In a game where every pitch feels like a battle, the walk is often the unsung hero—sitting quietly in the corner while everyone’s attention is on the strikeouts, the home runs, and the fielding gems.

As a coach, you quickly learn that communication is more than just the words you say—it’s how you say them, when you say them, and who you're saying them to.

You can spot athletes who are hooked on them by their vacant stare—a thousand-yard gaze that makes you wonder if anyone’s home. They're the ones who are addicted to the latest trend, the newest form of control.

You’ve heard the old adage, "Baseball is ninety percent mental and only ten percent physical." It’s a classic. But here’s the thing: nobody agrees with it.

Let’s get something straight: The idea of an "ambush hitter" is a myth. In fact, it’s a crutch. A convenient excuse we use when things start to spiral out of control. But here’s the cold, hard truth—there’s no such thing as an ambush hitter.

Let’s get something straight right now: the strike zone is not real. Sure, it’s that imaginary box we all pretend exists, but it’s not actually “a thing” you can touch, see, or even really define. It’s just the space you need to throw through where a batter might hit it.