17 Shortstops Drafted—Here’s What That Means for Player Development

The MLB Just Sent a Clear Message About Player Development

Athletic Development 101: Baseball Flows™ Newsletter

Baseball is Changing—Are You Ready?

You’ve probably seen the headlines…

✅ 17 shortstops drafted on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft—a record number.

It’s not a coincidence.
Teams are telling us something loud and clear:

It’s not just about power or mechanics anymore… it’s about movement.

The best teams are hunting for players who can flow:
✅ React faster
✅ Move smoother
✅ Handle chaos with balance and control

What Does That Mean for Young Players (8–15)?

If your athlete is only training skills—hitting, pitching, fielding—but neglecting movement and athleticism, they’re falling behind.

This new draft trend shows what pro teams now value most:
⚾️ Movement IQ
⚾️ Athletic versatility
⚾️ Fluid transitions

The game is evolving, and so is the definition of a well-rounded player.

How We Train “Shortstop Flow” Inside Baseball Flows

In the Baseball Flows App, we help every young player—not just infielders—develop the athletic foundation elite teams are prioritizing.

✅ Balance, rhythm, and agility flows
✅ “Flows to Throw” for smooth, controlled throws from any angle
✅ Quick 20-minute routines, 3x/week, done at home
✅ Designed by Dr. Gallo—a Doctor of Physical Therapy and former pro

💬 “My son doesn’t just hit better—he moves better. He’s smoother, quicker, and more confident on the field.” – 12U Parent

Baseball Flows Implementation – Best Practices

Implementing Baseball Flows is like following a high-level blueprint.

Think of it like this:

🏛️ Like an architect, we strip away complexity and focus on fundamental movement patterns—building athleticism from the ground up.

🗿 Like a sculptor, we chisel away inefficient patterns, revealing the athlete’s natural movement potential.

🎻 Like a musician, we “tune” the neuromuscular system before performance with movement prep—so athletes are sharp, reactive, and ready to flow.

💃 Like a dancer, athletes develop multi-directional coordination, fluid transitions, and body control that translates directly to skill.

🌊 Like a river, the goal is fluid, adaptable movement—calibrating patterns that transfer to real game environments.

How to Use Baseball Flows in Your Routine:
✅ Movement prep before practice or games
✅ Athleticism training 2–3x per week
✅ Recovery & cool-down flows post-training
✅ Year-round maintenance to stay fluid and injury-resistant

Baseball Flows isn’t just a program—it’s a movement blueprint designed to unlock athleticism, reduce injury risk, and make sure players are equipped for the modern game.

The Game Is Evolving—Is Your Training?

✅ Don’t get left behind stacking skills on a weak athletic base.
✅ Build movement capacity like the pros.
✅ Start training smarter, not harder.

👉 Learn more and start today at BaseballFlows.com

Train the Flow. Build the Athlete.

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Let's train smarter, move better, and flow in the game.

Best Regards,

Dr. Ismael Gallo DPT, MBA

Founder, Baseball Flows

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