Day 5 in the Life of a Minor League Pitcher: Mental Preparation and Relaxation

Sportsgist.com recently spent five days with Tampa Bay Ray pitcher Chris Mason down in Durham, North Carolina. Chris is in Durham pitching for the Durham Bulls who are the AAA affiliate of the Rays.  This is day 5 in his pitching cycle.  One in… Read more

Day 4 in the Life of A Minor League Pitcher: The Bullpen

Sportsgist.com gets to talk with Tampa Bay Ray pitcher Chris Mason and his pitching coach down in Durham, North Carolina during and after his Bullpen. Just in case you forgot, Chris is in Durham pitching for the Durham Bulls, the AAA affiliate of… Read more

Day 2 of a Pitcher’s Routine: Shagging and Charting

Sportsgist.com gets to talk with Tampa Bay Ray pitcher Chris Mason down in Durham, North Carolina the day after his start. Just in case you forgot, Chris is in Durham pitching for the Durham Bulls, the AAA affiliate of the Rays. Our objective was to… Read more

Day 3 of a Pitcher’s routine: Strength and Conditioning

Sportsgist.com recently spent five days with Tampa Bay Ray pitcher Chris Mason down in Durham, North Carolina. Chris is in Durham pitching for the Durham Bulls who are the AAA affiliate of the Rays. Our objective was to hang out with Chris and learn… Read more

Day 1: A Day in the Life of a Minor League Pitcher- Starting Day

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