Six Tool Baseball News and Updates (June 15, 2025)
Pitchers must ask if they are HOT or COLD for tomorrow's game
HOT- Will start game or likely to Pitch
COLD- No chance of Pitching in game
HOT-
- Arrive at the ballpark an hour (or more) before gametime with a hoodie/Jacket, two baseballs, water, towel, and bands.
- Begin Stretching and Band work routine. Complete your Hip Circuit. Continue hydrating as needed.
- Run your poles and/or sprints. Remember that we warm up to throw, not throw to warm-up.
- Long Toss alternating four seam fastball and change to ~100 feet (Four seam Fastball after ~100 feet)
- Go for a jog and visualize success on the mound. Review game plan and notice upcoming weather and field conditions.
- Bullpen (begin with ROM and shorten as needed / wind-up and stretch / Over spin breaking balls then locate / review signs with your catcher / review game plan with your catcher and coach) Should have a good sweat going as you enter the game.
- GAMETIME (Sit in same spot of dugout / review upcoming batters and game situations / Hydrate as needed (Sip, not Chug)).
- After game, complete (ACTIVE RECOVERY) Sprints and or poles, complete shoulder circuit, Vitamin C and water intake as needed / prepare for Heavy Leg Recovery Day tomorrow (Day One).
- Review and visualize your success throughout the game. Enter notes into your notebook (What worked or didn’t work).
COLD-
- Complete Day Three, Four or Five as plan recommends.
- Spray Chart or Pitch charting during game.
- Delivery Drills pre-game if needed.
Six Tool Baseball News and Updates (June 2, 2025)
Long Toss and Weight Room
Collegiate and High School Pitchers should be getting a Long-Toss completed three times per week this Summer. Before Pitching (when HOT) your warm-up routine should always include a Long-Toss.
Weight Room and Agility training should be completed between three and five days per week based on your Individualized Pitching Plan.
