One of my favorites. Great honest talk. Thanks Matt!!!

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!!

This part is so crucial. 90% of D1 players signed at 180 lbs or more out of HS. That's for both football & baseball.

@AntonelliBaseball

5 жыл бұрын

True! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for keeping it real Matt

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Athleticism #1 by far

One of your best videos Matt. I was expecting you to say it's OK to be small. I've got two athletes who don't eat and don't want to work out. They've got talent , but I'm always pushing them. Any suggestions?

Great vid

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey my name is JP and I'm a 15 year old 120 pound freshman in high school I just wanted to say that this video is super helpful for me since I'm smaller. My dad attended Nebraska and he was a mere 165 and after strength training he gained 45 lbs in a year. I thank you for giving tips to help me improve my game on a daily basis.

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for watching and good luck!!

@Bruss813

2 жыл бұрын

How much you weighing now?

great vid

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

As a bodybuilder it flat out amazes me how little emphasis some other athletes put on nutrition

@rslwannabe9475

2 жыл бұрын

AS a non-bodybuild, It flat out amazes me how many steroids body builders put in there bodys.

Do a video on how to pine tar a bat and the affects on using pine tar

Great video. I was talking with my 9 year old about this. He's a big kid, 61" and 105lbs. He was asking me about my weight. I'm 73" and about 225 ( not very fit.) Raced bicycles for about seven years and my race weight was 165-170. Thing is, in cycling you always want to be light. I felt better at 170-175, but was faster on most courses at about 167. I tended toward being a little heavier so getting down to weight was hard for me. We are starting a training routine next week. My son wants a little more strength. You have great insight, keep up the great videos

What should I do in the winter to get ready for spring training???

This is 100% true, I was told by my JUCO coach that he was concerned about my size (as I was signing my offer) even though I had the best throwing arm at that school the year I was there. I was 5’11 about 160lbs and benched 260 and my coach could never get over my weight. Eat and lift, period.

@bigbanknewyork3655

4 жыл бұрын

eating is a job; 90% of teenagers don't get this

Can you do a video on how to contact college coaches, the do's and don'ts. Thank you

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

This was my kinda video. I'm 6'2 165 Junior OF but I run a 6.4-6.6 60 yard. I've been making eating my job because of how fast I am I can draw interest

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome good luck!!!

Good video, I need to share this with my son. He's only 7 now, and willingly practices baseball 5-7 days a week, but has no interest in eating like he need to (what kid does?). Judging by me and his mom, he's going to be about Altuve height, so eating right and putting on good weight will be that much more important. He's nothing but ribs and backbone now, lol.

@gusthegoat250

3 жыл бұрын

It’s been 3 years, did he get big? If not it’s ok. I am a freshman and am 5’3 100 pounds but I made my JV team. My highschool has a pretty competitive tram too

If it not much if a hassle could do a video about workouts to just overall get stronger Thanks

Do you recall playing with Brandon Green. He played in the Seattle Mariners organization

You should do a video about what gets a prospect crossed off the list

@patrickmcbirney4519

7 жыл бұрын

Baylor S Attitude, Off-Field Behavior, Social Media, etc. are some of the things my high school coach said.

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

I did one about a month ago if you go back and check out the past videos. Good luck!

Hey Matt, how do you build a better understanding and feel of the strike zone as a hitter?

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

I think it's game reps and also working on it in batting practice each day. Good luck!

Gaining weight is easy fellas. Milk, peanut butter, fast food. Doesn’t matter just pound calories. You burn enough calories via training to not get fat. Just eat eat eat and work hard in the gym

I’m 155 pounds and pursuing pro ball. I need to continue to gain weight but I have incredible pop, dropping 420foot bombs.

Can you make a video on how to treat a very hurt shoulder while in season

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

If its very hurt you need to get it checked out!

125 pound junior

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Get eating!!!

My 15 year old is playing on a 17u team this summer after high school ball. He's 6'1" and 205 lbs. Wish he'd play 16u but he's fired up to play. Daddy's nervous 😂

@AntonelliBaseball

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck to him! Thanks for watching!

I literally eat everything i can, weight gainers, diet on point, lift 5 days a week. gained 15 pounds in 8 months, lean muscle little to no fat. I hated my diet though, at some point i was eating so much i would gag while eating meals. stomach hurt all the time, and i felt less healthy then when i wasnt on the bulking diet. in my personal opinion, being 5'7 155 was worse for me athletically then being 5'7 140. even though i was hitting the ball harder, my speed decreased dramatically and my range decreased in the MIF.

Could you do a video of the academic part of college ball

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

Billy Hamilton . . . Dee Gordon

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

First yes two smaller guys with elite speed and athleticism. I’m not saying if you are small you can’t make it, I’m saying if you are bigger and stronger you have a better chance

Can you do a video on how to get bigger? Like a good workout routine and nutrition to get ready for college? I'm a 5'3 freshman that weighs 90lbs. I go to the gym. But I am looking for a workout routine so I can get to a d1 college

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Sure thing will do! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@dylanterry176

6 жыл бұрын

Antonelli Baseball thank you it means a ton!

Talent is talent and a great attitude to add to it gets noticed consistency of always producing is key in baseball if you have 2 kids one big and strong a lot of raw talent and a smaller kid that is skilled this is the scenario the big kid it's a matter of time when he gets it the smaller kid we can make stronger baseball is a skilled sport it takes countless reps of proper technique to judge and know baseball scenario to be good so I would Say size does not matter its about being being baseball Savoy and disciplined makeing plays and consistently hitting at the plate

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Good points. Size and strength are definitely not the most important things, but I do think they are important, especially as you get to higher levels of baseball. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Wake Forest baby

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I'm a bit confused. When it comes to hitting with power some experts say being big and strong is not the holy grail. A 130-pound guy with good swing mechanics that produce quick bat speed can hit further than a 185-pound guy with bad swing mechanics that produce slow bat speed. Of course, it's been proven that the more bodyweight you have means the more weight you can transfer into the ball which equals distance however getting bigger is not going to turn you into a power hitter overnight if your swing is slow due to bad mechanics. Good swing mechanics can make up for a lack of bodyweight. I've seen it first hand. Guys that weigh less than me hitting lasers to the warning track. I'm like how is that possible? Lol

I’m 6’0 145 and I have a hypothyroid disease but I’ve been on a protein diet for like 9 months now. Literally every college coach that I’ve talked to personally has told me to gain more weight and I’ll be a set

@AntonelliBaseball

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you!!! Thanks for watching!!

Im a 155lb, 5'11 freshman. Is that a good size?

8th grade 5.11 150 pds

I'm going to start logging what I eat after this. I eat a lot but I can't put on any weight. I weigh 125 and I'm a sophomore

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome good luck!

@zioonr

6 жыл бұрын

Mike your a major leagur

5'11 153 freshmen

What weight should I try to be for next season I'm going to be a freshman in high school and am 6'0" 145 lbs

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Tough to say, but I think at that height you can continue to try and put on weight. Thanks for watching!

@johnnycatR58

5 жыл бұрын

Depends on what position you play.

Im a little under 5'7 and 115 pounds. I'll keep working though.

Hello coach, My Son is going into his SR HS year. He is projected currently to play Juko or D2 and 6-0 -165 pounds. He was 155 pounds last yr. Do you believe it’s a bad idea to not play final year of travel to focus on body gains, weight, strength, speed and And still hit and bro with his trainer 3 to 4 times a week in a controlled atmosphere. He’s not heavily recruited at this time and most of the reasons go back to size and measurable. Not so much the ball skills

@AntonelliBaseball

5 жыл бұрын

It depends on the player. If you really need work on your body then that is fine. I don think there is something to facing good competition, especially right before you get to college and have to face really good pitchers

@alexanderj2573

5 жыл бұрын

Antonelli Baseball 🙏🏼 for the reply and taking the time. In Indiana he played with Midwest Evo Shield Canes for 4yrs at a high level, last year he got squeezed out in 15U due to lacking D1 measurables. Made good gains in this past offseason peaking at 170lbs and had a strong Vars season in 4A conf. He’s now dropped 5-10lbs from spring when he peaked weight due to only playing ball. He believes there’s zero opportunity getting noticed or offered after this travel season. I disagree. I believe these next 12 months are body critical and opportunity to play at a good JUCO. It’s nice to get a outside opinion.

Hey coach. I'm 6'3 and 175 in my senior year right now. What should my goal be?

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

That is good size. I think the goal is to continue to get stronger every day. Tough to say exactly what weight you should be. Good luck!

@ejmoorer7125

6 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks coach.

I would love to eat more food but all the good, nutritious food with good calories like steak cost quite a bit

Can you predict where a skinny kid like SS Nasim Nunez will get drafted in MLB Draft 2019? He's 5'9" 160 lbs but runs a 6.28 & is a Clemson commit. Thanks.

@AntonelliBaseball

5 жыл бұрын

I've never seen him play before so tough to say. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Hey @Antoneli Baseball, I am a sophomore in high and currently play for my high school, my goal is to get recruited by a d1 college on a scholarship but I am only 5ft 6inches and weigh about 130 , what can I do to possibly get taller or is height not important like José Altuve Thank you, Alex

@BaseballSwagger1000

7 жыл бұрын

Alex Sotus you gotta be True to yourself..if you actually have the skill set you will be noticed. But if not it's tough because of your size

@alexsotus4238

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Nick Newman and Ryan Lynch for the advice I will begin that diet but first I have to get through Hurricane Irma because I live in Florida. Thanks again , Alex

@alexsotus4238

7 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much again for this game changing advice I will definitely start these very soon

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about height worry about the things you can control and let everything else take care of itself. Good luck!

@conscious_competence3703

3 жыл бұрын

Have you gotten recruited my guy?

What about height? I'm probably gonna be around 6"3,6"4+ cause all my family is that size. I want to be around 215 lbs. Will that and be throwing around 88-89 would coaches be intreagued?

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Yes if you throw that hard and are that size you will get a lot of attention! Thanks for watching and commenting!

How does it feel getting drafted 10 picks after kershaw

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

I wish I had his career lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!

What about height? Not much you can do about your height. How important is height?

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

You are right there is nothing you can do. Height matters a little, but I've played with some small guys that were good players. Good luck!

What about height? Like if u aren't hitting your growth yet and your 5'5 instead of 6'2?

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Nothing you can really do about that. Just keep working hard on things you can control. Thanks for watching and commenting!

I'm 150lbs and I have 5 d1 offers sooo idk about that

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

It has happened before, just not very common. Good luck!!!

At About what height will it be significantly harder to play college baseball? Under 6’2, 6’0?

@AntonelliBaseball

5 жыл бұрын

I'd say under 5'10 makes it a bit tougher, but plenty of guys still do it! Thanks for watching!!

@davidhilscher6374

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

How much does height and weight matter to pitchers?

@user-sp9ue1ws7c

7 жыл бұрын

Legal Somalian mass means a lot

Do Major League Baseball players still get to enjoy their lives outside of baseball. I feel like 162 games a year takes away other hobbies people may have in the MLB

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely takes up a lot of your time, but still time for hobbies, especially in the off-season. Thanks for watching and commenting!

If you need to get big I'd recommend Rich Piana's Bigger by the Day. Gotta do whatever it takes, goddamit.

@dylanterry176

7 жыл бұрын

OffenFeind where do you find that?

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

im 5'6 187 pounds and throw a slider 104 is that good?

@mindoveryourmatter7671

7 жыл бұрын

1a sure

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Decent! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Not to make excuses for these kids but when they are in school and then at practice/games from 7a-7p what can they really do as far as getting the proper amount of calories/nutrients/etc. during the school year at least.

Altuve and lindor are smaller guys

@Pr0gamingelite

7 жыл бұрын

Ben Young altuve is hitting .350 and Lindor has quick ass hands

@tch80289gamer

7 жыл бұрын

Which is exactly what he meant when he said "unless the kid is a super athlete." Altuve and Lindor would both easily classify as super athletes in their HS days.

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Altuve is exception to rule. Lindor is almost 6 feet tall and listed at 190 that is good size for a middle guy.

@TheUofAfan

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Young Altuve is taller than you think but these guys are standouts

130 freshman

How much does height affect recruiting?

@bigbanknewyork3655

5 жыл бұрын

it's huge

What if I’m a 5’10” 175 sophmore

@redwingsfan1136

3 жыл бұрын

than you're a big dude

@redwingsfan1136

3 жыл бұрын

in a good way

Does a 6'2 kid that is 170lbs get looked at more than a kid that is 5''9 190 and built?

@alecmcjarison999

7 жыл бұрын

Anthony amato 5'9 190 and built?! Who tf is built like that?

@jakeherington7237

7 жыл бұрын

ernst ernst 190 is a pretty good weight for a guy 5'9"

@RW38B

7 жыл бұрын

ernst ernst I'm 5'8 185, 10% body fat

@bobbyDD

7 жыл бұрын

Casper Cortez How old?

@RW38B

7 жыл бұрын

BobbyD almost 16

I do not understand the obsession with height and weight in baseball. Being 6’-3” and 210 is by no means a guarantee of success. How many Bartolo Colons, Jose Altuves, Willians Astudillos, Adam Eatons etc does there need to be for baseball to realize that guys who can play is what matters? If you give me a choice between Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, I’ll take Altuve all day, in spite of the fact that he’s 5’-6”. Enough already.

@AntonelliBaseball

5 жыл бұрын

How many MLB players are 5'6 though? There is a reason you don't see a ton of 5'6-5'9 players in the MLB, yet you see a ton of guys that are over 6 feet tall.

@SoberNomad

5 жыл бұрын

Antonelli Baseball Your Point is valid and well-taken, and I would suggest that the reason is because baseball still hasn’t gotten past the “looks like a baseball player” mentality in spite of the metrics used extensively these days. Moneyball was a huge step in the direction of changing how baseball thinks, but there’s a long way to go.

@SoberNomad

5 жыл бұрын

Antonelli Baseball Even in youth travel ball, I’m amazed at how many teams eliminate players based on a body model. We played a couple teams that had players who were intimidating to look at, but couldn’t play. I couldn’t care less what a kid looks like...if he can hit, run and throw, he can play.

"In order to get big you have to eat big. If you're eating 10 meals a day and it's not working. Eat more! Stop making excuses. Do whatever it takes to reach your goals." - Rich Piana

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Ya!!! Thanks for watching!!

Is 130 pounds in 7th grade good. I'm not slow either I'm fastest on my team

I'm gonna proudly say I weigh 215ish in my Jr. Year of HS & 6'3"... 😂 No, I'm not fat either, but not ripped 😂

@russellknollenberg5336

3 жыл бұрын

im 215 ish but 5’7” 😳😳😳

5’6 , 160 . Starting catcher for my sophomore and now my Junior year , was on the pine freshman year and sophomore year only caught 5 games because of injury. In the sophomore summer i threw a 2.1 80mph . I’ve been trying to play 2nd or 3rd for the past 2 Years and my coach won’t let me change. I feel it’s gonna set be back at going to the next level. Could you give me some advice on this situation.

@boneshow00

6 жыл бұрын

Braydon Charlton quit baseball and join the chess team

What about height?

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Not much you can do about height!

How much did you weigh in 8th grade?

@AntonelliBaseball

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, but I was pretty skinny! Thanks for watching our videos!

Perks of being 240

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Yup!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Damn I’m a freshman 6,1 150 and I really am trying to gain weight

@AntonelliBaseball

5 жыл бұрын

Keep working!!! Thanks for watching!!

@shannonp4037

5 жыл бұрын

Look into the 5x5 weight lifting program. It's free and with the right nutrition and protein intake, you can gain muscle quickly. check out stronglifts dot com for more info. No fee, no selling, no pressure. Work out about 1 hour per day every other day. Then you can incorporate baseball specific training as well.

You can still perform at a high level overweight. Russel Wilson & Kyler Murray are overweight according to the BMI. Dustin Pedroia, 5'9 175lbs. Still overweight. Body mechanics maximize power, hip torque for your bat speed & throwing velocity. Tim Lincecum threw faster than Clayton Kershaw...Billy Wagner at 5'9 pumped 102lbs..... Baseball is a sport with little to no impact against your opponent. This isn't football, hockey, wrestling, or mma. You stay within your own box in baseball..... weight gain isn't necessary... I am currently a pro mma fighter & college baseball player

@bigbanknewyork3655

4 жыл бұрын

95% of the time, the 160 LBS kid is not going D1

After watching this video, no wonder so many baseball players try PEDS...

@AntonelliBaseball

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for watching and commenting!

All the little guys can just study ichiro 😀

krush davis proves size does not matter

First

Matt, did you see a lot of steroid use at the college level?