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Starting pitching isn’t necessarily disappearing, it’s just getting redefined.

 10 years ago, starters were expected to get you through 6–7 innings. Now it’s 5 innings and turn it over.
 Games are managed around high leverage innings, not length. Bullpens aren’t support pieces, they are the go-to pieces.

Check out Nationals MiLBer, Jack Sinclair, getting dialed in before he went off to camp. Jack made some tremendous strides this offseason. He offers a unique low 3/4 look, throwing 3 different fastballs, a devastating cutter, and true wipe out sweeper. We expect Jack to make a push to the Big Leagues this season. - Average FB: ‘25 - 92+ -> ‘26 - 96+ - Much improved Cutter shape - Added a sinker Excited to see what he does this year!

Inside Brandon Nimmo’s offseason work at Prime Performance. The Rangers outfielder spent part of his 2025-26 offseason in Port St. Lucie getting ready for 2026 at Prime. Through the opening stretch of the season, that carryover has already shown up: Nimmo is hitting .389 with a 1.019 OPS, ranking 8th in MLB in batting average and 18th in OPS, while the underlying contact quality has been there too with a .373 xwOBA, 91.8 mph average exit velocity, and 50.0% hard-hit rate

Although the modern game is built around velocity, data, and development, one of the most valuable traits a player can have is still being consistently reliable. Velocity and pitch shape are nearly the cost of entry now. Reliability is what keeps opportunity coming.

Expanding on our previous post about self organization, the term "be an athlete" gets thrown around a lot with little context. It doesn’t mean moving carelessly through various positions or drills. It means solving a movement problem in real time. When we change the task, the environment, or the constraints, the athlete is forced to organize differently to be successful. That’s where the value is. Not in perfect reps—but in adapting to something unfamiliar. Because when the problem changes, the solution has to as well. So next time you hear “be an athlete" Don’t just move, figure out what needs to be addressed and attack it

Miami Marlins Prospect, Nigel Belgrave, stopped by this off season and showcased an elite arsenal. With a 3-fastball mix, an elite newly added splitter, and a frisbee sweeper makes any AB this year an uncomfortable one. Nigel does a phenomenal job showing how low slot supinators have the most opportunity for pitch design. We are excited to see what Nigel can do this spring!

Pivot picks are a gold mine for a number of reasons, and they can also do a great job exposing how well the body actually organizes a throw. They are a good way to teach loading, sequencing, and direction, because producing energy is only part of the equation. That energy still has to move through the target, and the arm has to be in position to accept what is being transferred up the chain. Energy is only useful if it is being directed where the throw is actually going. If the pelvis and torso send energy vertically instead of through the target, that energy does very little to help the ball. If the arm is rushed, it becomes much harder to take advantage of what the lower half and trunk created. When a pitcher can sequence a throw efficiently in a constrained setting like this, it creates a better foundation for when more linear momentum is added later. As intensity and movement increase, the goal is for that same ordering to hold so the system can still transfer energy cleanly instead of having segments outrun each other.

A sneak peak at a Thomas, Chips, Schultz (Nationals MiLBer) bullpen from earlier this off season! Chips offers elite extension and carry on the fastball pairing with a hard gyro cutter and a high slot sweeper. This off season, we were also able to add a kick change to the arsenal to help attack and put away lefties.

Self-organization” gets thrown around a lot, but it is often used without much clarity. Self-organization is not the body consciously thinking through a solution. It is the body coordinating and re-coordinating movement in real time based on the task, the environment, and the athlete’s available movement options. In other words, the body is finding and organizing a movement solution under changing constraints. That is what high level movement actually requires. As posture changes, timing shifts, and the environment becomes less predictable, the body still has to organize force, rotation, and direction well enough to complete the task. The best athletes are not just good at producing force. They are good at adapting their movement solution without losing efficiency. That is self-organization.

“Get into your legs” is one of the most overused cues in pitching, and depending on how it is interpreted, it can send guys in the wrong direction fast. A lot of pitchers hear that and immediately drop into the back leg too early. The COM gets anchored over the rubber, space disappears, and the ability to build momentum and organize rotation down the mound starts getting disrupted before the delivery has even really started. If we can create a body that is more “weightless” around peak leg lift, it leaves more room to move into the back leg later, which gives the lower half a better chance to organize into more advantageous positions and create a more efficient path down the mound. Producing force matters, but when that force shows up matters too.

Corbin Foy, RHP for the @LECrushers lit it up at our first annual Pro Day. Averaging 95.4 and topping 96.3, he also showcased an elite slider with a firm changeup. Look for Corbin to catch some eyes as he gains pro experience, excited to see what’s in his future. #pitchertraining #bullpen #mlbfreeagency #baseballdevelopment #baseballprospect

Prime Performance athlete, Jack Sinclair, worked his tail off this offseason and it showed this spring training. Average velocity was up across the board (and a new PR) along with the addition of a sinker and cutter. His hard worked was capped off with an appearance at Camden Yards where he went: 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 Walks, and 3 K’s #washingtonnationals #springtraining #mlbbaseball #nats #mlbseason #NATITUDE

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The @WyattJBarns Career Resurgence. From 72-74 to topping 89 and sitting 86-87. After suffering an injury during his junior year, pitching stopped being something he just did and became something he actually wanted to chase. That time away made it clear how much the game meant to him, and from there the goal became building a better pitcher from the ground up. This transformation was never just about adding velocity. Yes, the velo climbed in a big way, but so did everything underneath it. He improved his force-producing qualities in the weight room, expanded his available range of motion, and built a better physical foundation to actually organize and repeat better positions on the mound. Once those physical qualities improved, we were able to keep building out the arsenal with a cutter, slider, and changeup instead of having him rely on one fastball and hope he could navigate an outing with that alone. Development is not just throwing harder. It is building the physical capacity to support higher outputs, improving movement quality so better options are available, and then stacking enough quality reps on the mound to make those changes usable. A big part of this process was Wyatt buying into it and staying consistent through the peaks and valleys. He was not just doing drills for the sake of doing them. He had a plan built for him, followed it consistently, sent in updates, asked questions, took feedback, and kept working even when progress was not perfectly linear. He was skeptical of remote training at first because he saw himself as an in-person learner. But when communication is consistent, feedback is specific, and the plan is individualized, remote coaching becomes a lot more than just distance programming. It becomes a real avenue for development. The velo jump is exciting, but the bigger win is everything behind it. Better physical qualities, better movement, a deeper arsenal, and a better understanding of what it actually takes to keep progressing as a pitcher. #baseballdevelopment #pitchingtraining #baseballtraining

Nick Mikolajchak, FA, is coming off a dominant finish in the Atlantic League and has carried that momentum into a strong offseason. Late in 2025 we made some real adjustments and the results followed quickly. The velocity climbed back into the mid 90’s, up to 96–97, the walk rate came down, and the strikeout numbers moved in the right direction. He looked like himself again and kept building from there. This winter has been one of his best stretches of bullpens in a while, including this recent outing at our Prime Performance Pro Day. Recent bullpen (TrackMan): FB: 94.6 avg (T95.2) | 19.6 IVB | 7.8 HB CT: 89.9 avg | 10.9 IVB | -4.4 HB SL: 85.5 avg | 0.3 IVB | -7.8 HB CH: 85.6 avg | 3.8 IVB | 13.2 HB CB: 84.4 avg | -5.3 IVB | -6.3 HB He’s showing a five-pitch mix with real shape separation and has been consistently peppering the zone with each look. Nick is ready to step into an organization and get meaningful outs immediately. #pitchertraining #bullpen #mlbfreeagency #pitcherlife #mlbbaseball

Baseball is more competitive than it has ever been. Pitchers are throwing harder, with better stuff, and improving year-round instead of only in the offseason. If development is not consistent and adaptable to your environment, it is very easy to fall behind. This is where remote coaching becomes valuable. It allows athletes to stay on a structured plan and make adjustments as their schedule, workload, or location changes throughout the year. Progress does not stop just because you are away from a facility or working around a team schedule. Development cannot depend on perfect circumstances. #baseballdevelopment #pitchingtraining #baseballtraining #pitchingdrills #pitchingcoach

Unsigned free agent Aidan Kelly showed well at our January Pro Day. After averaging 91–93 mph last year, Aidan is now up to 93–95 mph with the fastball while showing two distinct breaking ball shapes. He is currently looking for his first pro opportunity this spring. #baseballprospect #mlbpitching #baseballdevelopment #mlbprospects #bullpen

Results can fluctuate, but elite movement still shows up! Even in a WBC that was not his best offensively, Bryce Harper still shows high-level barrel organization here. The hands stay connected to the back shoulder for as long as possible, while the front hip works a firm front side from flexion into extension. That sequence helps deceleration happen in the right places and gives the barrel a cleaner, more directed release. #bryceharper #usabaseball #clutchmoments #battingskills #battingtips