Pursuing diversity is a critical initiative, and often it’s one that requires uncomfortable effort.I have spent most of my adult life in professional baseball clubhouses. I would look around and generally feel like it was a diverse environment. I had teammates that looked very different than I am, that spoke different languages, came from different countries and had … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2021
Mental Health and Performance
I wasn't a great baseball player. But in 2008 with the Brewers and 2009 with the Rays, I had my niche. I was an objectively good offensive player versus left handed pitching. I put up a 161 wRC+ versus L in 08. In 09, it was 144 wRC+ with more walks than strikeouts.In 2010, my wRC+ against L was 58.What changed? I was just as physically healthy. I was eating as well. I … [Read more...]