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Braswell High School - Denton Independent School District Welcome to the 2017-2018 Baseball Season

The Braswell Bengals Baseball Program Player Rules, Guidelines, and Expectations

Philosophy of the Program

The Braswell HS Baseball program is a year-round program based on

excellence and achievement. We will demand your commitment to

excellence. We expect your best effort to achieve our goal to be a District

Champion, a Regional Champion and to, ultimately, represent Denton ISD

and Braswell HS as the Texas 5A State Champion.

Our Vision

All High School baseball teams have the ability to play the same number of

games. Every program will be judged by their win/loss record. Each year we

want to end our season at the State Tournament. We EXPECT to be successful!

Commitment

Commit to honor our unique gifts and talents by seeking to learn and to fulfill

our true purpose by participating in interscholastic competition.

Commit to be a great teammate.

Commit to study and prepare for excellence.

Commit to be the best you can be academically and athletically.

Commit to play with class and personify poise under pressure.

Commit to play at the championship level.

Learn that Commitment is key to achieving success in any life venture.

General Rules and Expectations

We expect OUR best effort physically and mentally EVERY day! May our

personal growth and maturity be a positive witness to the eyes that watch us

prepare and compete. We want students, parents, the faculty and the

community to come to the ball park with the expectation and goal that we

work every day to get better.

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Workouts and Wellness

1. Attend all workouts on time. You must clear any exceptions through

the head coach well in advance of your workout or game time.

2. Attend all workouts properly dressed in Braswell HS issued equipment.

Our “Dress Code” includes:

➢ Neat hair, groomed facial hair and while on the field “NO” jewelry,

watches, bracelets, necklaces, or earrings will be worn at any time.

3. Run everywhere you go. There is no substitute for hustle.

4. Whether minor or major, report all injuries to the head coach. The

inability to perform may cost you a spot on the roster. Be honest. Don’t

try to play through pain on your own. If the injury is a non-baseball

injury, you may be placed on a disabled list and dropped from the

roster until you are cleared to perform.

5. Cell phones and other recording devices are not allowed on the field,

in meetings or on the bus.

Attitude 1. DO NOT MAKE EXCUSES FOR FAILURE. Take responsibility for your

performance. Learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of your

teammates. Work to improve yourself everyday while on the field.

2. We expect your concentration and focus to be on the game of

baseball while on the field. Visit with your parents, fans, and opponents off

the field after the game.

3. We expect you to follow the coaching process – adhere to the

philosophy and fundamentals we teach. “Do things the Braswell way!”

4. Conduct yourself with poise at ALL times.

5. Braswell HS Baseball Players will NOT:

✓ Discuss or dispute an umpire’s decision

✓ Rag or disparage an opponent or an opposing coach

✓ Embarrass themselves, their teammates or their school by throwing

equipment or using inappropriate language where opponents or

fans may see or hear whether on the field, off the field or from the

dugout

✓ Criticize or ridicule a teammate

6. Every Braswell HS Baseball Player WILL:

✓ We will be positive – pull for your teammates and put the team first

✓ We will be loyal to our teammates

✓ We will keep our poise “at all times!”

✓ We will control the situation instead of letting it control us

✓ We will see the coach with any questions, problems or concerns

✓ We will concentrate on doing your job 1st and doing it well

✓ We will work together to overcome every obstacle we face

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Representing Braswell High School

✓ As an athlete, you are representing a great institution with the

responsibility of starting and establishing the many proud traditions that

future classes will adopt and strive to maintain for years after you

graduate.

✓ Represent Braswell HS with class – on the field, on campus, on road-

trips and in the community.

✓ Any action, by you, that can be considered a negative reflection on

our/your institution can result in suspension and possible permanent

removal from the team.

✓ We do not condone the use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco. Your abuse

of these products will result in severe disciplinary action.

✓ Gambling will not be tolerated.

✓ Hazing in any form will not be tolerated. We are all equal members of

the Braswell High School and the baseball team.

✔ The Braswell HS Baseball program will strive to be one of

the best in the nation.

✔ Our program will display the work ethic required to

achieve the standard of success that garners the

respect and subsequent consideration from our peers to

be recognized as a great program.

✔ You cannot be average and ordinary and be a Braswell

Bengal Baseball Player.

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Collegiate Expectations and Guidelines for the

College Bound Student Athlete

The following rules, guidelines and expectations are designed to give the aspiring

collegiate baseball player the courage to look ahead and do his best regardless of the

obstacles, pressures, failures, successes, or feelings they will face along the way. A college

athlete has two equal responsibilities – academic and athletic! You will be expected to

budget your time and efforts so that you can handle your academic and athletic

responsibilities with excellence.

✦ Baseball is usually from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (except for game day). Expect to schedule all

classes so you can attend every workout and game. Arrange your schedule around

baseball. You may need to use summer school to stay eligible. Be prepared before you

get there.

✦ The basic scholarship roster is composed of 22 players. The scholarship roster will usually

include:

6 Infielders

4 Outfielders

8 Pitchers

3 Catchers and 1 Wild Card Player

✦ A basic team roster will consist of a maximum of 35 players. Only 25 of these athletes are

eligible to travel and participate in conference on any given weekend series, during a

Super Regional Tournament and during the College World Series. A typical 35 Man Roster

may include:

8 Infielders

6 Outfielders

15 Pitchers

4 Catchers 2 Wild Card selections

✦ If a scholarship or non-scholarship athlete has not received clearance through the NCAA

Clearinghouse prior to the first day of class, they will not be eligible to participate until

cleared by the university compliance director. Get to know how important this person can

be in this process. ✦ According to NCAA policy, a scholarship is awarded for a one-year

period only.

✦ A scholarship player NOT making academic and/or athletic progress may lose his place on

the roster. This can result in the loss of your scholarship. It is imperative that you get off

to a great academic start.

✦ No university will pay for F’s with scholarship money. You MUST meet and maintain NCAA

and university eligibility requirements each semester.

✦ NEVER put yourself in a situation where cheating is a solution to a poor time management

problem. Be honest with your professors.

✦ Non-scholarship players may earn a scholarship by being a member of the 22-man

scholarship roster.

✦ Never drop below 12 hours per semester. Any athlete that drops below 12 hours in any

semester will immediately forfeit their eligibility and their scholarship.

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Expectations for the Braswell Baseball Coaching Staff

Philosophy Coaches must know and believe in the Braswell Baseball Philosophy.

All tasks will be assigned by the head coach including:

➢ Player and Staff Evaluations, Compliance, District and UIL Rules

➢ Note: Every Braswell Baseball Coach will be in FULL compliance with District

and UIL rules at all times.

Schedules and Agreements

All scheduling requirements and financial agreements must be approved by the

head coach.

➢ Schedules for Varsity/JV/Freshman - Home and Away Games

➢ All Guarantees, Tournament Fees, Housing, Transportation and all monetary

arrangements regarding the baseball program

Umpires: ➢ Scheduling, Game Reports and all Game Summary’s is the responsibility of

every coach on staff. All changes, reports and summary’s must be reported,

noted and filed immediately as the situation occurs or immediately following

an event causing an action. This includes all scrimmages, District

Games/Non-District Games/Tournaments, Playoff Games, Game Charts,

player discipline, parent meetings, fan removal and/or disruptions in power

outages, maintenance issues, game ejections, etc.

Travel Checklist ➢ Method of Travel - Plane, Bus Charter, Vans, District Transportation

➢ Housing/Hotel/Rosters

➢ Meal Money/Rosters

➢ Travel Advances from Business Office/Bus Driver Certification

Equipment and Record Keeping ➢ Inventory - Pre-Season and Post Season

➢ Ordering Equipment/Purchase Orders/Requisition Forms

➢ Equipment Issue/Verification of Issue and Payment/Lockers

➢ Computers/Printers/Paper/Lap Top/I-Pad

Field Maintenance and Preparation ➢ Daily Checklist/Log for BHS Campus and District

➢ Game Day Checklist

➢ Field House - Coaches Office and Locker Room(s)

➢ Laundry - Practice and Game detail

Academics ➢ Class Attendance/Grades/Students At Risk/Parent Conferences

➢ Time Management/Discipline/Study Halls

➢ Prior to graduation prepare the HS athlete for NCAA Eligibility (registering with

the NCAA Clearinghouse/transcripts/official visits)

Camps and Field Signage/Usage Policy ➢ Permission and scheduling is the sole responsibility of the head coach -

field usage without District/BHS/Head Coach consent is prohibited.

✓ Includes Lessons/Clinics/Teams using the Field

✓ “Little League Day” Camps

✓ Showcases/Summer/Fall Leagues and Games and

✓ Any un-named or unplanned event requiring approval to use the

baseball facility including the Field House is prohibited.

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Compliance ➢ Staff Meetings - including UIL/District/High School/Individual Program

➢ Life Skills Seminars/Webinars for Athletes

➢ Community/Career Night/Other

➢ Dealing with Media and General Public

PR and Media Events ➢ Ticket – Booster Club Campaigns/Program Media Guides

➢ Fundraisers/Other as deemed necessary to promote the program

Coaches Clinics and Professional Development ➢ National

➢ State

➢ High School

➢ Professional Development - Budgeted and Non-Budgeted

Player Roster ➢ Update and Maintain Player Rosters

➢ Distribute Roster as appropriate - school/support personnel/scouts

Rules ➢ Game of Baseball – High School Rules/Denton ISD/UIL/Braswell HS

Budget ➢ Expenditures – ALL budget expenditures MUST be approved by the head

coach.

➢ Expense forms – ALL expense reports MUST be signed by the head coach.

Office Hours - during School Hours/Field House/Weekends ➢ On the Field for Practice/Games

➢ Off the Field: Time and availability to players, parents, staff, teachers,

administration, alumni, media must be handled professionally

Setting the Roster - Varsity/JV/Freshmen Teams ➢ Outfield - 4 positions total – 2 centerfielders

➢ Infield - 6 positions total – 4 MIF’s, 2 1B/3B

➢ Catchers 3 total

➢ Pitchers 6 total – RHP’s and/or LHP’s

Off-Season During the season we will have, both prompt and impromptu when appropriate,

weekly meetings to monitor progress and to address concerns and can be called by

any member of the staff. (Admin/athletes/parents/other)

Dress Code All coaches will dress in TEAM uniform when on the field during the spring and in

Braswell Baseball issued school gear in the off season.

Practice and Game Policies Coaches should be on field 30 minutes BEFORE player reporting time when possible.

Coaches should be available 30 minutes AFTER every workout and/or game to

address any necessary concerns on the field, in the locker room or in the office.

★ At Braswell High School, our work pays dividends long after our

work is done. The KEY will never be about who is doing the job nor

should we wait to be asked to do a job that needs to be done.

★ The KEY lies only in the fact that the job is getting done.

★ Do not assume that the job you do every day and your daily

commitment to excellence ever goes unnoticed or unappreciated.

★ At the end of every season, 2 Timothy 4:7 should be our goal.

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Key Statistics for Determining Our Success - Team STATS

COUNTS;

Baseball is a game of counts. Knowing the score, the inning, the # of outs, where

and how many men are on base and understanding the role that COUNTS play in

dictating our team’s available options to succeed is what makes THE GAME of

BASEBALL, Baseball. (see the Count Averages page)

THE IMPORTANCE OF SCORING FIRST:

The team that scores FIRST wins 69.4% of the time. That means when your

opponent scores FIRST your success ratio drops to 30.6%.

BASERUNNERS MATTER:

Crucial information for every player, parent and coach to know.

42% of all base runners score, and

80% of all runs score when the leadoff man reaches base

PITCHING

Pitch Count – 9 innings/7 innings

• Goal Per Game 120/105

• Goal Per Inning 15

• Goal Per Batter 3

• 67% strikes with any pitch – pitchers need to have the ability to throw more

than 1 pitch or speed on any count

• 1st Pitch Strike – most important pitch in baseball

• Key to Success – the development and ability to throw a 1st Pitch, 2-0,

3-1 off speed pitch or quality breaking pitch

• Control the leadoff man, steal counts and keep the double play in order

• Situation: versus right-handed batter and Versus left-handed batter

• Situation: versus the batter in the On-Deck Circle - situation 2 batters away

• Velocity Goal: College Fastball 88+ MPH BP/OSP 76-78 MPH

High School Fastball 84+ MPH BP/OSP 72-74 MPH

DEFENSE

• Team Fielding Percentage .960 or better

• Outfield – 1st Base – Pitcher – Catcher .990+

• 2nd Base – Short Stop .960+

• 3rd Base .950+

• Catcher-Pitcher vs. Stolen Base 40% or better thrown out

Cutoff-Relay System - throws from outfield (keeping DP in order)

• Keep runners from taking extra base

• 1st-3rd and 2nd-Home Plate 6.5 seconds or less

• 3B-Home when tagging up 4.0 seconds or less

Turning the Double Play - 4.2 seconds time from GB to INF/P or C to 1B)

Double Play Elements to Check

➢ From bat to fielder’s glove

➢ From fielder’s glove to pivot man

➢ From pivot man to 1 BM

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OFFENSE

Speed

➢ Home to1st Base RH 4.4 seconds or less LH 4.2 seconds or less

➢ Stolen Base attempt 3.6 or less

➢ 2nd Base to Home Plate on a base hit to the OF 6.8 seconds or less

➢ 3rd Base to Home Plate on a Fly Ball to the OF (Tag) 4.0 seconds or less

Team Batting Average .300+

Team On-Base Average .400+

Strike Zone Goals

➢ Each offensive player averages 1 BB per every 10 At Bats

➢ Each offensive player averages 1 BB per every 1 K (strike out)

Team and Individual Stolen Base to Caught Steal Ratio:

➢ 3 successful attempts to every 4 attempts or 75% success

Runners in Scoring Position Ratio’s:

➢ 2 outs MO2B or MO3B Success: .280+

➢ Success Ratio of Scoring MO3B Success: With 0 out = 90%

With 1 out = 75%

Bat Exit Speed – Using JUGS Radar Gun

➢ College 90+ MPH

➢ High School 84+ MPH

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PITCH COUNT AVERAGES vs. ALL BATTERS

Batting Averages on Specific Pitch Counts (Data compiled from five years of NCAA Division I statistics)

PITCH COUNT BATTING AVERAGE

0 - 2 .118

1 - 2 .151

2 - 2 .169

0 - 0 * 1st Pitch .186

3 - 2 .192

0 - 1 .199

3 - 0 .267

1 - 1 .269

2 - 1 .290

3 - 1 .338

1 - 0 .342

2 - 0 .386

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WORKOUTS

Workouts are designed to prepare OUR team for ALL possibilities

against ALL levels of competition.

EVERY DAY IS GAME DAY • Be on time

• Be dressed properly – including glove, cap, cup, full uniform, cold gear

• Give your “Game Day Effort” at all times (includes coaches & players)

FOCUS • Players must focus on the immediate task at hand

• Demand perfection in practice and focus on competing in competition

• Coaches must know the performance level of each player, players

must focus on confident execution of the assigned play

• Constantly focus on performance - never mentally too high to lose

focus or emotionally too low to lose focus to perform the immediate

task at hand. A Braswell Bengal baseball player is the same athlete

regardless of the score. Ahead by 10 runs? or down by 10 runs?

• If performance is lacking – anxiety, lack of repetition or too much

attention on mechanics could be the cause – consider the role that

burnout and conflicting information from outside training can cause?

EXECUTE

Goal: Execute assigned play 100% of the time! Execution of skills at game speed AND under pressure builds confidence. Example: Score 1st intra-squad – extra innings or at first of game make

bad calls to see/teach and prepare player’s based on their reaction.

EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS • Players strive to perform according to expectations

• Expect players to perform at the Championship Level

• Require players to perform at the Championship Level

REMEMBER • We do not get a second chance in a game

• Stress: Poise - Focus - Execution

• Humility in victory and exhibit class in defeat

PITCHING • Work Quickly,

• Throw Quality Strikes,

• Hold Runners

• Field Position

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THE PITCHING FOUNDATION: *FOUR BASICS FOR SUCCESS

1. Location is 1st: Fastball/Breaking Pitch/Off Speed Pitch + Throwing

Quality Strikes (QFB, QBP, QCH/Split) = SUCCESS

2. Late Movement 2nd: on Fast Ball/BP/Change Up

3. Change of Speeds and Velocity 3rd: Adjusting to the hitter's reaction to

your FB versus your OSP’s (BP, CH, Split or Other)

• Fastball*

• Breaking Pitch – Curve or Slider (do not try to master both unless

you want an average curveball and an average slider)

*differential should NOT be less than 10-12 MPH from your FB

• Circle Change Up or Pitch Fork Change Up – depends on hand

size (most Big-League pitchers throw the Pitch Fork CH)

*differential should NOT be less than 10-12 MPH from your FB

• Palm Ball and Split Finger FB – when you cannot throw a QBP

*differential should NOT be less than 10-12 MPH from your FB

4. The GRIP: The BIGGEST MISTAKE young pitchers make is missing the

center of mass (COM), or centerline, of the baseball with their grip. To

throw consistent strikes (Physics 101), the thumb and middle finger must be

on the COM of the baseball.

• ABC’s of Grip: Except for the Split FB, the middle finger and

thumb must cut the ball in half on every pitch. For every 1/16”

that the middle finger and thumb are off of the baseball’s

centerline (COM), there is an 8” window of error at Home Plate.

The cause requires a constant adjustment in timing and

sequence and the direct effect is a compromised ability to throw

consistent strikes with any pitch.

Note: The web between the index and middle fingers on the Split

FB Grip is the only variable that needs additional teaching

opportunities in a pitch grip session.

• XYZ’s of Grip: The position and angle of the forearm at release

will determine when and what kind of movement a pitcher’s

pitches will have NOT their grip.

Grip Summary: COM + Grip Mechanics = Physics 101.1

It is more difficult to throw strikes, have late movement, control your

pitches and have a positive FB to Other Pitch MPH differential without

understanding the importance, The Grip plays on every pitch.

Remember: Your arm angle and wrist/forearm position at release

make the ball move – NOT the Grip.

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Pitchers should be taught to squeeze “The Grip” on both the breaking

pitch and change up to stabilize (firm up) the mobile joint at release for

arm speed/path consistency and to recruit the most strength/energy

above and below the joint.

PITCHING MECHANICS – The great pitchers master and repeat this sequence.

1. Balance and Posture – Start Chin over Center of Gravity and Eyes Level

2. Lift and Thrust

3. Stride and Momentum

4. Equal and Opposite at Foot Strike

5. Hip and Shoulder Separation - Torque

6. Delayed Front Shoulder Rotation

7. Controlled Glove Side Mechanics

8. Stack and Track

9. Balanced Finish and Follow Through – Finish Eyes Level

SITUATIONS

1ST pitch strike

Change of speeds

Ladder – Horizontal and Vertical

Pitch to Hitter’s weakness or strength

Warming-up as the starter or a reliever

Hitting the Target– where to aim

Hitter pulls Fastball

Hitter late on fastball

Count s 0–2, 2-2, 3-1, 3-2

Using #’s for Location

VS. Bunt/Intentional Base on Balls/Appeal Play at any Base

First Base Open - especially with 2 outs

Pitching inside and moving batter off

plate Need ground ball? Need fly ball?

➢ Lesson #1: Hitters hit what they see not what you throw?

Holding runners – without changing posture

Throw to 1B: at top, in the middle, at bottom of stretch

Deliver to 1B, 2B, 3B: 1-2-3 pause

Runner on 3B: Steal of Home, 1st and 3rd vs. LHP (Oriole)

➢ Slide Step is a NON_TEACH and is not necessary if 1st move into

stride foot landing is 0.95-1.05 seconds. Why do coaches ask their

pitchers to alter their timing and mechanical sequence every time a

batter gets on base?

READING HITTERS – Pitchers and Catchers must learn to read hitters

➢ Read Stance – when hitter stands tall or in a crouch

➢ Hitter crowds Plate/Stride – Hitter stands away from Plate/Stride

➢ Weight transfer – read head movement forward/backward (C reach?)

➢ Back elbow up or down at foot strike

➢ 1st Pitch? Dead Red 1st Pitch – High Average or Low % Success

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DRILLS/THROWING

1. Mastering the Bio-Mechanical Sequence

2. Why Long Toss? Why not Long Toss? Ball of Foot/Rocker/Knees

3. Develop your Fastball 1st – you will never maximize your FB

proficiency and velocity throwing Off Speed Pitches

Throw FB in Batting Practice, to learn how to change location, to

develop accuracy and speed, during Intra-Squad and 3 Pitch

Games where you can only throw one pitch to get batters out and in

the Bullpen.

▪ Master throwing to one area or one zone 1st

▪ Learn to change area and zones when able/needed

4. Change of Speed - In and Out of Zone (if able?)

5. Spin/Grip

6. Create Situations

7. Bullpens with Batter in Box

8. Conditioning Drills - Cap Drill/Long Toss/Carioca Foul Poles

9. Throw as often as you can!

➢ It is not how much you throw or how often you throw that leads to the

direct cause of injury. It is a combination of factors where the intensity

of throwing workloads and functional strength cannot support one

another, unhealthy throwing mechanics and/or throwing without

proper rest and recovery protocols that create a cycle of fatigue and

injury.

PITCHING CHARTS

1. Number of pitches

2. Leadoff man on base – holds/timing

3. Percentage Pitches - Fastball / Breaking pitch / Off speed pitch

4. 1st Pitch Strikes

5. Count vs. Base Hits

6. Percentage Base Runners Score

7. Stolen Base to Stolen Base Attempts Percent - Steal of 2B/3B/Home

8. Pitcher’s Times to Home Plate - 1.3 seconds or less - MO1B/2B/3B

OFFENSE – HITTING

Vision - eye exam for each athlete at least once/year

Knowledge of strike zone

Control strike zone and count

Expectations - Situational Hitting

• Get on base, score a run

• Hit a ground ball – Hit and Run and/or Run and Hit (know the

difference)

• Move runners

• Bunt/SAC or Push/Drag for 1B

• Score runners

• Hit ball up the middle

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Mechanics

• Head and eyes

• Direction - Linear/Rotational

• Start early

• Bat in launch position

• Both hands to ball – avoid chicken wing and slow bat

• Contact in front of front foot

• Create back spin

Mental

• Know situation and your job

• Know pitcher and his pattern

• Strike/Ball with BP/OSP Pattern - next pitch?

• Strike/Ball with FB Pattern - next pitch?

• What adjustment do I need to make?

• Move closer to plate or closer to pitcher

• Ahead in count – narrow zone

• Behind in count – expand zone

• 1st Pitch or 2nd Pitch - Which is best?

• 2 Strike approach - 3-0 with a green light?

• 3-0, 3-1, 3-2 Count and Who is on Deck?

• Umpire – strengths/weaknesses/temperament

Drills – Constantly stress situation and execution

• Batting Practice/Short toss/2 Tee’s/Soft toss – hold ball • Hit by pitch

– tennis ball

• When to use heavier bat at game speed?

• 3 Home Plate BP Drill

• Bunt – Sacrifice/Squeeze/Push/Drag

OFFENSIVE KEY: “Hitters Hit!” - anything said after that muddies the water.

Balance and Posture

+ Solid Swing Mechanics

+ Count and Strike Zone Discipline

= Confident Execution

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ROAD TRIP GUIDELINES

Or anytime an athlete leaves campus to represent Braswell HS and Denton ISD

Braswell HS Baseball Dress Code ➢ Plane Trips

Wear long pants, dress shirt, shoes and socks.

We will not wear shorts.

➢ Bus Trips

Dress shorts and nice T-shirts are allowed.

No workout clothes (includes warm-ups, old t-shirts, old shorts, etc.)

All clothing should be clean and neat in appearance

Wear Braswell HS clothing ONLY

➢ Team Travel

• Each player is expected to travel with the team and attend any team

functions.

• If you are not with the team, we need to know where you will be. We

MUST have this information in case an emergency should arise and we

need you immediately.

• Players traveling on the bus will return on the bus.

• You may stay overnight following a series if you have written permission

from your parents.

• You may eat with parents or friends if there is NO TEAM MEAL and you

have let the coaches know.

➢ Family and Friends Policy

Braswell Baseball welcomes the support of your family and friends and we

recognize that they are an important aspect in your life. Here are a few rules

regarding family and friends that you should be familiar with (especially

concerning travel and road trips).

• Parents and girlfriends going to games should carpool or follow the

bus. They cannot travel with the team due to UIL regulations.

• You will not be allowed to travel with or stay at a friend’s house, or

apartment.

➢ Curfews

The basic curfew is two hours following the end of a night game or 10:00 p.m.

on any afternoon game day.

We have 2 types of curfews:

➢ On the Premises – You are confined to the hotel premises, but

you may be in the lobby, video room, other players’ rooms, etc.

➢ In Your Room – Be in your own room during this type of curfew.

➢ Class Work

Although you may be excused from class attendance to participate in

baseball games, you are NEVER excused from the work that class requires.

• ALWAYS visit with your teachers well in advance of an absence.

• Make up ALL missed class assignments before attending the next class.

➢ Alcohol and Drugs

Use of any alcohol or drugs is prohibited on any road trip and will result in

immediate suspension.

➢ Other Travel Information

We will not use the stereo on the bus for music.

Feel free to bring your own music, but leave your headphones in the bus

when we go into a restaurant.

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EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

Equipment

You are responsible for ALL equipment issued to you. YOU and/or your group will

replace any and all lost or damaged equipment at your own expense.

Hitting Cage or Soft Toss Areas

Do no hit or throw any baseballs into chain link fence.

When in hitting cage or on tees, use ONLY baseballs provided. Pick up all

balls when you finished hitting.

Hitting on the Field

➢ Set up portable cage at home plate area.

➢ Put infield protector in front of plate area anytime you hit batting practice or

take infield practice.

Throwing B.P.

➢ If throwing in front of mound, throw off BP Board or BP Turf piece.

➢ Do not throw on grass area in front of mound.

➢ Do not step on windscreen with cleats.

➢ Utilize turf pieces around cage to take practice swings.

➢ Shag all baseballs and return all equipment to designated storage area.

➢ Rake all areas used – HP and Base cutouts.

➢ Throw away all trash.

➢ Return and secure all items to appropriate place.

Locker Rooms

➢ Keep locker rooms clean and picked up! Secure all your equipment and

personal items in a locked locker at all times.

Facility Maintenance

We have one of the best facilities in Texas. Take pride in Braswell High School and

our facilities. Take responsibility for maintaining our field, our locker room and our

equipment.

EVERYONE HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE CARE OF OUR FACILITIES!

The Braswell High School Baseball program welcomes all people who want a

chance to play baseball at Braswell High School. Our goal is to develop the

following roster sizes for the Varsity and JV teams:

Our Roster 15-18 players per team. 4 OF’s, 2 C’s, 5/6 INF’s, 4-6 Pitchers

Skills Testing: Players will be tested for skills and given a chance to perform in intra-

squad games. The following areas of skill testing and minimum standards that our

athletes must work to achieve to give the program the best chance to succeed.

Stamina 7 minute mile

Speed 60 yard 7.0 seconds; 40 yard 4.9 seconds

Offensive Skills Power, Average, Bunt+, Base Running

Arm Strength The ability to safely throw the ball 200’ on a line

Pitchers – 84 mph fastball, 70 mph breaking pitch

Catchers throw from HP to 2B in 2.0 seconds Outfielders

throw to plate in 4.0 from 250ft.

Defensive Skills according to position

Pitcher’s throw 67% strikes with the pitches they have developed

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Welcome to Braswell High School and the

Braswell High School athletics department.

We hope you take advantage of the opportunities that competing at Braswell

High School will offer you and, more importantly, that you will work to fulfill

your aspirations to achieve success on the field of open athletic competition.

It is the goal of the Braswell High School athletics department to develop and

field highly competitive and fully functioning teams that compete for

championships every year.

The baseball program at Braswell High School will work diligently to prepare

every student/athlete to develop the tools needed to compete for a

championship and to set the stage for future generations of Braswell Bengal

baseball teams to follow.

You have to be good to be a Braswell Bengal.

Due to Denton ISD and UIL requirements and the number of hours a student/

athlete is allowed to workout, all practice times are subject to change. There

will be some weekday evening and Saturday practices in the spring. Our

district schedule starts during Braswell High School’s Spring Break. We will

practice and play games during Spring Break each season. No practice or

games are allowed to be played or scheduled on Sunday.

Player Name: _______________________________________Date:________ Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________________

★ I have read, understand and will abide by the rules, guidelines and

expectations of a Braswell Bengal Baseball student/athlete.

Player Signature: ___________________________________Date: _________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________