We got off the phone with the coach of a top-25 Division III baseball program and asked a simple question: what do you actually value in hitting development? He gave us three things, and they're a good filter for any hitter, and any , headed for college ball.
The three things
| What coaches value | What it means | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | Fall practices are limited, so every rep has to count | Tools that train more than one thing |
| Intent | Every swing has a purpose | Tools built for a specific part of the swing |
| Practicality | Hitters keep using it on their own | Tools that fit a daily routine |
1. Efficiency
College programs only get a certain number of practices in the fall. Because that time is limited, coaches are always looking for ways to develop their hitters as efficiently as possible. A tool that covers several jobs at once, like the (split grip, overload and short bat work in one), gets more out of every session.
2. Intent
In college, everything you do on the field should have intent. When you take swings, you should be working on something. Coaches look for tools that help hitters work on their swings on purpose: the for bat speed, the for a long swing.
3. Practicality
Coaches want tools their hitters will actually use, consistently. A hitter who's made to swing a training bat in practice will improve a little. A hitter who builds that same training bat into his daily routine, with extra swings on his own, develops over time.
When to reach for it
- Short on practice time: one tool that does several jobs, like the G Force.
- Working on one thing: the trainer built for it. Our shows what each one covers.
- Building a routine: the one you'll pick up every day.
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FAQ
What do college baseball coaches look for in hitting development?
A top-25 Division III coach told us three things: efficiency, because fall practice time is limited; intent, so every swing has a purpose; and practicality, meaning tools hitters will actually use on their own.
How should I use a training bat to get ready for college baseball?
Make it part of your daily routine, not just something you swing when a coach hands it to you. Extra swings on your own, with a purpose, are what add up over time.
Key takeaways
- A top-25 Division III coach values three things in hitting development: efficiency, intent and practicality.
- Fall practice time is limited, so tools that train several things at once get more out of every rep.
- A training bat only works if hitters use it consistently in their own routine, with a purpose behind every swing.
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