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Nutrition
vinaigrette-based sauces, simple easy-to-digest
carbohydrates, assorted vegetables, and a grab-and-go
item, " says Schroeder.
During a game, Harris says, " The majority of the athletes
have access to the Clubhouse. When individual players
are up to bat, others are able to get snacks or hydration
as needed. " Players who are limited are the relief pitchers,
who are in the bullpen throughout the game. " Games
typically last about three hours, so relief pitchers will pack
a snack bag to make sure they stay fueled and ready to be
called into the game whenever necessary. "
Post-game, " We have a meal prepared by our
team culinary staff so players can effectively recover
immediately, " says Harris. Schroeder explains, " Post-game
is very different from the other two meals, we typically pull
out the red carpet and provide very luxurious and creative
meals such as a steamed bun action station, ribeye steak
cooked to perfection, and assorted raw bar. " He notes that
occasionally depending on the length of the homestand
they will implement a catered meal after 1 PM games so
players can leave quickly and spend time with family.
At the minor league level, Solis explains some
differences. Here, players arrive around 12 or 1 PM at the
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stadium for a 7 PM game and are expected to have already
eaten at least one meal. " Players are provided a pre-game
meal which is usually built around grab-and-go entrées
like a sandwich, wrap, or a bowl. " He notes that during the
game strength and conditioning coaches play a big role in
the fueling plan where peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,
protein and granola bars, and fruit products are typically
offered. " Post-game we do a full spread meal starting with
6 to 8 ounces of protein, 1 ½ cups of starchy carbohydrate,
and a vegetable. "
IS THERE A PERIODIZED APPROACH TO MENU
DEVELOPMENT THAT YOU FOLLOW?
" In-season is our time to maintain the progress made
during the off-season and preserve as much healthy, lean
tissue as possible, " says Harris. It's a balance of nutrient
density and flavor variety to avoid menu fatigue. Solis
explains they talk with the strength and conditioning
coach to go over workloads the players are programmed
to have and reflect that on the menu. " Usually a recovery
day will focus on whole grains, fatty fish, lean proteins,
crowd-pleasing vegetables, and fruit smoothies. For
high activity days, we will offer higher calorie foods to

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