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Xan Barksdale

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Coach for @USABaseball. Former pro catcher and NCAA DI coach. Author of Catching-101. Founder of CatcherCON. #OWNHOMEORGOHOME.

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TB Rays call up Alex Jackson and he shows why he deserves to be here.

TB Rays call up Alex Jackson and he shows why he deserves to be here.

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This is officially the fastest pop time of the season. 1.71

This is officially the fastest pop time of the season. 1.71

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Kyle Teel cut down Arias with a 1.80, he got rid of it in .60 seconds, at 84.2 mph.

Kyle Teel cut down Arias with a 1.80, he got rid of it in .60 seconds, at 84.2 mph.

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Impressive mobility and athleticism shown here by Logan O'Hoppe, zigging while everybody is zagging. He has an average pop time of 2.01, average exchange time of .77, and average velocity of 83.4.

Impressive mobility and athleticism shown here by Logan O'Hoppe, zigging while everybody is zagging. He has an average pop time of 2.01, average exchange time of .77, and average velocity of 83.4.

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Don't make this play harder than it needs to be. Hold the mask until you know the route you need to take to the ball, then throw it clear of your path.

Don't make this play harder than it needs to be. Hold the mask until you know the route you need to take to the ball, then throw it clear of your path.

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Acuña was looking to take advantage of Contreras' high-arcing throws back to the pitcher. He was ready for it.

Acuña was looking to take advantage of Contreras' high-arcing throws back to the pitcher. He was ready for it.

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This is the first time I've heard this... MLB umpires have 2 way microphones and are in contact with the ABS operator during the game getting feedback on their strike zone. Personally, I think that's a tremendous use of the technology to help get more calls right.

This is the first time I've heard this... MLB umpires have 2 way microphones and are in contact with the ABS operator during the game getting feedback on their strike zone. Personally, I think that's a tremendous use of the technology to help get more calls right.

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Interesting ABS situation here. 3-2, runner goes, ball 4 is called and he pulls up into 2B. Catcher challenges… and now you start to wonder what would happen if it’s overturned. Are the announcers right, would this become a double play? Or would the umpires send the runner back to first since the original call influenced the play?

Interesting ABS situation here. 3-2, runner goes, ball 4 is called and he pulls up into 2B. Catcher challenges… and now you start to wonder what would happen if it’s overturned. Are the announcers right, would this become a double play? Or would the umpires send the runner back to first since the original call influenced the play?

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Giants fans’ loss is Guardians fans’ gain. Patrick Bailey gets his first caught stealing in Cleveland.

Giants fans’ loss is Guardians fans’ gain. Patrick Bailey gets his first caught stealing in Cleveland.

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Umpiring is hard, but sometimes you see a call that makes you scratch your head.

Umpiring is hard, but sometimes you see a call that makes you scratch your head.

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Some people may call me a boomer for this, but... Preventing Delayed Steals is easy. When a runner is on base STAND UP to throw the ball back to the pitcher. Throwing the ball back to the P from your knees with a runner on base is an open invitation for a Delayed Steal. If you're too tired to stand up to throw the ball back just tell the coach and I'm sure he'll find a comfortable spot for you on the bench! #EndRant

Some people may call me a boomer for this, but... Preventing Delayed Steals is easy. When a runner is on base STAND UP to throw the ball back to the pitcher. Throwing the ball back to the P from your knees with a runner on base is an open invitation for a Delayed Steal. If you're too tired to stand up to throw the ball back just tell the coach and I'm sure he'll find a comfortable spot for you on the bench! #EndRant

1,615,442 次观看 • 2 年前

This is EXACTLY what I was referring to in my tweet yesterday about players knowing how to play the game. Today's athletes are: • Bigger • Faster • Stronger • More Talented But, they (generally) don't have the Baseball IQ needed. Our job as coaches is to TEACH them!

This is EXACTLY what I was referring to in my tweet yesterday about players knowing how to play the game. Today's athletes are: • Bigger • Faster • Stronger • More Talented But, they (generally) don't have the Baseball IQ needed. Our job as coaches is to TEACH them!

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Just Patrick Bailey things. There's no one quite like him back there.

Just Patrick Bailey things. There's no one quite like him back there.

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It doesn't always have to be a head nod, but this is a great example of nonverbal communication.

It doesn't always have to be a head nod, but this is a great example of nonverbal communication.

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We've been seeing more intentional bounces on throw downs lately. Why do you think this is becoming more popular?

We've been seeing more intentional bounces on throw downs lately. Why do you think this is becoming more popular?

624,238 次观看 • 3 年前

I absolutely LOVE seeing this! Two 1st and 3rd situations last night that catchers handled perfectly! 1. Tyler Stephenson with an arm fake to 2B and then catches the R3 in 'no man's land' for an easy out. 2. Henry Davis fires a bullet to 2B and then catches the return throw and applies the tag. This is being PREPARED for the situation and remaining CALM so the game doesn't speed up on you.

I absolutely LOVE seeing this! Two 1st and 3rd situations last night that catchers handled perfectly! 1. Tyler Stephenson with an arm fake to 2B and then catches the R3 in 'no man's land' for an easy out. 2. Henry Davis fires a bullet to 2B and then catches the return throw and applies the tag. This is being PREPARED for the situation and remaining CALM so the game doesn't speed up on you.

439,187 次观看 • 2 年前

Impressive back pick by Shea Langeliers here. He goes in front of the batter and takes an inside line to the bag.

Impressive back pick by Shea Langeliers here. He goes in front of the batter and takes an inside line to the bag.

180,913 次观看 • 1 年前

My new GoPro setup is a huge success...I'm calling it the "Baby Edgertronic" because it's WAY more functional and affordable This is video footage from the SEC Tournament of UT's catcher Cal Stark. The video is shot in 1080p at 240fps (10x slow motion). There are, IMO, a lot of benefits of using a setup like this instead of an Edgertronic, but watch the video for yourself and you be the judge!

My new GoPro setup is a huge success...I'm calling it the "Baby Edgertronic" because it's WAY more functional and affordable This is video footage from the SEC Tournament of UT's catcher Cal Stark. The video is shot in 1080p at 240fps (10x slow motion). There are, IMO, a lot of benefits of using a setup like this instead of an Edgertronic, but watch the video for yourself and you be the judge!

334,831 次观看 • 2 年前

Here's a video someone sent me of Ryan Sienko working with Dillon Dingler. It's not everyday you get to see the behind the scenes of a big league catcher's warmup.

Here's a video someone sent me of Ryan Sienko working with Dillon Dingler. It's not everyday you get to see the behind the scenes of a big league catcher's warmup.

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If you watch baseball long enough you're bound to see something new...

If you watch baseball long enough you're bound to see something new...

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11 stolen strikes from the first game of the 2026 season. Receiving still shows up — even with ABS.

11 stolen strikes from the first game of the 2026 season. Receiving still shows up — even with ABS.

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Looks like Danny Jansen is enjoying his transition to a knee down system. 👀

Looks like Danny Jansen is enjoying his transition to a knee down system. 👀

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Billy Ripken has the worst takes of all time. "He pretends he catches it." Please tell me he didn't just say that. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Billy, you can't stop your mitt mid-move, just like you can't stop your bat mid-swing *immediately* after you swing and miss. I think we need to invite him to #CatcherCON2023!

Billy Ripken has the worst takes of all time. "He pretends he catches it." Please tell me he didn't just say that. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Billy, you can't stop your mitt mid-move, just like you can't stop your bat mid-swing immediately after you swing and miss. I think we need to invite him to #CatcherCON2023!

114,076 次观看 • 3 年前

A LOT of MLB catchers have been experimenting with a "Pre-Throw Adjustment" (aka Cheat Move) to get into a better throwing position. Here's a video of some guys who are doing a really good job with it. Which one of them is your favorite?

A LOT of MLB catchers have been experimenting with a "Pre-Throw Adjustment" (aka Cheat Move) to get into a better throwing position. Here's a video of some guys who are doing a really good job with it. Which one of them is your favorite?

60,125 次观看 • 2 年前