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Brendan Dougherty

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Former College Baseball Coach. Creator of The HLC-Infield System/Player Development

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Drafted as SS by the Red Sox. Moved to the OF because Red Sox infield was loaded at the time. 2018 MVP as an Outfielder. 6 Gold Gloves. 2024 moved back to SS did not go great. Wins World Series playing RF. 2025 Gold Glove nomination at SS! If you’re only a SS good luck!! Every high level infielder either professionally or amateur has played SS at some point. Be Versatile!! Know how to play every spot you n the infield. Be willing to make a position change. What will get you on the field and help your team WIN!!

Drafted as SS by the Red Sox. Moved to the OF because Red Sox infield was loaded at the time. 2018 MVP as an Outfielder. 6 Gold Gloves. 2024 moved back to SS did not go great. Wins World Series playing RF. 2025 Gold Glove nomination at SS! If you’re only a SS good luck!! Every high level infielder either professionally or amateur has played SS at some point. Be Versatile!! Know how to play every spot you n the infield. Be willing to make a position change. What will get you on the field and help your team WIN!!

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The ability to throw accurately starts with never exchanging the ball outside of the shoulders. Ball gets to midline and exchanged from midline!

The ability to throw accurately starts with never exchanging the ball outside of the shoulders. Ball gets to midline and exchanged from midline!

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Ball Control: Left Foot on the Bag✅ Hands Just Over Toes✅ Head Behind Ball✅ Throw From the Catch✅

Ball Control: Left Foot on the Bag✅ Hands Just Over Toes✅ Head Behind Ball✅ Throw From the Catch✅

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Gain Ground Bounce/Energy in the Feet Read the Hop!!

Gain Ground Bounce/Energy in the Feet Read the Hop!!

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Dominate the so called “Boring Stuff” The best Infielders love the daily routine work! Dominate Catch Play ✅ Dominate Glove Work ✅ Dominate Early GB work ✅ Dominate Pre Game ✅ Translation=Elite High Level Infield ✅
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Dominate the so called “Boring Stuff” The best Infielders love the daily routine work! Dominate Catch Play ✅ Dominate Glove Work ✅ Dominate Early GB work ✅ Dominate Pre Game ✅ Translation=Elite High Level Infield ✅

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Pregame matters!! How you prepare before a game is a huge evaluation time for coaches/scouts. You may not get a ball hit to you during the game! Work with intent, at game speed and under control. Spoke to a college coach today, told me he stopped recruiting a player because his pregame was lazy. It translates!! You’re always being evaluated!!
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Pregame matters!! How you prepare before a game is a huge evaluation time for coaches/scouts. You may not get a ball hit to you during the game! Work with intent, at game speed and under control. Spoke to a college coach today, told me he stopped recruiting a player because his pregame was lazy. It translates!! You’re always being evaluated!!

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117,578 views • 1 month ago

I work with a lot of infielders that do not understand the speed of the game and the internal clock you must have. 1st ball SS slows his feet which slows the arm down and almost throws ball away. 2nd ball doesn’t make the same mistake. They practice at a certain speed, which translates to the game. Every line time in this video is under 4.4. Put your infielders on the stop watch at practice. Challenge them to be under or at a certain time. Start at 4.5 and work down. Call out every time so they know if they are rushed or have time. The internal clock is one of the most important parts an infielder can have!!
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I work with a lot of infielders that do not understand the speed of the game and the internal clock you must have. 1st ball SS slows his feet which slows the arm down and almost throws ball away. 2nd ball doesn’t make the same mistake. They practice at a certain speed, which translates to the game. Every line time in this video is under 4.4. Put your infielders on the stop watch at practice. Challenge them to be under or at a certain time. Start at 4.5 and work down. Call out every time so they know if they are rushed or have time. The internal clock is one of the most important parts an infielder can have!!

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145,387 views • 2 months ago

Raw numbers on average Counting Early Work/BP Game Days Ground balls per week: MLB- 350-450 Per week Minor League-450-550 Per week College- 250-350 Per week HS- 10-30 Per week If you want to play good infield. You better find a way to get reps!!!
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Raw numbers on average Counting Early Work/BP Game Days Ground balls per week: MLB- 350-450 Per week Minor League-450-550 Per week College- 250-350 Per week HS- 10-30 Per week If you want to play good infield. You better find a way to get reps!!!

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140,607 views • 3 months ago

Spoke with an MLB Infield Coordinator today. Asked him what defensive stat/metric was important to them. 1. Catch Rate-Simply securing the ball 2. Arm Accuracy-How accurate are there throws. 3. Prep-step timing-How efficient they react to batted balls. Never mentioned Velocity across!! #noneedforPGshuffle
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Spoke with an MLB Infield Coordinator today. Asked him what defensive stat/metric was important to them. 1. Catch Rate-Simply securing the ball 2. Arm Accuracy-How accurate are there throws. 3. Prep-step timing-How efficient they react to batted balls. Never mentioned Velocity across!! #noneedforPGshuffle

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156,450 views • 5 months ago

Tag Plays should be worked on every day! They can change an Inning/Game in an instant! Infielders are now working to the front part of the bag. Why? Catchers are working on throwing to the slide path of the baserunner. Here are keys to tag plays: 1. Let the Ball Travel/No Reach 2. Catch/Tag-Knowing runner is working for the back part of the bag 3. Stay athletic/ Use the swipe tag/Do not let your feet get stuck Ultimately getting your left knee over the bag is Ideal for the setup. Stay athletic/let the ball travel/catch tag
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Tag Plays should be worked on every day! They can change an Inning/Game in an instant! Infielders are now working to the front part of the bag. Why? Catchers are working on throwing to the slide path of the baserunner. Here are keys to tag plays: 1. Let the Ball Travel/No Reach 2. Catch/Tag-Knowing runner is working for the back part of the bag 3. Stay athletic/ Use the swipe tag/Do not let your feet get stuck Ultimately getting your left knee over the bag is Ideal for the setup. Stay athletic/let the ball travel/catch tag

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27,343 views • 1 month ago

This is what in between innings should look like! Tempo and Rhythm Throws✅ High Level Catch ✅ No one was walking on field Being Detailed Translates Every Line time was 4.4 or better for both teams. If you truly want to play at that level you must be able to play high level catch and understand how fast the game is!
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This is what in between innings should look like! Tempo and Rhythm Throws✅ High Level Catch ✅ No one was walking on field Being Detailed Translates Every Line time was 4.4 or better for both teams. If you truly want to play at that level you must be able to play high level catch and understand how fast the game is!

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36,029 views • 2 months ago

As an Infielder You may never get a Ground ball in the Game! You’re always being evaluated! From how you play catch to how you approach pregame! The Majority of coaches and scouts are watching it all! Are you always in the right place? Are you directing traffic? Baseball Speed?
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As an Infielder You may never get a Ground ball in the Game! You’re always being evaluated! From how you play catch to how you approach pregame! The Majority of coaches and scouts are watching it all! Are you always in the right place? Are you directing traffic? Baseball Speed?

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89,530 views • 6 months ago

You’re always being evaluated!! Pre-game work with intent and game speed ✅ Infield/Outfield with intent and focus ✅ Possibly the #1 pick in the draft this year. Play catch with Intent and Focus
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You’re always being evaluated!! Pre-game work with intent and game speed ✅ Infield/Outfield with intent and focus ✅ Possibly the #1 pick in the draft this year. Play catch with Intent and Focus

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49,647 views • 4 months ago

Good Infielders understand what Pre-Game work is. They have an ability to read hops and Play High Level Catch in rhythm! They are working at game speed with intent!!
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Good Infielders understand what Pre-Game work is. They have an ability to read hops and Play High Level Catch in rhythm! They are working at game speed with intent!!

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22,807 views • 1 month ago

To play infield at a high level every rep must be with intent and at game speed!! That’s what the best in the world do! Yes very talented, the practice intent is at a high level as well. That is why they have the ability to make it look easy!! Practice intent translates!!
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To play infield at a high level every rep must be with intent and at game speed!! That’s what the best in the world do! Yes very talented, the practice intent is at a high level as well. That is why they have the ability to make it look easy!! Practice intent translates!!

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47,625 views • 4 months ago

Middle of the Body The ball should work from the middle of the body Hands stay together in a relaxed strong A position until ready to throw or slight rhythm tap Strong Controlled glove side Follow the throw
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Middle of the Body The ball should work from the middle of the body Hands stay together in a relaxed strong A position until ready to throw or slight rhythm tap Strong Controlled glove side Follow the throw

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30,777 views • 2 months ago

Infielders at the Highest Levels trust there training! They prepare during the week. They make plays in the biggest moments and games. Why? Because they practice with purpose. They play High Level Elite Catch and they make plays with athleticism and fearlessness!!
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Infielders at the Highest Levels trust there training! They prepare during the week. They make plays in the biggest moments and games. Why? Because they practice with purpose. They play High Level Elite Catch and they make plays with athleticism and fearlessness!!

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13,682 views • 1 month ago

The 2nd most demanding position on the field behind catcher is SS. Everyone thinks they can play it. The reason why Bobby Witt Jr. is arguably the best in the game! He makes all the plays, from spectacular to routine!! That’s what separates elite infielders being able to do both.
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The 2nd most demanding position on the field behind catcher is SS. Everyone thinks they can play it. The reason why Bobby Witt Jr. is arguably the best in the game! He makes all the plays, from spectacular to routine!! That’s what separates elite infielders being able to do both.

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29,424 views • 2 months ago

If you want to be an elite infielder at the highest levels. Create a routine, dominate it EVERYDAY! Work Fast but controlled!!
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If you want to be an elite infielder at the highest levels. Create a routine, dominate it EVERYDAY! Work Fast but controlled!!

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51,847 views • 6 months ago

Practice at Baseball Speed: Extend the Rep when not throwing to a base ✅ Internal Clock in Rhythm Throws ✅ Gain Ground ✅ Pick your Hop ✅
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Practice at Baseball Speed: Extend the Rep when not throwing to a base ✅ Internal Clock in Rhythm Throws ✅ Gain Ground ✅ Pick your Hop ✅

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51,214 views • 6 months ago

Elite Infielders do these things at a high level: 1. They get to the baseball as quickly and under control as possible. 2. Know and understand attack angles 0 wasted stutter steps or eyewash steps 3. The ability to READ THE HOP and Read a hitters swing 4. Body/Arm Control
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Elite Infielders do these things at a high level: 1. They get to the baseball as quickly and under control as possible. 2. Know and understand attack angles 0 wasted stutter steps or eyewash steps 3. The ability to READ THE HOP and Read a hitters swing 4. Body/Arm Control

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20,221 views • 5 months ago

Balls that are centered at an infielder. (Not forehand or backhand) The glove should not get outside of the shoulders. Inside the shoulders at the midline allows for it to be on time and allow adjustments. Outside shoulders the glove will be late especially when it speeds up!
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Balls that are centered at an infielder. (Not forehand or backhand) The glove should not get outside of the shoulders. Inside the shoulders at the midline allows for it to be on time and allow adjustments. Outside shoulders the glove will be late especially when it speeds up!

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16,521 views • 4 months ago

Everything Matters!! How you take Pre-Game Matters!! You are always being evaluated! Game Speed reps translate!!
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Everything Matters!! How you take Pre-Game Matters!! You are always being evaluated! Game Speed reps translate!!

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20,115 views • 5 months ago

Every elite infielder does these 5 things at a high level. Working on the Showcase Shuffle and throw doesn’t translate! Be able to: 1. Change Direction ✅ 2. Play Downhill ✅ 3. Accurate Thrower ✅ 4. Ability to throw Athletically/Change arm Angle ✅ 5. High IQ ✅
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Every elite infielder does these 5 things at a high level. Working on the Showcase Shuffle and throw doesn’t translate! Be able to: 1. Change Direction ✅ 2. Play Downhill ✅ 3. Accurate Thrower ✅ 4. Ability to throw Athletically/Change arm Angle ✅ 5. High IQ ✅

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12,418 views • 6 months ago

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