Last summer, Arizona pitcher Nathan Bannister knew he needed to make a change.
Despite leading the team in wins as a junior, Bannister’s weight and conditioning had limited the right-hander from taking the next leap in his progression from bullpen reliever to Saturday starter to Friday night ace.
Bannister devised a workout and diet plan with UA strength and conditioning coach Jim Krumpos to get in game shape by the start of the 2015-16 season.
Bannister substituted out eggs for egg whites. He began snacking on fruit through the afternoon. He made sure to get plenty of rest.