How 30 MLB Players Train to Get Gameday Ready

As the saying goes, the baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint. But to get through that marathon—a long and grueling run of 162 games, barely any off days, and day-night doubleheaders—baseball players need to be in prime shape. That’s where some MLB training comes in for athletes.

With so much time dedicated to actually playing baseball during the season, players need to make the most of their offseason, which means spending hours in the gym crushing their workouts.

Want an example? Check out what Phillies star and 2015 NL MVP Bryce Harper has been doing to get ready for the season:

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Merica!🇺🇸 #vivalastool

A post shared by Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) on Jan 20, 2017 at 11:48pm PST

Some players may have changed teams this winter, but just like Harper, stars all over the majors have been getting in the gym this offseason.

Giancarlo Stanton of the Yankees does curls with massive dumbbells. Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout does sled work. Point is, there is no “off” switch in the offseason, and these guys prove it.

Giancarlo Stanton, New York Yankees

 

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Work until you’ve reached your limit. Then override that & set a higher one🎛 Repeat @platinumfitsb @theajramos @benbrunotraining

A post shared by Giancarlo Stanton (@giancarlo818) on Jan 18, 2018 at 9:44pm PST

 

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Is it too late to qualify for the Winter Olympics? ⛷

A post shared by Giancarlo Stanton (@giancarlo818) on Jan 6, 2018 at 3:48pm PST

Here are some players who have been absolutely crushing it in the gym this offseason (some have changed teams and become free agents since this list was made):

30. Nelson Cruz, Minnesota Twins

 

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@ironglenn in town getting me ready for the long haul Mi entrenador en Las Matas preparandome para la temporada larga

A post shared by Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) on Feb 4, 2019 at 6:37pm PST

 

29. Jorge Soler, Kansas City Royals

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Mejorando la agilidad

A post shared by Jorge Soler (@js12) on Dec 9, 2016 at 7:11am PST

28. Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks

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Dios primeros que todos seguimos con Dios teampike4 2k17 i m waiting for you

A post shared by El Niño De Nizao (@ketel_marte4) on Nov 17, 2016 at 7:37pm PST

27. Johnny Cueto, San Francisco Giants

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A post shared by Johnny Cueto (@johnnycueto47) on Jan 6, 2017 at 3:37am PST

26. Luis Severino, New York Yankees

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No off day#yankees #baseball

A post shared by Luis Severino (@severino40) on Nov 30, 2016 at 6:23am PST

25. Starlin Castro, Miami Marlins

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#work #work #1eroDios #lestgo 🙏🏽🙏🏽👌🏽⚾️⚾️⚡️

A post shared by Starlin Castro (@starlincastro1424) on Dec 2, 2016 at 10:33am PST

24. Alcides Escobar, Kansas City Royals

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Let's go 2017 @kcroyals 👊👊👊

A post shared by ALCIDES ESCOBAR 2 (@alcidesescobar2) on Dec 6, 2016 at 8:34am PST

23. Leoyns Martin, former Cleveland Indians, now playing in Japan

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Never stop !!!! Looking forward to spring training. Can't Wait -2017 @mariners #truetheblue #gomariners

A post shared by The Real Leonys Martin (@leonys27martin) on Jan 12, 2017 at 12:47pm PST

22. J.D. Martinez, Boston Red Sox

 

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3 weeks left, time to turn it up! #120s #springtraining

A post shared by JD Martinez (@jdmartinez28) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:33pm PST

 

21. Jose Altuve, Houston Astros

 

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#Repost @teamcjcorrea with @get_repost ・・・ Pushing each other every single day @josealtuve27

A post shared by Jose Altuve (@josealtuve27) on Feb 7, 2018 at 8:34am PST

20. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres

 

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#JordanBreakastClub

A post shared by Manny Machado (@machados13) on Dec 22, 2016 at 5:34pm PST

19. Carlos González, Colorado Rockies

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Lab @coachtomshaw

A post shared by Carlos González (@cargo5) on Nov 8, 2016 at 7:34am PST

18. Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants

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Tomando lo mejor de cada deporte para estar al 💯 % y aportar siempre mi granito de arena en el equipo @miggy24 💪🏼⚾️️⛹🏽🚵🏽 🏆 #miguelcabrera @crboxingandfitness #2017goals #championship

A post shared by Pablo Sandoval (@kfp48) on Jan 11, 2017 at 10:49am PST

17. Edwin Encarnacion, Seattle Mariners

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Seguimo #fajaonoregalao #2017seasonletsgo

A post shared by Edwin Encarnacion (@encadwin) on Dec 19, 2016 at 5:39pm PST

16. Willson Contreras, Chicago Cubs

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Goals Goals Goals 😎 Good Morning My People ✌️🇻🇪

A post shared by Don Ernesto🤟 (@willsoncontreras40) on Dec 15, 2016 at 7:02am PST

15. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees

We spoke with Judge about his workouts, training, and how he stays in shape.

 

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Welcome to the takeover. Can’t wait to rock with @adidasbaseball & rep those 3 stripes! #teamadidas

A post shared by Aaron Judge (@thejudge44) on Mar 27, 2018 at 8:18am PDT

14. Aroldis Chapman, New York Yankees

 

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happy saturday my people #chapmanswagg

A post shared by Aroldis Chapman 🇨🇺 (@_thecubanmissile54) on Dec 29, 2018 at 1:37pm PST

 

13. Carlos Correa, Houston Astros

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Great session @thekevinpoppe @dst_houston

A post shared by Carlos Correa (@teamcjcorrea) on Dec 2, 2016 at 9:34am PST

12. José Ramírez, Cleveland Indians

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Todo tiene su recompensa a Dios las glorias

A post shared by Jose Ramirez (@ramirez_jose11) on Jan 23, 2017 at 8:35am PST

11. Brock Holt, Boston Red Sox

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Hey @mlb look how many plates I have on my bar…there isn't any room for any more plates because there are so many already on there. #WorkoutVids #NoOffseason #SuperDuperStrong

A post shared by Brock Holt (@brock_holt) on Jan 20, 2017 at 4:02pm PST

10. Wil Myers, San Diego Padres

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Wil Myers doesn’t mess around. Follow his workout on our Instagram story. #NoOffseason

A post shared by MLB ⚾ (@mlb) on Jan 17, 2017 at 1:49pm PST

8. Wilson Ramos, New York Mets

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Third part and counting @raysbaseball @uabaseball @cerdyf Tercera parte y contando

A post shared by Wilson Abrahan Ramos Campos (@wilsonramosc40) on Dec 20, 2016 at 5:56am PST

7. Marcus Stroman, Toronto Blue Jays

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I'm at where I'm at because I've stayed true to every individual that got me here. We're all at the table eating together. Only climbing up in 2017 with my day ones, from day one. Post-workout single leg RDL with 106lbs in each hand. Since they said I couldn't do it. Lol #HDMH

A post shared by Marcus Stroman (@mstrooo6) on Jan 3, 2017 at 5:28pm PST

6. A.J. Ramos, Free Agent

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Why you ask?….because I can Putting in a lil work with some motivation from @bharper3407 , let's get it! #Repost @mlb with @repostapp ・・・ @theajramos crushing 525 lbs! Your move, @bharper3407! 💪💪💪

A post shared by theajramos (@theajramos) on Jan 21, 2017 at 3:34pm PST

5. Jason Kipnis, Cleveland Indians

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Had a date with 4 plates before I leave for the weekend! #earnthevacation #offtoPuertoRico

A post shared by Jason Kipnis (@jasonkipnis22) on Jan 19, 2017 at 11:47am PST

4. Josh Donaldson, Atlanta Braves

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There’s #NoOffseason for an MVP. Go behind the scenes of @tos_bor20's workout on our Instagram story.

A post shared by MLB ⚾ (@mlb) on Jan 16, 2017 at 2:19pm PST

3. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels

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Wait for it.. FLY @_djcottrell FLY!!

A post shared by Mike Trout (@miketrout) on Jan 19, 2017 at 3:02pm PST

2. Giancarlo Stanton, New York Yankees

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Make their workouts your warmup! 2k17 it's on #nooffseason

A post shared by Giancarlo Stanton (@giancarlo818) on Jan 3, 2017 at 6:08pm PST

1. Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies

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Back is rounded a bit, but at #505 I'll take it! 🏋🏼#noOFFseason VC: mark philippi

A post shared by Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) on Jan 6, 2017 at 10:52am PST

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The worst! 🏋🏼Squat 5 sets of 3 with a 4 second pause..Always appreciate the work outs flip! Thank goodness for a lite day #bettereveryday VC: Jason Giambi

A post shared by Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) on Jan 3, 2017 at 12:10pm PST

 

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Working on that Dad bod!🤪 #pilates

A post shared by Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) on Feb 12, 2020 at 5:35pm PST

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