He sets the tone. Individually, a Rainier player led nearly every category entering the weekend. The Rainiers are doing it in almost the same fashion as the Mariners, with a solid rotation, a steady bullpen, good defense and timely hitting along with a passion for winning. The Rainier rotation, comprised mostly of guys who have had a taste of the big leagues, has been extraordinary. It's not just power pitching that has provided this early success, according to Bosio.
Tendencies are tendencies.
No matter if it's high school, college or this level, tendencies will come out. We dictate the pace, we dictate the tempo, we dictate everything that happens in the game. It's more a mental than physical approach. The bullpen also has enjoyed success with two relievers carrying ERAs less than 1.00. Bosio says that if anyone from the Mariner coaching staff or front office called to ask about the readiness of any pitcher, he knows his response.