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Baseball Quotes by Gabe Kapler

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Gabe Kapler shares that baseball is as much about feeling capable as it is about physical skill. He recalls learning from veteran teammates that power and perseverance matter, and notes how young pitchers can grow muscle to boost velocity. He also jokes that the sport’s drama ranges from a yawning Yankees signing to the weathered charm of Wrigley Field.

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Attempting to predict shoulder and elbow issues due to extensive innings early in a pitchers career is an inexact science.

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I think the players set the tone right away in spring training.

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The New York Yankees signed Masahiro Tanaka, and the baseball world has yawned.

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Elite baseball mechanics feel different in the bodies of MLB players than they appear on film.

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Tall pitchers create leverage and angle, often inducing more groundballs and sometimes swings and misses.

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As an average hitter myself, I lacked that true back knee drive.

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I came out on the losing end of a home-plate collision enough times that I truly had to consider the risk.

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David Price gives the best high-fives in all of baseball. They sting the hands and deliver noteworthy affirmative vibes.

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Seeing the news on 'FOX Sports Live' of yet another baseball player on crutches always reminds me of the September night in…

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Wrigley, beyond its status as a baseball icon, has an undeniable positive energy all its own, which penetrates all who enter its…

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Historically, baseball has used the 60-yard dash to measure speed. In the most trivial way, this makes sense. This measurement, however, doesn't…

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Heavy pitchers can have bulky muscle that leads to decreased flexibility or carry extra fat that puts increased stress on the ligaments…

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My dad ran a few marathons; I fight the urge to do the same because I know that it's not the most…

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If you're looking for a MLB example of a guy who was dominant as a youngster and regressed as an additional cautionary…

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I've always made the case that a baseball locker room is simply an extension of society. Every type of person you have…

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Independent of the strength implications, baseball, like most athletic events, is a game of feeling capable of handling the current challenge.

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As a base runner myself, the moment I reached second base I began to fantasize about the potential contact at the plate.…

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Brimming with fortitude, Wrigley wears its ability to brave the elements like a badge of honor. More so than any other ballpark…

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Well-struck baseballs must land safely in the gloves of fielders; borderline calls must go the way of the artist on the mound.…

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Young and wiry pitchers allow for the opportunity to add muscle, which often leads to improved velocity.

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I was stronger than Robinson Cano is, but he consistently strikes the baseball with substantially more force than I did.

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Hip flexibility is genetic to a degree, and the most gifted hitters have won both the genetic and mechanical lottery.

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I had my share of failures at the plate as a MLB player, but I was always pretty confident against left-handed pitching.

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Short pitchers often have compact, repeatable mechanics that can lead to good control and command.

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I never experienced the joy of being on the good guy's side of the perfect game or no-hitter. Karma.

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Pete Rose inspired my style of play, but should not be in the Hall of Fame.

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If Coors Field is the flashy youngster, Wrigley is a wise and weathered, tattered, beat up old man, but rich in charisma…

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A pitcher's windup and throw is an explosive, coordinated full-body movement. They perform the move once, then rest, then perform it again.…

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On MLB team flights, adult beverages are often enjoyed. Usually, the youngest, most wet-behind-the-ears players will be responsible for carrying the beer…

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One of the first things I learned from veteran teammates - as a minor league player in the Detroit Tigers organization -…

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Letting the ball travel is an important mental cue. It's simply about making an attempt to see the ball and to slow…

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I believe in my heart that the name of the game in baseball - from an offensive perspective - is getting on…

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Lower stress equals a calmer approach at the plate. Calm equals a still head, allowing us to see the ball better. Confidence…

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We know that we can't make contact with the baseball with our front foot not firmly planted in the ground. So, in…

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Watching Clayton Kershaw in the very first game of the 2014 season, I realized that he's not overpowering; he's deceptive. It's the…

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Green base ballers don't want to be viewed as unhealthy. Young players are constantly judged and evaluated on every layer of their…

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Brace yourself if you're a traditional hitting coach, I'm about to say something that will hurt your feelings. The best baseball swing…

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I knew after being drafted in the 57th round that I would be swiftly replaced if I wasn't able to play through…

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I can remember being in right field in Yankee Stadium and fans armed with media guides called out my family by their…

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When scouts evaluate players for power, they are not simply watching to see if the ball clears the wall. They're laser focused…

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As an average hitter myself, I lacked that true back knee drive.

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I despise wasting a meal.

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If you ask me what my hobby is, I don't have a traditional hobby.

When designing a workout program for high level performers, factors such as body type, previous training experience, and even pain tolerance come into play.

One of the first things I learned from veteran teammates - as a minor league player in the Detroit Tigers organization - was that…

Young and wiry pitchers allow for the opportunity to add muscle, which often leads to improved velocity.

Independent of the strength implications, baseball, like most athletic events, is a game of feeling capable of handling the current challenge.

No sir, I don't have a crystal ball, but I do have common sense.

I probably spend 14 hours a day, if you include a commute, at work. That doesn't leave a whole lot of time to train,…