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A Tale of 2 Save Opportunities Aroldis Chapman
Over the past week, Aroldis Chapman, Closer for the New York Yankees made headlines on both ends of the 9th inning spectrum. The upper tier for his dazzling and DOMINANT All Star Game Appearance. On the other side of the pendulum, his blown save against the Tampa Bay Rays. As the closer position goes, you…
Questioning The Comfort Zones of Pitchers
You hear a lot about expanding or stepping out of your comfort zone, in order to grow. That is completely acceptable and encouraged, as Stress Creates Strength. However, where is the line for that with pitchers like us, whom are extreme creatures of habit? Naturally, we cling to our routines, because they are the foundation…
Randy Johnson Slider Breakdown
Randy Johnson Slider – In this post, I am going to break down the Slider of the Big Unit, Randy Johnson. Shout out to all those who requested the break down of the Big Unit. Again, our condolences to the bird… If you have a favorite pitcher who you would like to see a breakdown of…
PITCHING IN THE BIG GAME: How to Handle Yourself
Pitching In The Big Game Let’s talk about this… Louisville’s Luke Smith had a few choice words for Vanderbilt pic.twitter.com/cj7p17SOhn — The Render (@TheRenderMedia) June 22, 2019 For those who feel the need to break baseball’s unwritten rules, simply to retain personal engagement, you are part of the growing problem. One which rewards entertainment…
The Slider… It Just Fits!
The Slider Good Fastball ……Check Fearless Competitor……Check The Ability to Attack Hitters……Check Good feel for the curveball…….Ummmmm The first three are a foundation for the makeup of a solid pitcher. The fourth item on the list can separate great pitchers from the rest of the pack. A sharp breaking ball that is paired with a…
The Best Games You Pitch, You May Lose…
This is a reality in baseball that you can deal with in the event that it occurs. In going against your desires, some of the best games that you pitch, you may lose. Sounds odd if you haven’t yet encountered this. Nonetheless, it is a powerful building block in pitching. Also, it comes with an…
The Magic DOT On the Slider
Hitters love to talk and speculate about how to figure out a pitcher. They pick up on something and think they got him the next time around. Comically, not thinking that the pitcher is capable of making adjustments. Thus, the hurler being the one perpetually ahead in this ongoing battle of 150 years and counting.…
REMEMBER: You Are Always 1 Pitch Away From Getting Out of a JAM!
When the intensity gets dialed up, the adversity monster has appeared, and the game may be on the line, you have to Stay Positive. Keep in mind, that you are always 1 Pitch Away From Getting Out of a JAM ….even without allowing a run. Sometimes, you have to take what you can get… Other times, count…
“…You Know You’re Not Mariano!!!”
All praises due, as this summer the great Mariano Rivera becomes the first player ever elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on 100% of the ballot… as a relief pitcher, no less! A position which the writers have snubbed over the years or made wait it out for petty reasons, has now made…
Sheep vs LIONS The Pitching Hierarchy
There is trend that goes around high school baseball and college programs also. When pitchers down on the depth chart realize that they are not a part of the original ‘A squad’ plans to start the season, they make a suicidal shift. Rather, then keep working and putting forth the effort necessary to improve, they…
