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Yankees' New Torpedo Bats Are Taking MLB By Storm

3 weeks ago | baseballamerica.com | Geoff Pontes |Matt Pajak

This past weekend, the Yankees hit nine home runs in a game against the Brewers. During the broadcast, Yankees announcers explained how several of the team’s players were swinging bats with unusually-shaped barrels. Since that breakout game, more details on the Yankees’ “torpedo” bats have come to light, including their development background and the fact that they are legal under MLB rules. Today on the 90th Percentile we discuss what we know and how they may not be as new as you think.
Tony Gilio Of Operation Player Assist

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Geoff Pontes |Matt Pajak

On this episode of 90th Percentile, hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Tony Gilio of Operation Player Assist, an organization that helps teams and families supplement some of the high costs associated with travel ball.
Is American Baseball Falling Behind Japan?

2 months ago | bvmsports.com | Geoff Pontes |Mlb Draft |Matt Pajak

By Geoff Pontes, Matt Pajak via College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America, After a brief hiatus, The 90th Percentile podcast returns for season four. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak explore the recent dominance of Japanese baseball and Japanese born players in North America and ask: Has American baseball fallen behind? Time Stamps (0:00) Welcome to Season Four (4:00) Japan is dominating on an international front (7:00) Who's the most fun American player?
2025 Topps Series 1 Checklist: MLB Rookies, Prospect Cards We’re Hunting

Jan 17, 2025 | baseballamerica.com | Matt Pajak

Skip to content While the chase for the Paul Skenes rookie debut patch from 2024 Topps Chrome Update rages on, the calendar reads mid January, and that means it’s time to start the whole cycle again with 2025 Topps Series 1. Slated to drop in a little less than a month (Feb.
MLB Rookies, Prospect Cards We're Hunting

Dec 6, 2024 | baseballamerica.com | Matt Pajak

Skip to content As the year dwindles down, so do Bowman’s checklists. And Bowman’s Best, which now comes out on Jan. 15 (it was originally scheduled for Dec. 27) and is the final Bowman release produced in 2024, is about to end-cap a wild, Skenes-filled year with a checklist of just 100 players. Annually, Bowman utilizes this hobby-exclusive release to showcase the best stars, rookies and prospects in the game.
2024 Topps Chrome Update: MLB Prospects, Rookie Cards We’re Hunting & MLB Debut Patch Chase

Nov 12, 2024 | baseballamerica.com | Matt Pajak

Skip to content There’s a buzz in the air anytime “Chrome” is in the title of a new card release, and it’s no different for 2024 Topps Chrome Update. Set to release this Wednesday, November 13, Chrome Update will feature some of the most sought-after rookie cards to hit the hobby in 2024: the MLB Debut Patch Autographs, which will be findable in all formats.
2024 Bowman Draft Checklist: MLB Prospect Cards We’re Hunting

Nov 4, 2024 | baseballamerica.com | Matt Pajak

Skip to content It’s that time of year. 2024 Bowman Draft is coming and Topps has revealed Travis Bazzana and Jac Caglianone as the cover athletes for what is annually one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Presale will go live at 12 pm. ET this Thursday, Nov. 7 on Topps.com.
Dr. Nick Serio Of VeloU Discusses Advanced Pitcher Training & Arm Strength

Oct 31, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Geoff Pontes |Matt Pajak

This week on the 90th Percentile podcast, hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Dr. Nick Serio of VeloU. We discuss Nick's work with pitchers and how they get exciting results through VeloU's advanced training program, as well as arm care and the idea of disappearing projection. Sponsored By VeloU Find Out The #1 Area You Could Be Training Better What's the one thing missing from your training? Take this quick quiz from VeloU to find out.
90th Percentile: Dr. Nick Serio Of VeloU Discusses Advanced Pitcher Training & Arm Strength

Oct 31, 2024 | baseballamerica.com | Geoff Pontes |Matt Pajak

Skip to content Baseball America's draft content is powered by This week on the 90th Percentile podcast, hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Dr. Nick Serio of VeloU. We discuss Nick’s work with pitchers and how they get exciting results through VeloU’s advanced training program, as well as arm care and the idea of disappearing projection.
Could A College Promotion/Relegation System Work?

Oct 17, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Geoff Pontes |Matt Pajak

This week on the 90th Percentile podcast, hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak introduce a radical idea to remake the college sports system and create a new competitive landscape. But before diving into this week's main topic, Geoff and Matt chat about the ongoing LCS playoff series and have a deep discussion about some of the standout meals from Geoff's recent trip out to the desert to cover the Arizona Fall League.