Welcome to the latest "Ask Sam." I'm Sam Perlozzo and I'm the minor league infield and baserunning coordinator for the Minnesota Twins. A former manager and coach at the major league level, I am also one of Professional Baseball Instruction's Major League Advisors. Each month, I answer your … [Read more...]
June 1, 2016 Leave a Comment
“Ask Sam” – Your Baseball Questions Answered By MLB Coach Sam Perlozzo June 2016
April 28, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #14 – Multipurpose Base Running Drill
Have trouble with your base runners taking things one base at a time? Do your batters stop on first base without running through the bag? Do runners on third leave too early on fly balls to the outfield that are caught? Here's a great drill that helps players get into a two-bases-at-a-time … [Read more...]
April 26, 2016 Leave a Comment
Pitchers Needed For Free Research Study
The Baseball Health Network, in conjunction with Professional Baseball Instruction and Columbia University Orthopedics, will be holding a free research study on Saturday April 30 from 9:30AM - 5 PM at PBI's indoor training facility. We're looking for pitchers between the ages of 9 and 17 to … [Read more...]
April 8, 2016 Leave a Comment
Baseball Health Network Event At PBI 4/11/16
If you or your child has played baseball for any appreciable amount of time, there's a good chance you've heard complaints of pain. It has become all too common for players to be suffering from pain in their throwing arm. Many times it’s just a warning sign from their body that something is wrong … [Read more...]
January 5, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Instructor Jack Winters Joins Centenary College Coaching Ranks
Professional Baseball Instruction is happy to announce that long-time PBI instructor Jack Winters has been added to the Centenary College (NJ) coaching staff for the 2016 season where he will serve as pitching coach. Jack began his career at River Dell High School where he threw a no-hitter in … [Read more...]
October 30, 2015 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #3 – using resistance bands
Whether you're looking to build or maintain arm strength, trying to rehab an arm injury, or just looking for a way to warm your arm up, resistance bands are invaluable for the throwing athlete. Working with a 16U high school pitcher, Baseball Health Network founder Steve Hayward demonstrates a … [Read more...]
October 19, 2015 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #2 – mid-week throwing for fall pitchers
If you play fall baseball, and you're a pitcher, it's very important that you maintain your arm strength during the course of your season...especially if you pitched in the spring and summer, too. Most fall leagues play on Sundays and too many pitchers don't get in a mid-week throwing session the … [Read more...]
July 16, 2015 Leave a Comment
PBI Spotlight On…the 5th Annual Bergen County Future-Star Game
The National team topped the American squad 18-6 in the 5th annual Bergen County Future-Star Game presented by Professional Baseball Instruction on Saturday May 16 at 6PM at Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park featuring the top freshman players from across Bergen County. Highlights included … [Read more...]
January 8, 2015 9 Comments
“Ask Sam” – Your Baseball Questions Answered By MLB Coach Sam Perlozzo January 2015
Welcome to the latest "Ask Sam." I'm Sam Perlozzo and I'm the minor league infield and baserunning coordinator for the Minnesota Twins. A former manager and coach at the major league level, I am also one of Professional Baseball Instruction's Major League Advisors. Each month, I answer your … [Read more...]
November 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Pitchers Wanted For FREE Throwing Arm Study At PBI
Professional Baseball Instruction & the Baseball Health Network are looking for 25 pitchers, ages 11-17, to participate in a FREE research study being conducted by BHN Founder Steve Hayward and Dr. Christopher Ahmad, Team Physician of the New York Yankees. The study is designed to detect early … [Read more...]
