It's a game of making great pitches at the right time, being opportunistic by getting a run at the right time and playing good defense.
Mike CandreaWe found out that no matter how good you are you can't go out there and compete against teams that have been together for quite some time.
Mike CandreaI want kids who are going to go out there and compete, lay it all on the table. I think the big thing about this game is you have to care a lot about it.
Mike CandreaThat's the thing about this game -- you get a little monkey on your back. You go 0-for-3, you go 0-for-6, pretty soon you start pressing. You keep trying a little harder, and the harder you try, the worse it gets. So, anytime you can break out of it by getting a base hit, it feeds confidence.
Mike Candrea