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The Velocity Chase Has a Command Problem

Velocity has changed baseball for the better. Pitchers are throwing harder than ever before, and that’s not a bad thing. Training methods have improved, strength and conditioning programs have evolved, and information is more accessible than at any point in the history of the game. Over the last two decades, average MLB fastball velocity has…

You’re Not Missing the Zone—You’re Missing the Process

If you’re struggling to command the zone and feel lost on what to adjust, it’s probably because you’re too focused on the result. Throwing strikes, not missing, not walking the next guy—you’re locked in on what you want to happen instead of what actually produces it. And that’s where things start to spiral. Command isn’t…

Mental Reset: How to Bounce Back After a Bad Start

Picture this: You walk the first two batters of the game. The next hitter ropes a double into the gap, then you give up a single, and before you know it, you’re down 3–0 in the first inning. The mound feels smaller, you’re questioning that next pitch and every mistake feels magnified. Sound familiar? Here’s…

How to Set the Right Summer Goals for Real Development

Summer is one of the best times to make big jumps as a baseball player. You’ve got more flexibility, more game reps, more chances to train on your own — but just having the opportunity to get better doesn’t guarantee you will. If you want to actually maximize your development, you need more than just…

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