Joakim’s Spring Training routine differs from the routine he follows during the regular season. Joakim wakes up early and heads over to the stadium at 7 a.m. He eats breakfast with his teammates in the clubhouse and gets ready for a full day’s work.
Pitching Day Routine:
The Royals start their day with a team stretch, which strength and conditioning coordinator Ty Hill conducts. After that, players loosen their arms and then do pitcher’s fielding practice (PFP’s). They shag during batting practice before finishing up with a conditioning routine. Tip on shagging: If you can catch and throw with your opposite hand, do it! You have to save bullets. Joakim often takes a fungo bat to the outfield and hits the balls back! Read more about Spring Training Routine
