Social Media's Impact on Baseball Skills

Описание: Are players actually working on the right things — or just whatever drill is trending this week?

In this episode, Zack and Josh Tower dig into one of the biggest issues in youth and high school baseball today: overcomplicating development because of social media.

With endless drills, gadgets, and “velocity-unlocking” videos online, players are chasing what looks cool instead of what actually works.

What we break down:
Why simple baseball skills still matter most (hit, throw, field, run)
How social media creates FOMO and derails player development
Why copying college commits and pros can slow your progress
The danger of doing advanced drills without proper foundation
Why there is no magic drill that adds velo or power overnight
How Hall of Fame hitters like Chipper Jones and Freddie Freeman keep it simple
What youth players can learn from international development models

The truth:
✔️ Drills don’t replace routines
✔️ Basics never go out of style
✔️ Simple, consistent work beats trendy workouts
✔️ Development is about progression — not popularity

Social media can be a great tool if you know how to filter it. This episode helps players, parents, and coaches understand what to use, what to ignore, and how to stay on the right development path.

If you want long-term growth instead of short-term hype, this conversation is for you. ⚾️

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