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When we pitch, we don’t want to be a robot out there. We need to be able to think and pitch at the same time. To be clear, though, we do our thinking when we are NOT on the rubber. When we step on the rubber, our mind needs to be clear and committed to whatever situation we are in. There should be a list of things that go through your mind from the moment you get the ball back and when you step on the rubber again.

What inning is it?
How many outs?
Where are the runners?
What is the score?
Who is up and what did they do they last at bat?
Who is on deck and what did they do last at bat?
How can I get action on this next pitch.

Let me explain the last one. Our goal as a pitcher should always be to get the hitter out in 3 pitches or less. The fewer pitches we can throw to each hitter, the longer we might stay in the game.

Chris Gissell (172 Posts)

Founder of Baseball Dudes. Blessed with three beautiful children and an amazing wife. Baseball is my life, after my family, and I love sharing what I have learned from it. Thanks for taking the time to view what we offer here at Baseball Dudes.

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I’ve been instructing for I don’t know how many years. At first it was just something I did during the off seasons but had no idea what it was leading to.

Fast forward to 2012, the Angels gave me an opportunity to lead their young draft picks, teach them the game and how to be a professional, my eyes were opened. Since then my appreciation and understanding of coaching has grown deep. The amount of time coaches put in, the level of patience required, the attention to detail necessary, the consistent body language needed to lead by example, the understanding of what’s really important and what’s not, the importance of being able to relate to all different personalities, athleticism and abilities, the fact that being a good coach means consistently growing ourselves and coming to the realization that the one thing that matters most in all of this is finding ways to use the game to help them prepare for all those years when they are not playing the game.

I need to say Thank You to all my past coaches and to all the current coaches who take pride in giving the kids in front of them what they need on top of baseball skills. It’s often a thankless role but remember that no matter where they go in the game, they are going somewhere in life. That’s our mission.

– Chris Gissell

“My purpose, MY WHY, is to provide for my family, while also doing everything I can to develop quality people through the many life lessons that Baseball provides daily.”

17 Years Professional Experience (14 as a player, 3 as a coach). MLB debut 8/22/2004 with the Colorado Rockies. Retired from professional coaching on 10/31/14 to focus on family and developing youth baseball players full time.

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