The context of the following conversation is Kai has a practises every single day, which are really hard and fast paced.:
Kai says I have to go to baseball practice today..
The friend responds Wow, you are practicing and working out so much these days..
Kai responds It's a hard game and fast paced as well..
The friend responds Yeah, you need to be ready for the fall when the season starts..
Kai responds I'm trying every day to get better and better..
The friend responds I think you will have a great second year on the university team..