"Don't tell me you don't remember Zeke getting out?" Sean laughed some more. "Are you trying to set multiple records on having the best average in the league?"
I felt my face heat up. "Oh. Right. Ok. Yea, I can try."
"It's not like I want you to get out, Jake." Coach explained. "I think we should take this opportunity to see how far you can knock the ball without having to overthink. Just pure reflexes. No need to worry about a fast pitch, fast swing, launch angle, or whatever else goes on in your head. Muscle it out. Let your body do all the work." He went on. "This upcoming weekend, we'll face better pitchers. Better batteries. Speed, location, and pitch type. You remember last year right?"
I slowly nodded. "Yea, but only University Prep held me hitless." And I wasn't myself that day.
Coach grinned. "Yea. You're good. No doubt. But we're going to need more."
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