How to Throw a Change-Up

How to Throw a Change-Up

It's important to not be predictable to hitters. This article addresses how to throw a change up and keep the game going in your favor. The…

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Video Tutorial- Throwing a Curve Ball

Video Tutorial- Throwing a Curve Ball

Watch this video tutorial to learn from Coach Buttenfield about how to throw a curve ball.

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Video Tutorial- Throwing a Change Up

Video Tutorial- Throwing a Change Up

In this video, Coach Buttenfield shows you to how throw a change up.

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How to Throw a Baseball Faster

How to Throw a Baseball Faster

Every player, no matter their experience or skill, always has room for improvement. What pitcher doesn't want to learn how to throw a faster…

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Muscles Used in Baseball

Muscles Used in Baseball

Consistent exercise and conditioning is key for all athletes to perform well. Learn more about what muscles are used in baseball to know how to…

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Proper Care for Pitching Arm

Proper Care for Pitching Arm

A great pitcher is heavily reliant on keeping one's pitching arm in excellent condition! Check out this article for tips on how to do just…

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Pitcher’s Handbook

Pitcher’s Handbook

There are so many components that go into becoming a great pitcher. Whether you are a pitcher working to improve your overall game or you are a…

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Sample Tournament Player Contract

Sample Tournament Player Contract

Nate is passionate about resources other coaches for success! Check out this downloadable sample of a Tournament Player Contract that he uses with…

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PG North: North Hills baseball prefers to avoid the ‘close’ calls

PG North: North Hills baseball prefers to avoid the ‘close’ calls

A team is only as good as each one of its individual players. Check out what Nate had to say about one of his players, Andrew Heck during one of…

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Stormers pummel Camden

Stormers pummel Camden

Nate Buttenfield pitches for the Camden Riversharks for the sixth, seventh and eight innings in the game. Despite not having the desired ending,…

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PG North: North Hills fired up for baseball playoffs

PG North: North Hills fired up for baseball playoffs

The North Hills high school team had their fill of excitement when they made it to the playoffs! Buttenfield was honored to coach the team to their…

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How to Throw a Curveball

How to Throw a Curveball

A curveball is a baseball pitch that gives the ball a forward spin as it approaches the batter, causing it to spiral downwards rapidly as it…

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How to Improve Your Pitching Velocity

How to Improve Your Pitching Velocity

Few factors are more crucial to a successful career as a pitcher than velocity. Nevertheless, few things are more difficult to achieve for baseball…

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Pittsburgh Adult Baseball League

Pittsburgh Adult Baseball League

Nate’s love for baseball has lead him to pitching for many teams throughout the years. He is still heavily involved in coaching and also playing.…

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North Hills Baseball History

North Hills Baseball History

It’s no secret that Buttenfield continues to teach his knowledge and experience to the next baseball generation. Check out all the North Hills…

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PG North Defense should carry North Hills This Season

PG North Defense should carry North Hills This Season

Buttenfield uses his vast experience as a pitcher to coach the North Hills High School coach. The knowledge he gained throughout his career gives…

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Winter Baseball Training

Winter Baseball Training

Nate Buttenfield partnered with the North Hills Boosters Club to offer baseball training during the winter. It’s exciting to see the next…

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Buttenfield Pitches Camden to Victory

Buttenfield Pitches Camden to Victory

The Camden Riversharks needed a win. Buttenfield’s pitching power was on their side and ultimately helped land them the win they needed! From the…

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Barnstormers Fall to Buttenfield

Barnstormers Fall to Buttenfield

Two months ago, Nate Buttenfield was pitching in a semi-pro league in his native Pittsburgh area.

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Pitching for Beginners: Video Tutorial

Pitching for Beginners: Video Tutorial

Join me as a we work through a bit of pitching basics!

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Pitching for Beginners: Proper Technique

Pitching for Beginners: Proper Technique

Proper pitching technique is critical to remaining injury-free, increasing velocity, and maintaining control.

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Instagram

Nate on Instagram

Just an FYI of why I have been posting about myself the past year… for these three right here! Because of our unique las...
What a great memory to relive! They called me “The Rookie” when I played at the Lehigh Valley's version of “Field of Dre...
Another first day in the books. Fun stuff.
Any golfers out there, my cousin runs a wonderful gold scramble fundraiser for the handicap. Pittsburgh North golf cours...
I love to pass on knowledge I’ve learned over the course of my pitching career! Need some resources for becoming or coac...
Room fix up for my Aunt and Uncle. Paint and floors. Glad they trusted me, it really brightened up the room.