Strength in Numbers - 264 Every coach wants to help athletes throw harder, stay healthier, and perform more consistently. While every athlete wants the next drill, the next exercise, or the next mechanical adjustment that will unlock another level of performance. But after spending years in professional baseball, working with 1000s of players, one lesson continues to stand out…

Strength in Numbers - 263 One of the most common baseball training questions I get is... "How do I improve my hip-shoulder separation?" But the better question is... "Am I using the separation I already have?" Many athletes believe that more separation automatically means more velocity. While separation is one of the most important characteristics of elite pitchers and…

Strength in Numbers - 262 For years, Pedro Strop was one of Major League Baseball's most dominant relievers. Armed with a fastball that routinely touched the upper 90s and an upper body that rivaled a bodybuilder, he carved out a remarkable 13-year career. Having coached Pedro early in his career with the Baltimore Orioles, I can say with confidence…

Strength in Numbers - 258 What can adding 6 MPH of exit velocity do for a hitter? Research on ball flight tells us that a 6 MPH increase in exit velocity can add roughly 25–35 feet of carry distance, turning warning-track outs into home runs and routine ground balls into extra-base hits. We are going…

Strength in Numbers - 257 Most baseball players spend hours each night on their phones, computers, gaming systems, or streaming content. The problem isn't necessarily the technology. It's what that technology does to your nervous system before bed. Your body operates on a built-in clock called the circadian rhythm. During the day, the brain promotes…

Strength in Numbers - 256 When coaches talk about velocity, they usually focus on the throwing arm. However, one of the biggest keys to performance is the arm that never releases the baseball. The glove arm plays a critical role in velocity, command, timing, and durability. I know firsthand, from working with pitchers and position…