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In this podcast episode, you will learn:

• Why you should work backward from opening day
• How often per week our pitchers throw bullpens
• The difference between starters and relievers in their preseason preparation
• Why 80 pitches in the bullpen is different than 80 pitches on the first game
• How quickly you should build your pitch counts

Podcast resources:

• Video explanation of how we set up our pre-season pen calendar

• Make your bullpens more game-like podcast

• ASMI pitch count recommendations

• Podcast on handling two way players

• Enter a question and be featured on a Q & A podcast