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Throwing heat in the same spot? Batters will figure that out fast. It's about moving the ball around, mixing it up. Velocity is great, but location is king. #BaseballStrategy#Pitching
Pitching used to outpace hitting, but hitters have caught up fast. Now, they hunt lanes & tendencies. Fastball pitchers need to move the ball around to stay ahead. Velocity isn't enough anymore. #Baseball#Pitching#Hitting
Repetition shapes identity. The science suggests doing something 66 times makes it part of who you are. Be intentional and show up often enough, and everyone else is in your rearview. #habits#mindset
Developing a simple, repeatable pre-pitch routine with an external focus helps pitchers reset and stay locked in, even under pressure, fatigue, and duress. This minimizes consecutive bad pitches. #pitching#baseball
In a game, focus on one mechanic, like presetting your hands. Once you lift your leg, it's attack mode. Think about your pre-pitch routine, focusing externally, like following the glove. Internal thinking is a waste of time. #pitching#baseball
Yankees vs. Dodgers: This World Series between the Yankees & Dodgers features some epic matchups, and the one we think could be pivotal to the outcome is Mookie Betts vs Gerrit Cole. See our full scouting breakdown
Shohei Ohtani Scouting Report:
What we can learn from the Miami Marlins on how to pitch to Shohei Ohtani, and how we can develop our own process for identifying a hitter's weaknesses, and act on them.
#ShoheiOhtani#ExitVelocity#PitchIQ
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