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Changeup Grip

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitcher, John Riedling. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Riedling about his changeup grip and what makes it effective.

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Plays at the Plate

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with MLB umpire Jim Reynolds. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jim about the different types of plays at the plate and what umpires are looking for on those plays.

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What is the Strike Zone?

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with MLB umpire Jim Reynolds. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jim to explain what the strike zone is.  

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The Conversation Between Catchers and Home Plate Umpires

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with MLB umpire Jim Reynolds. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jim about the conversations that go on between catchers and home plate umpires during the game.

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How to Throw a Changeup

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Chris Reitsma. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Reitsma how he throws his changeup and what makes it effective.

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When to Call Up a Player from the Minors

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds farm director, Tim Naehring. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Tim how they know when it’s correct right time to call up a player from the minor leagues.

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What is a Fungo Bat?

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds manager, Dave Miley. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Dave what is a Fungo bat, and how that bat is important for daily skill development with big leaguers.

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Pitcher Postgame Recovery

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds head trainer, Mark Mann. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Mark about how the recovery process for a starting pitcher after the game.  

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MLB Trainers Role on Preparing the Starting Pitcher

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds head trainer, Mark Mann. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Mark what the trainers role is in preparing the starting pitcher for the game.

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Bunting for a Base Hit

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds infielders Barry Larkin and Juan Castro. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks the guys how to lay down a bunt with the intent of getting a hit.

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