We got to add live defensive drills to the mix on Thursday, with base runners in every type of situation. It was the first time everyone was in the middle of a real situation and there was definitely a little rust. I think everyone was disappointed with the execution and we all realize that building on the efficiency is needed. As a player, you try to remind yourself that the physical errors will happen from time to time. These first few days you just want to make sure you’re in the right position and not making mental mistakes to cost the team. With repetition will come execution, and there will definitely be many more repetitions. We prided ourselves on being the best defensive team in the SUNYAC last year, and we expect nothing less than to do the same this year. There is no doubt we have all the tools at each position to do so and the coaches have been doing a good job focusing on defense the majority of the time so far.
That is not to say we haven’t been hitting however, as we got more work off the tee and from the pitching machine today. In past years, we have not done a lot of video work. This year, however, everyone has been getting camera shots of swings and defense. It really helps to not only hear what you need to correct, but to see it as well when it is played back to you. I personally feel I benefit better from seeing what I’m doing wrong as well, rather than just hearing it. It’s been a good first week so far and we’re hoping to continue that into the weekend.
#17 = Matt Burns
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