is there such a thing as a mlb hitting instructor cetification?

[Left Hook]

The reason I ask is the guy told me he is a certified hitting instructor by mlb. I don't believe that only because I have never heard of that? I know some former pros that teach " their way" have certifications such as Epstein.

 

[James Smith]

I showed DD’s old HC my ASA certified card, I didn’t tell him that meant I only passed a background check. He was really impressed I had one, he thought I put a lot of effort into it.

Basically cost $25 and an 1/2 an hour of my time. Please do not tell him that.

 

[Chris O'Leary]

I'm not sure if there is... But this coach says he is certified by Mlb.

He's lying.

The closest thing to what he's talking about is the scout school that MLSB runs.

There's nothing comparable for hitting coaches (which is part of the problem).

 

[Easton33]

I may be wrong but for there to be a certificate then someone has to acknowledge there is a set way to do something.

 

[Perfect Circle]

Why don't you send a PM to PC, some think he may be Martian Lunar Base aka MLB-certified.

Thx for the referral GM... My guy has the check stubs. But long before that we all used to watch him put race horses in the Win Pics....

 

[Cannonball]

Truly certified? NOPE. Are there people out there that think that they are the only ones that know the "secret" to the MLB swing? Hundreds! What I can't figure out is that if they have the secret then why aren't they working in MLB? LOL!

 

[rdbass]

Truly certified? NOPE. Are there people out there that think that they are the only ones that know the "secret" to the MLB swing? Hundreds! What I can't figure out is that if they have the secret then why aren't they working in MLB? LOL!

Because it wouldn't be a secret then.....duh. (said and meant as a joke)

 

[Left Hook]

Rdbass I had that avatar for years... What a fella

 

[rdbass]

Does anyone like the Epstein way... I have reviewed his teachings and I really like what he teaches... He does offer certification but his stuff is very pricey

I had the Epstein DVD. JMHO. Good starting point for younger hitters. The one problem I have found is when the hitter removes the bat from the deltoid/shoulder. Now the hitter needs to learn to use the hands/turn the barrel. So, I would start with teaching a hitter from the start to use their hands. Again JMHO.

 

[redhotcoach]

Truly certified? NOPE. Are there people out there that think that they are the only ones that know the "secret" to the MLB swing? Hundreds! What I can't figure out is that if they have the secret then why aren't they working in MLB? LOL!

It seems that to be a hitting coach for most mlb teams you have to have been drafted, then have a big BUT.

"He was picked 12th BUT only played one year in the majors"
"He had a low batting average BUT did walk a lot"
"He only played 6 months in the majors BUT did spent 90 years in the minors."
"He hit 69 home runs BUT....."

Of course I am exaggerating a little bit.