Texas Rangers

By Anthony Iapoce (Texas Rangers Hitting Coach) There are three phases that take place for the hitter to prepare themselves before they are able to lay out their ‘A’ swing on the pitch they are hunting. From the time players walk into the stadium, they are ready for their daily routine to be ready for the game that day. Three Phases of At Bat: Pregame and Accountability In-Game and Attitude In Box and Confidence Pregame and Accountability is the foundation of any hitter’s success. The best hitters are the most accountable. They are the best at preparing for their craft. When players get to the field, the field thing they want to know is who’s pitching. This starts to get the hitter’s mindset going about what type of approach the pitcher will have that game. Qu...