Strengths
Strength 1: Excellent balance and stability, anchored by a firm front leg that enables efficient energy transfer.
Strength 2: Elite head and eye discipline; keeps his head completely still through contact, promoting high contact rates.
Baseball Hitting Report
Brody Hewitt
- Age14 yrs
- Height6’2”
- Years of Playing9
- Weight180 lbs
- Level of PlayLevel 4 (14-16u High School)
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Overall Summary
Areas For Improvement
Improvement 1: Increase hip-to-shoulder separation during the load to create more elastic energy and unlock higher power potential.
Improvement 2: Develop a more dynamic loading sequence to better leverage his athletic frame and generate greater bat speed.
Hitting Mechanics Evaluation
Fundamental Assessment Score
Based on 14 components · Average 4.1/5
13 Strong
1 Developing
0 Weak
Average4.1/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Advanced Assessment Score
Based on 6 components · Average 4.3/5
6 Strong
0 Developing
0 Weak
Average4.3/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Step-Back Separation Drill
Focus
Hip and Shoulder SeparationExecution
In your stance, take a step back with your rear foot while keeping your front foot planted. Feel the stretch across your torso. Return to center, then stride and swing, trying to recreate that separated feeling to maximize torque.
2
Med Ball Rotational Throws
Focus
Kinetic Sequencing & Power TransferExecution
Holding a 4-6 lb medicine ball, mimic your load and stride. Initiate the 'swing' with your hips, rotating explosively and throwing the ball against a solid wall or to a partner. This reinforces the ground-up power sequence.
3
Constraint Drill (Front Foot Angled In)
Focus
Front Side Stability & Hip RotationExecution
Set up for tee work, but turn your front foot inward (pigeon-toed) about 30 degrees. This forces you to rotate your hips fully to get through the swing and prevents your front side from opening up too early, reinforcing a stable base.
Baseball Pitching Report
Brody Hewitt
- Age14 yrs
- Height6’2”
- Years of Playing9
- Weight180 lbs
- Level of PlayDeveloping
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Summary & Recommendations
Primary Strengths
Projectable Physical Frame: At 6'2" and 180 lbs at age 14, the pitcher has an excellent, long-levered frame that suggests high velocity potential with mechanical improvements.
Good Stride Length: Generates significant forward distance down the mound, which is a key component for creating velocity. This indicates good mobility and initial lower-half intent.
Primary Areas For Improvement
Lack of Hip-Shoulder Separation: This is the most critical area for improvement. The hips and torso rotate as a single unit ('spinning'), which severely limits torque generation and kinetic chain efficiency. This is a primary velocity limiter.
Early Glove Side Pull / Open Rotation: The front side (glove arm and shoulder) pulls open prematurely, causing the upper body to rotate too soon. This leads to a loss of power and puts additional stress on the throwing arm.
Postural Instability and Head Movement: Significant lateral head and trunk tilt ('head whack') disrupts balance, vision, and command, while also promoting an inefficient, arm-dominant throwing motion.
Inefficient Front Leg Bracing: The lead leg fails to stabilize firmly upon landing. A 'soft' front knee absorbs rotational energy instead of transferring it up into the trunk and arm.
Pitching Mechanics Evaluation
Phase / ComponentAnalysis
Overall Ratings
Mechanics Assessment Score
Based on 5 components · Average 2.0/5
0 Strong
0 Developing
5 Weak
Average2.0/5
012345
Mechanical ComponentRatingComments
Recommended Drills
1
Step-Behind or 'Walk-Wind' Drill
Purpose
To create a kinesthetic feel for hip and shoulder separation by forcing the lower half to lead the rotation.Execution
Start facing 90 degrees from the target. Take a step behind with your throwing-side foot, then cross over with your lead foot towards the target. As your lead foot strides, focus on keeping your shoulders and torso closed to the target for as long as possible before initiating the throw. This physically separates the hip and shoulder movements.
2
Towel Drill with Mirror Feedback
Purpose
To improve postural stability, control the glove side, and sequence the delivery without the stress of throwing a ball.Execution
Perform your pitching motion while holding a towel and facing a mirror. Focus on keeping your head stable and centered over your body for as long as possible. Also, focus on a controlled glove-side action, tucking it into your side rather than pulling it away. The goal is to snap the towel directly over your lead foot.
3
Lead Leg Post-Up Drill
Purpose
To train the lead leg to accept force and brace firmly, creating a stable block for rotation.Execution
From your stride position, step and land on your front leg against a padded wall or have a partner provide resistance at your hip. 'Post up' on the front leg, feeling it firm up and stop your forward momentum. Hold this braced position for 2-3 seconds, focusing on feeling the glute and quad engage. Progress to throwing from this posted position.
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Brody Hewitt
- Age14 yrs
- Height6’2”
- Years of Playing9
- Weight180 lbs
- Level of PlayLevel 4 (14-16u High School)
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Overall Summary
Strengths
Strength 1: Excellent balance and stability, anchored by a firm front leg that enables efficient energy transfer.
Strength 2: Elite head and eye discipline; keeps his head completely still through contact, promoting high contact rates.
Areas For Improvement
Improvement 1: Increase hip-to-shoulder separation during the load to create more elastic energy and unlock higher power potential.
Improvement 2: Develop a more dynamic loading sequence to better leverage his athletic frame and generate greater bat speed.
Hitting Mechanics Evaluation
Fundamental Assessment Score
Based on 14 components · Average 4.1/5
13 Strong
1 Developing
0 Weak
Average4.1/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Advanced Assessment Score
Based on 6 components · Average 4.3/5
6 Strong
0 Developing
0 Weak
Average4.3/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Step-Back Separation Drill
Focus
Hip and Shoulder SeparationExecution
In your stance, take a step back with your rear foot while keeping your front foot planted. Feel the stretch across your torso. Return to center, then stride and swing, trying to recreate that separated feeling to maximize torque.
2
Med Ball Rotational Throws
Focus
Kinetic Sequencing & Power TransferExecution
Holding a 4-6 lb medicine ball, mimic your load and stride. Initiate the 'swing' with your hips, rotating explosively and throwing the ball against a solid wall or to a partner. This reinforces the ground-up power sequence.
3
Constraint Drill (Front Foot Angled In)
Focus
Front Side Stability & Hip RotationExecution
Set up for tee work, but turn your front foot inward (pigeon-toed) about 30 degrees. This forces you to rotate your hips fully to get through the swing and prevents your front side from opening up too early, reinforcing a stable base.
Baseball Pitching Report
Brody Hewitt
- Age14 yrs
- Height6’2”
- Years of Playing9
- Weight180 lbs
- Level of PlayDeveloping
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Summary & Recommendations
Primary Strengths
Projectable Physical Frame: At 6'2" and 180 lbs at age 14, the pitcher has an excellent, long-levered frame that suggests high velocity potential with mechanical improvements.
Good Stride Length: Generates significant forward distance down the mound, which is a key component for creating velocity. This indicates good mobility and initial lower-half intent.
Primary Areas For Improvement
Lack of Hip-Shoulder Separation: This is the most critical area for improvement. The hips and torso rotate as a single unit ('spinning'), which severely limits torque generation and kinetic chain efficiency. This is a primary velocity limiter.
Early Glove Side Pull / Open Rotation: The front side (glove arm and shoulder) pulls open prematurely, causing the upper body to rotate too soon. This leads to a loss of power and puts additional stress on the throwing arm.
Postural Instability and Head Movement: Significant lateral head and trunk tilt ('head whack') disrupts balance, vision, and command, while also promoting an inefficient, arm-dominant throwing motion.
Inefficient Front Leg Bracing: The lead leg fails to stabilize firmly upon landing. A 'soft' front knee absorbs rotational energy instead of transferring it up into the trunk and arm.
Pitching Mechanics Evaluation
Phase / ComponentAnalysis
Overall Ratings
Mechanics Assessment Score
Based on 5 components · Average 2.0/5
0 Strong
0 Developing
5 Weak
Average2.0/5
012345
Mechanical ComponentRatingComments
Recommended Drills
1
Step-Behind or 'Walk-Wind' Drill
Purpose
To create a kinesthetic feel for hip and shoulder separation by forcing the lower half to lead the rotation.Execution
Start facing 90 degrees from the target. Take a step behind with your throwing-side foot, then cross over with your lead foot towards the target. As your lead foot strides, focus on keeping your shoulders and torso closed to the target for as long as possible before initiating the throw. This physically separates the hip and shoulder movements.
2
Towel Drill with Mirror Feedback
Purpose
To improve postural stability, control the glove side, and sequence the delivery without the stress of throwing a ball.Execution
Perform your pitching motion while holding a towel and facing a mirror. Focus on keeping your head stable and centered over your body for as long as possible. Also, focus on a controlled glove-side action, tucking it into your side rather than pulling it away. The goal is to snap the towel directly over your lead foot.
3
Lead Leg Post-Up Drill
Purpose
To train the lead leg to accept force and brace firmly, creating a stable block for rotation.Execution
From your stride position, step and land on your front leg against a padded wall or have a partner provide resistance at your hip. 'Post up' on the front leg, feeling it firm up and stop your forward momentum. Hold this braced position for 2-3 seconds, focusing on feeling the glute and quad engage. Progress to throwing from this posted position.