The journey to the big leagues is a grind. Getting there, suffering a career threatening injury and starting over challenges the strength of even the most conditioned mind. Collin Balester is prepared for that challenge. I’ll let him break it down.I always considered myself a relatively healthy pitcher. When that belief went the way of Tommy John surgery, I was forced to … [Read more...]
Kavita Channe - Unlucky Breaks [Guest Post]
I haven’t yet had the opportunity to meet Kavita Channe in person, but I've experienced her powerful vibes through social media and her sharp TV persona. She’s an exceptionally hard worker and positive energy spills from her vessel.Her post is brave. Sharing personal stories with the world isn't easy. By putting herself out there, she’s offering up her roadmap for others … [Read more...]
Baseball Injuries and Ignoring Advice
I woke up this morning feeling like telling a couple of stories. You should gather by now that I’m not a doctor, so don’t browse for medical advice in this post. I’m simply sharing a few of the things that came up over the course of my professional baseball career. Hopefully you can extract a takeaway or two.I received an earful of medical recommendations during my MLB … [Read more...]