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Karl Carswell
@damagehitter
Hitting is a journey of self-discovery.
30+ years in player development & evaluation
Former MLB Scout | Hitting Consultant
Founder - Damage Hitter
30+ years in player development & evaluation
Former MLB Scout | Hitting Consultant
Founder - Damage Hitter
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Both 2026 World Series teams ranked 20th or worse in barrel rate. Both had top-six offenses.
There's more to hitting than bat speed, exit velocity and launch angle.
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There's more to hitting than bat speed, exit velocity and launch angle.
damagehitter.com/insights/more-…
damagehitter.com More to Hitting Than Bat Speed & Exit Velocity | Karl Carswell Both 2026 World Series teams ranked 20th or worse in barrel rate, yet built top-six offenses. Karl Carswell on what exit velocity can't measure. I wrote "I Am the Blame" in 2009. 16 years later, it's worse. The original, republished:
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damagehitter.com I Am the Blame (2009) | Karl Carswell Karl Carswell's 2009 essay on accountability in youth and showcase baseball, republished from the archive with a 2026 introduction. Personally I find the lack of development in my son’s youth sports experience more my fault than any of his youth coaches.
