ATTITUDE!!!

The most important thing you can do is maintain good body posture on the pitcher's mound: stand tall, shoulders back.

Work fast by HUSTLING, from, and around the mound when you're out there. And fter you make a pitch, stay on the dirt, get the ball back from your catcher, and make another pitch.

Keep your facial expressions stoic (the same, all the time): If the ump makes a good call, don't show it. You should already expect it because you believe and trust your stuff.

If the ump boots a call, don't show it. Don't react. Just focus on the next pitch.

The same holds true for the defense behind you: If a teammate makes a good play, cheer him on, but refocus quickly. If he makes an error, pick him up, but don't dwell on it. It's out of your control. Get focused on the next pitch.

Try it for yourself. I'll bet the confidence you exude may get some hitters thinking: "Geez, this pitcher's got something figured out."

Whether you do or don't, it'll get hitters thinking....

Be confident out there, and show it.

Work on it!