Strike | David Veldt | Activity https://www.strikebaseball.com/davidveldt/activity/ Activity feed for David Veldt. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:52:25 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=4.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 be07403881a6f4a97362e898fb22a2e1 David Veldt's profile was updated https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/11822/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:52:25 -0400 0 f84205a58394c106fee13697ef03c462 David Veldt posted an update: New user registration is temporarily disabled while we work […] https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/11583/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:34:55 -0500 New user registration is temporarily disabled while we work on a better, faster, easier-to-use Strike.

]]> 0 8f46863b53efe90746b137ffef27c884 David Veldt wrote a new post, An Open Letter to the MLB http://www.strikebaseball.com/2013/04/an-open-letter-to-the-mlb/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:40:35 -0500 ThumbnailIn case it isn’t obvious, I love baseball. If you’ve read any of my articles before, you may also know that I love the Detroit Tigers. So, it would seem logical that I would want to watch or listen to the Tigers […]

]]> 0 7af159f455f092f84e78b832b80f8f33 David Veldt wrote a new post, The Top 11 Baseball Songs of All Time http://www.strikebaseball.com/2013/05/top-11-baseball-songs-of-all-time/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:22:55 -0500 ThumbnailOne of the many great aspects of baseball is the subculture that has spun off of it. From baseball cards and iconic merchandise to movies and even television shows. Today, we would like to pay tribute to the […]

]]> 0 1bba19b19c2c676f29968f54089b9567 David Veldt wrote a new post, Stealing Bases: How To Get A Good Jump http://www.strikebaseball.com/2013/04/baseball-stealing-bases-how-to-get-good-jump/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:22:46 -0500 ThumbnailThis week, I’d like to talk about what is in my opinion, the most underrated aspect of the game of baseball: Baserunning. Besides, after last week’s rant, I suppose we should get back to the basics.

Baserunning […]

]]> 0 74c287876e46884c2ee6d8c6ba3a55af David Veldt wrote a new post, Why We Attempt Trick Plays http://www.strikebaseball.com/2013/04/why-we-attempt-trick-plays/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:22:23 -0500 ThumbnailThere’s a runner on first that has been taking some hefty leads. Everyone in the ballpark knows the batter is going to bunt, and the runner has been itching to take off. As the pitcher sets, he waits as the 2nd […]

]]> 0 29c3f7a11d84ad02513f0fce07fabb4c David Veldt wrote a new post, The Magic of Opening Day http://www.strikebaseball.com/2013/03/the-magic-of-opening-day/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:22:09 -0500 ThumbnailExactly 150 days ago, on Sunday, October 28th 2012, San Francisco Giants’ Sergio Romo caught Triple Crown winner and Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera looking on an outside pitch, effectively ending the 2012 MLB season […]

]]> 0 741585fcf88f57e765f9bc387ec81687 David Veldt wrote a new post, The Mentality of a Slump http://www.strikebaseball.com/2012/08/the-mentality-of-a-slump/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:21:48 -0500 ThumbnailWe see it every year in the major leagues. A player starts out the season red-hot. Pitchers are unhittable and hitters cannot seem to miss. They barrel through for weeks and then—downward. Analysts scratch their […]

]]> 0 8ff84be0d23af3e5b6e4f24ddc3eb15c David Veldt wrote a new post, Respect For The Game http://www.strikebaseball.com/2012/07/respect-for-the-game/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:21:31 -0500 ThumbnailLast night, I was across town at my favorite park for a nice sunset run. On my way home, I saw the lights for the local community college’s baseball field lit up from the highway. Considering I’ve only seen a […]

]]> 0 ff4eea6d575a66c6e78b53123d4ac748 David Veldt wrote a new post, The Bad Luck Fan http://www.strikebaseball.com/2012/05/the-bad-luck-fan/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:21:20 -0500 ThumbnailAny loyal fan of the Detroit Tigers knows the name Stormin’ Norman Cash. They might know that he brought home the American League batting title in 1961 or that he was a 5-time All-Star. Some die-hard fans may even […]

]]> 0 f9660f1cd078cde8e6b9733ce138cd9a David Veldt wrote a new post, Best & Worst Pitchers from the Movies http://www.strikebaseball.com/2012/02/best-worst-pitchers-from-the-movies/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:19:55 -0500 ThumbnailSince approximately 40% of my movie collection is baseball movies, I wanted to open this up for discussion: Who are the best and worst pitchers from the movies and TV? What I mean is, who do you think could […]

]]> 0 c94bf2ca06cea9086182f3bd3af735c9 David Veldt posted an update: I hope it isn't true, but it looks like the 2014 season is […] https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/9469/ Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:24:01 -0400 I hope it isn’t true, but it looks like the 2014 season is almost up for the Tigers.

]]> 0 b3792eb2bda92e726ac608b81d7a4c81 David Veldt posted an update: With -14° wind chills here in Grand Rapids, MI, it may not […] https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/4616/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:42:10 -0500 With -14° wind chills here in Grand Rapids, MI, it may not feel like baseball is around the corner, but it is! Who’s training?

]]> 0 ab72488799110dfe700b742d0cdd9b12 David Veldt created the group Analysis https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/2231/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 04:03:53 -0400 0 d3ce4880c173aead0a9e9475b4382c56 David Veldt and Nick Gentle are now friends https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/486/ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:34:48 -0500 0 345101877121f779ee96ad2e1cc7717a David Veldt posted an update: Tigers are World Series bound! I am a very, very happy man. https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/302/ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:39:27 -0400 Tigers are World Series bound! I am a very, very happy man.

]]> 0 1455516e1a33a15e9599bcaada206ddb David Veldt and Al Kenderes are now friends https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/178/ Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:00:17 -0400 0 5ceec6cc9184f4e01e446962550f1def David Veldt and Doug Wemple are now friends https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/142/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:40:54 -0400 0 f2ca002fceb63be9be6521879d3fb86f David Veldt changed their profile picture https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/130/ Thu, 24 May 2012 04:18:57 -0400 0 b9ce39aa2902cacac87dd1b5247cc865 David Veldt posted an update: Baseball history was made today. The 21st perfect game in […] https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/119/ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:34:42 -0400 Baseball history was made today. The 21st perfect game in history!! So glad I caught the very end.

]]> 0 f794cdead76bed89b2562b24e6d20932 David Veldt posted an update: 4-0 = Don't break my heart this year, Tigers. https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/118/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:56:12 -0400 4-0 = Don’t break my heart this year, Tigers.

]]> 0 b3a3830c964c394d7324bfef2038676d David Veldt posted an update: TIGERS OPENING DAY TOMORROW - Needless to say, I'm excited. https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/113/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:27:06 -0400 TIGERS OPENING DAY TOMORROW – Needless to say, I’m excited.

]]> 0 f615c6662e61476c0c43e4627a87dfd3 David Veldt posted an update: Ryan Braun looks like he got his drugs from Pauly D at the […] https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/86/ Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:55:03 -0500 Ryan Braun looks like he got his drugs from Pauly D at the Jersey Shore.

]]> 0 558340f52c26c73b7799f970a9999932 David Veldt created the Achievement New User Award https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/75/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:39:22 -0500 0 9cf760d211585b7f2bb89ca0bba8c424 David Veldt commented on the post, Best & Worst Pitchers from the Movies http://www.strikebaseball.com/2011/11/best-worst-pitchers-from-the-movies/#comment-9 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:45:55 -0500 He deserves an honorable mention. The fact that he throws 98 mph after a couple tugs on his arm irks me every time…

Great movie, though.

]]> 0 d8e7603ecf90f98f372d85a0824f78b1 David Veldt started the forum topic Detroit Tigers Sign Prince Fielder in the group MLB http://www.strikebaseball.com/groups/mlb/forum/topic/detroit-gets-a-new-prince/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:04:58 -0500 Prince Fielder just signed a 9 year, $214 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. As a lifelong Tiger fan, I’m not sure how I feel about this. Do we really need a big bat for that much money? People tend to get […]

]]> 0 4a83d2b1e61490b3ad650f1cc61de18c David Veldt created the group MLB https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/62/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:47:29 -0500 0 1605c070bc4213fc20774b0ffa09370f David Veldt posted an update: No, I don't care how many home runs he hits. I don't even […] https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/60/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:13:24 -0500 No, I don’t care how many home runs he hits. I don’t even care if it means a few more wins. Prince Fielder is a disgrace to baseball. Yes, I realize I’m alone in that sentiment; which is unfortunate.

]]> 0 469493289d9e14110384c44f58f615da David Veldt unlocked Strike Certified https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/59/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:43:33 -0500 0 5e727367575294e9e83d3fbd9bf6dc81 David Veldt posted an update: @ericsmith, Welcome to Strike! https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/41/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:08:38 -0500 @ericsmith, Welcome to Strike!

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]]> 0 ff8fd75b4859468baf27823b6d3fc3dc David Veldt posted an update: Being the only person on a social network sure is weird... https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/23/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:59:34 -0500 Being the only person on a social network sure is weird…

]]> 0 c8e0f86894aba931c78e4f019f78053f David Veldt created the Achievement Exceptional Contribution https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/21/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:50:22 -0500 0 67802fde38026204326f43095934e251 David Veldt uploaded a new picture: Scan0001.jpg https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/20/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:49:52 -0500

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]]> 0 dd4dce3a886d420be079226f0d451cc8 David Veldt posted a new activity comment https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/14/#acomment-15 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:50:55 -0500 Um, cool.

In reply to - David Veldt uploaded a new picture: Otsego High School Judging by the jersey number, I believe this was sophomore year – .415 average. ]]> 1cb4f8f0335fc931d412a39a02203878 David Veldt uploaded a new picture: Otsego High School https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/14/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:48:28 -0500 Judging by the jersey number, I believe this was sophomore year – .415 average.

]]> 1 b49b88cb263ee1f77be0ee61e9b47aaa David Veldt posted an update: Strike just went social! https://www.strikebaseball.com/activity/p/1/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:01:46 -0500 Strike just went social!

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