitters never even get close to it. Why? Because they: - Chase mechanics they don’t need - Ignore the mental side of the game - Skip the boring foundational stuff that actually works - Rely on talent instead of developing skills that scale Here’s the thing: Your ceiling isn’t defined by how “talented” you are. It’s defined by how committed you are to closing the gap between who you are and who you could be. 👉 Do you train with intention? 👉 Do you play to your strengths? 👉 Do you know your weaknesses—and attack them? 👉 Are you consistent even when it’s not convenient? The players who reach their ceiling don’t get there by accident. They earn it through daily, deliberate reps—physically and mentally. Let everybody else settle. You? You’ve got work to do.

1️⃣ Breathe & Reset – Deep breath in, slow breath out. – Let go of the last at-bat or any noise in your head. 2️⃣ Lock In Your Plan – Know the situation (count, outs, runners). – Pick a zone and pitch you’re hunting. 3️⃣ Time the Pitcher – Track his tempo, rhythm, and release point. – Sync up your load in the on-deck circle. 4️⃣ Visualize Success – See the ball and feel the swing before it happens. – Picture a hard barrel up the middle or into your gap. 5️⃣ Step In With Intent – Be confident. Be aggressive. – You’re not guessing—you’re hunting.

Let’s talk numbers. Because once you see the math — you’ll understand why every single AB matters. High School Hitters: • Most high school starters get 60–120 at-bats in a full season. • That’s across 25–40 games, depending on where you play and how deep your team goes. • Let’s split the middle: 90 ABs for the average full-time high school starter. You go 27-for-90? That’s a .300 hitter. You go 36-for-90? That’s a .400 hitter. The difference? Just 9 hits over the whole season. That’s one hit every 2.7 games. That’s the difference between being an average guy and being a top recruit. Now let’s say you throw away 1 AB per game by: • Having no approach • Swinging at a pitcher’s pitch • Mentally checking out after a strikeout • Getting beat before you even step in the box If you do that for just 10 games, that’s 10 wasted ABs. What if 3–5 of those could’ve been hits? You’re no longer 27-for-90. You’re 24-for-90 — now you’re a .267 hitter. You just lost your shot at an All-District nod. You just became less recruitable. All because you coasted through a few at-bats thinking “it’s just one.” _______________________________________ College Hitters: • Most everyday college guys will get 100–250 at-bats, depending on level and role. • Let’s say you’re a mid-lineup guy and get 180 ABs in a season. You go 54-for-180? You’re a .300 hitter. You go 63-for-180? You’re a .350 hitter. Just 9 hits separates the two. That’s 1 extra hit every 5 games. But if you throw away even 1 AB per weekend series, you’re cutting off opportunities that move your numbers — and your career — forward. _______________________________________ Why This Matters: • At-bats are limited real estate. • You don’t get “extra reps” like in a cage session. • You don’t get a redo the next day if you’re not playing every game. • You can’t make up for a bad month with a hot streak like pros can — the season’s too short. This is why I always say: “You’re not just being evaluated on hits — you’re being evaluated on how you compete.”