All of this is going on at the same time with four screens strategically placed on the field to protect fielders from errant line drives. The coach hitting balls to the outfield uses what is called a fungo bat, thinner and lighter than the normal bat, and he might hit as many as 300 balls during each batting practice. You don't have to swing it very hard and the ball jumps off this bat pretty good. One of the hardest working people in these pre-game warmups is the pitching coach. He throws at least 200 balls a day just so batters can swing and hit.
Every team has their little things they like to do in practice.
On our team, certain guys have their favorite guy to pitch to them. For some guys, it's me or Mike Cubbage. It's not an easy job. And, this pre-game practice is not intended to be a showcase for the home run hitters. It takes place because of its importance to the game.