But he does n't want his hitters simply hacking at any fastball .
In order to become a tougher out and not give away at - bats , Stairs will stress to his hitters to hit off the fastball early in the count .
He does n't want his hitters simply hacking at any fastball .
In order to become a tougher out and not give away at - bats , Stairs will stress to his hitters to hit off the fastball early in the count .