The time is here. For a baseball fanatic this is the greatest time of the year, and the only month that will be filled only with promise and positivity. The regular season, by nature is a roller coaster marathon ride that only the resilient survive, both fan and player. In my eight seasons of […]
The Biggest Problems With Your Offseason
I’ve got a bone to pick. A few actually..but as a relatively newish retired baseball player, I’ve grown to see my past, the current state of the game, and the future of the sport in a different light. When playing, I had blinders on. I was totally wrapped up and obsessed in accomplishment and […]
Baseball Physical Preparation : Oxidative Fitness For Baseball by Pat Davidson
Note from Chad and Andrew: We are absolutelyย fired upย that Pat Davidson and Doug Kechijian have decided to come on board at Show Me Strength and address all things physical preparation for the baseball athlete. Pat and Doug are two of the most knowledgable, yet humble professionals we know, while also doubling on the side as […]
5 Reasons your Baseball Team is Full of “Dad Bods”
If there is one sport that totally encapsulates the “dad bod” phenomenon, it is baseball. It’s just one of those activities that doesn’t take tremendous fitness prowess to be great at. In fact, while it might seem like baseball players look fit (uniforms hide a lot), for the most part they are just skilled at […]
Hacking Your Offseason Volume 2: The Lesson From a Grinder.
“The enemy of the best is the good. If you’re always settling with the good, you’ll never be the best.” Jerry Rice Ok. So you played a ton of games this season. That’s cool. You’re mentally and physically spent. I get it. You are probably even a bit banged up and maybe even injured. Alrighty […]