Thinking Baseball
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Get your head in the game. Thinking Baseball was born out of our founder Neal Johnson’s lifelong love of the game of baseball.
A devoted Chicago Cubs fan who played baseball into his college years, Neal became a student of the game, both on and off the field. When it came time to teach his children baseball, he knew how important it was for them to learn not only how to hit and catch, but also how to understand the mental side of the game. Whether on their way to baseball practice or even tucking them into bed at night, Neal and his children would “think baseball”. Later Neal was inspired to extend his “thinking baseball” experience to other families. But what would make the most impact? It needed to be educational, easy to use and suitable for players of all ages. With the prompting and help from Neal’s sons, Matt and Chris, the Thinking Baseball app was born. Thinking Baseball is designed to spark the love of the great game of baseball in all of us – players, parents and coaches.
09/28/2026
It’s not just 162 games. It’s thousands of decisions made all season long.
Hit the cutoff or miss the window.
Back up the throw or watch the play get away.
For some teams, the season ends today. For others, those decisions are the difference between going home and playing in October.
Download Thinking Baseball and train the moments that decide seasons.
You’re the third baseman when a line drive is ripped into right field.
No one is on base, so it feels simple for about half a second.
Then the hitter is digging hard out of the box, the throw might be coming behind him, and your job becomes bigger than just standing near the bag.
This is where quiet baseball IQ shows up, knowing where to be before the runner gets there. ⚾🧠
What do you do here?
Drop your answer below, then download Thinking Baseball to train the responsibilities most players don’t think about until it’s too late.
09/20/2026
Outfield reads matter.
Where do I go? Who am I backing up? What happens if the ball gets past him?
That’s the kind of game awareness Thinking Baseball trains, real situations, smarter decisions, more confidence on the field.
Coaches are assigning it for a reason.
Download Thinking Baseball and start building your baseball IQ. ⚾️
09/15/2026
Roberto Clemente’s greatness was never just about the numbers.
The arm. The bat. The way he played. The way he carried himself.
His 3,000th hit on September 30th, became one of baseball’s most meaningful milestones because it represented a career built on skill, pride, and purpose. ⚾
Some players leave records. Clemente left a legacy. Download Thinking Baseball and keep learning the game behind the moments.
09/12/2026
The moment a baserunner realizes the defense has options… and he doesn’t.
Baseball has a name for that kind of trouble.
Swipe to learn what “pickle” means, then download Thinking Baseball to train the decisions that happen between the bases. ⚾️
You’re in left field when the ball drops in front of you.
The runner at second is already rounding third, the cutoff is lining up, and you have one second to turn a clean pickup into the right decision.
This is where baseball IQ matters. Not after the play. Right now.
Do you fire it? Hit the cutoff? Check the runner? ⚾🧠
What do you do here?
Drop your answer below, then download Thinking Baseball to train the decisions that separate players who react from players who understand the game.
09/07/2026
The grill is working. The gloves are out. Somebody’s uncle is overthrowing the cutoff man in the backyard. 🍔⚾
That’s Labor Day baseball.
A little cookout, a little catch, and at least one teaching moment hiding in plain sight.
Download Thinking Baseball and keep training baseball IQ wherever the game breaks out.
The ball is in the outfield, the runner is moving, and everyone in the park is watching the throw.
But the catcher can’t afford to just watch.
This is one of those plays where baseball IQ shows up quietly, In positioning, communication, and knowing your responsibility before the ball gets back in.
What does the catcher do here? 🧠⚾
Drop your answer below, then download Thinking Baseball to train the decisions that happen between the obvious parts of the game.
09/03/2026
When the locker room gets loud, the lesson doesn’t stop.
Closed captions keep every situation clear; bus rides, dugouts, team rooms, wherever the game takes you.
Because baseball IQ should travel with you. 🔊⚾
Download Thinking Baseball and train your game awareness anywhere.
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