We don't get that with the mound presence and the grit and determination.

Kelly said Milton throws the ball and doesn't "back off," adding: "He has a mound presence.

He knew - and we knew - right away that he had the stuff and the mound presence to make it.

Last year he did a good job with mound presence and poise.

Irabu agreed he must change, but Cone hopes he doesn't adapt a benign mound presence in the process.

He showed a much better mound presence.

Johnson usually scoffs when asked about his mound presence, suggesting that reporters assign too much importance to his demeanor.

He has an understated mound presence, but those who know him best say he is a determined competitor who embraces a challenge.

He added that his mound presence, which was scrutinized by his bosses last season, can be deceiving.

His composure and mound presence are what separates him from other freshmen.