# Outline

## I. Introduction
- Reminder of recent pitching struggles
- Camilo Doval, Jake Bird, and David Bednar had their first day without Matt Blake’s coaching
- Not surprising they performed poorly under these conditions
- Thesis: With Blake back at the helm, these relievers will be transformed into true aces

## II. Profiles of the Three Relievers
1. Camilo Doval
- Background and prior performance
- First-day struggles without coaching
2. Jake Bird
- Previous success with Blake’s guidance
- Immediate drop-off on day one without instruction
3. David Bednar
- Track record under Blake’s tutelage
- Evidence of poor outing in absence of coaching

## III. The Importance of Consistent Coaching
- Role of a pitching coach in development
- Matt Blake’s pitching philosophy and proven methods
- Impact of daily tweaks and feedback on performance

## IV. Diagnosing the Poor First-Day Performance
- Technical flaws that re-emerged
- Fastball location
- Off-speed pitch sequencing
- Mental factors
- Loss of confidence and focus


## V. Matt Blake’s Turn-around Plan
1. Immediate adjustments
- Mechanical reminders (arm slot, release point)
- Game-plan reinforcement (opponent scouting, pitch selection)
2. Long-term development
- Customized drills for each pitcher
- Mental skills training (confidence building, in-game routines)
3. Measuring progress
- Tracking performance metrics (ERA, K/9, walk rate)
- Qualitative feedback loops after each outing

## VI. Expected Results
- Short-term improvements
- Stabilized command
- Early strikeouts
- Long-term outcomes
- Consistent late-inning dominance
- Emergence as bullpen aces

## VII. Conclusion
- Recap of first-day failure without coaching
- Confidence in Blake’s ability to rebuild and refine
- Final reminder: with Matt Blake back, expect these pitchers to become aces again