Six Tool Baseball News and Updates (June 15, 2025)

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.