Tom Hume

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Pitcher Staying Open

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds former pitcher and bullpen coach, Tom Hume. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Tom what it means for a pitcher to “stay open.”

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The Mindset of a Relief Pitcher

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds former pitcher and bullpen coach, Tom Hume. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Tom about the mindset that a relief pitcher needs to have in the bullpen, especially one that has transitioned from being a starting pitcher.

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Pitching to Richie Sexson

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitcher Danny Graves, as well as pitching coach Don Gullett and bullpen coach Tom Hume. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks how they prepare to face Richie Sexson prior to the Brewers coming to town to face the Reds.

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Pitching to Jim Edmonds

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds players Danny Graves and Kelly Stinnett, as well as pitching coach Don Gullett and bullpen coach Tom Hume. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks how they prepare to face Jim Edmonds prior to the Cardinals coming to town to face the Reds.

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