Straight Lines | Kevin Wilson: What Great Hitters Are Made Of, the Art of Hitting, and Leading with a Standard

Host Coach Tim Neiman sits down with renowned hitting instructor Kevin Wilson on this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Kevin brings over 25 years of experience working with Major League, minor league, college, and elite high school hitters, including a gold medal as USA 18U hitting coach in Taiwan in 2013. He and Coach Neiman dig into what truly defines a great hitter beyond the metrics, why hitting is a conversation and not a formula, the role of barrel control and body control in long-term development, and why situational hitting still matters in today's data-driven game. Kevin also shares his philosophy on mentoring coaches, the simplicity that gets lost in modern hitting instruction, and why the standard you set for yourself — on and off the field — is what separates good from great. A must-listen for coaches, players, and anyone who believes leadership and the game of baseball are inseparable.