Pumped to announce my commitment to Rowan University. Thank you to my coaches, family, and teammates for all the support. Thanks to Coach Dickson and Coach Friedman for the opportunity to play at the next level. Go Profs! @RowanBaseball_@vi_baseball @VictusVandals @coachryan_NCSA
Got to play @DelawareBASE today I had another good day at the dish. Game 1 I went 2-3 with a double, single, and walk. Game 2 I went 2-2 with a double and single | @vi_baseball | @PAB_Recruiting
Your body language tells every coach in the park who you are — before you say a word. ⚾
Talent gets you seen.
Body language decides if they keep watching.
Slump after a strikeout? 📓 Coach just noticed.
Coaches read it constantly:
🏃♂️ Hustle vs jog
👀 Eye contact vs looking away
🤝 How YOU treat teammates after failure
🚩 Bad body language = red flag
Weak mind. Low compete. Me-first.
🔥 Good body language = controlled energy
Calm after failure. Locked-in. Confident posture.
💯 Teammates feed off it.
😈 Opponents notice.
✅ Coaches love it.
Train it:
– Reset routine after failure
– Control your breathing
– Hustle everywhere
– Speak life into teammates
Talent opens the door. 🚪
Body language keeps it open — or slams it shut.
Body language tells your story.
You can strike out, get lit up, boot a grounder — but if you hang your head, you just quit on your boys. 💯
Real ballplayers keep their chin up and get back to work.
WHY baseball players need to be doing Zone 2 Cardio.
Let me give you 4 reasons here 👇:
yes — baseball is an explosive sport.
But here’s the thing: the engine that powers your speed, your recovery, and even your bat speed isn’t built in the “all-out” moments.
It’s built in Zone 2.
What is Zone 2?
Zone 2 cardio is that steady, controlled pace where you can still hold a conversation, but you’re working just enough to feel it.
It’s not a jog that feels lazy, and it’s not a sprint that leaves you gasping — it’s the sweet spot where your aerobic system is fully engaged.
Why It Matters for Baseball:
1. Faster Recovery Between Plays
Baseball is a stop-and-start game.
Between pitches, between innings, between sprints — the quicker you can bring your heart rate back down, the fresher you stay all game.
Zone 2 training builds the aerobic base that makes that possible.
2. More Gas in the Tank for Late-Game Situations
Ever feel sharp in the first three innings but heavy-legged by the seventh?
That’s not just conditioning — that’s a lack of aerobic capacity.
A bigger aerobic base lets you repeat high-intensity efforts without falling off a cliff.
3. Better Off-Season Gains
When your aerobic system is strong, you can handle more high-quality strength and power work because you recover faster between training sessions.
More training → more progress → better results when the season starts.
4. Injury Prevention
Fatigue changes mechanics. When you’re tired, your swing path, throwing motion, and sprint form all get sloppy. Zone 2 work delays that fatigue so you can move well all game, lowering injury risk.
How to Train It:
Use a heart rate monitor and aim for about 60–70% of your max heart rate.
30–45 minutes, 2–3 times per week in the off-season.
Pick low-impact options to save your joints: incline walking, cycling, or rowing.
No, you DON'T need to jog. just pick something that you enjoy (somewhat) and do it consistently.
Bottom Line:
Baseball isn’t a marathon, but it also isn’t just a series of max-effort sprints.
The best players don’t just train for power — they train for the engine that makes that power repeatable.
Build your Zone 2 base this off-season, and you’ll notice the difference every single inning.
Baseball is the greatest game there is.
It’ll break your heart, test your limits, and humble you in front of a crowd.
But it’ll also give you lifelong friends, unforgettable moments, and a stage where hard work always shows.
Nothing else compares. ⚾️🔥