Lakeland, Fla. – The Tigers' early-morning infield workout – highlighted by the labor intensive Good Morning America drill – can be a rather rude, exhausting way to start a day, even for players who are fortunate enough to stay at one position throughout the entire process.
Imagine what it’s like for John Hicks, who takes reps both at first base and catcher. He will set two gloves near the first base coaching box. Usually he starts out at first base, taking throws and fielding ground balls for a couple of rounds.
Then he will set the first baseman’s glove down, pick up the catcher’s glove and take a few reps with the catchers.