20d • General discussion
Friday 12/26/25 Mindset Connection
This week, we’re reinforcing that direction and approach have to be blended together — not taught or trained in isolation — for real on-field success. At the highest levels, hitters aren’t thinking mechanics in the box. They’re competing with a clear plan and letting their direction support that plan. Confidence comes from knowing what you’re hunting and where you’re trying to drive it — and trusting that combination.
A great Major League example of this is Juan Soto. Soto isn’t successful because he swings harder or tries to cover every pitch. He’s elite because of his approach clarity — he knows the pitch and zone he’s hunting — and his direction commitment, staying through the ball to the middle of the field. When the pitch doesn’t match the plan, he doesn’t flinch. When it does, he commits fully. That blend is what allows his swing to play under pressure.
We teach our hitters the same mindset: direction gives your swing purpose, approach gives your at-bat discipline. When those two are aligned, swings become aggressive without being reckless. Development happens when hitters trust that letting a pitch go is just as valuable as swinging — because both are decisions tied to a plan.
Our long-term goal isn’t short-term results. It’s building hitters who slow the game down, stay disciplined in tough counts, and trust their process. Clear approach + committed direction = confident competitors. That’s how it works in the big leagues, and that’s what we’re building here.
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Friday 12/26/25 Mindset Connection
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