Wacky Baseball Plays
SCOUT's Eric Leary covers several "trick plays" used by coaches and teams in this entertaining article. [more...] |
"WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT"
The Phraseology of Baseball
Part II
SCOUT's Eric Leary tries to trump his last article with Part II in Words of Encouragement. He goes into more "Phraseology of Baseball" specifically in the defense and pitching categories in this clever piece. [more...] |
"WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT"
The Phraseology of Baseball
Part I
SCOUT's Eric Leary has provided his best work to date in this article! The "Phraseology of Baseball" is some of the most entertaining break downs and translations of the gargantuan sea of "catch phrases" and "sayings" you hear at baseball games. [more...] |
 Flares & Fouls: Week 5
SCOUT's Eric Leary talks "more" and "less" from players and coaches, fine baseball fields and much, much more! [more...] |
 "Excuse-itus"
SCOUT's Andy Partin talks about the "excuses" high school baseball players come up with and his distaste for them. Several entertaining examples are broken down in this article. [more...] |
Flares & Fouls: Week 4
SCOUT's Eric Leary talks about undefeated teams, "more" and "less" from players and coaches, why hitters take first pitch fastballs and much, much more! [more...] |
Surviving the Slump
If you have ever played this great game then you have been in a slump. SCOUT's Eric Leary covers the many ways to break out of baseball's dreaded slump. [more...] |
Flares & Fouls: Week 3
SCOUT's Eric Leary breaks down spring break events, conference races, and plenty more observable "goods" and "bads" seen in high school baseball! [more...] |
 Be Ready to "Pitch" Before
You Take the Mound
Too many high school pitchers are not ready to "pitch" when they take the game mound. SCOUT's Andy Partin covers this subject, he talks about routines and gets help from some college and high school coaches on what they want to accomplish in the bullpen before the game. [more...] |
Have a Plan When Entering the Box
 SCOUT's Andy Partin covers different hitting situations and explains why it's so important to have a plan before entering the batter's box. Partin also shares a couple funny stories along the way. [more...] |
Flares & Fouls: Week 2
SCOUT's Eric Leary breaks down March Madness, his thoughts on green light on 3-0 counts, how precious is practice time, lenghty pre-game routines and more! [more...] |
 Controlling Tempo
We can speed it up and we can slow it down... SCOUT's "guru" Eric Leary covers what game tempo is, how it impacts the game and how we can control it as players and coaches. [more...] |
Flares & Fouls: Week 1
The preseason is behind us, and the spring season is underway. SCOUT's Eric Leary touches on week 1... the weather factor... upsets... line-ups... and umpires... [more...] |
Recipe For A Championship
SCOUT's Eric Leary ties eating and baseball together in his clever recipe for building a championship team. [more...]
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Chris Hart Interview
 IMPACT SCOUT caught up with North Carolina State assistant coach Chris Hart. We learned what he looks for in catchers and hitters, while getting some great tips on becoming a better catcher. The former FSU standout talks about much more in this interview. [more...] |
 BEST TOOLS
2010 NC Prospects
The big word in the scouting world is "Tools." SCOUT's Andy Partin spoke with several coaches and scouts and came up with who has the best tools in the 2010 graduate class from North Carolina. Polished southpaw DJ Thomas is pictured. [more...]
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Top 10 Signs of Spring
SCOUT's always entertaining Eric Leary has constructed his very own Top 10 Signs of Spring list. Enjoy a good laugh and get ready as spring is almost here! [more...]
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Scott Jackson Interview
 IMPACT SCOUT caught up with Tar Heel's assistant coach Scott Jackson. The Charlotte, NC native provides insight on what he looks for when evaluating position players and pitchers, how valuable it is to play multiple positions and much, much more in this must read interview. [more...] |
IMPACT Scout's Top 30 NC 2011's
 SCOUT's Andy Partin has compiled the most recent Top 30 North Carolina high school 2011's. Top ranked outfielder and power right-hander Adam Griffin is pictured. [more...] Date: 02.03.10 |
IMPACT Scout's Top 60 NC 2010's
 SCOUT's Andy Partin has compiled the most recent Top 60 North Carolina high school 2010's. Newly top ranked high-powered catcher and right-handed masher Matt Roberts is pictured. [more...] Date: 02.03.10 |
SCOUT's Andy Partin has compiled the most recent Top 35 North Carolina high school 2012's. Slick-fielding left-handed hitting specialist DC Arendas is pictured. [
NC 2011 Graduates
NC 2011 Graduates
NC 2011 Graduates
SCOUT's Andy Partin breaks down each player who he feels were the Top 5 Pitching Prospects from the 8th Annual IMPACT Baseball Pitcher-Catcher Showcase. The event featured most of the top senior and junior prospects in North Carolina. Future North Carolina Tar Heel right-hander Benton Moss is pictured. [
NC 2010 Graduates
NC 2010 Graduates
NC 2010 Graduates