Episode 1 of The Mental Game highlights Casey Crosby, who has spent 11 seasons pitching in professional baseball, including a short stint in 2012 with the Detroit Tigers.

Crosby breaks down the unique psychological hurdles of pitching and how he navigated them early in his career (5:15). Then, he discusses Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott being open about his struggles with depression and relates it to his own mental health history (14:20).

Crosby takes us inside the whirlwind of emotions he felt prior to his MLB debut against the New York Yankees (23:35), and his subsequent demotion and release (27:55). He reflects on pitching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic (32:28). Finally, Crosby previews his next steps (39:37).

Here’s a link to Our Brave Faces, a stigma-breaking organization run by Haley Crosby, Casey’s wife: https://www.ourbravefaces.com

This podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J.

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