Confidence, it turns out, is as vital to a players success as is talent. — Gabe Kapler Confidence Copy Share Image
When I was 8 years old, I was struck by a car and broke a few ribs. — Gabe Kapler Broke Copy Share Image
Elite baseball mechanics feel different in the bodies of MLB players than they appear on film. — Gabe Kapler Baseball Copy Share Image
The New York Yankees signed Masahiro Tanaka, and the baseball world has yawned. — Gabe Kapler Baseball Copy Share Image
I think the players set the tone right away in spring training. — Gabe Kapler Fitness Copy Share Image
When I backed off the cardio and refocused on strength training, the muscle definition came back. — Gabe Kapler Back Copy Share Image
Heavy pitchers can have bulky muscle that leads to decreased flexibility or carry extra fat that puts increased stress on the ligaments… — Gabe Kapler Fat Copy Share Image
I am extremely connected to and proud of who I am culturally, where I come from, my parents and their parents. — Gabe Kapler Come Copy Share Image
I've always made the case that a baseball locker room is simply an extension of society. Every type of person you have… — Gabe Kapler Always Copy Share Image
When designing a workout program for high level performers, factors such as body type, previous training experience, and even pain tolerance come… — Gabe Kapler Body Copy Share Image
Despite my strict, healthy diet when mired within my regular routine, when I venture in a explorative fashion for a meal, it's… — Gabe Kapler Dessert Copy Share Image
If you're looking for a MLB example of a guy who was dominant as a youngster and regressed as an additional cautionary… — Gabe Kapler Atlanta Copy Share Image
When a ball is struck with more velocity and at the right angle to create the most distance, you end up with… — Gabe Kapler Create Copy Share Image
Chad Curtis told me I was going to hell if I didn't believe that Jesus Christ was my lord and savior. — Gabe Kapler Believe Copy Share Image
I loved having a fan appreciate my style of play, but nothing in the world is more gratifying than having 24 guys… — Gabe Kapler Loved Copy Share Image
My dad ran a few marathons; I fight the urge to do the same because I know that it's not the most… — Gabe Kapler Ball player Copy Share Image
Not only do squats build muscle in the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves, they also allow for the release of testosterone and growth… — Gabe Kapler Exercise Copy Share Image
Sports psychology suggests - and we as players have been taught - that negative self-talk can diminish our chances for success and… — Gabe Kapler Negative Copy Share Image
If I'm going to hand over my classic Italian sports car, and you're going to be driving it down Pacific Coast Highway… — Gabe Kapler Car Copy Share Image
As a base runner myself, the moment I reached second base I began to fantasize about the potential contact at the plate.… — Gabe Kapler Baseball Copy Share Image
If you've been apartment or home shopping and left disgusted because a realtor brought you into a space that hadn't been updated… — Gabe Kapler Brady bunch Copy Share Image
Brimming with fortitude, Wrigley wears its ability to brave the elements like a badge of honor. More so than any other ballpark… — Gabe Kapler Baseball Copy Share Image
As an average hitter myself, I lacked that true back knee drive. — Gabe Kapler Average Copy Share Image
I was a Southern California boy raised on rap music and cussed like a sailor. — Gabe Kapler California Copy Share Image
When do you get into your best conversations? Probably when you're relaxed. — Gabe Kapler Best Copy Share Image
I've been privy to many athletic environments, both amateur and professional. — Gabe Kapler Amateur Copy Share Image
I want to display my failures at every turn, and ultimately I want to lead by example. — Gabe Kapler Example Copy Share Image
Culturally Jewish, I was - and am - proud of my heritage, but don't practice religion. — Gabe Kapler Am Copy Share Image
We all have rooms in our homes that could benefit from a good spring-cleaning. — Gabe Kapler Benefit Copy Share Image
Pete Rose inspired my style of play, but should not be in the Hall of Fame. — Gabe Kapler Fame Copy Share Image
