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 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
We all have rooms in our homes that could benefit from a good spring-cleaning. — Gabe Kapler Benefit Copy Share Image
This is why sports will always be the greatest of dramas; the most exciting entertainment known to man. Nobody can predict the… — Gabe Kapler Always Copy Share Image
Young and wiry pitchers allow for the opportunity to add muscle, which often leads to improved velocity. — Gabe Kapler Allow Copy Share Image
David Price gives the best high-fives in all of baseball. They sting the hands and deliver noteworthy affirmative vibes. — Gabe Kapler Baseball Copy Share Image
There are so few Jewish ballplayers, so you want to be a positive role model and provide an example that the Jewish… — Gabe Kapler Community Copy Share Image
Tall pitchers create leverage and angle, often inducing more groundballs and sometimes swings and misses. — Gabe Kapler Baseball Copy Share Image
Independent of the strength implications, baseball, like most athletic events, is a game of feeling capable of handling the current challenge. — Gabe Kapler Baseball Copy Share Image
The Rays organization pays close attention to what's going on mentally and emotionally for its players. — Gabe Kapler Attention Copy Share Image
If Coors Field is the flashy youngster, Wrigley is a wise and weathered, tattered, beat up old man, but rich in charisma… — 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
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
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
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
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 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
Well-struck baseballs must land safely in the gloves of fielders; borderline calls must go the way of the artist on the mound.… — Gabe Kapler Baseball Copy Share Image
Pete Rose inspired my style of play, but should not be in the Hall of Fame. — Gabe Kapler Baseball Copy Share Image
Short pitchers often have compact, repeatable mechanics that can lead to good control and command. — Gabe Kapler Baseball Copy Share Image
Oft-injured MLB players should consider taking a full year off near the middle of their careers. — Gabe Kapler Full Copy Share Image
Post career-threatening injury, you must fight not only your body, but your mind as well. — Gabe Kapler Body Copy Share Image
When do you get into your best conversations? Probably when you're relaxed. — Gabe Kapler Best 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
I've been privy to many athletic environments, both amateur and professional. — Gabe Kapler Amateur 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
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
When a ball is struck with more velocity and at the right angle to create the most distance, you end up with… — Gabe Kapler Ball 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
In 2006, I woke up every morning and dreaded the ballpark. I knew how difficult it was to even prepare my body… — Gabe Kapler Body Copy Share Image
