Jacob DeGrom Slider Grip:
• Think fastball
• Spin the ball like a bullet
• Middle finger against seam
• Rip through outside part of ball
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Pitchers:
• Tell your catcher “Thank You” after throwing a bullpen.
• Tell your catcher “Nice Block” or give them an “Atta-boy” after they make a great stop on a ball in the dirt.
• Tell your catcher “Nice work today!” after the game.
• Offer to get them some water when they are catching multiple bullpens or better yet just go get some for them.
• Become great at controlling the running game to give them a better chance at throwing them out if they try to steal.
Great catchers are a game changer. Those that take it serious make us pitchers often look better than we really might be that day. Respect them and always show your appreciation.
Don’t look at your:
• ERA
• Walks
• Strikeouts
Only track your:
• Strike%
• First pitch strikes
• How often you are 0-2 or 1-2
• How often the AB ends on <4 pitches
6 ways to throw MORE strikes:
1. Positive self-talk
2. Pitch aggressive
3. Control heart rate
4. Visualize each pitch
5. Throw challenging bullpens
6. Attack the middle of the zone
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It's July 1. That means the Mets will pay Bobby Bonilla another installment of $1.19M today.
He hasn't played in the majors since 2001, but he will be paid through 2035 ... when he'll be 72 🤯