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The Mental Game of Baseball: A Comprehensive Guide

Baseball is 90% mental — and that's not a cliche. After 17 professional seasons across MLB, Japan, and Mexico, here's what I've learned about the mental game of baseball and how to train it.

Jay Jackson·June 26, 2026

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Mental Mindset · 5 min read

The Pre-Game Routine Every Elite Player Uses (That No One Talks About)

Most players prepare physically. Very few prepare mentally, and that's the gap. Here's the 5-step pre-game routine elite baseball players use to lock in before every game.

Jay Jackson·May 4, 2026

Mental Mindset · 6 min read

Why Most Baseball Players Struggle Under Pressure (And How to Fix It)

Even elite hitters fail nearly 70% of the time. Pressure is constant in baseball — and most players handle it with the wrong tools. Here's what the research shows, and how to train the mental game that actually controls performance.

Jay Jackson·April 17, 2026

Mental Mindset · 5 min read

The One-Pitch Focus: Why Presence Is Your Most Powerful Tool

Every mistake carries weight — but only if you let it. The players who consistently perform under pressure have mastered one skill above all others: staying present in this single pitch.

Jay Jackson·March 20, 2026

Foundation · 4 min read

Know Your Why: The Foundation Every Player Needs Before Spring Training

Before you can build toughness, leadership, or consistency — you need to know why you play. Not the answer your coach wants. The real one.

Jay Jackson·March 10, 2026

Resilience · 5 min read

Embrace the Grind: What International Baseball Taught Me About Resilience

Playing professionally in multiple countries taught me one thing above all else: resilience is not something you have. It is something you build — deliberately, every single day.

Edgar Olmos·March 5, 2026

Leadership · 4 min read

Leading From the Bench: How Great Players Lead Before They Have a Title

You do not need a "C" on your jersey to be a leader. The players who build genuine influence lead long before the coaches hand them the captaincy.

Trayvon Robinson·February 24, 2026

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