R (Defense) -- Realize the situation (including any defensive signs). Repeat yourself (communicate). Routine plays. (Make 'em). Remind yourself (of the situation. Keep the news ticker going in your mind).
E (Hitting) -- Expect your pitch and hit it where it wants to go, with the only exception being when the sign (which we get between every pitch dictates otherwise). Every one has a two-strike adjustment. Eyes (broad- to fine-focus). Expand your approach when the pitcher/defense makes your preferred plan unworkable. Adapt and make 'em pay. Remember ... our goal at the plate ... is a Quality AB (hard-hit ball, get on base, or 6 or more pitches) always.
S (Baserunning) -- Situation (Know it). Sign (Get it. It's your responsibility.) Stretch your lead and yourself (Work for every inch you can get and run with your hair on fire.) And ... Say it again (Keep the situational ticker rolling. What are you going to do when the ball is put into play and where, for example?)
T (Pitching) -- Three-pitch approach of attacking hitters with a plan. (What do we want after three pitches? ... On, out, or 1-2) . Tempo (Between pitches and to the plate when runners are on. Manage it.). Target. And ... always Task-at-hand. Focus on making the next good pitch. Remember ... our goal on the mound is to prevent each hitter from getting a Quality AB (see above).
Be ready for Friday. Every one know these. It's our DNA.
See you on the field,
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