![]() ![]() About 20 minutes before game time, everyone usually heads out to the field to begin their pregame routine. That's the time when focus and preparation are key. All video games get turned off, card games get put away, and music gets turned off. The pregame clubhouse is a relaxed atmosphere until 30 minutes before the game. Most baseball players don't seem to get as hyped up before games as other sports and I think it's because we play so many games over the course of the season. All joking aside, the position players give their all, night after night, chasing down batted balls while we pitch, so the least we can do is shag some flies for them while they hit.īatting practice usually lasts about 45 minutes, then we head back in to the clubhouse to cool off and relax until game time.Ĭard games, video games, music, mobile devices, and guitars seem to be the bulk of entertainment before the game. This "pitchers are not athletes" thing will be no more if I have anything to do with it. I'm going to break the mold that position players have instituted. If there is a chance for a diving play, I'm going to try. This is my chance to showcase my outfield skills to all my teammates. Pitchers that need bullpens get them in, and then we prepare to "shag" flies while the hitter's take batting practice.īatting practice for me is the most fun time of the day. It's nice, because those summer afternoons can get very hot.Īround two in the afternoon we usually head outside and the pitcher's stretch and throw. ![]() ![]() A common misconception is that we wear a full uniform all day long once at the field.Īs long as I've been a professional, the team has provided dry-fit shorts and shirts for us to practice in. If there's one important rule in baseball, it's do NOT be late for stretch.Īfter grabbing lunch, I usually would head over to the stadium and start preparing for the day. ![]()
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