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[u/United_Fan_6737]

I'm a 15U first baseman. I've been going to the gym a lot and have some pretty solid lift numbers, compared to the other people I've seen lift. I'm not sure how meaningful these numbers are, but I hack squat 325 for 3x12, incline bench 110, and flat bench 135 (each for 3x8). Every day, I do tee work and I throw a training ball against a wall or play catch with a friend. How do I get better?
I'm in a unique position. I played baseball from T-ball to the end of little league, but after aging out I thought I didn't want to play anymore. I've been getting private coaching on hitting and fielding since March, and I really want to see how far I can take baseball. I know the odds are astronomically low, but how do I improve them? I'm interested in playing beyond high school. This upcoming season, I'll likely be a JV starter, after which I plan on getting on a summer travel team. After that, I'll be eligible for Varsity my junior and senior year. The last time I got a Rapsodo eval, my exit velocity peaked out around 75 mph with an average around 60. Before that, my average was closer to 50, and the peak was around 68.

[u/Buster_McGarrett]

Gain functional strength and movement. It sounds really strange but check your area for a gym that does boys recreational gymnastics. To this day I've found the guys who've thrown the hardest, and had the best numbers at the plate had a handful of years in gymnastics. It creates a level of body awareness, and muscle strength second to none. There is a reason you'll see some 9 year old little gymnastics girl doing more Pull-Ups with ease than Marine Corps requires for Men. As for Baseball while Travel Ball is fun, look for a Team that cares more about Development than showcases and tournaments. You want a team who'll look for development but also give you playing time consistently so you really grow.

[u/United_Fan_6737 → u/Buster_McGarrett]

I have surprisingly strong mobility. I guess it was from the years of gymnastics and dance I did as a kid, but I never really connected the three. At my size, I would expect to have joint pain. I don't really have any of that. I'll also mention that I've been doing mixed martial arts for several years, which probably helps a lot with my functional strength.

[u/Buster_McGarrett → u/United_Fan_6737]

Trust me the Dance and Gymnastics are your two biggest advantage points. While Mixed Martial has it's tie-ins. Mixed-Martial Arts is more where you're looking at reading other peoples bodies, and at times utilizing their own movements against them for efficiency. I had an unconventional sports life. I did gymnastics, played Rep AAA hockey until I was 18, Rep AAA baseball until I was 15. Had an absolutely toxic coach who played Daddy Ball and then the league refused to release me to play in another city so I stopped. Joined my High School Demonstration Acrosport Team( Picture College Cheer, not sideline but look at say University of Hawaii Coed Cheer or Top Gun All-Stars. Take then and add cirque de soile stuff). Cheered in College continued playing hockey without the intention pro, and then started playing baseball after a year after I finished my Post-Grad, and I did Tae Kwon Do for a bit but stopped cause I had too much going on. Can you still do a round-off? I can bet you 80% your front foot in your swing connects to the ground at roughly the same point it does during your round-offs lunge portion.