Thinking Baseball

Thinking Baseball 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, N

eal 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.

09/05/2026

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.

When the locker room gets loud, the lesson doesn’t stop.Closed captions keep every situation clear; bus rides, dugouts, ...
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.

Four homers doesn’t happen by accident.You still have to get a pitch to hit.You still have to win the count.You still ha...
09/01/2026

Four homers doesn’t happen by accident.

You still have to get a pitch to hit.
You still have to win the count.
You still have to recognize the mistake.

Baseball history remembers the swing.

Thinking Baseball teaches the situation before it.

Championship Day in Williamsport.The crowd is louder. The field feels smaller. Every pitch, cutoff, backup, tag, and thr...
08/30/2026

Championship Day in Williamsport.

The crowd is louder. The field feels smaller. Every pitch, cutoff, backup, tag, and throw matters a little more.

That’s the game Thinking Baseball helps players understand.

Real situations. Real responsibilities. Real baseball IQ, built for players learning how to think the game, not just play it. ⚾

Download Thinking Baseball and train the mental side of the game.

One swing can start an inning.One ground ball can end it.Baseball has a name for that kind of damage.Swipe for today’s E...
08/30/2026

One swing can start an inning.

One ground ball can end it.

Baseball has a name for that kind of damage.

Swipe for today’s Extra Innings. ⚾

Download Thinking Baseball.

08/26/2026

You’re at first base, and the ball is hit hard to right. With runners on second and third and nobody out, there’s no time to drift or guess — the play is already moving toward the plate.

Your job is to know where you’re needed before the throw comes in.

What should the first baseman do here? Drop your answer below. ⚾

Thinking Baseball helps players understand their responsibility before the ball is even hit. Download the app and train the situations that show up in real games.

The play set ends.The learning doesn’t.After each set, Thinking Baseball gives players 2 Extra Innings questions — quick...
08/23/2026

The play set ends.

The learning doesn’t.

After each set, Thinking Baseball gives players 2 Extra Innings questions — quick, just-for-fun reps that go beyond defensive situations.

Baseball lingo. Scorekeeping. Field layout. Game details players hear all the time but don’t always get taught.

No XP pressure. No assignment impact. Just another way to understand the game a little deeper. ⚾

Download Thinking Baseball and check out Extra Innings.

08/21/2026

You’re in left field and the ball is on you fast. With a runner on third and one out, this isn’t just about making the catch or getting the ball in.

You have to know the runner, the outs, where the throw should go, and what the offense is trying to take from you.

What should the left fielder do here? Drop your answer below. ⚾

Thinking Baseball trains players to read the situation before the ball finds them. Download the app and start seeing the game earlier.

This is what we love seeing in a real app review: a player using Thinking Baseball with a purpose.Not just to pass time....
08/20/2026

This is what we love seeing in a real app review: a player using Thinking Baseball with a purpose.

Not just to pass time. Not just to tap through situations.

To sharpen their baseball IQ, understand the game better, and build confidence before tryouts.

That’s the edge Thinking Baseball is built to create. ⚾

Download Thinking Baseball and start training the mental side of the game.

Baseball has always had room for the unexpected.A box score can look normal until you notice the smallest player in MLB ...
08/19/2026

Baseball has always had room for the unexpected.

A box score can look normal until you notice the smallest player in MLB history reached base without seeing a strike.

Only in baseball. ⚾

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