Part of my pre-game routine is going over the hitters in my mind. Because I have worked on developing my own pitching philosophy I have a plan going into each game. I go over the opposing hitters and develop a strategy.

Having a pre-game strategy helps take the pressure off and allows me to focus on one hitter at a time and one pitch at a time. Because I never doubt my pitch selection, I direct my focus so that I am totally committed on every pitch throughout the game.

Nolan Ryan with the Angels