In your personal opinion what is the downfall of the team this year?

Mason Miller throws 104.5-mph pitch in postseason — fastest everPadres reliever Miller struck out a batter with a 104.5 mph fastball, setting a new postseason velocity record. He totaled 5 K’s over 1.2 innings in a 3-0 win vs Cubs.

Yall agree or naw? Who surprised you this week?

Every parent wants their athlete to be faster, but too many athletes fall into these traps: 1. Training Endurance Instead of Explosiveness Conditioning has its place, but running mile after mile doesn’t build game-breaking speed. Speed comes from short, powerful bursts. Without explosive training, athletes get “in shape” but never separate from the competition. 2. Chasing Weights Without Power Weight room strength is great, but if it doesn’t transfer to the field, it’s wasted. Athletes pile on weight with slow, grinding lifts. What they need is controlled strength work paired with explosive movements that teach the body to apply force quickly. 3. Overtraining Without Recovery Parents sometimes think “more is better.” But stacking practices, lifting, and random training leaves athletes tired, sore, and slower. Muscles never get a chance to adapt. The smartest athletes train hard and recover harder. The fix: Focus on force + speed mechanics, strength that transfers, and smart recovery. Athletes who do this consistently become noticeably faster in weeks.