Juan Rincon

Here I am with Juan Rincon right after our last training session before he heads out to Venezuela for Winter Ball. Best of luck Juan. Good luck.

TIP on training hamstrings

Just some thoughts on hamstring training.

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AB

2010 regular season done

162 regular season games are in the books. Couple of highlights for Five Tool Baseball:

Anibal Sanchez, P, Florida Marlins made his 32nd start on the last game, last day of the season. I watched him turn in 6 innings with 1 earned run and several times topping his fastball at 94 mph to finish with his 13th win of the year (13-12). All this from a guy who had been plagued by injuries his previous 3 seasons and spending much of those three seasons on the DL. Needless to say he accumulated career highs in many categories. What a great guy, deserving of the great, healthy year he achieved.


Ramon Hernandez, C, Cincinnati Reds finished the year with a .297 batting average. His highest average of his career. This coming from a guy, while performing catching duties, who returned from 2009 knee surgery and a minor stint on the DL this year. The result for Ramon and the Reds is a trip to the 2010 post season. Great stuff for Ramon.


Go hard in the yard.

Adam

Florida's Anibal Sanchez hits milestone in loss

Another nice mention in the palm beach post regarding Anibal Sanchez and his durability this season.

Go hard in the yard.

Brewers 8, Marlins 3: Florida's Anibal Sanchez hits milestone in loss

11th WIN!!!!

Florida Marlins right hander and Five Tool Baseball client, Anibal Sanchez, benefited from an explosive offense against the NY Mets (8/26/2010) and went on to win his CAREER HIGH 11th win - surpassing his previous career high posted during his rookie season. So happy for Anibal.

Go hard in the yard.

Anibal throws his 10th

Last night I went down to Sun Life Stadium and watched Anibal throw another outstanding game. By throwing 7 shutout innings which included a 37 minute rain delay, he won his 10th game matching his career high from 2006. He also helped his own cause with an RBI single and scoring a run. He threw that heavy ball. Fantastic job.

Go hard in the yard.

Adam

It's just what I do.

This past weekend (August 12-15, 2010) I traveled from Florida to Cincinnati,Ohio to catch the series between the Florida Marlins and Reds. It was a great opportunity to see two of my off-season guys: Ramon Hernandez and Anibal Sanchez. I was able to spend some professional, quality time with the both of them - along the way I was introduced to teammates, coaches, and managers. Networking, networking and networking. You never know who can or will become part of your "training" roster.

For me, training my clients/ballplayers doesnt stop when they leave for their season. Part of my training responsibility is to support them thru their season. For the past 5+ years I have traveled from scroching heat high school and collegiate games to spring training facilities and MLB parks. It's just what I do. And it should be just what you do. It's my favorite unwritten job description - It shouldnt have to be written at all. Bottom line, if you're involved in the training of baseball players, of any level, then show your support by showing up. I promise you it will mean more than you know.

Go hard in the yard.

Adam