Developing the Youth Pitcher

In many leagues across the country youth players make the move from machine or coach pitch baseball to kid pitch baseball at 9 years old. So, what is pitching? How do we train a kid to throw the baseball across the plate with some regularity?

I'm sure you have been witness to many kids over thinking "pitching" and many coaches "over-coaching" the position. In the early years of learning to pitch the focus should not be on pinpoint, beautiful, mechanics but rather on utilizing their current step and throw motion and incorporating it on the mound. It is easy to confuse a young kid by introducing a wind-up, or balance points, or follow through, to soon. A simple slide-step from the stretch position works exceptionally well. By keeping it simple you will see your player maximize velocity and gain confidence on which you will be able to build upon.

RoadRunners knock off Bergen Beach Midwest

On their way to the TBS-USA Clash of Champions the Georgia RoadRunners stopped off for a quick game with Bergen Beach Midwest. The RoadRounners continued their dominance as back to back home runs by Miles Head and Luke Bailey got Roadrunner on the board early and they went on to defeat Bergen Beach Midwest 9-2. Reid Handler pitched 6 strong innings striking out 5 allowing no earned runs.

Stay tuned for more details.

Georgia Roadrunners

It's hard to mention Elite Youth Baseball without mentioning the Georgia RoadRunners. Coming off a stellar 2006 season which saw the RoadRunners capture the Perfect Game BCS Championship, the RoadRunners are preparing for a repeat performance. Led by All-American candidates Miles Head and Luke Bailey the RoadRunners expect nothing less than another championship. This year the RoadRunners also welcome Reid Handler as a permanent member to this already star-studded team. Last season, Handler stepped in to pitch the decisive game in the Perfect Game BCS Championship, defeating cross-town rival East Cobb Astros.

The RoadRunners currently hold a 6-2 record and are on their way to Cincinnati for the TBS-USA Tournament of Champions.

TBS - USA Tournament of Champions

The best of the best in the 16U age group will be in Cincinnati, OH this weekend to compete in the TBS-USA Tournament of Champions. The tournament runs June 14-17 and features the following teams.

1. Georgia Roadrunners, GA
2. DuPage Diamondbacks, IL
3. Lids Indiana Bulls, IN
4. Maryland Select, MD
5. Cincy Flames, OH
6. Columbus Cobras, OH
7. Bergen Beach Midwest, IL
8. West Florida Young Guns, FL
9. STaF Yankees, GA
10. Delmarve Shorebirds, DE
11. Mac-N-Seitz Baseball, MO
12. Schaumburg Seminoles, IL
13. Midland Braves, OH
14. Indiana Broncos, IN
15. Mazda Mets, VA
16. PB Baseball, OH
17. Delaware Angels, DE
18. East Cobb Braves, GA
19. Carolina Cyclones, NC
20. Rockdale Rhinos, GA
21. Diamond Premier, OH
22. Hammond Seminoles, IN
23. Crystal Lake Bombers, IL
24. Indiana Dirtbags, IN

This promises to be an exciting tournament. Stay tuned for updates.

Opening Day!

Welcome to the grand opening of Elite Youth Baseball. We exist to support and promote youth baseball around the country. Pleae stay tuned for site updates, scores, team and player profiles, and much much more.

If you have a team or player that you feel needs to be profiled by one of our scouts, please email your information.

Thank you and have a great day at the ballfield.

Elite Youth Baseball Staff