Subjective Differences Between Baseball & Javelin. A few of the fellas have already discussed some of the similarities and differences between javelin & baseball and I wanted to highlight a few of the upper half demands that have been particularly important for me to learn

RT @dhayes422: 4️⃣ Show your work & be helpful. I learned a lot from creating this twitter and the devinhayesbaseball IG account. Instead….

RT @MLBPipeline: Here are the 2025 farm systems rankings. And there's a new No. 1:

5️⃣ Have other hobbies. I spent 3 years thinking about baseball 24/7. Beneficial? Yes. But I had no idea what else I enjoyed. Burnout is real—find things outside baseball that bring you joy. Make it a priority to live a more well-rounded life.

4️⃣ Show your work & be helpful. I learned a lot from creating this twitter and the devinhayesbaseball IG account. Instead of continuously tweeting about what MLB guys should do, or how you could fix them, go out and help a local HS, JUCO, etc.

3️⃣ Don’t be afraid to DM people & ask questions. I still remember messaging @ian_walsh11 , @Berticushill , @doublexcanflex and others in 2018 trying to learn whatever I could while I was still in Vermont training solo.

2️⃣ Surround yourself with people who push you. Being alone can help, but you’ll learn faster with others.

Lessons learned:. 1️⃣ It takes what it takes. No shortcuts. At this point, everyone knows "pitch design"—bring more to the table (learn Spanish, code, CSCS, etc.).

2024 - My first full season in pro ball. I saw everything I wished I had as a player and more. I traveled, learned from a ton of people within different domains and witness a team that make the playoffs for the first time in a decade, rekindling my love for the game.

2023 - I missed being on the field. I reached out to @john_derouin22 and told him I wanted to get into professional ball. Being the stellar Northeast guy he is, he pushed for me, and I landed with the Tigers.

2021-23 - I watched Tread grow from a tiny office to 50+ employees & 1000+ athletes. I was surrounded by the smartest baseball minds and best athletes I’d ever been around. The company accelerated my learning curve more than I imagined.

2020 (Part 3) - Not many know, but I got hired to @TreadHQ as a salesman. I applied twice as a coach—rejected both times. I kept talking to Ben & Coan and convinced them I’d be a good hire. I moved to Charlotte to help with business, but after a few weeks got into coaching.

2020 (Part 2) - COVID hits. Middlebury shuts down. I kept training, throwing into a net. Doing this provides some type of direction for me and gives me something to focus on.

2020 (Part 1) - Spent my 2nd year at Middlebury coaching outfielders, running S&C, managing the team instagram, and working the weight room front desk—where I read the entire CSCS textbook. I wanted to learn everything about player development for myself and others.

2019 - Coached at Middlebury, played for the Irish National Team in Dublin & Bulgaria, then got a shot at Indy Ball. I spent a few weeks living with @Colbasaur08 mom and dad and made one start. Kept the note I had written in my wallet as a reminder of the long-term goal.

2018 - Home in Vermont, I was throwing at Middlebury College. One day, the head coach (one of my coaching mentors) came up to me:. “I see you in here every day. Our assistant coach is leaving—want to help with the outfielders?”. Thought it would be fun (& needed $) so I said yes.

End of 2017 - I had just graduated from Castleton University with a Sports Admin degree, minoring in Math, Stats & Business. I had one goal. Play pro ball. Inspired by a Jim Carrey’s manifestation story, I wrote the goal down and put it in my wallet.

Been getting some DMs lately asking: “How did you get into professional baseball?” or “How can I stand out?”. Heading into Spring Training number✌️with the Tiger's, here’s my path from D3 pitcher ➡️ Outfield coach ➡️ Tread Athletics ➡️ Tigers Pitching Coordinator. A thread 🧵👇

Lucky to crack the top 5 from such an avid reader!.

I got @strmeckih14 breaking the record this time around @Tstokey.

I’m assuming @T_Zombro24 is one of the sources? . Congrats to a great friend and mentor. #rhapsododahta.