How should hitters prepare for their game on the offensive side prior to the game; how preparing for a game has changed; the best ways to prepare at the high school, college, and pro-level. Plus, was Fernando Tatis Jr. wrong in hitting a Grand Slam?...Yes Really…Jim and Jake discuss these topics and more in another volume of the Player Development Series.

Episode Notes:

1:00 – Fernando Tatis Jr. discussion

11:00 – How preparing has changed over the years

17:00 – Is virtual reality a game changer

21:00 – The best way to prepare as a high school player

24:00 – College preparedness

34:00 – Pregame approaches for professional players

42:00 – How to prepare a plan based off previous results

48:00 – Hitter’s meetings at the pro level

50:00 – Different batting practice ideas

53:00 – Listener question

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