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Cody Stepaniak has redefined himself as more than just a bullpen arm
Monday, March 10th , 2025
This offseason, Cody Stepaniak focused on boosting his stamina with an eye on potentially transitioning to a starting pitcher. North Carolina Tar Heels facility staff helped Cody Stepaniak build endurance through extended conditioning, long bullpen sessions, and mobility training to prepare for longer appearances.
He also worked on heavily on pacing himself, ensuring he could maintain his velocity and sharpness well beyond the typical one-inning relief appearance. “It's not just physical, there is a significant mental aspect to facing longer outings,” Cody Stepaniak said.
With promising results from bullpens—Cody Stepaniak entered spring training showing the potential to pitch multiple innings without his performance suffering. As the season draws near, he’s ready to contribute as either a high leverage reliever or, if called upon, a potential starter.
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