Tater Academy

Welcome to the Academy

Use this page to learn about our brand and how to improve as a ballplayer. On this page you will find a plethora of information through our blogs, podcasts, and E-Books to benefit you.

Tater Academy is the one stop shop for all you need to know. On this page, there is something for everyone. Whether you are a player, parent, or coach, you will find something to benefit you for the long run.

MLB The Show 22 Announcement

We’re going Back to Back 🦍
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Tater is back in MLB the Show 22 and we're excited for what's in store for the brand in this year's feature 🔥
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Big shoutout to the team from @mlbtheshow for getting us in, we're looking forward to everyone being able to get Tater'd out even more this year 💯

by Freddie Vargas
April 22, 2022
1 min read

Team Inspired Wallpapers

Give your phone a fresh look with the Tater Kong Alt wallpaper inspired by your favorite team.

by Freddie Vargas
March 23, 2022
1 min read

We Are Tater - E5: Life + Baseball with Christian Colon

Christian Colón, 2015 MLB World Series Champion. Finding baseball at a young age and deciding to make the pursuit of becoming a professional athlete comes with sacrifices the average person doesn't endure. Christian dives into the moments of reflection where he explains his experience in being so heavily focused on baseball, that it made it difficult to be present or focus on other aspects of life. Christian gives advice on how to navigate life as an upcoming player giving examples and analogies from his own experiences. He has the gift to be able to relate to players of all levels, giving them perspective on how to get through tough moments on and off the field. Player Bio: Christian Colón is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball infielder. Played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, and Cincinnati Reds. Colón was an All-American shortstop. He was then selected with the fourth overall pick of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals. Serving as a utility player during the 2015 season. He entered Game 5 of the 2015 World Series (his first appearance in the playoffs) in the top of the 12th as a pinch hitter. After not making a plate appearance for four weeks, he hit a single to score Jarrod Dyson for the winning run to clinch the World Series, marking the first time in history that a player in his first at bat in a World Series delivered the Series-winning run.

by John Orzechowski
March 23, 2022
25 min read

Choosing the Right Wood Bat Model

Today, most players using wood bats have previously used aluminum bats. When transitioning to wood there are several factors to consider and as a new use of wood education is key. Our wood bat buying guide makes the decision process simple.

by Freddie Vargas
May 20, 2022
4 min read

How to Choose the Right Sized Bat

The ultimate goal for a hitter when picking a bat is finding something that feels most comfortable for you, but how do you do that?

by Cameron Carlson
April 23, 2021
3 min read

Overload and Underload Training. Why is it Popular?

If you’re looking to take your game to the next level by increasing your bat speed, exit velocity, and implementing proper swing mechanics our Overload and Underload Training Bats are the right tools for you.

by Jeremiah Vargas
February 10, 2021
1 min read

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