In one game, we see a deep fly ball off the bat of Daz Cameron. With a sold-out crowd and a runner at first, it’s a chance to take an extra base—but Laywin hesitates. He doesn’t go. It’s subtle, but it’s a teaching moment.
So we bring it to the meeting room.
We show Lewin the clip. We explain the situation. Even with his speed, there’s no reason not to tag. That’s a free 90 feet. That’s what we’re looking for: awareness, trust, and execution.
Fast forward. Similar game situation. Lewin at second. No outs. Fly ball to left-center. And this time, Lewin tags. Not a burner, but he reads the momentum of the outfielder and takes the extra base. The broadcast even calls it out—“That’s a heady play.”
This is what it looks like when players take classroom lessons and apply them in-game. That’s the level we’re pushing for at Triple-A: quick adjustments, situational awareness, and the discipline to keep learning.
Mistake. Meeting. Application. It doesn’t have to take weeks. Sometimes, it takes one good reminder.
