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after waking up. Breakfast will be the first step in providing the body the proper fuel it needs to perform well. A high protein choice like an egg- white omelet with vegetables and low-fat cheese is a good example of a healthy option. Carbs should be consumed in moderation for baseball and softball players. Oatmeal, some cereal, or a bagel in addition to the protein will provide about the right amount. The next meal should occur about four hours after breakfast, as long as that is still more than two hours prior to game time. This should typically be the largest meal of the day for players, but remember, baseball and softball players do not need to eat extra

A substantial high-protein breakfast is a good way to start game days.

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calories, especially carbs, because the action is not continuous in these sports. A 180-lb. pitcher will burn about 450 calories an hour when he or she pitches. Fielders burn about 300. Compare this to basketball, tennis, volleyball, and hockey at 575, football at 650, or soccer at 740. Baseball and softball players just do not need to load up on calories

The last thing I want is to be late to the bag. I always want to get there early. That’s the pitcher’s best friend, the double play. You always want to be able to make the double play. I gotta make sure I’m able to get to second base.

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and carbs. Starting pitchers might want to have a few more carbs at lunchtime before games in which they pitch but less on the other days when they do not play at all. In general, baseball and softball players should eat about 2.7 grams (0.1 ounces) of

– Seven-time MLB All-Star 2B Robinson Canó

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