‘Like pulling a tractor trailer’: what it’s like to play on an awful MLB team
Summary
Major League Baseball (MLB) teams play 162 games each season, making losing especially tiring. Former players Jamie Moyer and Alex Avila explain that losing can hurt team spirit, but players focus on controlling what they can and finding small victories even during tough seasons.Key Facts
- An MLB season has 162 games, much more than basketball or hockey.
- Even top hitters fail two-thirds of the time; pitching wins are rare and valued.
- Jamie Moyer compares losing to "pulling a tractor trailer with no tires," emphasizing how hard it feels.
- Losing can increase tension among teammates and lead to confrontations over effort and attitude.
- Managers may bench players who do not put in full effort during games.
- Success partly comes from focusing on things players can control, like personal effort.
- Mental toughness is crucial for baseball players to endure a long, challenging season.
- Alex Avila advises players to avoid feeling sorry for themselves and to remember they are among the best athletes.
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