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BIO

About Coach Baker:

Pat Baker Sr. 

  • Record-Setting Pitcher at the University of Maryland.  Held the record for most wins in a single season for  twenty years (until most recently- Spring of 2014).

  • All-Met Honors at University of MD.

  • Played in the Valley League under current GM for the KC Royals, Dayton Moore.

  • Long-time (20 years) Coach at all levels: Little League, AAU, Highschool, College and Professional.

  • Current Associate Scout with the KC Royals.

  • Current Lead Pitching Instructor at Virginia Baseball Club.

  • Current Pitching Coach at Centerville High School.

  • Current Pitching Coordinator and Head Coach for the 2018 Dirtbags. 

 

My Philosophy:

Pitching involves a combination of skills and abilities- and it also includes adequate preparation. A major contributor to the success of a pitcher is overall strength. Pitching is a refined, yet explosive activity that requires a significant amount of training to achieve. Without the strength to manage the eruption of forces, success will be limited. It is important to take a holistic approach and teach a young player how to master all of the required components.

  • I believe that Pitchers are unique.  All athletes are not built the same way and do not look the same when they throw and that’s acceptable as long as they are meeting basic objectives.  It is expected that as young pitchers grow and develop physically, they will need to be re-evaluated, make adjustments, and discover new approaches. 

  • I believe that Pitchers are athletes.  They do not perform a set of specialized techniques without having the strength and power to complete them at full capacity.  They have the ability to train and strengthen all of the muscle systems that support their movements. 

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